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Apr
17th

NASCAR: RPM signs AJ Allmendinger for 2010

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Richard Petty Motorsports announced today that it had signed A.J. Allmendinger for the entire 2010 Sprint Cup season. The team had recently confirmed that the former open-wheel ace would continue on through September of this year. Full story...
Apr
17th

$145-million investment by the Canadian government: an Auto123.com Reaction

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The Harper government is assuming a more flexible position towards the automotive industry. The earmarking of 145 million dollars for Automotive Partnership Canada will enhance research and development activities and create jobs in the high-tech sector. Full story...
Apr
16th

Part 8: Billeting, the Saddam way:

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When you have 41 palaces from which to choose, racking out in a Motel 6 is out of the question Full story...
Apr
16th

America’s Steed: The iconic Mustang turns 45:

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Few cars have the universal appeal of the Ford Mustang. Few have been as accessible yet alluring, attainable, yet powerful and still romantic. Full story...
Apr
16th

GM to keep GMC, Pontiac, exec says:

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A senior General Motors executive today denied reports that President Barack Obama's automotive task force has pressured the automaker to dump GMC and Pontiac. Full story...
Apr
16th

GAZ boss sees opportunities for suppliers in Russia

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The chairman of GAZ, a big Russian maker of commercial vehicles and passenger cars, said opportunities abound in Russia for western suppliers, despite current weakness in the market. "This is the perfect time to go in," said Erik Eberhardson. Full story...
Apr
16th

GAZ head sees opportunities for suppliers in Russia

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The chairman of GAZ, a big Russian maker of commercial vehicles and passenger cars, said opportunities abound in Russia for western suppliers, despite current weakness in the market. "This is the perfect time to go in," said Erik Eberhardson. Full story...
Apr
16th

Schaeffler closes French timing chain factory

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Schaeffler will close a factory in France with a loss of 195 jobs, the company said at its headquarters here. The site at St. Simeon de Bressieux, near the southeastern city of Grenoble, makes timing chains for engines. Full story...
Apr
16th

GM to keep GMC, Pontiac; no plans to quicken dealer consolidation

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A senior General Motors executive today denied reports that President Barack Obama's automotive task force has pressured the automaker to dump GMC and Pontiac. Full story...
Apr
16th

CEO Henderson to update GM restructuring Friday

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General Motors, facing growing speculation about its upcoming restructuring plans, said today that CEO Fritz Henderson will provide an update on the company's actions tomorrow. Full story...
Apr
16th

GM to keep GMC, Pontiac; no plans to quicken dealer consolidation

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A senior General Motors executive today denied reports that President Barack Obama's automotive task force has pressured the automaker to dump GMC and Pontiac. Full story...
Apr
16th

UAW, Fiat likely to hold key stakes in new Chrysler:

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The UAW and Italy's Fiat S.p.A. could be Chrysler LLC's leading shareholders if the struggling U.S. Full story...
Apr
16th

NEWS BRAKE: Thursday, April 16, 2009:

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In today's News Brake: The latest on Ron Dennis and McLaren; GM's brand shuffle; and the Race of Champions moves again...But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Apr
16th

Ford, supplier terminate Michigan parts plant purchase

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A unit of Ford Motor Co. and supplier Flex-N-Gate Corp. have terminated the proposed purchase of a plastics parts operation in Milan, Mich. Full story...
Apr
16th

US: GM eyes dropping Saturn, Pontiac and GMC

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Saturn, Pontiac and GMC could soon no longer be in the General Motors brand corral, according to US media reports. Full story...
Apr
16th

RUSSIA: IzhAvto financial crisis deepens

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IzhAvto's financial crisis appears to be deepening, according to Russian media reports. Full story...
Apr
16th

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid: a short stint review:

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OUR TAKE: Nice to see GM took two of the thousand “hybrid” labels off the truck, removing the huge lettering from the bottom of the doors. Makes the truck look much better. Full story...
Apr
16th

Opel could keep going even if GM seeks Chapter 11

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General Motors' Opel/Vauxhall unit could continue functioning even if its U.S. parent files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, an Opel spokesman said on Thursday. "GM Europe has its own pool of liquidity," the spokesman said. Full story...
Apr
16th

UKRAINE: Car sales forecast to fall by two-thirds

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Just 200,000-240,000 new cars will be sold in Ukraine this year according to the local importers' association. Full story...
Apr
16th

US: Deadline, possible liquidation, looms for Delphi

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Delphi faces a deadline tomorrow (17 April) to deliver a term sheet outlining the future of its continued support from General Motors, which spun it off 10 years ago ago but still has ties to the company. Full story...
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