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Feb
26th

US: Ford spending $155m to make new Mustang V6

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Ford is spending US$155m - $121m on manufacturing investment and $34m for launch and engineering - and adding 60 jobs at its Cleveland operations to build a new fuel-efficient V6 engine for the 2011 Mustang. Full story...
Feb
26th

RUSSIA: AvtoVAZ and Sollers to ‘jointly develop supply base’

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Russian automakers AvtoVAZ and Sollers have signed a cooperation agreement to develop a suppliers' auto components base, according to a statement issued by AvtoVAZ. Full story...
Feb
26th

US: Visteon swings to full-year 2009 profit

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Visteon, which is reorganising under Chapter 11, reported a profit of USD128m in 2009, marking the company's first full-year profit since it was spun off of Ford in 2000. Full story...
Feb
26th

BMW X5 Wallpaper Gallery – Namibia, Africa

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BMW X5 Wallpaper Gallery - Namibia, Africa
BMW X5 in Namibia, Africa - High Resolution Wallpaper-Quality Photo Gallery - Automobile Magazine
These images of BMW X5s in Africa are perfect for livening up your desktop.
Photo Gallery: BMW X5 in Namibia, Africa - High Resolution Wallpaper-Quality Photo Gallery - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
26th

THE WEEK THAT WAS: Mr Toyoda goes to Washington

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A wide range of television entertainment was on offer to the discerning viewer this week. Including, for the sports fan, downhill skiing and other delights from the winter Olympics in Canada. For the auto industry and US politics buff, how about live congressional coverage - politicians v Toyota, rounds one and two? Full story...
Feb
26th

Lithia gets boost from used-car sales, but Chrysler business suffers

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Used-car sales helped Lithia Motors Inc. post improved earnings and revenue during the fourth quarter. The dealership group said yesterday that it posted net income of $2.8 million, compared with a net loss of $1.5 million in the same period in 2008. Full story...
Feb
26th

US: Edmunds forecasts Toyota Feb share slump

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Edmunds.com is forecasting that Toyota's share of the US light vehicle market in February will be its lowest since July 2005. Full story...
Feb
26th

Proton ‘Ampera’ plugs in

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City car gets Lotus-developed hybrid power, showcases look of brand’s all-new Savvy


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Feb
26th

INDIA: Price rises expected after 2% duty hike

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Car prices are widely expected to edge up by around 2% after the Indian government increased excise tax on cars. Full story...
Feb
26th

Inside Alfa’s Giulietta

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First ever look inside Alfa's gorgeous Giulietta


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Feb
26th

SEAT star leads show round-up…

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Spanish firm unveils first all-electric model


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Feb
26th

US: Widespread acceleration complaints need new approach

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Incidents of unintended acceleration are an industry-wide problem requiring a new, more co-ordinated approach, Edmunds.com said on Friday. Full story...
Feb
26th

Ultimate Gallardo’s light show!

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Lamborghini unveils lightweight Gallardo Superleggera


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Feb
26th

Gordini’s back in style

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Gordini legend makes long-awaited comeback on racy new Clio and Twingo
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Feb
26th

Geneva auto show: BMW Concept 5-series ActiveHybrid ready for debut:

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BMW has released details on the Concept 5-series ActiveHybrid it is bringing to the Geneva auto show next week. Full story...
Feb
26th

Geneva auto show: Lexus CT 200h targets compact segment with hybrid power, impressive looks:

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Lexus is taking aim at the premium-compact segment with the CT 200h, a striking five-door entry reinforced with a hybrid powertrain set to debut at the Geneva auto show next week. Full story...
Feb
26th

Geneva auto show: Lexus CT 200h sets sights on compact segment with hybrid power and impressive looks:

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Lexus is taking aim at the premium-compact segment with the CT 200h, a striking five-door entry reinforced with a hybrid powertrain set to debut at the Geneva auto show next week. Full story...
Feb
26th

Volkswagen eyes rebound after weak 2009 profits

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Volkswagen forecast operating profit would rebound this year amid rising sales volumes as it continues its quest to dethrone Toyota Motor Corp. from the automotive industry's top spot. Full story...
Feb
26th

VW eyes rebound in 2010 after 71% profit drop

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VW suffered a worse than expected 71 percent drop in operating profits last year, but predicted a rebound this year as new models boost sales volumes. Full story...
Feb
26th

FRANCE: Valeo sells headlamp unit

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Valeo is selling its headlamp unit - which accounts for less than 1% of turnover - to a group of investors as part of a strategy to divest non-core businesses. Full story...
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