Tesla is planning a major update of its Autopilot software following the first fatal crash in Autopilot mode – although none of the upcoming modifcations would have prevented the accident. Joshua Brown was killed on impact when his Model S collided with a lorry in America in May. His car was in Autopilot mode at [...]

European VW drivers affected by the emissions scandal will not get the same settlement deal as American owners, the manufacturer has said. US compensation is expected to cost the company about $15bn, but it has told the German media that a similar deal in Europe would be inappropriate and unaffordable. Last week Europe’s industry commissioner [...]

IHS Automotive has downgraded growth expectations for light vehicle production following Brexit. Its analysis is based on a simulation of the changes to the global sales forecast applied to the June light vehicle production forecast, but does not take into account any changes to tariffs. According to its analysis, light vehicle production will grow between [...]

Connected tools helping to minimise mistakes and speed up processes will be available from the autumn. Bosch Power Tools says it will launch seven products later this year which can connect to smartphones via Bluetooth, automatically transferring measuring values and specifications to rule out errors. A combi laser, two screwdrivers, two combi drills, an angle [...]

Ford of Europe has achieved zero waste-to-landfill at all of its European manufacturing plants. The achievement eliminates 6,000 tonnes of waste per year, that was previously sent to landfill, compared with 2011 – equivalent to the annual waste discarded by a town of 12,500 people, for the 1.2 million vehicles that Ford produces in Europe [...]