Norway continues to lead the global market for electric vehicles, according to the most recent plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) index from IHS Automotive. Based on analysis of new vehicle registrations during the first quarter 2016, one out of every three vehicles registered in Norway during the quarter was a plug-in electric vehicle, reflecting more market [...]

Official figures from 2016 Automechanika Frankfurt show that the trade show attracted 136,000 visitors from over 170 countries with access to 4,820 exhibitors. The central theme at one of the world’s largest showcase for the independent aftermarket in 2016 was ‘Tomorrow’s Service & Mobility’. A record 4,820 exhibitors from 76 countries took part, including leading [...]

Chinese hackers have taken over some controls of a moving Tesla from 12 miles away. Researchers from Keen Security Lab in Shanghai gained access to the motor that moves the driver’s seat, turns on indicators, opens the sunroof and activates window wipers. The attacks also appeared to compromise the touch screen that controls certain Tesla [...]

Axalta is supporting five different teams competing in this year’s Formula Student, an internationally recognised motorsports competition for students from universities around the world. The competition brings teams together to develop, design, and construct racing car prototypes, gaining valuable practical engineering and scientific experience. Matthias Schönberg, vice president of Axalta and president for Europe, Middle [...]

Volkswagen has endured another difficult few days after it was announced that the German states of Hesse and Baden-Wuerttemberg were suing the company for damages over its emissions-test cheating scandal. They are claiming for compensation for after the value of their shares in the company plunge following dieselgate. Hesse finance minister Thomas Schaefer said the [...]