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Jun
2nd

Mulally pressured to preserve Ford’s quality reputation amid tech glitches

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Ford CEO Alan Mulally says industry-leading quality will be a pillar of the automaker's success after years of lagging behind Japanese rivals such as Toyota.
Jun
2nd

SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai promises China focused new sedan

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Hyundai Motor has said that it would develop a mid-sized sedan aimed mostly at China by 2013.
Jun
2nd

JAPAN ‘QUAKE: Ford economist reckons 400,000 unit US loss

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The 11 March earthquake/tsunami in north east Japan reduced US automotive supply by about 400,000 new cars and trucks during the second quarter leading to shortages at dealers.
Jun
2nd

Hennessey-tuned Ford GT does a 235.1-mph Texas two-step:

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A few times a year, some of the fastest and most powerful cars meet in Texas for an adrenaline-filled weekend of top-speed runs called the Texas Mile.
Jun
2nd

Honda sees speedier comeback for Japan plants, quick mend for randd damage

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Earthquake-struck Honda Motor Co. aims to bring its Japanese assembly plants back to normal output by summer, bumping up its recovery several months from earlier forecasts.
Jun
2nd

SOUTH AFRICA: PPG Industries buys Ducol Coatings

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PPG Industries has acquired the business of Ducol Coatings South Africa, which has served as an importer and distributor of PPG's automotive refinish products in South Africa since 2003.
Jun
2nd

First Drive: 2011 Audi Q7 TDI

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First Drive: 2011 Audi Q7 TDI
2011 Audi Q7 TDI - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
A shadowy player's brightest light.

Three 3-liter V-6s
For 2011, the Q7 engine lineup consists of three V-6s. All are 3.0 liters. Two are supercharged gasoline engines; the third is the turbodiesel. Of the two supercharged gasoline engines, the hotter one is the 333-hp unit from the S4; the base engine is a detuned version that makes 272 hp. The 3.0-liter TDI sits in between them, and takes the role of the fuel miser.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Audi Q7 TDI - First Drive - Automobile Magazine


Jun
2nd

US: Denso announces Hikaru Sugi as America president and CEO

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Denso has today (02 June) unveiled Hikaru Sugi as its new president and CEO of Denso International America (DIAM), effective 22 June.
Jun
2nd

NETHERLANDS: Proposed Spyker car sale prompts CFO to step down

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Sports car manufacturer Spyker says current chief financial officer Hans Go will step down as statutory direct from 1 July.
Jun
2nd

VW Golf R and GTI Cabriolets drop in

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Fastest VW soft-tops ever breaks cover, R gets same 266bhp engine and 4WD layout as the hatch.


Jun
2nd

VW Golf Cabriolet R drops in

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Fastest VW soft-top ever breaks cover with same 266bhp engine and 4WD layout as the hatch.


Jun
2nd

Rodeo Drive Concours dand#8217;Elegance celebrates Italian motoring with surprise featured marque:

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The concours on Rodeo started in 1993 with a three-block-long celebration of beautiful cars highlighted by the world debut of the Ferrari 348 Spyder. Piero Ferrari was there, along with Luca di Montezemolo and Sergio Pininfarina.
Jun
2nd

Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance celebrates Italian motoring with surprise featured marque:

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The concours on Rodeo started in 1993 with a three-block-long celebration of beautiful cars highlighted by the world debut of the Ferrari 348 Spyder. Piero Ferrari was there, along with Luca di Montezemolo and Sergio Pininfarina.
Jun
2nd

US: Yazaki signs deal with Evatran for hands-free EV charging

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Yazaki North America has inked a deal with inductive recharging system manufacturer Evatran Partner to commercialise hands-free technology.
Jun
2nd

Denso names new CEO for U.S.-based unit

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Denso Corp. today said that Hikaru "Howard" Sugi will be CEO of Denso International America Inc., the Japanese automotive supplier's North American headquarters, effective June 22.
Jun
2nd

Daimler plans German hydrogen fuel stations with partner

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Daimler and its partner Linde plan to build network of hydrogen fueling stations in Germany for hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles over the next three years.
Jun
2nd

US: Kia starts expanding Georgia plant

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Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) has begun expansion in stages in stamping, welding, paint and general assembly to raise annual capacity to 360,000 vehicles from 2012.
Jun
2nd

BMW’s front-drive 1-Series

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First pictures of BMW's first-ever front-wheel drive model, which will rival Audi A1


Jun
2nd

JAPAN: Struggling suppliers to benefit from US$620m aid fund

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Japan's Development Bank (DBJ) has confirmed a potential investment of up to JYP50bn (US$618m) for the country's automotive suppliers, although it appears this is initially an intention and not yet concrete.
Jun
2nd

JAPAN ‘QUAKE: Struggling suppliers to benefit from US$620m aid fund

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Japan's Development Bank (DBJ) has confirmed a potential investment of up to JYP50bn (US$618m) for the country's automotive suppliers, although it appears this is initially an intention and not yet concrete.
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