After ending ties with Renault, utility vehicle major Mahindra & Mahindra is set to re-promote the Logan, a car designed for emerging markets, in a bid to revive the car's dismal fortunes.
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Ally Financial, the lender once known as GMAC, has said it is "committed" to supporting the auto industry, signaling an independent stance should former owner General Motors might get back into vehicle lending.
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Which city is the most dangerous to drive in? Believe it or not, it might Baltimore. Yes, Baltimore.
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After a long period of decline that began with the international financial crisis of late 2008, Russia's light vehicle market notched up 20% year-on-year growth in April.
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COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: This Fusion is a sporty ride and doesnand#8217;t feel at all like a family sedan. Sure, itand#8217;s a four-door and the trunk is big, but the Fusion doesnand#8217;t feel like a boat.
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Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally, who ended three years of losses in 2009 as rivals slid into bankruptcy, said the automaker's earnings next year will improve on 'solid' profit in 2010.
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General Motors Co. sparked Republican criticism and a regulatory complaint by saying in commercials it had repaid U.S. loans. The ads did succeed in repairing the automaker's image with some consumers.
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Mexico's industrial output rose in March at its fastest annual rate in almost four years while auto exports surged in April, showing growth is accelerating in Latin America's second largest economy.
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General Motors thinks its US market share could rise to 20% in May, boosted by increased supply of top selling models, more advertising and attractive credit offers from its financing partner, the chief of its North American operations has said.
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Volkswagen plans to boost its ailing Spanish unit by by expanding its model range and growing outside its domestic market in a move chief executive officer James Muir described as "the last attempt for Seat as a brand".
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As emerging markets take an increasing share of the global auto industry, India's auto business is continuing to attract new investment, though the industry there still needs to think carefully about how it can continue to grow, according to a paper produced by management consultants.
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Suzuki is to introduce a plug-in hybrid version of its popular Swift compact car using batteries supplied by Sanyo Elecrtric in the second half of this year.
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Opel is still uncertain on whether it will receive any financial aid from the German state following yesterday's government committee meeting on the issue.
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Opel is still uncertain on whether it will receive any financial aid from the German state following yesterday's government committee meeting on the issue.
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Allison Transmission has announced the opening of a new multi-purpose operations facility which is located on the outskirts of Chennai.
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The Chevrolet Spark has been spotted making a return film appearance in the latest installment of the Transformers franchise.
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The new 3008 and 5008 MPV [multi-purpose vehicle/minivan/people carrier] ranges Peugeot introduced in the last year have done wonders for the UK unit's sales. Demand for the 3008, part SUV, part MPV, with a hint of hatchback and with two wheel drive, are 50% ahead of target. Demand for the larger 5008 is 40% more and the two ranges combined are so far 6,000 units ahead of schedule. Overall this added demand has boosted the brand's UK sales 29.4% in the first four months of this year.
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The new 3008 and 5008 MPV [multi-purpose vehicle/minivan/people carrier] ranges Peugeot introduced in the last year have done wonders for the UK unit's sales. Demand for the 3008, part SUV, part MPV, with a hint of hatchback and with two wheel drive, are 50% ahead of target. Demand for the larger 5008 is 40% more and the two ranges combined are so far 6,000 units ahead of schedule. Overall this added demand has boosted the brand's UK sales 29.4% in the first four months of this year.
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