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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).

Grayson unveils new tech at Busworld

Posted on 5 Oct 2015 by The Manufacturer

Grayson Thermal Systems will celebrate its largest presence at Busworld Kortrijk Europe this month by unveiling two new products for the bus & coach market,

Up to speed: Bloodhound SSC shows its shape

Some areas of Bloodhound SSC will have had as many as six different designers contributing to the project.

Posted on 5 Oct 2015 by The Manufacturer

Bloodhound’s Conor La Grue shares his excitement as the supercar is mechanically put together.

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.

Toyota praises its apprentices

Posted on 29 Sep 2015 by Victoria Fitzgerald

Twenty-five young people working at Toyota and Lexus centres across the UK united at the Toyota Academy in Nottingham for the firm’s annual apprenticeship competition.

Rolls-Royce to open seventh UK showroom in Bristol

Resize-Rolls Royce CliftonSuspensionbridge

Posted on 29 Sep 2015 by Victoria Fitzgerald

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that Bristol is to be the location for its new showroom – the super-luxury marque’s seventh in the UK.

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.

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