Ford is to offer Focus customers mobile WiFi internet connectivity when it launches its second-generation Ford SYNC system with MyFord Touch technology in Europe next year.
Renault will play a more important role in the management of its Dacia unit's designs as the company seeks to further differentiate the brand and to continue capitalizing on the low-cost division's sales success.
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne won concessions from workers in exchange for a 500 million-euro ($739 million) investment to build Maserati models at a former Bertone plant in Grugliasco, Italy.
Saab Automobile AB plans a global public relations blitz to introduce its new Chinese partners and its likely new investor, Valdimir Antonov from Russia. The plan will include Saab Chairman Victor Muller and will target major media and auto shows.
Valeo shareholder Pardus Capital Management has called on the French car parts maker to overhaul its strategy again to boost its valuation, warning it to be cautious on acquisitions for now.
Former Ford executive Tony Lewis has joined Infiniti as regional sales director for northen Europe. He will assume responsibility for driving sales of the Infiniti line-up in several key European markets.
Doug Speck, Volvo's top U.S. executive, has been named acting senior vice president for marketing, sales and customer service at Volvo Car Corp. in Gothenburg, Sweden, effective June 1.
Mazda Europe has named Christian Blank to head up its European fleet operations. A veteran Mazda executive, Blank has been instrumental in shaping Mazda's long-term strategy in Europe.
Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn emerged largely unscathed from the company's annual shareholders meeting after portraying himself as the victim of the the spy-claim fiasco that has rocked the French carmaker.
Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., a Chinese parts conglomerate, has agreed to buy Inalfa Roof Systems Group BV for an undisclosed price. Inalfa, of Amsterdam, is one of the world's leading sunroof producers.
Is the Citroen DS, built between between 1955 and 1975, the most legendary car of the past 13 decades? The car is among many classics nominated in the "Legends on Wheels" awards by Automotive News Europe and MSX International.
Great Wall Motor plans to build four more plants outside China by 2015 to assemble vehicles from kits, CEO Wang Fengying said.
BMW will not offer its compact X1 crossover in the United States until the end of 2012 because of strong demand for the redesigned version of the larger X3. Also, the X1 is selling well outside the United States so supplies are tight.
BMW's namesake brand outsold Mercedes in April to be the month's top-selling luxury brand in the U.S. and to take the lead for the year by just 29 vehicles.
Saab plans a global public relations blitz to introduce its new Chinese partner and its likely new investor, Vladimir Antonov from Russia. The plan will include Saab Chairman Victor Muller and will target major media and auto shows.
BMW's namesake brand outsold Mercedes in April to be the month's top-selling luxury brand in the U.S. and to take the lead for the year by just 29 vehicles.
When Volkswagen opened the doors of its electronic research lab to the media last week, our friends over at CNET got a glimpse of the German automaker's most recent innovations. Of all the gadgets they admired, the 2012 A7's navigation system using Google Street View really got their attention.
Brennan Poole fought back from one lap down in the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 at Salem Speedway to take his first ever victory in the ARCA Racing Series.
The pressure to get back into the winner's circle has now resulted in another pit crew change. This time at it is on Michael Truex, Jr. car at Michael Waltrip Racing.
Stefano Domenicali, the boss of the Scuderia Ferrari is calling for a "discussion" in Formula 1 about the disproportionate influence of aerodynamics.
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