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Jun
22nd

Norwegian EV maker Think files for bankruptcy

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Tiny electric car maker Think Global filed for bankruptcy Wednesday after attempts to keep the company going through recapitalization and restructuring failed. It is the fourth time Think has collapsed financially in its 20-year history.
Jun
22nd

Norwegian EV maker Think files for bankruptcy

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Tiny electric car maker Think Global filed for bankruptcy today after attempts to keep the company going through recapitalization and restructuring failed. It is the fourth time Think has collapsed financially in its 20-year history.
Jun
22nd

AAA to deploy fast-charging trucks for stranded EV drivers:

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The American Automobile Association plans to use fast-charging trucks to help electric-vehicle drivers who get stranded when their car battery runs out.
Jun
22nd

Workers at GM supplier take strike vote at Chevy Sonic plant

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About 125 workers for a critical supplier inside the General Motors Orion Assembly Plant took a strike authorization vote Wednesday as a means of accelerating contract talks. The workers are employed by LINC Logistics Co.
Jun
22nd

AUTOWEEK TV: A closer look at the Kia Optima hybrid sedan:

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Also in this episode: Ford expands its use of inflatable rear seatbelts, the IndyCar Series looks at new venues, and X Games star Travis Pastrana has a little video fun. And, happy birthday to Dan Wheldon.
Jun
22nd

ANALYSIS: Nissan Europe is about to outsell Toyota

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Toyota sales last month across 28 European markets numbered only 39,571 units. That was a mere 99 units ahead of Nissan.
Jun
22nd

US: UAW says Ford to shutter Twin Cities in December

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According to a newsletter published by the United Auto Workers' 879 local, Ford will end production of the Ranger pick-up at its Twin Cities plant on 22 December.
Jun
22nd

JAPAN: Toyota looks to luxury to offset strong yen

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Toyota could offset the effect on profits from a strong yen by making a higher-priced mix of vehicles in Japan, including luxury Lexus models.
Jun
22nd

INDIA: Pressure grows on government overTata land acquisition

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Tata Motors is to challenge a government decision to reclaim the land it had acquired to build its Nano budget model.
Jun
22nd

2012 Buick LaCrosse to get more powerful V-6

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General Motors said today that the 2012 Buick LaCrosse will get a more powerful version of its direct-injected, V-6 engine when the sedan goes on sale this summer. The engine will deliver 303 hp, up 23 hp from the current version.
Jun
22nd

Honda aims for 30 percent carbon-emissions cut:

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Honda Motor Co. says it aims to reduce carbon emissions from its products globally by 30 percent from 2000 levels by the end of this decade.
Jun
22nd

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, an AutoWeek Drivers Log Car Review:

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG is a wolf in sheep's clothing. From the outside, it looks like your standard, everyday luxury ride.
Jun
22nd

US: Mercedes brings forward volume fuel cell car production

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Mercedes-Benz has said it is moving up the target for volume production of a fuel cell vehicle from 2015 to 2014.
Jun
22nd

CHINA: Fiat plans twin-clutch transmission JV

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Fiat reportedly will cooperate with Guangzhou-based GAC Group and Hangzhou Advance Gearbox Group to build a new factory producing twin clutch automatic transmissions.
Jun
22nd

Toyota’s hybrid sports car

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Green mid-engined drop-top boasts electric motors and V6 power


Jun
22nd

Speed up your work with Ferrari office chairs:

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If you're looking for a late Father's Day gift, or maybe just a present for the CEO who has everything, a selection of exclusive Ferrari office chairs can be purchased from www.racechairs.com.
Jun
22nd

FRANCE: Michelin managing partner Didier Miraton to leave early

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Michelin managing partner Didier Miraton is to leave the tyremaker ahead of his due date for departure in a shake-up that will see a reshuffle in management.
Jun
22nd

JAPAN: Isuzu eyes fiscal year net profit rise of 26%

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Isuzu Motors has said that it expects its group net profit in the current fiscal year ended March 31 2012 to rise 26% from the previous year to 65 billion yen.
Jun
22nd

RUSSIA: Isuzu to produce trucks in Vladivostok

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Isuzu will start producing small trucks in Vladivostok, the main city in Russia's 'far east', possibly by the end of next March.
Jun
22nd

Ghosn expects Nissan’s full-year sales to be ‘significantly higher’

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Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn expects sales in the current fiscal year to be "significantly higher" than the previous 12-month period. The Yokohama-based company will announce its profit outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2012 on Thursday.
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