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Aug
2nd

SWEDEN: Volvo quiet on formal sale today

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Volvo is remaining tight-lipped surrounding speculation that Zhejiang Geely Holding could complete its purchase of the Swedish automaker from Ford today (2August). Full story...
Aug
2nd

UK: New Volvo has Scottish connections

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The new S60 might be a Swedish car, but it has a tartan touch. It is the most dynamic Volvo ever thanks to the involvement of one the brand's Scottish dealers. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Auto sales may rise to highest of year on U.S. closeout deals

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U.S. auto sales probably rose to the highest level of 2010 last month as model-year closeout deals drew consumers back to showrooms. Industrywide deliveries, which are released Tuesday, may reach an annualized rate of 11. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Auto sales may rise to highest of year on U.S. closeout deals

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U.S. auto sales probably rose to the highest level of 2010 last month as model-year closeout deals drew consumers back to showrooms. Industrywide deliveries, which are released Tuesday, may reach an annualized rate of 11. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Fiat suffers as Italy July car sales fall 26%

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Italy's new car sales fell 25.97 percent year-on-year in July, and Fiat's market share slipped below its target at 29.09 percent. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Ford completes sale of Volvo to China’s Geely

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Ford said today it has completed the sale of Volvo Cars to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group for $1.8 billion. Divesting Volvo completes Ford CEO Alan Mulally's strategy of exiting European luxury brands to focus on the core Ford brand, following the U.S. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Ford completes sale of Volvo to China’s Geely

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Ford said today it has completed the sale of Volvo Cars to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group for $1.8 billion. Geely named Stefan Jacoby, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, to be the new CEO of Volvo Cars. Full story...
Aug
2nd

The new Ford has learned to think small

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Ford Motor Co., long known for pickups and SUVs, will emphasize cars, crossovers and fuel-efficient engines in the next few years. The company wants to be the fuel economy leader, and federal mpg standards are rising. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Dealer giants drool over Detroit 3 stores

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Roger Penske is known for hefty investments in luxury and import dealerships. But the head of the nation's second-largest auto retailer says he has spotted a new opportunity: domestic franchises. Other big groups already are on the offensive. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Life at 11 million U.S. sales

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So how does the car business cope with the loss of nearly 6 million annual sales in the space of three years? It reinvents itself -- top to bottom. Full story...
Aug
2nd

California’s zero-emission credits give startup EV makers a boost

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It's not just the weather that attracts startup manufacturers of alternative-fuel vehicles to California. The state's Zero Emission Vehicle program has created a marketplace for credits earned by selling electric and other low-emission vehicles. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Explorer blazes new trail for SUVs

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So is the redesigned 2011 Ford Explorer an SUV or a crossover? As automakers move away from traditional SUVs, they are creating different formulas. Some are closer to SUVs, such as the redesigned 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Before accepting orders, suppliers study EV startups

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The proliferation of alternative-vehicle startups poses difficult questions to suppliers. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Russia’s AvtoVaz valued at $2.4B ahead of share issue

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AvtoVaz shareholders have valued Russia's biggest carmaker at $2.4 billion (74.4 billion rubles) before its additional share issue planned for the end of this year, a company shareholder said. Full story...
Aug
2nd

2010 Mazdaspeed3 Review

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The little boy inside me is still alive and well. When I'm not doing crazy rides at the amusement park, I like to drive a car that's just as thrilling and smile-inducing. The 2010 Mazdaspeed3 definitely fits that bill. Full story...
Aug
2nd

F1: Foreign medias slam sorry Michael Schumacher after Hungary

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In the eyes of the foreign language media, Michael Schumacher was the bad-boy of Sunday's Hungarian grand prix. Full story...
Aug
2nd

DTM: Opel to turn to Williams for DTM programme?

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The Williams Formula 1 team could be looking to get involved with the premier German touring car championship DTM. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Superleague Formula: John Martin wins $200,000 while Van der Drift crashes (+video)

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John Martin (Beijing Guoan) netted E100,000 ($200,000) by winning the five-lap dash-for-the-cash Super Final in round 7 of Superleague Formula by Sonangol at Brands Hatch, while the title fight swung back in favour of Yelmer Buurman (AC Milan). Full story...
Aug
2nd

F1: FIA to ramp up flexibility tests for Belgium

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The FIA is set to ramp up its front wing flexibility tests amid the current controversy about the Red Bull and Ferrari cars. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Only 152 Units of The Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari Will Be Available!

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Abarth reflects the high performance brand's direct connection with competition. This competition's link is taken to a new level with the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari. The car's livery is inspired by Ferrari's models, an exclusive style of the Abarth 500. Full story...
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