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Future of Fiat and Renault unresolved after mega merger talks scrapped

The cancellation of the proposed mega merger between car giants Fiat Chrysler and Renault stunned global stock markets and heralds an uncertain future

Business

Fiat Chrysler puts merger offer to Renault board

Fiat Chrysler puts merger offer to Renault board

Eco-Innovation

Tradition and innovation in car bodywork

How car makers are diversifying their body panel materials with the environment in mind.

Eco-Innovation

Meet the leather maker with the lowest carbon footprint in the world

Bridge of Weir Leather has been supplying hides for vehicle interiors since 1905.

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World News

Fiat to pool with Tesla to reduce emissions average and avoid EU fines

EU emissions reduction targets get much tougher next year with average emissions for a carmaker's fleet limited at 95 grams per kilometre.

Eco-Innovation

What you need to know about the electric supercar

The latest crop of EV supercars has not only caught up with the best of the fossil-fuelled generation, they’ve already surpassed them.

Europe News

European Parliament backs legislation to reduce CO2 emissions by 2030

MEPs voted in favour of legislation that would lower emission allowances for vehicles.

World News

All new cars sold in EU may have speed limiters by 2022

A provisional regulation unveiled on Tuesday plans for new mandatory safety features to be installed on all new EU cars, including intelligent speed assistance.

World News

EU lawmakers announce life-saving automobile technologies

European lawmakers have mandated additional life-saving technologies in EU automobiles as from 2022. These technologies include intelligent speed assistance and advanced emergency-braking systems.

Brazil

Porsche sports cars among destroyed cargo of sunken Grande America

They included some of the exclusive 911 GT2 RS models, which were on their way to customers in Brazil when the accident happened.

World News

Meet the €11m Bugatti supercar that no-one can buy

That’s even if you could meet the €11 million price tag

Eco-Innovation

Aston Martin Lagonda: new SUV is electric-powered and… vegan

Guilt-free motoring for the environmentally-conscious, animal lover?

Switzerland

This new SUV is electric-powered and… vegan

Guilt-free motoring for the environmentally-conscious, animal lover?

Switzerland

How technology is changing the way we drive

Self-driving technology is breaking into the mainstream market – just as the next high-tech auto trends take shape at the Geneva Motor Show.

Switzerland

Sparks flying: World’s first electric ‘hypercar’ unveiled in Geneva

The world’s first guilt-free “hypercar” has been unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show. Automobili Pininfarina’s Battista is electric and has a top speed of 350 kph, making it one of the fastest road cars on the planet.

Switzerland

Jaguar's first all-electric car crowned Europe's best

It was voted Europe's best new car at the Geneva International Motor Show.

Europe News

EU agrees to reduce CO2 emissions

The European Union has committed to reducing CO2 emissions from trucks and buses by 30 percent by the year 2030.

United Kingdom

Honda announces plans to close its Swindon manufacturing plant by 2021

Honda struck the latest blow to the UK's car industry, announcing plans to close its Swindon manufacturing plant by 2021, with the loss of 3,500 jobs

Europe News

European car imports spike European-US tension

Following an agreement between European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and US President Donald Trump in summer 2018, Europeans are concerned about the imposition of tariffs on cars.

United Kingdom

Hundreds of keyless car models at risk of being stolen: UK report

According to a report from consumer group Which?, the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Golf, Nissan, Qashai and Ford Focus are most at risk of being stolen.