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Mar
19th

US: Visteon develops ‘no leak’ a/c refrigerant seal

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Former Ford parts unit Visteon, a top supplier of automotive climate control products, has developed a new 'zero leak' fitting designed to eliminate refrigerant leakage in vehicle air conditioning systems. Full story...
Mar
19th

US: Nissan recruits new marketing chief from Hyundai

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Nissan North America has named former Hyundai Motor America marketing chief Joel Ewanick vice president, marketing, Nissan Division, effective 22 March. He replaces Christian Meunier, named president of Nissan Brazil, on 5 February. Full story...
Mar
19th

CHINA: Volvo negotiations tough going for Geely

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Zhijiang Geely Holding Group reportedly is finding negotiations with Ford tough going as it works on a deal to buy the Swedish Volvo Cars unit. Full story...
Mar
19th

Mitsubishi boss defends decision not to deepen ties with PSA

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Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Osamu Masuko challenged widespread views that a strategic partnership is necessary for its survival. Mitsubishi's stock fell this month after the Japanese automaker's said it won't form a capital alliance with PSA. Full story...
Mar
19th

SOUTH KOREA: Kia shares up on engine plant, quality, news

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Shares in Kia Motors rose 5% today (19 March) to reach their highest since mid January after the automaker made vehicle quality improvements and announced an engine factory expansion in Slovakia. Full story...
Mar
19th

RUSSIA: KamAZ seeks Chinese partner

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Russian truckmaker KamAZ, which is part-owned by Daimler, is in talks with "several" potential Chinese partners and may form a venture in the country next year. Full story...
Mar
19th

MALAYSIA: Proton confirms talks with India’s Hero

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Proton has confirmed it is in talks with Hero Group, India's largest motorcycle producer, to join forces in the country's fast-growing automotive market. Full story...
Mar
19th

CANADAN: Canada’s Postman Pat to get Connected

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Oakville, Ontario-based Ford Canada has won an 1,175-unit order for Turkish-built Transit Connect vans to replace Canada Post's ageing national fleet of light vehicles. Full story...
Mar
19th

CANADA: Canada’s Postman Pat to get Connected

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Oakville, Ontario-based Ford Canada has won an 1,175-unit order for Turkish-built Transit Connect vans to replace Canada Post's ageing national fleet of light vehicles. Full story...
Mar
19th

CANADA: Postman Pat to get Connected

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Oakville, Ontario-based Ford Canada has won an 1,175-unit order for Turkish-built Transit Connect vans to replace Canada Post's ageing national fleet of light vehicles. Full story...
Mar
19th

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Kuwait’s income squeeze to abate and lift car market

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Car sales fell in Kuwait in 2009 to 119,133 units, from 122,623 in 2008, according to Business Monitor International (BMI) as the impact of the international economic crisis was felt in the Gulf state's economy. Full story...
Mar
19th

GOLDING’S TAKE: Time, money and Ron Dennis are the new ruling triumvirate at McLaren

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The M&M relationship is now completely over. Mercedes has sold out of McLaren - a company that has disclosed that the road cars it intends to be selling from next year will compete with the German company. Full story...
Mar
19th

Valeo to sell non-core assets in France, UK, U.S. and China

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Valeo will sell its speed controller activity as part of a strategy to divest non-core businesses. Full story...
Mar
19th

Valeo to sell non-core assets in U.S., France, UK, and China

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Valeo will sell its speed controller business as part of a strategy to divest non-core businesses. Full story...
Mar
19th

TRW CEO sees ‘tough year’ for Europe

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TRW CEO John Plant hopes that a slight shift in Europe toward larger cars after scrappage incentive programs end may help auto suppliers overcome what is expected to be a lean overall autos sales year. Full story...
Mar
19th

Volvo sale deal hits snag, Geely chairman tells paper

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Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Chairman Li Shufu indicated talks to buy Ford's Volvo car unit had hit a snag due to problems at Ford Motor Co. "If the deal fails, the problem is not on our side. Full story...
Mar
19th

Jerry York, who tried to marry GM and Renault-Nissan, dies at 71

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Jerry York, who tried to get General Motors to form and alliance with Renault-Nissan in 2006, died Thursday at age 71 after reportedly suffering a brain aneurysm. His death was announced in a statement by Apple Inc. Full story...
Mar
19th

Despite scrappage boost, Ford’s Fiesta will not be Europe’s No. 1 seller in 2010

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A year ago, the VW Golf was Europe's best-selling car with a comfortable lead over the Ford Fiesta. Full story...
Mar
19th

McLaren unveils supercar to take on Ferrari

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McLaren unveiled the first of a range of supercars that will take its Formula One battle with Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz from the racetrack to the streets. Full story...
Mar
19th

McLaren unveils supercar to take on Ferrari

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McLaren unveiled the first of a range of supercars that will take its Formula One battle with Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz from the racetrack to the streets. Full story...
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