Auto News 5

Renault and Nissan are considering production of batteries for electric cars in France. The alliance has so far announced plans to produce batteries in Japan, the U.S., Portugal and England. Full story...

Honda Motor Co. surprised investors today with a near tripling of its annual profit forecasts, bumping it further ahead of Japanese rivals thanks to a dominant motorcycle business and line-up heavy in small cars. Full story...

Honda Motor Co. surprised investors today with a near tripling of its annual profit forecasts, bumping it further ahead of Japanese rivals thanks to a dominant motorcycle business and line-up heavy in small cars. Full story...

Honda Motor Co. today nearly tripled its annual profit forecasts and more upside may be ahead, with the company taking a conservative view on the yen and on the effect of an easing of government incentives. Full story...

Tofas, a joint venture between Fiat and Turkish group Koc, reported an eight-fold rise in its third quarter net income on Monday after tax incentives boosted sales. Profit was 126. Full story...

AvtoVAZ has not been paid for 7,000 Lada cars, which could cost the company $50 million. AvtoVAZ has often obscure, occasionally violent, relations with its dealers. Full story...

Italy has won EU permission to grant interest rate subsidies to companies producing green products in the auto parts sector. Full story...

Tofas, a joint venture between Fiat and Turkish group Koc, reported an eight-fold rise in its third quarter net income on Monday after tax incentives boosted sales. Profit was 126. Full story...

Italy has won EU permission to grant interest rate subsidies to companies producing green products in the auto parts sector. Full story...

Joe Gibbs Racing announced, effective with next week's race at Texas Motorspeedway, that Dave Rogers would become Kyle Busch's crew chief in the #18 Toyota. Full story...

When snow, icy or wet roads and other extreme winter conditions make driving nearly impossible, drivers may have trouble maintaining control of their vehicles. To make driving safer and easier for utility van drivers in severe, challenging weather conditions, Michelin has introduced a new studded tire, the MICHELIN Agilis X-ICE North. Full story...

Roger Plamondon, chair of the board of the Public Bike System Company, and Alain Ayotte, the company's president, were pleased to announce that the one millionth BIXI bike trip has been made. The two men were accompanied by Gérald Tremblay, mayor of Montréal, and André Lavallée, chair of the City of Montréal's executive committee and member responsible for the transportation plan, as well as the user who reached this important milestone in the young company's history. Full story...

Cruising down the streets in a Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible without making heads turn is quite a challenge. Despite the years and the "woman's car" stigma, this cute little drop-top still boasts an aura of popularity. Full story...

Gino Rosato's announcement that he will be joining Lotus in the upcoming weeks put back the emphasis on the fact that the renowned brand is evaluating its options regarding a future participation in the IndyCar series. Full story...

Fans can enter sweepstakes for a chance to win tickets to the premiere of The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and can play for a chance to win a shiny new Volvo XC60. Full story...

WARREN, Mich. -- The day is coming when the heat from your car's engine exhaust is captured and converted to mechanical energy capable of powering your vehicle's stereo, power seats and air conditioning. Full story...

The merger among Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing is taking its' first step with Elliott Sadler behind the wheel of a Ford Fusion in Talladega this weekend. Full story...

F1's newest circuit features notably less run-off than at many of the sport's other modern venues. Full story...

Fairuz Fauzy believes he has now proved his ability to move up to formula one in 2010. Full story...

Team reserve Kamui Kobayashi will again replace Toyota's regular race driver Timo Glock as the 2009 season concludes in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Full story...