Nissan has launched a prototype programme as part of its goal to significantly reduce the weight of passenger cars. The Japanese car maker is engaged in a ‘Lightweighting Programme’ in collaboration with other auto manufacturers and research bodies. The programme plans to produce a material structure for the floors of future cars, and is intending to be [...]

The UK out-paces even the USA when it comes to whiplash claims, making Britain the ‘World Capital for Whiplash’. Analysis of a private study, conducted in the United States, and compared with UK data by LV=Motor Insurance’s experts, confirm British drivers are the biggest makers of these claims. Currently, around two-thirds (65%) of injury claims [...]

A number of British automotive firms have declared remaining in the European Union (EU) is important to their businesses. The high-profile referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU is potentially set to take place later in 2016. A series of case studies was published by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today from British automotive firms [...]

Toyota has confirmed a deal to purchase Daihatsu Motors, which will now become a subsidiary operation. Cars will still be sold under the Daihatsu brand, but it will now be wholly owned by Toyota. The deal will be facilitated by a share exchange estimated by Reuters to be around $3 billion, and is expected to take [...]

Online demand for auto parts and accessories among Malaysian vehicle owners is set to continue increasing over the next few years. This is according to a survey conducted by a top e-commerce platform provider, Aseanbriefing.com. It found that Malaysia is one of the top automobile producers in the Asia Pacific region, with an annual production [...]