A ‘disruptive triangle’ of technologies promises opportunity to improve the quality of life for billions, according to Nissan chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn. According to the Nissan chief, the disruptive triangle of electrification, autonomous drive and connectivity technology is forcing the global auto industry to rethink how its cars will operate in the future, and [...]

The next edition of Autopromotec, to be held in Bologna, Italy from 24-28 May 2017, is shaping up to be ‘an even more dynamic and must-attend event’ according to its organisers. Six months before the opening, exhibition space has already sold out with a strong increase in the number of exhibitors (+19% increase over the [...]

White remains the colour of choice according to Axalta’s Global Automotive 2016 Colour Popularity Report. Four in 10 cars worldwide are white, while in Africa the numbers are even higher with 63% of cars either white or silver. In China, more than half of vehicles sold are white. Solid white is more popular than pearl [...]

Three candidates have been awarded an eighth CTI Young Drive Experts Award at the 15th International CTI Symposium for Automotive Transmissions, HEV and EV Drives. First place overall went to Dr Marco Denk (Research Associate at Bayreuth University), second place to Harald Kraus (Head of the scientific team E-Mobility and Alternative Drives) and third place [...]

The UK and six other countries are being sued by the European Union for not taking action against Volkswagen for cheating emissions tests. The UK, Germany, Spain and Luxembourg are facing legal action for not taking action the car maker, while the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Greece are accused of not even considering fining manufacturers [...]