A global audience of over eight million tuned in to witness the international unveiling of VinFast, the first volume automotive manufacturer from Vietnam, at the Paris Motor Show. During the show the first two models from the new brand, the LUX A2.0 sedan and the LUX SA2.0 SUV attracted the attention of media and car [...]

Volvo Cars has reached an agreement with Baidu, Chinese internet search provider, to jointly develop electric and fully autonomous drive-compatible cars with the aim of mass producing them for China. The partnership will allow both companies to develop and sell these vehicles to potential Chinese customers. Volvo Cars and Baidu will pool resources to take [...]

From January to the end of September 2018, Škoda increased its worldwide deliveries to customers by 7.8 per cent year-on-year to a new record of 939,100 vehicles. Škoda auto also achieved sales revenue of €12.6bn, an increase of 2.1 per cent and the best result in the company’s history. The operating profit of €1.1bn remained [...]

Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor have announced plans to introduce ‘solar roof’ charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. Electricity-generating solar panels will be incorporated into the roof or the hood of vehicles, and will support internal combustion, hybrid and battery electric vehicles with additional electrical power. The solar charging technology is being developed [...]

Axalta has announced the promotion of James (Jim) Muse to vice president of global refinish sales. In Jim’s new role he will lead the company’s global customer base, as well as developing global sales force plans. Jim will also remain responsible for many key American strategic accounts. Joseph McDougall, president, global refinish, Axalta, commented on [...]