Vauxhall seven-seater is now larger, more luxurious and better to drive
General Motors Co. $2 billion investment in its U.S. factories improves the outlook for the automaker's contract negotiations with the UAW, a union official said today.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc., the fourth-largest U.S. car-rental company, said it will cooperate with Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s efforts to get regulatory approval for its $2.08 billion purchase offer.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: There are plenty of times when you wish this engine was the turbo model, with 300 hp, instead of this base engine. But I suspect that one of the times you won't mind is at the gas pump.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: There are plenty of times when you wish this engine was the turbo model, with 300 hp, instead of this base engine. But I suspect that one of the times you wonand#8217;t mind is at the gas pump.
U.S. consumers can't seem to get enough of the 2011 Ford Explorer. It is the fastest-turning vehicle in Ford showrooms these days.
Saab failed to secure investment from Hawtai Motor Group because of "commercial and economic realities," not a lack of government approval, the Chinese company said Friday.
First pictures of new 2012 coupe caught testing in Spain
General Motors' European unit has confirmed media reports earlier this week that Opel/Vauxhall plans extra shifts at its Ellesmere Port (England) and Gliwice (Poland) plants to meet high demand for the five-door Astra Sports Tourer wagon and five-door hatchback. Eight additional shifts are planned per plant for the months May, June and July.
Japan's catastrophic earthquake has prompted business analysts to urge manufacturers rethink production location strategy.
BMW is looking to expand its global manufacturing footprint to into fast-growing markets and is considering production in countries such as Brazil, Russia, India, South Korea and Turkey.
Japanese carmakers will run their factories at weekends from July to September and halt them Thursdays and Fridays to counter an expected power shortages.
Moody's Japan has withdrawn Denso's Aa3 long-term issuer rating with stable outlook and the P-1 short-term rating for Denso Corporation.
Fisker Automotive, which is producing its luxury plug-in hybrid sports cars in Finland, is raising an additional $100 million as the startup company prepares to deliver its first production vehicles to retail customers.
Fisker Automotive Inc., a maker of luxury plug-in hybrid sports cars, is raising an additional $100 million as the startup company prepares to deliver its first production vehicles to retail customers.
French tiremaker Michelin is facing "incredible pressure" from high raw material prices, its CEO designate said today.
French tiremaker Michelin is facing "incredible pressure" from high raw material prices, its CEO designate said on Friday.
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