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Apr
23rd

Automakers, suppliers propose strategy to replace key resin

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The auto industry may soon have a strategy to avoid vehicle production interruptions that could be caused by the critical shortage of a key resin used in a variety of components.
Apr
23rd

Innovators win 2012 Automotive News PACE Awards

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Engineers say the internal combustion engine still has many improvements in store -- and Automotive News PACE Awards judges agree.
Apr
23rd

Senators question U.S. loan to Fisker Automotive

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Two Republican senators have asked the Obama administration to explain why it approved a $529 million loan to startup Fisker Automotive, which has suspended production of a heavily touted plug-in electric car as it revamps its business plan.
Apr
23rd

Chrysler, USA Basketball to launch marketing partnership

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Chrysler Group said Monday it had agreed to a marketing tie-up with USA Basketball that makes the Jeep Wrangler the official vehicle of the men's and women's U.S. basketball programs, including the 2012 U.S. Olympic teams.
Apr
23rd

Fifth supplier agrees to plead guilty in U.S. price-fixing probe

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Japanese wire harness supplier Fujikura has agreed to enter a guilty plea in federal court in Detroit to a single count of price fixing.
Apr
23rd

Honda shows off Concept C and Concept S at Beijing motor show

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Alongside the Chinese introduction of its new ILX and
Apr
23rd

Ohio’s Germain Motor acquires Michigan’s Howard Cooper

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Ohio-based dealership group Germain Motor has acquired Howard Cooper Import Center in Michigan. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Apr
23rd

Lamborghini SUV leads parade of intros at Beijing show: Autoweek TV

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Also in this episode: Nissan previews the redesigned Sentra, Jaguar gives the
Apr
23rd

Bentley introduces next GTC and powertrains for EXP 9 F at Beijing motor show

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Bentley introduced a restyling for the
Apr
23rd

Ferrari HY-KERS shown in depth: Video

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Ferrari introduced the world to its HY-KERS 599 hybrid powertrain concept in 2010 at the Geneva motor show.
Apr
23rd

Nissan unveils sedan previewing the 2013 Sentra compact

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Nissan unveiled a sedan at the Beijing auto show today that will be the basis for the 2013 Sentra compact that's coming to the United States.
Apr
23rd

MG Icon concept previews a potential SUV for British brand

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MG Motor UK's Icon concept unveiled at the Beijing auto show combines the British marque's sports car heritage with a more modern design direction pursued by the brand's Chinese owners Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation.
Apr
23rd

Redesigned 2013 Nissan Sentra teased in video

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Nissan previewed the redesign for the Sentra sedan on Monday in Beijing.
Apr
23rd

Ghosn calls Nissan’s earnings ‘indispensible’ to struggling Renault

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Renault rode to the rescue of Nissan when the Japanese company was on the brink of collapse in 1999. Now Carlos Ghosn #8211; who heads of both automakers as CEO of their 13-year alliance #8211; says it is Nissan's turn to return the favor.
Apr
23rd

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited joins Altitude lineup

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Jeep is adding a Wrangler Unlimited model to the Altitude lineup. It will join the Patriot, Compass and Grand Cherokee Altitude models in showrooms next month.
Apr
23rd

Sonic hits used-vehicle sales records in March

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Sonic Automotive Inc. aims to have its stores average at least 100 used-vehicle sales a month by year end.
Apr
23rd

2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0

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2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
The Genesis is still a worthwhile option in the near-luxury segment.

Although the Genesis sedan is less of a revelation than it was when it debuted three years ago, it's still a worthwhile option in the near-luxury segment. Its infotainment interface continues to be one of the most attractive and user-friendly systems and its cabin remains cosseting and unique without feeling stuffy or overwrought.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine


Apr
23rd

FRANCE: PSA moots jobs implication in Europe grouping plan

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PSA Peugeot Citroen is not ruling out implications for staffing levels as it revealed further details of its European rationalisation plans.
Apr
23rd

GERMANY: VW signs for China plant, extends FAW JV

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Chinese premier Wen Jiabao's visit with German chancellor Angela Merkel to the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg saw a deal inked with Chinese partner SAIC Motor Corporation to build a new plant in Urumqi, western China and agreement with VW's other Chinese partner, First Automobile Group (FAW), to extend their JV 25 more years.
Apr
23rd

Fiat counts on Viaggio to give brand a boost in China

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Fiat expects the new Viaggio to be a strong competitor in the world's largest market, where the Italian automaker has failed twice to gain a foothold.
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