New car registrations in the 29 European markets analysed by JATO Dynamics hit a 10-year high in September, with 1,495,815 units registered. That is an increase of 7.1% compared to the same month last year. For the year to date, registrations have reached 11.6 million units, an increase of 7.7% when compared to 2015. This [...]

Volkswagen will give US owners of cars affected by the emissions scandal more than $10bn after the largest ever civil settlement with an automaker accused of misconduct was approved. The German car manufacturer will spend a further $4.7bn on programmes to offset excess emissions and boost clean-vehicle projects. The $10.033bn buyback will begin next month, [...]

A new car brand has been launched with a digital backbone to challenge the traditional business model around car ownership. LYNK & CO, from Sweden-based Geely Auto Group, is a global brand that introduces a new business model, an open Application Programme Interface (API), personalized services, sharing possibilities and the first dedicated app store for [...]

Ford is currently trialling new technology to help drivers hit every green light on their journey. Its Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory uses information on traffic light timings from a roadside unit to display the best speed to travel at to get a green light. The trial is taking place as part of UK Autodrive [...]

The IBIS Global Summit 2017 will explore industry relationships when it visits a new venue and city. The Meliá Castilla hotel in Madrid, Spain, will host more than 350 delegates representing every major territory around the world for the IBIS Global Summit on 12-14 June 2017. Madrid, the third largest city in the EU, is [...]