DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: On paper, the 2013 Ford Focus ST is a no-brainer.
Mercedez-Benz is planning a wider range of models with the new S-Class to make up for the end of production of the Maybach 57 and 62.
Toyota President Akio Toyoda overhauled his top management for a second straight year, strengthening his control over the world's largest carmaker to vie with General Motors Co. and Volkswagen.
More emphasis needs to be placed on job creation warns the European Commission with the Continent's unemployment total having now burst through the 25m barrier.
The popularity of subcompact SUVs is one of the bright spots in Europe's auto-sales slump and mass-market carmakers
The popularity of subcompact SUVs is one of the bright spots in Europe's auto-sales slump and mass-market carmakershave been quick to join this growing segment.
Toyota appointed former General Motors executive Mark Hogan to its board, installing the first foreigner since 2007 and the first outside director ever in an attempt to breathe fresh perspective into the mammoth Japanese carmaker.
Pan-European union body, Industriall, says the automotive sector must adapt or there ''won't be one', maintaining the industry in Europe will not return to the heady days of pre-2007.
The LaFerrari is one of the most electrifying debuts at this year's Geneva show, and not only because of its sleek carbon-fiber body or its top speed of more than 350 km/h.
As heralded earlier, Toyota president Akio Toyoda has announced a major restructure of the company and management team that sees the old-order chairman take an 'honorary' role, gives lower level executives more local authority and autonomy and divides the company into four divisions.
Last year, Japanese manufacturer Falken released five new tyres, developed three new OEM partnerships and continued its involvement in motorsport with the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with major tyre makers, Matthew Beecham talked with Falken's UK and Ireland Director, Matt Smith to take stock on the company's business.
Automakers joined growing opposition to Europe's austerity measures. Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn urged government spending to revive the region's anemic sales, which he forecast won't recover for another three years.
Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said he is in talks with banks about financing a merger of the two automakers.
Fiat- Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said he is in talks with banks about financing a merger of the two automakers. The deal would involve purchasing the 41.5 percent of Chrysler that Fiat doesn't own.
BMW and Daimler are shrugging off the European auto-market decline as sales growth in China and the United States pushes their luxury-car production to maximum rates.
Ford is downplaying sales expectations of the EcoSport subcompact SUV in Europe, admitting it was designed with emerging markets in mind.
Ford CEO Alan Mulally this week was awarded performance bonuses worth nearly $12 million, Ford disclosed to U.S. regulators on Tuesday.
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The A-Class platform will be used for new SUV and Shooting Brake models
To see the constant tension at automakers between sales volumes and profit margins, look no further than the current state of Toyota's Camry. A rare dip in U.S. sales for the Camry last month reflects rising competition for Toyota.
A source within the Volkswagen Group has confirmed to just-auto that Audi and Porsche will launch new models at next month's Shanghai motor show.