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Jan
4th

Automakers enjoyed impressive U.S. sales in 2012: Autoweek TV

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Also in this episode: Mercedes-Benz has revealed the E-class coupe and convertible ahead of the Detroit auto show, and the new
Jan
4th

New Mazda6 to carry base price of $21,675, up $155

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Mazda set the starting price of the redesigned 2014 Mazda6 mid-sized sedan at $21,675, including shipping, making it one of the least expensive family sedans in the U.S. market. The base price represents an increase of $155 over the 2013 model.
Jan
4th

2012 fuel economy rises to 23.8 mpg, researchers say

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The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in 2012 rose to 23.8 mpg, University of Michigan researchers said today, up from 22.5 mpg in 2011 and the highest since the researchers began tracking full-year data in 2008.
Jan
4th

AutoNation sees U.S. industry sales of 15.5 million in 2013

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A stabilized housing market and strengthening economy will drive U.S. auto sales to the mid-15 million unit range in 2013, AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson said today.
Jan
4th

Peugeot 2008 revealed

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Peugeot 2008 front three-quarters
News 7 Jan, 2013

Official pictures and details have been released of the new Skoda Yeti-rivalling Peugeot 2008

Jan
4th

Canada to invest $254 million in auto industry to spur jobs

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Canada will invest $253.69 million in the country's auto industry, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Friday, as Ottawa tries to encourage private sector investment and create manufacturing jobs.
Jan
4th

Nissan Qashqai 360

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Nissan Qashqai 360 front action
News 7 Jan, 2013

Nissan has added a new trim level to its Qashqai line-up, with new technology and more style

Jan
4th

Film Friday: Fluid Coupling, the Principles of Operation: Creatively titled 1953 featurette explains the principles of fluid coupling operation

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There are more than a few automotive concepts, from differentials to automatic transmissions, which seem intuitive enough -- at least until you try to explain how they work to someone else.
Jan
4th

In China, automakers brace for tepid growth as Japanese struggle

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Automakers in China are bracing for another year of tepid single-digit growth in 2013, weighed down by sluggish demand for Japanese cars amid a diplomatic row between the two regional neighbors and government measures intended to restrict traffic in...
Jan
4th

Project Car Hell, end of the world edition: flood-damaged Lagonda or flood-damaged Volga?: A little salt water from Sandy will surely buff right out

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When the Hell Project Demons look at potential Project Car Hell candidates, they prefer to emphasize the hell part when making their choices.
Jan
4th

Audi R8 e-tron not for production

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Audi R8 e-tron front tracking
News 4 Jan, 2013

Production of all-electric Audi R8 e-tron has been delayed indefinitely

Jan
4th

GM recalls more than 69,000 trucks, vans that could roll away

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GM is recalling more than 69,000 full-sized trucks and vans globally that could roll away after being parked due to a potential steering column defect, the automaker said on Friday.
Jan
4th

2013 Scion FR-S review notes: Your $25,000 sports car has arrived

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SENIOR MOTORSPORTS EDITOR MAC MORRISON: and#8220;Winner.and#8221;
Jan
4th

INDONESIA: Tata to launch light trucks in second half 2013

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Tata Motors plans to launch a range of light commercial vehicles in Indonesia in the second half of 2013.
Jan
4th

US: Former GM Shreveport plant to make economical three wheelers

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Elio Motors will use a former General Motors assembly plant near Shreveport, Louisiana to build three-wheeled vehicles it claims will achieve over 80 miles on a gallon of petrol.
Jan
4th

Daily automotive news and comment – from just-auto.com 2013-01-04 09:50:00

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Toyota's 26.6% year on year rise in sales of cars and light trucks in the United States in 2012 was the first such increase in five years.
Jan
4th

Daily automotive news and comment – from just-auto.com 2013-01-04 09:41:00

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Visteon has said its South Korean unit Halla Climate Control's relations with Hyundai Motor remained strong following a media report that the automaker was changing suppliers.
Jan
4th

Automotive News Breaking News Feed 2013-01-04 08:46:42

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Sales of Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz luxury brand reached a record in 2012 as rising U.S. demand offset a weaker market in China and pushed December volumes to an all-time high.
Jan
4th

US: European car market heading for sixth straight year of decline – Fitch

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Vehicle sales in Europe are likely to fall for a sixth straight year in 2013, extending damaging price wars as mass-market manufacturers seek to protect their market share, Fitch Ratings says.
Jan
4th

US: Global sales of EVs and HEVs forecast to reach 3.8m annually by 2020

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Research firm Pike Research is forecasting that global EV and hybrid sales will reach an annual 3.8m units by 2020.
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