DETROIT -- For 17 years, automakers have complied with every request for a recall, no matter how costly, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Some automakers say turbochargers offer high fuel economy and quick acceleration, the best of both worlds.
Studio Torino, the firm that brought us the little known RK Spider and RK Coupe -- both based on Porsches -- is sending another vehicle to market this November called the Moncenisio.
Honda Malaysia has announced price reductions of up to 52% for replacement hybrid batteries and extended warranty to eight years with unlimited mileage for all hybrid models sold after 1 June 2013. It's also applying the extended warranty retrospectively to existing hybrid customers who purchased vehicles between January 2011 and May 2013.
Saudi Arabia has moved into Detroit to promote itself as an automotive hub for the Middle East and a gateway for distribution to North Africa.
Car sales in Western Europe fell by 5.6% in May, with the sales trend once again turning negative after April's small gain.
We spend a lot of time on the Internet -- pretty much whenever we're not driving, writing about or working on cars.
Up to 13,000 drivers in Audi's home town of Ingolstadt, Germany, are currently participating in an automatic car park payent pilot project. The system will be available to all from the end of 2013.
Only two people of 10 in Europe can say what Hyundai is and what it does without being prompted but the company is hoping its involvement in the World Rally Championship from next year, along with its continuing support for football's World Cup and European Cup of Nations, will change that.
Hyundai will introduce a redesigned i10 towards the end of this year and at the same time transfer production of Europe-bound versions of its smallest model from India to Turkey.
Mazda has not given up on its unique rotary engine despite the car industry's drive towards alternative fuels and powertrains.
BMW said global sales of its core BMW brand rose 8 percent in May, outpacing delivery gains of rivals Audi and Mercedes brand, which rose 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively, in the same period.
Glenn Brooks examines Toyota's attempt to regain dominance of the global C-SUV segment with its new generation RAV4.
Michelin is to cut 700 jobs as it closes its Joué-lès-Tours truck plant in France, while it will also discontinue production at its Algerian lorry facility
Michelin's announcement it is to cut a potential 700 jobs as it closes its Joué-lès-Tours truck plant in France, while also discontinuing production at its Algerian lorry facility, has provoked strong union reaction today (10 June).
Hyundai Motor affiliate Kia has now sold over 500,000 cars in the UK since launching with Mazda-based models here in 1991.
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The Nissan Juke is now available with a revised 1.5 dCi diesel engine
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The facelifted Chevrolet Camaro will cost from £35,320, with first UK deliveries in November
French tire maker Michelin announced 700 domestic job cuts on Monday, becoming the latest auto industry manufacturer to slash staffing in response to the European downturn.
Emerging trends in urban mobility such as the growth of car sharing are accelerating according to the analysts at Frost & Sullivan.