News
8 Aug, 2012
Insurers aren't recognising drivers with no claims, prompting calls for industry database to verify discounts
New vehicle sales in Indonesia continued to rise in July despite the introduction of tighter lending rules in June intended to anticipate and prevent a consumer spending bubble.
Russian car manufacturer (and Ford joint venture partner) Sollers plans to inject RUB750m (US$23.7m) into the charter capital of its separate joint venture with Mazda Motor Corporation to acquire 50% in the company, according to a decision of Sollers' board of directors seen by local news agency Prime.
Component suppliers are flocking to Vietnam to take advantage of burgeoning car and motorcycle production in the country.
Spyker CEO, Victor Muller, says he has returned to "haunt" General Motors as the former Saab chief outlined further details of the Dutch company's sensational US$3bn lawsuit against the Detroit operation.
For much of this year, gains in United States auto sales have been a bright spot in an economy that remains weighed down by joblessness, a still-sluggish housing market and global uncertainty.
John Dunn, COO of Brose North America, has been named president of the North American company, Brose said today. The move was effective Aug. 1. Dunn, 45, will report to Brose Group CEO Jurgen Otto.
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Hyundai has set sticker prices on the five-seat version of its redesigned crossover, the 2013 Santa Fe Sport.
Chrysler Group plans to make some electric versions of its vehicles, said Bob Lee, vice president and head of engine and electrified propulsion engineering.
ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: The 2012 Kia Rio EX sedan looks miles better than its predecessor but still has a little ways to go before it looks as good as the hatchback.
Car group tests
8 Aug, 2012
We line up the new Mercedes SL with its forebears in an exclusive showdown
Turkish carmaker Tofas, a joint venture of Turkish conglomerate Koc Holding and Italian carmaker Fiat, said net profit fell 2.8 percent to 126.2 million lira ($71 million) in the second quarter.
Hyundai's labor union in South Korea plans to stage a partial strike for six days this week and next week, union spokesman Kwon Oh-il said on Tuesday, citing little progress in wage talks with the management.
Ford plans to introduce the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid this fall in 19 U.S. markets, followed by a nationwide rollout early next year. The vehicle is powered by a gasoline engine and electric motor that generate up to 195 hp.
Mitsubishi Motors is set to launch the new, Thai-built Mirage global compact car in Japan by 31 August.
BMW said it expects to make 'solid gains' in the second half, despite flat European demand, after group sales rose a record 5 percent to 135,537 last month.
BMW said it expects to make 'solid gains' in the second half, despite flat European demand, after group sales rose a record 5 percent to 135,537 last month.