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Aug
18th

Beijing Auto to acquire Guangzhou Baolong

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

US: Toyota studying pedal placement – quality chief

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

US: Ford and GM top customer satisfaction index

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

UK car dealer Lookers eyes deals as profits rise

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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 ... Full story...
Aug
18th

Porsche Boxster growing to make room for small two-seat model, report says

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

Porsche Boxster growing to make room for small two-seat model, report says

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

GM said to consider sale of preferred stock along with its IPO

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

Lotus leaks plans to display two Evora variants in Paris

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

VW makes deal with Mexican workers to avoid strike

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

VW makes deal with Mexican workers to avoid strike

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

GM and China’s SAIC deepen ties

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

GM and China’s SAIC deepen ties

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

GM said to consider sale of preferred stock along with its 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. Full story...
Aug
18th

F1: McLaren F1 steering wheel explained (video)

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

DTM: David Coulthard praises his Mercedes teammate Bruno Spengler

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX and STI pricing announced

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

Le Mans: Peugeot works flat out on new 90X endurance race car

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

GP2: First photos of the new GP2 car running on Pirelli tires

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

Kia’s all-new electric concept car to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show

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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. Full story...
Aug
18th

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX and STI pricing announced

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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. Full story...
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