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Volkswagen Group Malaysia is confident of topping its record sales of 13,000 cars this year, according to managing director Zeno Kerschbaumer.

Suzuki Motor is shortening the introduction time for derivative models to around three months after new vehicles are released, starting with its Spacia minicar.

Toyota Motor will exempt factory workers with preschool children from the night shift, beginning in September, to help them balance work and child rearing, media reports said.

General Motors has told its South Korean labor union it has no plans to produce the next-generation Aveo small car in the country for the time being, prompting the union to threaten strike action.

General Motors has told its South Korean labor union it has no plans to produce the next-generation Aveo small car in the country for the time being, prompting the union to threaten strike action.

Volkswagen has written to Australian car owners offering free inspections of its vehicles in response to growing worries about potential gearbox problems that have already triggered recalls in China and Japan.

Volkswagen has written to car owners in Australia offering free inspections of its vehicles in response to growing worries about potential gearbox problems that have already triggered recalls in China and Japan.

The top 10 assembly plants, ranked by production volume, in North America for April were Volkswagen -- Puebla, Mexico, 54,083 units; Toyota -- Georgetown, Kentucky, 48,746; Honda -- Marysville, Ohio, 43,591; Nissan -- Aguascalientes, Mexico, 41,993;...

Infiniti's new boss is calling for new priorities. Less than a year into his job as president of Nissan Motor Co.'s premium marque, Johan de Nysschen is tempering expectations that Infiniti will nearly triple sales in four years.

Automotive News Europe salutes the winners of the 2013 Rising Stars awards. Every day until June 12 one of the 18 winners will be featured. Today's Rising Star is John Stech, president of Volvo Cars Russia.

Aston Martin revealed the 2015 V-12 Vantage S, powered by a new version of the British automaker's 6.0-liter V-12. Aston Martin has begun taking orders, and deliveries are scheduled to start early next year.

Suppliers' responsibilities in vehicle development are growing. Schaeffler Chief Technology Officer Peter Gutzmer aims to expand the company's value creation across a wider range of functions.

Suppliers and carmakers are trying out competing energy-storage systems to power the fuel-saving engine stop-start systems that are increasingly common on vehicles.

Porsche has resumed production of its Cayenne SUV in Leipzig, Germany, after floods in the region brought the assembly line to a standstill after water levels prevented the delivery of components manufactured in Slovakia.

Suppliers' responsibilities in vehicle development are growing. Schaeffler Chief Technology Officer Peter Gutzmer aims to expand the company's value creation across a wider range of functions.

Porsche has resumed production of its Cayenne SUV in Leipzig, Germany, after floods in the region brought the assembly line to a standstill after water levels prevented the delivery of components manufactured in Slovakia.

Toyota is tossing aside a reliable but aging compact recipe by adding room, refinement, and bolder styling to the redesigned Corolla for 2014.

Ram and Warner Bros. have jointly launched a new commercial for the Ram 1500 pickup truck as part of a deal promoting the upcoming “Man of Steel” movie (in theatres June 14th).

The 30-second clip stars Superman himself along with the equally famous Ram 1500, mixing scenes from the movie and footage of the truck as the voiceover says, “Everyone has the ability to do something amazing... Some just do it on a more regular basis.”

“Truck of Steel,” anyone?

Photo: RAM

The 2014 Toyota Corolla, marking the 11th generation of the world's best-selling compact car, was introduced today at the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa.

First, the media in attendance played a little Q&A game highlighting the long and rich history of the Toyota Corolla, which has been manufactured in Canada since 1986.

Toyota Canada Managing Director Stephen Beatty and President Seiji Ichii took turns on the main stage, which was strategically lit and surrounded by Canadian Pacific wagons of the 1920s. They explained how the 2014 Toyota Corolla will now become an emotional purchase rather than a rational one.

Then, following a NASA-style countdown, eight dancers from Pulse N'Limited hit the stage for a short performance. With electro music rocking the place, the 2014 Toyota Corolla made its glorious entry.

Sporting a completely revised exterior including racy headlights, a gaping front grille, and a sculpted rear, the new Corolla is sure to be a hit.

Photo: Marie-Laurence Paquin

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk intends to drive the Model S from Los Angeles to New York using the company's network of Supercharger quick-charging stations to charge the battery along the way.

While Musk claims it's nothing more than a “personal road trip,” we know better: This will serve as a formidable marketing coup for Tesla as it works to convince buyers of the car's generous range (anywhere between 335 and 427 kilometres, depending on road conditions and driving styles).

Right now, there are less than a dozen Supercharger stations across the U.S. They will charge a Tesla Model S battery to 80% capacity in about 30 minutes -- barely more than a standard highway stop, Musk says.

Tesla's goal is to have hundreds of Supercharger locations totaling 2,000 to 3,000 individual charging ports by 2015.

Source: Green Car Reports

Photo: Tesla Motors