General Motors and Ford have revealed the 2015 model year versions of their Heavy Duty and Super Duty full-sized pick-ups at the 2013 State Fair of Texas. GM's twins are new, while the F-Series gains an updated Power Stroke V8.
Nissan is about to begin testing advanced driver-assist systems in the real world, and a new
GM has clothed its re-engineered heavy-duty pickups in fresh sheet metal and provided nicer interiors for 2015 in an effort to capitalize on surging demand for big workhorse trucks.
Ford has bought a five-year-old software company for less than $10 million in a move the automaker hopes will beef up its in-car connectivity that is critical to winning over younger, more affluent buyers.
-- Ever seen a Volkswagen SP2? It's a Brazil-only model made between 1972 and 1976 because, at the time, the Brazilian market was closed to imports. Just over 10,000 examples were made, and some have made their way to the U.S.
South Africa's Motor Industry Bargaining Council (MIBCO) components division says any extension of the country's massive automotive strike into a fourth week, would be "quite disastrous."
Unveiled as a prototype at the 1953 Paris motor show, the Beetle based Karmann- Ghia coupé is 60. To duly celebrate the anniversary, the current owner with full model rights, IPL Industrial in São Bernardo do Campo, state of São Paulo, sponsored a contest for college students to revive the model.
Chevrolet and GMC unveiled new, 2015 heavy duty versions of their recently introduced
Nine Japanese auto suppliers and two executives agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges for their roles in rigging the prices of 30 products for vehicles built or sold in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Nine Japanese auto suppliers and two executives have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges and pay more than $740 million in fines for their roles in rigging the prices of 30 products for vehicles built or sold in the United States and...
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The next-generation Smart ForTwo microcar has been spied testing in France
Mazda will launch its new connectivity system - MZD Connect - with the redesigned 3, on sale in the UK in January 2014.
Nissan is planning to recall approximately 908,900 cars globally due to a flaw in the accelerator sensor that can cause the engine to stall,
SENIOR MOTORSPORTS EDITOR MAC MORRISON: As the owner of a 2006 Cayman S, it's almost too easy for me to add my voice to those of the Porsche nerds whining about the diminished driving experience in Stuttgart's latest sports-car lineup.
Fiat 's plans to merge with Chrysler could be jeopardized if a health-care trust succeeds in selling a minority stake in the U.S. carmaker in an initial public offering, Fiat Chairman John Elkann said.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) says it is important to work with all political bodies following a request from the UK opposition Labour Party for the automaker's executive director, Mike Wright, to produce an in-depth review of Britain's manufacturing supply chain.
Hyundai has completed expansion of its Turkey plant, Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi (HAOS), doubling its annual capacity to 200,000 units at a cost of US$634m, and started production of the redesigned 2014 i10.
The roll out of additional Golf variants continues. Glenn Brooks recently tested the GTI, GTD and BlueMotion, each of which reached UK dealers this summer, as well as the estate, which goes on sale in October.
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