Suzuki Motor Corporation is to buy a 1.6-litre diesel engine from Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) for a new vehicle model - most likely the SX4's replacement - scheduled to be produced at Magyar Suzuki in Hungary from 2013.
Mark Higgins's record-breaking lap of the Isle of Man TT course in a Subaru WRX STI
In an exclusive interview with just-auto.com, UK aftermarket lighting specialist Astra Automotive suggested that, after the European Commission recently mandated the use of daytime running lights (DRLs) for newly-registered vehicles, European motorists could get stung if their light emitting diode (LED) bulbs fail because they may have to stump up the cost of replacing complete lighting units.
Among Japanese automakers with Brazilian factories, Honda has, by far, been the most affected by the 11 March earthquake/tsunami in Japan.
Mystery continues to surround why two Saab board union members have resigned, leaving the struggling manufacturer with limited labour body representation at the top level.
Saab says an order for 582 vehicles from an named Chinese company will allow it to pay employees' wages for June and some supplier debts.
Swedish Automobile, the parent company of Saab, was given a glimmer of hope after winning an order for new cars that will enable it to pay wages and suppliers and resume production.
Nissan said on Monday it wants to raise its share of the global auto market to 8 percent within six years, promising a new vehicle once every six weeks on average to woo consumers away from its rivals.
Suzuki Motor Corp. said on Monday it has agreed to buy 1.6-liter diesel engines from Fiat's powertrain unit to fit in a new car to be built in Hungary starting in 2013. The Japanese automaker has been buying 2.
Toyota Motor Corp., still restoring global output after the Japan earthquake, is implementing the lessons learned so recovery from the next supply-chain breakdown will be speedier.
Ken Davis, president of Eaton Corp.'s vehicle group, says his company's new supercharger can boost performance of small engines, thus helping automakers to downsize their powertrains.
When customers have trouble with Ford technologies, and when dealerships can't or don't explain those technologies adequately, Ford's reputation can take a hit. Ford and its dealers have been working for months to fix the problem.
Mexico, once mainly a source of low-cost, low-skill auto parts, has matured into a sophisticated manufacturing and export hub. Visteon Corp. and Delphi Corp. have moved most of their North American manufacturing to Mexico.
It's a stark contrast in global strategy, two companies taking multibillion-dollar risks. Volkswagen is launching a 2012 Passat here this summer that was designed with Americans in mind, markedly different from Passats sold elsewhere.
North American automakers are struggling with a nagging shortage of tires, caused in part by tire plant closings and rising demand for low-volume specialty tires.
Samir Salman, CEO of Continental AG's North American operations, believes the U.S. auto industry is primed for growth in three technology sectors: fuel economy, safety and connectivity.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today outlined a new business plan called "Nissan Power 88", foreshadowing what the Japanese automaker has in store for consumers around the world up until fiscal year 2016. By then, Nissan will aim to achieve a global market share of 8 percent and increase its corporate operating profit to a sustainable 8 percent.
I recently visited Toronto's financial district. No, I wasn't there to check in on my stock broker, nor was I there visiting the bars of gold I keep on deposit in one of the area's financial institutions. I was there purely to witness Toronto's first ever Motorexpo event, a new concept in automotive showcasing which was taking place within the salubrious surroundings of downtown's Brookfield Place.
Last week, Auto123.com talked with Larry Dominique, Nissan North America's vice president of product planning (Canada, US, Mexico) about Infiniti's future, and we learned some surprising things.
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