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Maserati safety recall for China over mat and pedal problem

Italian luxury car maker Maserati is recalling nearly 21,000 vehicles in China because of concerns the driver's side floor mat could cause the accelerator pedal to get stuck down.

Economy

European carmakers report strong February sales figures

New car sales in Europe jumped by 14% in February, the 30th straight month of growth. Only the Greek and Dutch markets declined. Even Volkswagen

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US Senate says national rules needed for driverless vehicles

A US Senate panel has recommended federal laws covering the entire country be put in place for the oncoming driverless car revolution, and has warned

Business Series

Volkswagen sales fall further

Volkswagen's sales fell further in February following the German carmaker's rigging of diesel engine emissions tests in the US. Sales in Europe did rise 3.7 percent.

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Avtovaz boss Bo Andersson is out following sales slump

Russian car ,manufacturer Avtovaz has dumped its chief executive Bo Andersson after the Lada maker reported a record loss following slumping sales.

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The supercars are the stars of the Geneva motor show, but what about hybridization?

As the Geneva motor show opens we check out the Bugatti Chiron, the Lamborghini Centenario and the hybridization of our daily drivers.

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South Korea steps up action against Volkswagen over emissions scandal

Volkswagen and Audi's offices in South Korea's capital Seoul have been searched by prosecutors over the diesel engine emissions scandal.

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Renault 2015 profit up despite big hit from Russia car sales slump

Strong sales of new models pushed French carmaker Renault's profit up by nearly 50 percent in 2015, but it slashed the value of its stake in Russia's AvtoVAZ as sales there slumped.

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BMW enjoys bumper January sales

BMW reports a 7.5 percent rise in monthly car sales in January with increases in Europe and China and falls in the US as winter storms deterred buyers.

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Peugeot Citroen compensates Iran for sanctions prompted pull out

French car-maker PSA Peugeot Citroen will pay Iran over 400 million euros in compensation for losses after it quit the country due to international trade sanctions.

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Volkswagen emissions scandal delays 2015 financial results and shareholders' meeting

Volkswagen delays annual shareholders' meeting and publication of its 2015 financial results because of the emissions test-rigging scandal.

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Toyota in optimistic mood over China and US

Toyota has raised its net profit forecast for the current business year thanks to increased production efficiencies in its Chinese operations and improved sales in North America.

France

Ferrari speed machine set to become the most expensive car ever

A 1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider could well become the most expensive car ever when it goes up for auction in Paris.

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China boosts 2015 sales for Daimler, slower growth expected this year

Daimler expects slower sales growth for its Mercedes cars in China this year after a 2015 surge in demand that helped the German carmaker post record sales and earnings.

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Late to the party but confident, Renault opens its first China assembly plant

Renault says it still sees plenty of growth in Chinese vehicle demand as it opened its first assembly plant in the world's biggest car market, a joint venture with China's Dongfeng.

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Cost finally takes the Land Rover Defender off the road

The last classic Land Rover Defender has rolled off the production line at the Solihull factory in central England, nearly 70 years after it debuted.

Europe News

EU seeks greater powers to police car industry after VW row

EU regulators want more powers to fine carmakers for faulty vehicles after the Volkswagen scandal. They want to be able to fine companies 30,000

Business Series

Toyota still king of the road

Toyota remains the world's top carmaker for the fourth year running, ahead of scandal-plagued Volkswagen and General Motors.

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Renault recalls thousands of vehicles for emissions modifications

French carmaker Renault is to recall more than 15,000 vehicles to undergo engine modifications to comply with emission standards.

Economy

Volkswagen unveils Budd-e at Las Vegas CES show

Volkswagen’s Budd-e had its world premier in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show one of two Volkswagen concept electric cars which were