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DRB-Hicom is in talks with Fiat to take over the Malaysian distribution rights for the Alfa Romeo brand from local firm Sime Darby.

ZF Friedrichshafen will end 2013 with a 10% increase in sales to an anticipated EUR17bn (US$23bn), driven by new plants in the US and China, high demand for car driveline and chassis technology and a healthy upswing in commercial vehicles, the company said.

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Mercedes-Benz has revealed its fourth-generation 2015 C-class sedan in a series of photographs ahead of a planned public unveiling for the new car at the

Former Rover executive Kevin Morley has stepped in to rescue a UK government-backed car parts business threatened with closure when funding was pulled.

Renault will build SUVs at its joint venture factory with Dongfeng as it targets to sell locally made vehicles in China by 2016.

Renault will build SUVs at its joint venture factory with Dongfeng as it targets to sell locally made vehicles in China by 2016.

As the CEO succession spotlight turns to Chrysler-Fiat it is still anybody's guess who will replace Sergio Marchionne, and what kind of management structure the company will install when the indefatigable Italian steps down.

Mercedes-Benz is moving the redesigned C-class sedan further upmarket and making it lighter, bigger and better equipped than its predecessor.

Mercedes-Benz is moving the 2015 redesigned C-class sedan further upmarket and making it lighter, bigger and better equipped than its predecessor.

Volkswagen AG's German executives readily admit they are a bit baffled by America, where, despite decades of exertion, Volkswagen's namesake VW brand still doesn't rank as a marquee marque.

Toyota hopes that with a 2014 redesign the Highlander can gain segment supremacy.

Toyota is considering expanding pickup production capacity at its San Antonio plant. "Dealers are telling us they could sell more Tacomas and Tundras," Toyota Division General Manager Bill Fay said. "We are evaluating our footprint and capacity."

If you want to know why The Ford Store Morgan Hill sold more Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids than any other Ford dealership in the country through November, just look out the store's window. Location, location, location.

GM's naming of a new CEO has turned the spotlight on who will succeed Sergio Marchionne at Fiat-Chrysler when he steps down.

Last year Rik Melartin became known throughout Houston as "The Finnisher," an Olympic athlete turned car dealer who, in his underwear, captured an armed robber on his tony suburban street and then played on his sudden fame with a series of quirky...

European supplier investment in the United States is stirring as new-car sales increase and automakers push supply chains for ways to boost fuel economy.

Mazda Motor Corp., targeting a one-third surge in U.S. sales over the next two years, plans a sharp rise in sales per outlet and will weed out those dealerships that underperform.

This year Visteon CEO Tim Leuliette announced Visteon's electronics unit would be one of the company's two core operations, along with heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

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Drivers are spending the last days before Christmas coming up with the numbers they will carry for the rest of their formula one careers.

After the FIA kicked off the selection process, telling drivers they should name their top three picks between 2-99, it has already emerged that Force India's Sergio Perez has plumped for number 11.

It is believed Fernando Alonso considers 14 to be his lucky number, Jean-Eric Vergne wants the iconic 27, and Nico Rosberg has asked to carry number 6, which was raced to the 1982 title by his father Keke.

Now, adding the hashtag 'Bo77as', Williams driver Valtteri Bottas has told his 49,000 followers on Twitter that he has put down 77 as his first choice.

Felipe Massa has nominated the number 19, but others - like new Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo - aren't saying.

"For now I'll keep mine quiet," he said. "(But) it's a beautiful thing F1 drivers will have freedom to choose what number they want to race from next year."

His replacement at Toro Rosso, Daniil Kvyat, admitted: "I have been thinking all night long about my number."

And Lotus' Romain Grosjean added: "My 3 favourites sent to the FIA, but will keep it secret for now."

Finland's Ilta-Sanomat newspaper said Kimi Raikkonen has picked the number 7 to wear on his helmet and Ferrari next year.

Kimi Raikkonen's helmet from the 2013 season, with number 7. (Photo: WRi2)