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Sep
15th

SERBIA: Fiat ramps up spend for more models

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Fiat is to increase its Serbian spend by EUR240m (US$311m) as it looks to introduce new model production in the Balkan state. Full story...
Sep
15th

ANALYSIS: Big, bold and blinged-up. It’s boom time again for Korea’s car market

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Mark Bursa is in Seoul for the first time in seven years - and judging by the cars on the streets, the economy is looking up again. Here's why. Full story...
Sep
15th

JAPAN: Denso to build new Indian tech centre

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Denso Corporation is to establish a new JPY3bn (US$35.5m) technical centre in Gurgaon, India, by the end of 2011 and is renaming Denso Sales India Denso International India. Full story...
Sep
15th

First Look: 2012 Ford C-Max

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First Look: 2012 Ford C-Max
2012 Ford C-Max - First Look - Automobile Magazine
More minivan flavor in a smaller bite.

Ford's Focus-based C-Max MPV is now in its second generation, and the good news is that it will join the Focus sedan and hatchback in showrooms in the United States for the first time. Ford has admittedly acted the part of dilettante in offering the unremarkable Windstar and Freestar over the past decade, but looks to become a player by introducing the C-Max.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Ford C-Max - First Look - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
15th

BELGIUM: EU hikes duty on Chinese aluminium wheels

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European Union countries are to make permanent a hike on import duty on Chinese made aluminium wheels. Full story...
Sep
15th

Renault not seeking to sell Volvo trucks stake short-term

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Renault does not aim to sell its stake in Swedish company Volvo in the short term, its Chief Operating Officer Patrick Pelata said, despite a weekend comment that he was disposed to sell it. Full story...
Sep
15th

Driving a 100-year-old car to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance:

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People think you're crazy to drive 1,600 miles in a vintage car. I think, if you have a suitable vehicle, you're crazy if you don't use it. Take your time, travel on scenic back roads and stay overnight in historic places. Full story...
Sep
15th

Styling Your Way to the Beach:

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People think you're crazy to drive 1,600 miles in a vintage car. I think, if you have a suitable vehicle, you're crazy if you don't use it. Take your time, travel on scenic back roads and stay overnight in historic places. Full story...
Sep
15th

Jaguar XF facelift

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Spy pictures reveal XF is due to get an XJ-inspired update


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Sep
15th

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS revealed

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With a little more than a year before the arrival of a brand-new model, Porsche has revealed yet another version of the existing 911, the Carrera GTS, in both coupe and cabriolet body styles. Full story...
Sep
15th

CHINA: Fiat Guangzhou JV on track for 2012 platform launch

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Fiat says its joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) to produce cars and engines in China is on track to launch new platform medium-sized cars in 2012. Full story...
Sep
15th

BRAZIL: Imports worry Anfavea president

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August was the second best month for new vehicle sales in Brazil ever - 313,000 units - after March as the excise tax slash intended to stimulate the market ended. Full story...
Sep
15th

INTERVIEW: Charles Matthews, Axeon’s Chairman

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Dundee (Scotland)-based Axeon claims it is Europe's largest independent lithium-ion battery systems supplier and the UK's only high-tech automotive battery manufacturer. Dave Leggett met up with the company's chairman, Charles Matthews. Full story...
Sep
15th

Sporty ST will top Ford Focus lineup

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Ford will unveil a range-topping version of the new Focus at the Paris auto show later this month. The 250-hp sporty hatchback will launch in all markets where the Focus is sold, including Europe and the United States. It has a 2. Full story...
Sep
15th

SOUTH KOREA: Renault plays to Samsung’s strength

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Brand is important to South Koreans, as is loyalty. This explains why only 7% of cars sold here are imports - and why Renault will keep using the Samsung name for as long as it can. Full story...
Sep
15th

Conti, Faurecia may drive European auto-parts deals

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Continental and Faurecia may drive mergers and acquisitions in Europe's auto-components industry after a two-year slowdown as private equity companies scout for deals. Full story...
Sep
15th

Paris auto show: Ford Focus ST is one hot hatch:

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Ford has ramped up the performance, toughened the looks and added sporty interior features to the Focus ST in an effort to keep it at the top of Europe's hot-hatchback market. Full story...
Sep
15th

Paris auto show: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS revealed:

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With a little more than a year before the arrival of a brand-new model, Porsche has revealed yet another version of the existing 911, the Carrera GTS, in both coupe and cabriolet body styles. Full story...
Sep
15th

OnStar tests Facebook updates, text message reading services:

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General Motors' OnStar service is launching new features with the latest generation of its technology, and is testing applications such as reading text messages and updating social networking Web sites via your voice. Full story...
Sep
15th

Honda recalls Accord Crosstour for airbag fix:

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Honda is recalling more than 3,300 copies of its 2010 Accord Crosstour to fix the front passenger airbag. Full story...
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