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Jan
14th

TURKEY: Demand drop to hit autos in 2009 – report

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A leading Turkish auto industry figure believes the sector will contract by 15-20% in the next 12 months on the back of falling demand and exports. Full story...
Jan
14th

Spied: Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe:

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Today we’re breaking up the winter blahs with some fairly unobstructed shots of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe due for 2010. Full story...
Jan
14th

DETROIT SHOW: GM considers restructure brand axe

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Senior GM executives in Detroit including Bob Lutz, Carl-Peter Forster and Fritz Henderson, toured the show this week, checking out the competition - including upstart EV makers Fisker and Tesla - as more details of the company's restructure thinking began to emerge. Full story...
Jan
14th

GM and Chrysler pull out of Tokyo auto show

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General Motors and Chrysler have pulled out of this year's Tokyo auto show to cut costs. Exhibiting in the show, which is held every two years, cost GM $2 million in 2007. Full story...
Jan
14th

Detroit 3 pull out of Tokyo auto show

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The Detroit 3 automakers have pulled out of this year's Tokyo auto show to cut costs. Ford Motor Co. this afternoon confirmed Japanese media reports that Ford would not be participating this year. It wasn't clear if Volvo or Mazda would participate. Full story...
Jan
14th

GERMANY: Unions say Getrag to close Ludwigsburg plant

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German transmission supplier Getrag will close its Ludwigsburg plant with the loss of 380 jobs, according to unions there. Full story...
Jan
14th

Jaguar-Land Rover lay-off

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Luxury car maker announces it will be cutting 450 jobs. Full story...
Jan
14th

Mid-engined Jaguar flagship on the way – Jaguar supercar

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Big Cat reveals shock plans for a stunning rival to Audi's R8 – and Auto Express has the low-down! Full story...
Jan
14th

VW BlueSport at Detroit

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VW's stunning two-seater roadster has broken cover ahead of its debut in Detroit. Full story...
Jan
14th

Chrysler rules out sale of individual brands

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Chrysler LLC ruled out selling an individual brand or plant but said today it would look to sell equipment and could license production of some of its current models to other automakers as it works to shore up its cash position. Full story...
Jan
14th

ITALY: Fiat names new Alfa boss, reorganises

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Fiat has appointed Sergio Cravero as chief executive officer of Alfa Romeo Automobiles, where he was head of marketing prior to today's announcement. Full story...
Jan
14th

2009 Detroit Auto Show Photos & Coverage

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2009 Detroit Auto Show Photos & Coverage
2009 Detroit Auto Show Photos & Coverage
It's January and that means that it's time for the annual three-day extravaganza of world premieres that is the Detroit Auto Show. Check back often for all the latest debuts including the Audi A7 concept, 2010 Honda Insight, and the 2010 Ford Taurus.

It's January and that means that its time for the annual three day extravaganza of world premieres that is the Detroit Auto Show.



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Jan
14th

Ford, Navistar settle engine dispute, end contract

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Ford Motor Co. and Navistar International Corp. Full story...
Jan
14th

UK: Jaguar Land Rover to axe 450 more jobs

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Jaguar Land Rover is to axe 450 jobs due to what a statement from the company has called a "severe" reduction in demand for new cars. Full story...
Jan
14th

US: Chrysler talks asset sales with several firms

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Chrysler is reported to be in talks with major auto and component makers in France, Canada, Japan and China over the sale of assets including an assembly plant, a vehicle model line, brand rights to another model range and the associated production tooling. Full story...
Jan
14th

US [updated 17:05GMT]: Chrysler denies asset sale talks

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Vice chairman and president Tom LaSorda has denied media reports Chrysler is in talks to sell brands or plants. Full story...
Jan
14th

Toyota pledges to boost European market share

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Toyota Europe says it will bounce back in 2009 after its new-car sales fell 10 percent to 1,119,521 in 2008, compared with the year before. Full story...
Jan
14th

Hungary new car sales down 10% in 2008

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Hungarian new car sales fell 10 percent in 2008 and are expected to drop further in 2009 as the domestic economy and consumption shrinks faster than expected, the Hungarian car importer's association MGE said on Wednesday. Full story...
Jan
14th

BELGIUM: Toyota Europe 2008 sales dip 10%

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Toyota Motor Europe sales fell 10% to 1,119,521 last year. Full story...
Jan
14th

China unveils plans to boost auto industry

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China unveiled a plan including tax cuts and subsidies on Wednesday to boost its auto industry, one of the pillars of the world's third-largest economy. Full story...
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