Between falling sales, fire recalls and Brexit, Vauxhall endured a torrid 2016, but the last thing MD Rory Harvey wants is a knee-jerk reaction
Automotive technical consultant James Dillon has claimed that diesel technology is now “out of bounds” to manufacturers as downward pressures on consumer demand for diesel cars reach a critical level.
Honda looks set to enter into an agreement to create electric powertrains in a joint venture with Hitachi Automotive Systems following the signing of an initial Memorandum of Understanding.
Vauxhall has called for the creation of a vehicle fire database during a meeting with the Transport Select Committee.
Vauxhall has released the first official images of its new Insignia Sports Tourer ahead of the vehicle’s public debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.
Manufacturers looking to combat the expected slowdown in new car sales during 2017 are already discounting cars by as much as £5,000, according to BuyaCar.co.uk.
Ford is planning to launch a fully-electric SUV with a range of 300 miles by the year 2020 as part of a push to appeal towards eco-conscious Millennials.
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its new flagship E-Class model in the shape of the 612PS E 63 4MATIC+ Estate ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Order books for the updated Volkswagen Golf will open in UK showroom tomorrow, with new engines connectivity options and an average £650 price drop set to entice customers.
Skoda has opened the order books for the 2017 Octavia range, featuring a new face, more technology and prices ranging from £17,055 to £30,085.
Labour strikes and declining demand in emerging markets has been blamed for a 30 per cent drop in net profit for Hyundai Motor in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Honda has announced the pricing and residual values of the new Civic ahead of its arrival on UK forecourts in March – with an £18,235 entry-level offering.
Lamborghini has recognised HR Owen’s London showroom as the most successful in its global network and the group’s trio of dealerships as the best in its business.
Nissan Motor (GB)’s new managing director Alex Smith has indicated that the brand will keep an “open dialogue in terms of cost of franchise” as it tackles the economic headwinds of 2017.
Kia Motors has released images of a sporty GT-line version of its all-new Picanto hatchback ahead of its arrival in the UK this Spring.
Toyota GB has commissioned one of the biggest advertising campaign sin its history to launch the C-HR crossover across TV, cinema, social media and display advertising.
UK Car manufacturing has celebrated its highest production output since 1999 after almost 170,000 vehicles rolled out of the nation’s factories during November.
MG Motor UK has thanked dealers in playing their part in making the GS SUV the fastest-selling MG model of the brand’s “modern era”.
Aston Martin’s new manufacturing facility at St Athan in Wales has received the green light following the completion of talks to purchase land with the Welsh authorities.
Car manufacturers have discussed the possible effects of Brexit within the automotive sector at an SMMT roundtable event attended by the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union and DFT and BEIS ministers.
