In his first public comments since canceling his electric car project, billionaire businessman James Dyson told the Sunday Times that the project cost him more than $600 million of his own money and would not have been profitable.

The next generation of Mercedes' range-topping sedan has undergone the most changes on the inside with a central console dominated by a large touchscreen.

The ultraluxury automaker has restarted production at its UK plant amid strong demand from China for the Continental GT and Flying Spur.

BMW's 4-Series coupe is undergoing a final round of tests ahead of its global sales launch in the fourth quarter.

The automaker, which is reopening its U.K. factory later than some other companies, said it has spent recent weeks carrying out extensive risk assessments and benchmarking with other manufacturers around the world to put in place safety measures.

The automaker plans a gradual production ramp-up over the next few months before a return to full production. The resumption timing for Ford's Dagenham and Bridgend engine plants in the U.K. will be confirmed at a later date.

The reopening of the automaker's factory in Slovakia means production of the new Defender is resuming. The company said it was beginning to see a sales recovery in China, with customers returning to showrooms.

MG Motor, SAIC's preferred export brand, is looking at France and Italy as new markets, encouraged by British demand for the ZS electric crossover.

Jaguar Land Rover will offer plug-in hybrid variants of its two best-selling SUVs, the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery, as it works to reduce its CO2 emissions.

Ralf Speth, who is credited with turning the company around after its purchase from Ford, has been asked to help the automaker get through the coronavirus pandemic, Bloomberg reported.

Ford's production restart plans depend on the coronavirus pandemic situation, national restrictions, supplier constraints and the ability of dealerships to operate, the company said.

Jaguar Land Rover said it would give whatever support it could while Ford said it was assessing the request. Honda and Rolls Royce also were asked for potential help. 

As global auto production flattens and new regulations threaten the traditional industry business model, automakers and suppliers are looking for new revenue streams to flow wirelessly into vehicles.

The automaker's overhaul of its European distribution network will include a faster shift toward online sales. Ford of Europe President Stuart Rowley declined to say how many dealers would be cut.

The Concept i4 is a near-production version of the next four-door Gran Coupe. It can travel 373 miles on a single charge and reach a top speed of more than 200 kph.