ELECTRIFICATION OF AUTO

The 62-year-old German citizen is the first person to face criminal charges in connection with this scandal.

Firefighters were unable to remove the body for hours due to fears over being electrocuted.

Models recalled include Fit hatchback, Civic and Accord sedans and the hybrid Insight.

The move is part of Daimler's strategy to take on competition from Tesla and the VW Group, which owns the Audi brand.

The technology can identify any flashing light that is either red or blue.

The decision will not affect the jobs of the 1,850 staff employed at the plant, Ford says.

Sneak peak of the new model shows stylish new look for the 4x4 favourite.

Sources claim Mercedes will launch between six and nine electric vehicles in the coming years.

Fully electric bus will be trialled with public for a year before being considered for wider deployment.

The models affected include among others, the Mazda3 sedan and hatchback and the Mazda CX-3 crossover SUV.

The Normandy Tank Museum is closing down and selling off its entire collection at auction.

Fully electric cars from Nissan and BYD to be offered to Uber's top-rated drivers from 31 August.

Version 8.0 of Tesla software to include Autopilot updates and ability to navigate motorway interchanges.

The automobile company has been seeking part or full buyers for Magneti Marelli.

The San Francisco-based company has lost at least $4bn since inception.

The trial run comes days before Uber plans to conduct its self-driving trials.

Self-driving Autopilot feature will get 'material improvements' with Version 8.0 software update.

Tesla announces the Model S P100D, with the most power and longest range of any electric car to date.

A tweet sent by Elon Musk revealing new product announcement sees Tesla stock rise by more than 2% in minutes.

DevBot is an autonomous car development platform for Roborace teams to hone their algorithms.

VW is resuming talks with parts suppliers Prevent Group's CarTrim and ES Automobilguss.

Working hours at Opel's two German plants will be reduced, affecting the pay of about 5,000 employees.

Drone-like vehicles would be booked through a smartphone app and would cost the same as a regular taxi.

We review the Rolls-Royce Dawn to find out if it really is more than a convertible version of the Wraith.

US company Plugless has opened pre-orders for is $2,440 Tesla Model S wireless charging system.

Pebble Beach concept is a 750-horsepower electric car blending spaceship interior with retro design.

New 2017 line-up rolls out futuristic features making driving easier and safer.

Modified Volvo XC90 cars will have an engineer in the driver's seat to check the car is working correctly.

EasyMile 12-seater buses will be tested on public roads in Helsinki until mid-September.