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GM's redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 edged Chrysler Group's updated Ram 1500 in an evaluation of the two freshest full-sized pickup trucks by Consumer Reports magazine.

GM's redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 edged Chrysler Group's updated Ram 1500 in an evaluation of the two freshest full-sized pickup trucks by Consumer Reports magazine.

Michelin Tyres says it has secured ISO 9001:2008 certification for its network of Tyreplus & Michelin Truck Service Centre (MTSC) across India.

The analysts at Frost & Sullivan forecast that car navigation systems in three ASEAN countries - Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand - will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2% to reach 2.08m pa by 2018.

The analysts at Frost & Sullivan forecast that car navigation systems in three ASEAN countries - Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand - will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2% to reach 2.08m pa by 2018.

Opel says it has confirmed General Motors vice chairman, Steve Girsky, as chairman during a constituent session, with Wolfgang Schäfer-Klug, also reselected as head of the automaker's Works Council.

German supplier Schaeffler has sold a 3.9 percent stake in fellow supplier Continental for about 950 million euros ($1.3 billion) to cut debt.

France will raise the maximum tax levy on high-emission cars to 8,000 euros from 6,000, while scaling back subsidies for low-emission vehicles, a newspaper reported.

France will raise the maximum tax levy on high-emission cars to 8,000 euros from 6,000 euros, while scaling back subsidies for low-emission vehicles, a newspaper reported.

For some time, Corning Inc's so-called Gorilla glass has featured on smartphones thanks to its damage resistance qualities. But now the scratch-resistant Gorilla glass looks set to enter the automotive arena. In addition to its toughened performance, Gorilla glass is lighter than conventional auto glazing - thereby improving fuel economy - and helps reduce road noise from entering the cabin. To find out more, Matthew Beecham talked with Phill Bell, Product Line Manager, Emerging Innovations Group, Corning Inc.

For some time, Corning Inc's so-called Gorilla glass has been featured on smartphones thanks to its damage resistance qualities. But now the scratch-resistant Gorilla glass looks set to enter the automotive arena. In addition to its toughened performance, Gorilla glass is lighter than conventional auto glazing - thereby improving fuel economy - and helps reduce road noise from entering the cabin. To find out more, Matthew Beecham talked with Phill Bell, Product Line Manager, Emerging Innovations Group, Corning Inc.

News 17 Sep, 2013

Electric Dacia is a possibility for budget brand due to growing popularity of EV market

News 17 Sep, 2013

Electric Dacia is a possibility for budget brand due to growing popularity of EV market

News 17 Sep, 2013

Electric Dacia is a possibility for budget brand due to growing popularity of EV market

Schaeffler says it has successfully completed the placement of 3.9% of Continental AG shares, helping to reduce its overall debt by almost EUR1.3bn.

GKN Driveline has said that it continues its expansion in China with a ground breaking for the expansion of its plant in Chongqing.

European car sales fell 5 percent in August with PSA and VW Group hit hardest by the euro-zone slump. Eight-month sales also fell 5 percent, bringing deliveries this year to the lowest level since records began.

European car sales fell 5 percent in August with PSA and Volkswagen Group hit hardest by the eurozone slump. Ford's European sales decreased 1 percent last month.

European car sales fell 5 percent in August with PSA and VW Group hit hardest by the euro-zone slump. Eight-month sales also fell 5 percent, bringing deliveries this year to the lowest level since records began.

European car sales fell 5 percent in August with PSA and Volkswagen Group hit hardest by the eurozone slump. Ford's European sales decreased 1 percent last month.