The car market forecast analysts at JD Power have just raised their forecast for the Western European car market on the back of particularly strong sales in Germany.
EDITOR WES RAYNAL: This big cruiser was OK in the snow. Not bad, but perhaps not as great as I thought, not as unstoppable.
Multinational car dealer Inchcape beat 2010 profit forecasts and resumed its dividend on Tuesday, saying its strength in Asian and emerging markets was helping it cope in a patchy economic recovery.
Volkswagen has hired Terence Bryce Johnsson, a vice president of General Motors China, to run the German automaker's brand sales in North and South America. He replaces Jutta Dierks, who has been transferred to VW's Brazilian operations.
Cold weather testing of production version of Minagi concept steps up a gear.
Cold weather testing kicks up a gear for next Astra VXR ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show launch.
V60, XC60 and XC70 Ocean Race models celebrate Volvo’s involvement in global sailing event.
Canadians will soon be able to purchase electric vehicles yet many have already voiced their concerns about the availability of charging stations as well as the longevity and replacement cost of batteries.
Luca di Montezemolo has denounced as "strange" Ferrari's naming dispute with American carmaker giant Ford.
F1's owner CVC is reportedly in talks with a well-known businessman for a role at the top of the sport's management.
2012 US grand prix organiser Tavo Hellmund has admitted he thinks Bernie Ecclestone's idea to spice up formula one with artificial rain is "brilliant".
The Barwa World Rally Team driver completed the 22-stage event at the top of the Super 2000 World Rally Championship standings in seventh overall in a Ford Fiesta S2000.
HRT is working hard to have its 2011 car ready for this week's Barcelona test.
The Ridgeline is the workhorse of Honda's broad lineup of vehicles. It's an innovative pickup truck that takes a less rugged approach to versatility without sacrificing a roomy 4-door cabin or four-wheel-drive (4WD) traction. This rig remains unchanged for 2011 having undergone significant updates in 2009.
After Montreal and Toronto, it's now Calgary's turn to welcome the planet's major automakers at the Calgary International Auto and Truck Show from March 9 to 13.
Kia continues its monumental product overhaul by showcasing the 2012 Rio at the Geneva Motor Show. Even at first glance, the car clearly marks an extreme departure from the previous generation. Longer, wider, lower and lighter, it offers increased cargo capacity and superior fit and finish - key attributes that will likely attract a fair share of potential buyers.
Getting ready to launch its police SUV and cruiser that are set to replace the Crown Victoria this year, Ford is highlighting the event with a series of six webisodes where the new products are pitted against the competition in a gruelling way.
Any technological innovation needs some getting used to before going mainstream. Electric vehicles are no different. In order to sell them to a maximum number of people, automakers must first ensure that myths are busted and questions are answered.
At the beginning of the year, the word on everyone's lips was Huayra, its 700 ponies, its 738 ft-lb of torque and its ultra-light architecture putting many a supercar to shame. Unfortunately for them, the Ferrari FF and Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 have taken up the spotlight in recent automotive news.
At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, smart unveiled its forspeed concept, a sporty-looking electric vehicle designed to drive home the point that green technology can be fun, too. Production isn't part of the plans, but some elements of the car will be carried over into future projects.
The latest auto news, reviews, prices, product and vehicle releases. 
