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Oct
7th

US: Ford researching coconut fibre use in vehicles

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Ford along with the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is researching how coconut coir, or husks, might be used as a plastic reinforcement.
Oct
7th

GOLDING’S TAKE: Land Rover ready to stoke Evoque fires

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Body-in-white capacity at the Tata Motors-owned Halewood Land Rover factory has been increased in a hurry and a third shift has been arranged to allow round-the-clock production of the new Evoque if need be.
Oct
7th

THAILAND: Automakers upbeat despite floods

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Thailand's auto industry remains on track to produce 1.8m vehicles this year, according to the Thai Automotive Industry Association.
Oct
7th

VW up! prices revealed

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Volkswagen names its price for the new up! city car


Oct
7th

VW Up! prices revealed

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Volkswagen names its price for the new Up! city car.


Oct
7th

JAPAN: Mazda claims 1,800 MPa ultra-high tensile steel first

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Mazda Motor Corporation, in collaboration with Sumitomo Metal Industries and Aisin Takaoka, claims to be the first automaker to successfully develop vehicle components using 1,800 MPa ultra-high tensile steel for use in CX-5 crossover bumper beams.
Oct
7th

JAPAN: Toyota workers agree overtime changes

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Toyota Motor and its workers' union have agreed to change its rule on overtime work to make it easier to secure necessary labour when production needs to be raised sharply.
Oct
7th

Fisker SUV planned

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Stylish hybrid Fisker Karma is set to be joined by a new crossover, an insider reveals


Oct
7th

Mercedes S-Class on test

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Disguised Mercedes S-Class has been spied towing, as engineers test new 6D-Vision braking technology
Oct
7th

Kia GT "could be built"

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GT Coupe is set for the green light as new sportscar prepares to debut at next year's Detroit Motor Show
Oct
7th

Teens pay £11,500 for first year on road – Teens pay £11,500 for first year on road

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It could cost young, novice drivers a whopping £11,500 for their first year on the road, shocking new figures reveal – and that’s before fuel


Oct
7th

Toyota said to tell partsmakers to slash prices or be replaced

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Toyota is telling parts suppliers in Japan to slash prices or face being replaced by overseas rivals as the yen's value appreciates, four people involved with the discussions said.
Oct
7th

Toyota warns parts makers to slash prices or be replaced

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Toyota is telling parts suppliers in Japan to slash prices or face being replaced by overseas rivals as the yen's value appreciates, four people involved with the discussions said.
Oct
7th

Wheel maker Hayes Lemmerz to be acquired by Brazil’s Iochpe-Maxion

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Hayes Lemmerz International will be acquired by Brazilian wheel and chassis supplier Iochpe-Maxion for $725 million.
Oct
7th

Nissan hurts Micra sales by production switch, not offering diesel

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Nissan's decision to launch its Micra subcompact without a diesel powertrain and build the car in India have hit sales of a model that used to be its top seller in Europe.
Oct
7th

Volkswagen Group to recall 168,000 VW, Audi models to fix diesel engine defect

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Volkswagen is recalling 168,275 VW and Audi models with diesel engines in the U.S. because of a defect in the fuel injection system that could cause fuel leaks, possibly creating fire hazards.
Oct
7th

A week in South Korea

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For a North American, spoiled by vast amounts of open land and ample personal space, the first glimpse of South Korea from the airplane window can be rather unsettling. As far as the eye can see, endless high-rises stretch from horizon to horizon in a sea of grey concrete.
Oct
7th

DTM: BMW to test three young drivers

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BMW will continue its preparation for its DTM return at the Lausitzring, where three young drivers will have the opportunity to test the M3 DTM alongside works drivers.
Oct
7th

AMG to confront Porsche 911

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The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is so successful that the German manufacturer's high-performance branch plans on repeating the experience with a smaller car meant to poach some of the Porsche 911's territory.
Oct
7th

Honda to cut Japanese exports by half

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Honda is taking drastic measures to counterbalance the strength of the yen and increase its profit margin, which took a beating recently.
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