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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Less than three years after key executives were convicted in a bribery and corruption case, Volkswagen Group has been named the most trustworthy of all companies in Germany's benchmark DAX stock index.
Full story...
NEW YORK - Tumi today announced its partnership with Lexus to create a premium line of travel cases customized to complement the look and feel of the 2012 LFA supercar. The dynamic style of the LFA requires a special design of Tumi luggage which will accompany the car in select markets, including the US and Europe.
Full story...
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...
The latest Toyota truck or SUV model is a huge deal in this writer's Northern Ontario locale and thousands like it-- especially when the model in question is one as connected to the enthusiast community as the 4Runner.
Full story...
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...
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...
The Mercedes GP Formula 1 team might not appoint a formal replacement for its departed reserve driver Nick Heidfeld.
Full story...
The latest auto news, reviews, prices, product and vehicle releases.