The automotive industry in the UK has responded to a historic defeat for the government’s proposed Brexit deal. The government was defeated by an astounding 230 votes in parliament last night. Some say this means a no deal exit on 29 March is now more likely, while others believe it means Brexit might not happen [...]

Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company have announced the first formal agreements in a broad alliance that positions the companies to boost competitiveness and better serve customers in an era of rapid change in the industry. Volkswagen CEO Dr Herbert Diess and Ford CEO Jim Hackett confirmed that the companies intend to develop commercial vans [...]

Carlos Ghosn has been denied bail in Japan. The former Nissan chairman has been detained since November on allegations of financial misconduct. He now faces at least another two more months in jail as his case heads to court. The former head of the car-making alliance of Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi, is accused by Japanese [...]

AkzoNobel is enhancing its commitment to training by being one of the first paint suppliers to become an I-Car Sustaining Partner. Don Shearer, AkzoNobel technical service manager, Automotive Coatings, said, ‘Technology is playing a bigger role in our industry, and that means we need well-trained technicians who can deliver safer, higher-quality repairs. ‘Through our path-yielding [...]