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Feb
12th

HOLLAND: EVs without cleaner electricity power missing the point – study

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A new study entitled 'Green Power for Electric Cars' claims that electric car use must be backed by clean energy production and a change in legislation in order to achieve zero emissions, reports The Green Car Website. Full story...
Feb
12th

GOLDING’S TAKE: Why Whitacre and Liddle will have Ghosn to Amsterdam

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If there is anyone out there manning the gatehouse at GM, could they just let us know if they sign in a man called Carlos Ghosn? Full story...
Feb
12th

FRANCE: Michelin profit down 71%

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Profits at Michelin slumped 71% last year as sales to vehicle makers declined and reorganisation costs rose. Full story...
Feb
12th

FRANCE: Nissan may review Suzuki small car deal

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Nissan Motor has said it may need to find a new partner to manufacture its European small cars following Volkswagen's move to take a stake in Suzuki Motor, which supplies Nissan's Pixo for European markets. Full story...
Feb
12th

RUSSIA: AvtoVAZ stake costs Renault EUR370m loss

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Renault has booked a EUR370m net loss in 2009 from its blocking stake in AvtoVAZ, out of its total net loss of EUR3.1bn, Russian business media reported on Friday, citing Renault's financial report. Full story...
Feb
12th

ANALYSIS: Renault results disappoint, but highlight value of cost-cutting

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Renault's full-year 2009 financial results illustrate both the firm's competitive weakness and its success in cost-cutting according to an analyst speaking to just-auto. Full story...
Feb
12th

RUSSIA: Fiat inks Soller JV

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Fiat has signed Russia's biggest ever car joint venture deal with domestic producer Sollers, pledging up to EUR210m (US$289.6m) in intellectual property and committing to boost production to 500,000 cars a year, while Daimler is becoming more involved with truckmaker Kamaz. Full story...
Feb
12th

Vauxhall’s eco concept

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Teaser image previews new Ampera-based electric car set for Geneva Motor Show debut


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Feb
12th

DS High Rider revealed

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New Geneva-bound Citroen concept previews DS4 production model


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Feb
12th

US: ISO issues sat-nav standard

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A technical committee of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is undertaking an intense work programme to develop global standards for intelligent transport systems. The committee (named TC 204) recently released a new standard (ISO 17267:2009) that will help automakers ensure their in-car navigation systems work around the world. Full story...
Feb
12th

ITALY: New Hyundai face revealed

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"Fluidic sculpure" is the new form language for Hyundai, according to head of design Thomas Buerkle. Full story...
Feb
12th

GERMANY: New Hyundai face revealed

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"Fluidic sculpure" is the new form language for Hyundai, according to head of design Thomas Buerkle. Full story...
Feb
12th

ITALY: New Hyundai SUV gets 5-year breakdown cover

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Hyundai's UK unit is launching free five-year RAC breakdown cover on its shortly-to-be-introduced ix35 crossover SUV, its version of sister company Kia's new Sportage. Full story...
Feb
12th

UK: New Hyundai SUV gets 5-year breakdown cover

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Hyundai's UK unit is launching free five-year RAC breakdown cover on its shortly-to-be-introduced ix35 crossover SUV, its version of sister company Kia's new Sportage. Full story...
Feb
12th

WRC: Ford’s Mikko Hirvonen leads Rally of Sweden after day 1

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Mikko Hirvonen (Ford) is the leader after opening day of Rally of Sweden, opening round of the World Rally Championship. Hirvonen leads from Sébastien Loeb (Citroen). Kimi Raikkonen (Citroen) lost several minutes after hitting a snow bank. Full story...
Feb
12th

F1: Lotus unveils new Formula 1 car for 2010

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The Lotus F1 team launched its Mike Gascoyne-designed, Cosworth-powered Formula 1 car Friday afternoon in London. Full story...
Feb
12th

F1: More rain at Jerez, Alguersuari on top

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For a third day in a row, rain disturbed the test programme of the Formula 1 teams, forcing them to run in full rain trim. Full story...
Feb
12th

2010 Toronto Autoshow: Our Impressions

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This impression of the Toronto auto show comes after the one-day show-and-tell blitz known as media day. So it is more of a take on media day. Full story...
Feb
12th

Toyota sings the praises of its new models, literally

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During new vehicle intros, flashing lights and eardrum-busting rock music is out, singing live is in.Toyota is currently playing it old-school in order to draw some extra attention with singers performing live on stage. Full story...
Feb
12th

Proton unveils Giugiaro hybrid concept at the Geneva Auto Show

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Italdesign Giugiaro is introducing a family of low environmental impact cars at the eightieth edition of the Geneva International Motor show (4‐14 March 2010) that is set to revolutionise traditional segmentation in the car market. Full story...
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