UPDATED--U.S. auto sales--helped by big gains at Chrysler, Nissan and General Motors--overcame widespread economic jitters to rise 10 percent in September, raising hopes the industry's recovery will accelerate in coming months.
Volvo will close its plant in Uddevalla, Sweden, in 2013 because of insufficient volumes for the C70 folding hardtop convertible.
Volvo will close its plant in Uddevalla, Sweden, in 2013 because of insufficient volumes for the C70 folding hardtop convertible.
WiTricity Corporation, IHI and Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) have joined to research and develop electric vehicle wireless charging systems compatible with electric grids.
WiTricity Corporation, IHI and Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) have joined to research and develop electric vehicle wireless charging systems compatible with electric grids.
Bentley boss Durheimer confirms new flagship Continental will have 650bhp and is set to leave the current Supersport trailing
Mercedes plans new twin-turbo smaller brother to gullwing SLS that will rival the Porsche 911 and Jaguar C-X16
Chrysler Group said September sales in the United States rose 27 percent because of increased deliveries of the Chrysler 300 sedan and Dodge Durango sport-utility vehicle.
U.S. auto sales -- helped by big gains at Chrysler, Nissan and GM -- overcame widespread economic jitters to rise 10 percent in September, raising hopes the industry's recovery will accelerate in coming months.
Major automakers #8211; led by Chrysler, GM and Nissan #8211; overcame economic jitters to post sharply higher sales in September, with large pickups, crossovers and new models spurring gains.
New-car sales in Spain fell to their lowest September total in 15 years and also dipped in France, leading analysts to say a gloomy economic outlook in Europe meant worse could be expected in coming months.
Chinese commercial vehicle maker, Beiqi Foton Motor, will source engines from Cummins' Pune factory for its Indian manufacturing facility, to be set up in Pune by 2013.
Suzuki fired another salvo in its ongoing partnership tussle with Volkswagen by terming the latter's response as being "not worthy of comment", reported Bloomberg quoting Hideki Taguchi, a Suzuki spokesman.
Iran Khodro produced 350,631 cars in the period April-September 2011.
Mahindra & Mahindra boosted September 2011 sales 25% year on year to 44,137 units.
Key Safety Systems has shipped the first airbags from its new plant in Arad, Romania.
With the demand for multi-seater personal vehicles on the rise in India, Ashok Leyland is looking to launch a seven to eight-seater vehicle in the next two years.
Indian automotive tube and hose maker Taurus Flexibles has agreed a strategic tie-up with Spain's Cikautxo and Mondragon co-ops to make rubber and plastic hoses for both domestic and export markets.
Fiat will build a "baby" Jeep in Italy to sell in Europe and possibly also the United States, two company sources told Automotive News Europe.
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