Ford, BMW, Daimler and VW are working together on future recharging systems for cars.
They want to streamline possible connections and offer standards which they hope other ev makers will adhere to by 2020.
The eagerly awaited Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV will be shown to dealers and selected high profile customers this summer just before its public unveiling.
Sales start end of 2018 and deliveries begin next year for the bespoke big SUV on a unique chassis, reports Automotive News Europe.
A possible Jeep model based on the next generation Fiat Panda is being considered by FCA.
It would be built on the same platform and could appear in 2020 as FCA reorganises its models line up.
The British motorcycle industry is working with London officials to improve roads for riders.
It also wants to reduce bike theft and use in robberies by covertly tagging and tracking machines.
Cyclists could be banned from part of the A63 near Hull.
The road is considered too dangerous for riders although it is part of a time trial course favoured by them.