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ADF to buy 1100 Hawkei armoured vehicles from Thales

A Hawkei infantry mobility vehicle produced by Thales. Image courtesy of Thales.

Posted on 5 Oct 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

The Australian Government has today confirmed that it has signed a deal to buy new infantry mobility vehicles for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Tesla unveils Model X electric SUV set to deliver in 2016

The Tesla Model X comes with standard with all-wheel drive and a 90kWh battery providing 250 miles of range - image courtesy of Tesla.

Posted on 1 Oct 2015 by Cobey Bartels

Tesla has showed off its long-awaited Model X electric sports-utility vehicle (SUV), offering a family-friendly seven seats coupled with 762HP and a supercar-rivalling 3.2 second 0-100MPH time.

China prioritizes ten areas for manufacturing upgrade

A Peugeot production line in Shenzhen, China. Image courtesy of Peugeot Citroen.

Posted on 30 Sep 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

China is planning greater investment in ten key sectors of the country’s already-huge manufacturing sector.

BMW Mini under fire for failing to act quickly on safety problems

Three millionth Mini rolled off production line in 2014 - image courtesy of BMW Mini.

Posted on 30 Sep 2015 by Tim Brown

In a what has become a fortnight European car brands would rather forget, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has now set its sights on BMW for failing to properly implement a recall on its 2014 Mini Cooper model.

UAW-FCA negotiations crash out

Exterior shot of the Jefferson North Assembly Plant where the Jeep Grand Cherokee is produced - image courtesy of Fiat Chrysler

Posted on 29 Sep 2015 by Tim Brown

UPDATE - 08/10/15

Elio Motors named in top 10 of LA Auto Show’s Top Automotive Startups

The Elio Motors three-wheel model is expected to be released in the fourth quarter of 2016 - Image courtesy of Elio Motors.

Posted on 29 Sep 2015 by Aiden Burgess

Elio Motors has confirmed its status as one of the standout new entrants to the automotive industry by being named as one of the Los Angeles Auto Show’s 2015 Top 10 Automotive Startups.

Report: Carmakers “abusing” fuel test results

Posted on 28 Sep 2015 by Callum Bentley

Some new cars, are now swallowing around 50% more fuel than their lab test results, new on-the-road results compiled by Brussels-based lobby group, Transport & Environment (T&E) reveal.

Matthias Müller becomes CEO of troubled Volkswagen Group

VW is currently embroiled in continuing emissions scandals. Image courtesy of Gerry Lauzon

Posted on 26 Sep 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Following a company meeting on Friday, Matthias Müller has been appointed as the new CEO of Volkswagen (VW) Group effective immediately.

The Manufacturer gets a sneak preview of Bloodhound SSC

Bloodhound SSC is presented in record attempt configuration, with its 2m-high tail fin in place for the first time.

Posted on 24 Sep 2015 by Jonny Williamson

This morning, I had an exclusive tour of the world’s fastest and most advanced racing vehicle, Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC), ahead of its debut at a free two-day public exhibition.

Volkswagen faces massive US fines and recalls from EPA

VW has reported to cut costs across all of its 12 brands in the wake of the emissions scandal - image courtesy of Volkswagen AG

Posted on 23 Sep 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

German automaker Volkswagen AG (VW) is facing billions of dollars of fines following revelations that the company allegedly attempted to cheat on emissions tests.