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The shenanigans surrounding the arrest of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has cast doubt on the alliance with Renault and one thing seems certain; the idea of a closer relationship is dead, but the possibility of fruitful collaboration still exists if the Japanese company succeeds in gaining a bigger voice.

Brazilian carmakers are optimistic about the future, as the economy slowly speeds up after a long, deep recession. But flagging exports have cast a shadow over the sector’s recovery

When you’re really desperate for parking, you might pull the Los Angeles classic: getting a friend to stand in that sweet parking spot you just saw until you can circle back to it, even if someone else is closer and ought to have first dibs. Don't do that. It's not nice and besides, in some areas, a robot will do it for you.

The possibility of Donald Trump placing duties on cars and automotive parts being imported into the US is the largest threat to the country’s economic competitiveness, according to the chief financial officers (CFOs) of international companies taking part in a recent survey.

Imagine a world where Better Place not only survived but also merged with a drone company. That's basically the wild idea proposed in a new patent application filed by ETAK Systems.

Imagine this: you’re driving on the road right behind a convoy of trucks moving together fluidly like a highly synchronised chorus line. There are no glittering sequins and feathered headdresses though.

German carmaker Audi has begun working with Belgian materials technology and recycling partner Umicore to investigate the potential for recycling the materials in electric car batteries.

Ever since the 1950s, when car manufacturers first introduced FM radio receivers inside their vehicles, the mainstream music industry has relied heavily on cars as a significant—if arguably old-fashioned—source of revenue.