The last couple months have seen a number of cross-country record attempts, but here's one we didn't see coming and, frankly, couldn't imagine taking place.
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20 Nov, 2013
Skoda and SEAT could get versions of VW twin up! 256.8mpg diesel-electric hybrid
Italy's car market shows no signs yet of recovery, unlike other key countries in Europe, Fiat's Europe chief, Alfredo Altavilla, said. He confirmed that Fiat aims to reach breakeven in Europe in 2015 or 2016.
VW will unveil the Twin-Up diesel-electric hybrid concept version of its Up minicar at the Tokyo auto show. VW says the concept uses 1.1 liters of fuel per 100km.
Car sales were down in all Australian states and territories except Tasmania last month, with national sales down 3.1%.
The West European car market was up 3.8% in October according to data released by LMC Automotive. Another positive result will be welcomed in the industry as a further sign of gradual market recovery taking hold in Europe. It also led LMC to raise its forecast for the West European car market in 2014.
Goodyear's attempts to hold a Workers Council meeting this morning (7 November) to discuss the situation at its troubled Amiens Nord factory in France, are being thwarted by union action.
Porsche sales in October rose 14.6% to 13,393 vehicles.
A secret report prepared for a state government has said the Australian car manufacturing industry is doomed.
Continental says net income attributable to the shareholders of the parent increased by 8.5% in the first nine months of this year to nearly EUR1.6bn (US$2.2bn).
PSA said its industrial cooperation with Mitsubishi will be unaffected by the Japanese automaker's new tie-up with French rival Renault.
Mitsubishi Motors plans to raise JPY210bn in a new share offering as it targets a 30% rise in global sales in the next three years.
New vehicle sales in South Korea in October were flat at 136,181 units, compared with 136,125 units a year earlier, according to local industry sources.
Dedicated car geeks have a few near-universal quirky humina-hoos: vehicles guaranteed to perceptibly spike the blood pressure. The 1955
If you've had your 1964 Mustang under your name and in your possession since it was new (i.e. all 49 years) then let Kathy Miller know.
Volvo Cars is rolling out a broad strategy aimed at reviving the brand in the United States after a decade of shrinking demand while nearly doubling sales globally.
James Brown may have passed on, but the Soul puns live. Kia's SEMA show assault this year includes five examples of the
Continental raised its earnings forecast for 2013 as growth in China and North America offset the effects of the euro's currency-market gains.
Germany's final report on risks posed by a new car refrigerant has been forwarded to the European Commission, clearing the way for a decision on whether Berlin had sufficient cause to allow Daimler to ban it and flout EU law.
Citroen wants its new C-line to match the success of its DS upscale subbrand. CEO Frederic Banzet told Automotive News Europe how the automaker aims to position its affordable, practical model line.