Fiat is considering launching a low-cost sub-brand to rival Dacia, CEO Sergio Marchionne said. If approved, cars for the brand would be built outside of Europe to reduce manufacturing costs.
Fiat is considering launching a low-cost sub-brand to rival Dacia, CEO Sergio Marchionne said. If approved, cars for the brand would be built outside of Europe to reduce manufacturing costs.
China's truck industry has contracted for two successive years, as its economy has slowed.
As gas prices remain high, and an increasing number of automakers roll out plug-in hybrid cars and full-electric vehicles, it's becoming easier to be tantalized with the idea of driving right past the gas station and simply "plugging in."
Who says the British won't pay premium prices for French cars? Citroen has been quietly moving itself upmarket in the UK, enjoying much success with its DS line vehicles. Glenn Brooks tries the latest model, the diesel-electric DS5 HYbrid4 in new 88g/km form.
New vehicle sales in Japan fell 7.8% from a year earlier to 383,499 units in January, the fifth straight month of decline.
New-car registrations in Germany dropped 8.6 percent to 192,090 in January, the KBA federal transport agency said, continuing the sales slide in major European markets
A tyre has been developed that indicates when it needs to be replaced due to tread erosion.
Denso has reported strong financial figures on the back of rising car production in North America and a rebound to business in Japan.
Tough trading conditions in the heavy duty truck sector hit Scania's financial performance in 2012 with net income down 30%. However, the company reported an upturn to orders in the fourth quarter.
Renault is set to pull the covers off an updated Scénic and Grand Scénic range at the Geneva motor show. As well as the facelifts and new engines, the XMOD, a rival for the VW CrossTouran, will also be revealed.
Bridgestone Corporation has announced that it has won a lawsuit against Chinese tyre manufacturer Guangzhou Bolex Tyre Ltd. regarding infringement of trademark rights.
Fiat will build Maserati's new Levante SUV at its flagship Mirafiori plant in Turin, union sources said. The automaker may also build an SUV for Alfa Romeo in the same factory, the sources said.
General Motors Holden says it will reveal its VF-series Commodore sedan on 10 February.
General Motors Holden says it will reveal its VF-series Commodore sedan on 10 February.
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Details of the Renault Scenic XMOD crossover following its Geneva debut
With the opening of the new 'Audi R&D Centre Asia' in Beijing, Audi says it is further strengthening its innovation capability in Asia and deepening cooperation with its partner FAW-Volkswagen in China.
Lear has announced strong Q4 earnings that beat expectations, boosted by higher automotive production globally.
Chrysler Group's two smallest brands -- Fiat and SRT -- have nearly filled out their dealership rosters in the United States.