Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. said Wednesday it had agreed to take over smaller rival Guangzhou Baolong, securing a foothold in the competitive southern China market. BAIC, a China partner of Daimler AG and Hyundai Motor Co.
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Toyota is studying the design and placement of its accelerator and brake pedals to see whether the current layout makes drivers more prone to hit the wrong one.
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After the chaos that engulfed US carmakers in the wake of the economic crisis, Ford and General Motors have become a hit with consumers.
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British car dealer Lookers said it wants to boost its fast-growing parts division with acquisitions and remains keen to add BMW to its 32-brand dealership portfolio. "There are one or two things that are of interest to us ...
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The next-generation Porsche Boxster will get a longer wheelbase and measure nearly 173 inches long (4394.2mm) overall, British magazine Autocar says on its Web site.
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The next-generation Porsche Boxster will get a longer wheelbase and measure nearly 173 inches long (4394.2mm) overall, British magazine Autocar says on its Web site.
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GM may sell preferred shares alongside its initial public offering of common stock and won't sell any common shares itself, according to a draft of its regulatory filing and a person briefed on the plan. GM, 61 percent owned by the U.S.
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Lotus is expected to present several new cars at the Paris auto show next month, including the Evora S and the Evora Auto. An e-mail leaked to the media confirms those two variants will be on the stand, alongside two cars yet to be announced.
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VW struck a deal with workers at its Mexican plant to avoid a strike threatened by the factory's union, the company said on Wednesday. VW is one of Mexico's top automakers, sending most of its cars to the United States, Canada and Europe.
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VW struck a deal with workers at its Mexican plant to avoid a strike threatened by the factory's union, the company said on Wednesday. VW is one of Mexico's top automakers, sending most of its cars to the United States, Canada and Europe.
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General Motors and China's SAIC Motor Corp. deepened their ties to include the joint development of small engines and transmissions as the U.S. automaker seeks to draw on the allure of the fast-growing China market ahead of a highly anticipated IPO.
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GM and China's SAIC deepened their ties to include the joint development of small engines and transmissions as the U.S. automaker seeks to draw on the allure of the fast-growing China market ahead of a highly anticipated IPO.
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General Motors Co. may sell preferred stock alongside its initial public offering of common shares, according to a draft of its regulatory filing and two people briefed on the plan.
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Here is a short video that provides interesting information about the steering wheel of the Mercedes-powered 2010 McLaren MP4-25 Formula 1 car.
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Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard recently had very good words for his new Mercedes DTM teammate, Canadian Bruno Spengler, currently on top of the DTM point standings.
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Aggressive pricing strategy means it will cost enthusiasts no more money to take home a rally-bred WRX-and even less to own the ultra-high-performance WRX STI.
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The personnel of Peugeot Sport, based in Vélizy-Villacoublay in the southwest suburbs of Paris, France are working flat out on the new endurance car destined to replace the turbo diesel 908 next year.
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Simultaneous to the first tests of their new Formula 1 tires at the Mugello circuit, Pirelli had the new GP2 series spec car running on the track with their tires.
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Kia Motors will continue its tradition of unveiling convention-challenging and design-led concept vehicles at motor shows when it reveals an all-new electric concept car at the Paris Motor Show on the 30th September.
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Aggressive pricing strategy means it will cost enthusiasts no more money to take home a rally-bred WRX-and even less to own the ultra-high-performance WRX STI.
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