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Jaguar Land Rover CEO Officer Ralf Speth backed Nissan’s calls for extra funding for suppliers in the wake of last year’s Brexit vote, while cautioning that there must be “fair play” for all UK-based automakers.

Germany’s Continental has reinforced expectations for higher sales this year as it says it will benefit from further growth in global auto production and returns on investments in self-driving technology.

Ford has initiated labor talks to cut costs at a UK engine plant where more than 1,100 jobs are at risk, as the automaker grapples with the aftermath of Brexit and slowing growth in Europe.

Suzuki aims to give its new Swift hatchback a more “emotional” appeal to attract younger buyers when the model goes on sale in Europe this summer after its unveiling at the Geneva auto show.

A new sports-car company fronted by the Brazilian racing driver Emerson Fittipaldi will debut its first production model at the Geneva auto show.

Italian supplier Sogefi’s saw its net profit rise to 9.3 million euros last year, up from 1.1 million euros in 2015, after the company instigated a turnaround plan.

As autonomous driving becomes a hot topic, BMW provided a peek at the opportunities drivers will have when they don’t have to worry about steering their car.