BMW's failure to win government approval to expand a China factory in China is fueling concern that automakers could find it increasingly difficult to win approval on projects in the country.
Chrysler Group second quarter 2013 net income rose 16% to $507m on sales up 7% to $18bn.
Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) boosted fiscal first quarter operating profit 7% on sales down 2%.
Lear Corporation has posted second quarter net sales of US$4.1bn, up 12%, with core operating earnings of US$224m, an increase of 13%.
Suzuki is to spend around JPY100bn (US$1.02bn) to add passenger car production in Indonesia.
France's Mercedes-Benz distributor grouping is warning it may have to make up to 1,500 staff partially redundant if the refrigerant stand-off between Paris and the German automaker continues.
Toyota UK, which recently launched a plug-in version of the Prius, is working with energy supplier British Gas to offer customers free installation of a home charging point, plus free, limited-period access to the POLAR national network of public charging points.
Fiat Group reported better-than-expected second-quarter profit, boosted by spending cuts in Europe and strong Chrysler sales in the United States.
Fiat reported better-than-expected second-quarter profit, boosted by spending cuts in Europe and stronger sales of Ram pickups in the United States.
Citroen CEO Frederic Banzet believes the new C4 Picasso will outshine rivals to top Europe's compact minivan segment.
Chrysler, riding sales gains in the U.S. and globally, reported net income of $507 million in the second quarter as strong sales of pickups and SUVs.
Chrysler, riding sales gains in the United States and globally, reported net income of $507 million in the second quarter as strong sales of pickups and SUVs led the automaker to its eighth consecutive quarterly profit.
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30 Jul, 2013
The Suzuki iV-4 is a Frankfurt Motor Show concept previewing a Juke-rivalling crossover
Valeo raised its full-year earnings goal, saying the 'worst is behind us' in the European car market.
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Citroen is planning to overhaul its image in a bid for survival
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If last weekend's Concours d'Elegance of America had taken place in late October, the weather could have been said to be unseasonably -- perhaps even miraculously -- warm.
Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile raised its sales target for the year after achieving better-than-expected volume in the first half.
Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile raised its sales target for the year after achieving better-than-expected volume in the first half.
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Nissan GT-R Nismo is set to be fastest-accelerating car ever, covering 0-60mph in 2 seconds
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