Business

Ford confirms UK job losses as part of cost-cutting

Manufacturer launches voluntary redundancy initiative to reduce headcount in UK and Germany

15 March 2019
Ford confirms UK job losses as part of cost-cutting
Business

Volkswagen sued by US government over alleged Dieselgate fraud

Securities and Exchange Commission claims the firm and its former chief executive misled investors; Volkswagen denies charges

15 March 2019
Volkswagen sued by US government over alleged Dieselgate fraud
BMW i3
i3 design marked a radical departure from BMW's design language. Now, it's setting the tone
Business

BMW i EVs increasingly influence design of broader line-up

Company design chief reveals how the styling of its electric vehicles is having an impact on mainstream models

15 March 2019
BMW i EVs increasingly influence design of broader line-up
Audi R8 Spyder V10
Audi remains committed to producing 'icons' like the R8
Business

Audi will continue to develop performance models

E-tron GT is the first in a range of electric sports models; S and RS models to be reinvented

14 March 2019
Audi will continue to develop performance models
Audi Q4 e-tron concept
Q4 e-tron is the latest model unveiled in Audi's electric push
Business

Audi set for rebirth with 2019 transformation plan

Electrified model portfolio will enhance global viability and help the marque to move beyond Dieselgate

14 March 2019
Audi set for rebirth with 2019 transformation plan
Business

Mitsubishi: Briton Mann to leave COO role as part of shake-up

Veteran Nissan executive to leave key role at Japanese car maker as part of management reshuffle

14 March 2019
Mitsubishi: Briton Mann to leave COO role as part of shake-up
Business

Audi blames WLTP for 3.5% decline in deliveries last year

Company CEO refers to gaps in product range and ensuing shift cancellations as primary reasons for shortfall

14 March 2019
Audi blames WLTP for 3.5% decline in deliveries last year
Business

Jaguar Land Rover recalls 44,000 cars over CO2 emissions

British firm to recall cars after tests discover they could produce more emissions than initially certified

14 March 2019
Jaguar Land Rover recalls 44,000 cars over CO2 emissions
Mercedes-AMG CLS53
Mercedes-AMG's CLS53 already features a mild hybrid powertrain
Business

Mercedes-AMG set to give all future models plug-in option

Performance sub-brand likely to use a tuned version of EQ range's hybrid system

14 March 2019
Mercedes-AMG set to give all future models plug-in option
Business

2019 set to be Volkswagen's "most important year"

Significant investment in electrification could make the next twelve months the most significant in the firm's history

13 March 2019
2019 set to be Volkswagen's "most important year"

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