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Toyota testing air-bag inflator alternatives to Takata

A car fitted with Takata airbags, subject to a huge product recall. Image courtesy of Takata Corp.

Posted on 27 Aug 2015 by Cobey Bartels

Toyota Motor Corp has announced it is testing alternative manufacturers to Takata Corp for air-bag inflators, following industry-wide recalls of more than 30 million inflator units.

Oshkosh wins $6.7 billion US Army contract

The Oshkosh JLTV, winner of the US Army design competition. Image courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Posted on 26 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Military vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh Defence has today won a $6.7bn contract with the US Army to produce the next generation of light land vehicles.

Jaguar reveal more details about upcoming car

Posted on 26 Aug 2015 by Fred Tongue

Jaguar have revealed further details about the upcoming F-PACE.

JLR confirms it may have lost 6,000 cars in Tianjin explosion

Tianjin Port, prior to the explosions which caused significant damage. Image courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Posted on 26 Aug 2015 by Jonny Williamson

Jaguar Land Rover has released a statement confirming that nearly 6,000 vehicles had recently been shipped to China and were being stored at Tianjin.

Maruti Suzuki to launch most fuel-efficient Indian car

A Maruti Suzuki manufacturing facility in India. Image courtesy of Maruti Suzuki.

Posted on 24 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki is reportedly developing the most fuel efficient vehicle ever produced in the subcontinent.

Volvo achieves 71% profit hike despite Chinese sales drop-off

Volvo will seek to see greater sucess in the Chinese market with its new XC90 SUV. Image courtesy of Volvo.

Posted on 21 Aug 2015 by Cobey Bartels

Volvo Car Group achieved its annual sales target following strong sales across Europe and the US allowing a 71% upturn in first-half profit.

Aston Martin set to produce 800-hp electric Rapide within two years

An Aston Martin Rapide S. Image courtesy of Aston Martin.

Posted on 20 Aug 2015 by Cobey Bartels

British carmaker Aston Martin has announced that it will produce an all-wheel-drive electric version of the Rapide by 2017, sporting 800-hp and a 200-mile (322km) range.

Apple looks to test self-driving car

Honda tests an autonomous vehicle at GoMentum Station. Image courtesy of Honda.

Posted on 19 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

New reporting suggests Apple may be much closer to building a self-driving car than was previously thought.

UK to begin trials of ‘electric highways’

Electric Vehicles -An artist's rendition of an electric highway. Image courtesy of Highways England.

Posted on 19 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

The UK Government has announced plans to begin trials of new so-called ‘Electric Highways’ designed to accommodate electric vehicles.

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