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Mar
4th

Ferrari FF and Lamborghini Aventador: sold out!

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The moment Ferrari and Lamborghini announced the arrival of the FF and Aventador LP700-4 and their subsequent presence at the Geneva Motor Show, the entire automotive community became obsessed with them. It seems that all the attention has translated into sales, as we learned today that both supercars are already sold out for their first year in production.
Mar
3rd

US: Pittsburgh Glass Works revives Evart autoglass factory

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Pittsburgh Glass Works said it would reopen its factory in Evart, Michigan due to increased demand for automotive glass products.
Mar
3rd

Geneva 2011: MINI Rocketman concept makes a splash

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When you think of the most creative automotive brands in the world, MINI is unquestionably one of the top 3 that come to mind with its unique urban runabouts. And with the Rocketman concept revealed in Geneva, the automaker is once again setting the cat among the pigeons and getting noticed for all the good reasons.
Mar
2nd

UK: Report identifies supply chain opportunities

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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has welcomed the launch of a new sourcing roadmap which identifies significant opportunities for increasing the strength of the UK based automotive supply chain.
Mar
2nd

Coda: U.S. launch on schedule for second half of 2011

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Coda Automotive reaffirmed it's on schedule to launch sales of its electric car in the second half of this year in California. The cars will be sold at an 'unbelievable value,' CEO Philip Murtaugh said at a briefing in Beijing today.
Mar
1st

GENEVA: Fisker announces Valmet SOP date

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Electric vehicle maker Fisker Automotive has announced that the first Fisker Karma models will roll off of Finland contract assembler Valmet's production line on March 21.
Feb
25th

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Review of exhaust systems

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As each new emissions regulation swings into force, more and more content is added to the exhaust in order to comply. Matthew Beecham talks with executives from Katcon Global, Tenneco Automotive, Bosal and BASF Catalysts about the ways in which they are meeting each regulation.
Feb
25th

XENATEC Coupe to make first appearance in Geneva

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XENATEC announced the world premiere of its Maybach-based coupe which will make a first public appearance next week in a specially constructed pavilion in the gardens of "La Réserve" Hotel, on the banks of Lake Geneva, at the same time than the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, arguably the biggest stage in the automotive world.
Feb
24th

INTERVIEW: DR Motor outlines Termini Imerese plans

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A third automotive company - DR Motor - has shown its hand at the last minute expressing an interest in moving into part of Fiat's Termini Imerese plant in Sicily, as the Italian and Sicilian governments prepare to divide up EUR450m (US$621m) in grants for the site
Feb
24th

VW is growing faster than expected, sales boss says

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Volkswagen might reach its ambitious goals for 2018 earlier than expected, Christian Klingler, VW Group's board member responsible for sales and marketing, said in an interview with Automotive News Europe.
Feb
23rd

JAPAN: Valeo to acquire Niles for $320m

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Valeo has announced today (23 February) the acquisition of Japanese automotive supplier Niles for EUR320m (US$438m
Feb
23rd

MALAYSIA: sales rise by 8% in January

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New vehicle sales in Malaysia increased by 8% to 54,696 units in January, from 50,622 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA).
Feb
22nd

First Look: 2012 Aston Martin Virage

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First Look: 2012 Aston Martin Virage
2012 Aston Martin Virage - First Look - Automobile Magazine
An old grand tourer is revived.

How long does it take to assemble a fine piece of automotive art? Aston Martin says some 200 man-hours. And the Gaydon, Warwickshire-based automaker of premium vehicles will spend those 200 hours bringing the new Virage back from the great beyond.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Aston Martin Virage - First Look - Automobile Magazine


Feb
22nd

Asbury profits soar in 4th quarter

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Asbury Automotive Group Inc. posted higher-than-expected fourth-quarter profits, reflecting higher sales of both new and used light vehicles.
Feb
22nd

Sonic Automotive doubles Q4 net income

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Auto dealership group Sonic Automotive Inc. today said its fourth-quarter net income more than doubled from the same quarter a year ago. The Charlotte, N.C.-based retail group said it posted $16.5 million in net income during the quarter, up from $7.
Feb
22nd

Rochling to open new U.S. plant to serve Ford, GM

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Rochling Automotive, a Germany-based maker of plastic components, will open a new manufacturing plant this year in Akron, Ohio, to supply fuel-saving engine and body undershields to Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co.
Feb
21st

Rochling to open new U.S. plant to serve Ford, GM

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Rochling Automotive, a Germany-based maker of plastic components, will open a new manufacturing plant this year in Akron, Ohio, to supply fuel-saving engine and body undershields to Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co.
Feb
21st

A diesel-powered Chevy Cruze in North America for 2012

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The Chevrolet Cruze, enormously popular both with consumers and the automotive press, will be available in a diesel variant in North America from 2012 (as a 2013 model year), according to GM Inside News.
Feb
19th

Smart aims to boost U.S. sales, mulls launch in Russia

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Daimler's Smart microcar brand aims to increase sales in the United States this year despite weak sales last year and its upcoming separation from its American retail partner, Penske Automotive Group.
Feb
19th

Smart aims to boost U.S. sales, mulls launch in Russia

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Daimler's Smart microcar brand aims to increase sales in the United States this year despite weak sales last year and its upcoming separation from its American retail partner, Penske Automotive Group.
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