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Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche says earnings have improved in the second quarter on demand for new models and faster-than-anticipated cost reductions at the Mercedes-Benz car unit. The automaker aims to reduce spending by 2 billion euros ($2.

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche says earnings have improved in the second quarter on demand for new models and faster-than-anticipated cost reductions at the Mercedes-Benz car unit. The automaker aims to reduce spending by 2 billion euros ($2.

Volkswagen group premium brand Audi will recall over 6,000 A1 and A3 hatchbacks sold in Australia due to the same gearbox safety concerns that prompted its parent to announce a recall of almost 26,000 vehicles. Local media reckon some Skodas will be added to the list, too.

Logistics company DHL is looking to increase the amount of shipping it does for car companies at the pre-launch and launch stages by offering an integrated approach, head of automotive Fathi Tlatli told the Automotive News Europe Congress in Paris...

Investors have picked Volkswagen Group and BMW as the winners in a European automotive market that will continue to decline, Morgan Stanley analyst Stuart Pearson said.

It's a brand that was killed around four years ago but regulators in the US are looking at forcing General Motors to recall about 500,000 Pontiac G6 sedans because of several issues, including malfunctioning brake lights.

Growth of 18% in the automotive sector helped South Africa's manufacturing sector grow 7% in April after shrinking 2.2% in March according to Statistics South Africa.

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: Shocking to drive a $37k Ford Fusion. Even more shocking: Equipped as this one is with all the features, it's probably worth it. Or close to it at least.

Chrysler is recalling 14,800 Dodge Darts to recalibrate a control module that causes some cars to stall after starting.

BMW has about 100,000 reservations from around the world from people who want to test its first electric vehicle, sales boss Ian Robertson said, adding that the automaker has "significant numbers of deposits" for the car.

New vehicle sales in Vietnam jumped 43.5% to 8,201 units in May, from 5,715 units a year earlier, according to the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association.

and#8220;Nearly every American plays video games,and#8221; said Mike Gallagher, president and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association. Lucky for you, the car enthusiast, nearly every video-game maker also makes a car-related video game.

U.S electric car maker Coda Automotive has won bankruptcy court approval to sell its assets for $25 million to a group of lenders led by Fortress Investment Group.

Audi says it expects half of future A3 customers will opt for its new sedan variant after the model goes on sale later in the third quarter. The automaker currently build hatchback and convertible versions of the premium compact.

Volkswagen will recall almost 26,000 cars in Australia in response to potential problems with its DSG dual-clutch transmission, mirroring recalls already ordered in China, Singapore and Japan.

BWI Group's air suspension and active roll control actuators help with the ride and handling of the new Range Rover whether the premium SUV is on the highway or a rocky trail.

BMW's manufacturing arm was sued by the U.S. government over the allegedly discriminatory use of criminal background checks in hiring at a South Carolina facility.

More than two decades after Renault rescued Nissan from near-bankruptcy, the Japanese company is now helping its French partner as the euro-zone crisis weighs heavily on Renault's results.

Automotive News Europe salutes the winners of the 2013 Rising Stars awards. Every day until June 12 one of the 18 winners will be featured. Today's Rising Star is Kevin Williams, purchasing director for Europe at supplier Dana.

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Eddie Jordan has warned formula one to ease its criticism of F1's sole tire supplier Pirelli.

The Italian marque has been the subject of intense criticism of its controversial and heavily-degrading 2013 tires, and is now embroiled in the 'test-gate' scandal and facing the charges of F1's governing body.

Former F1 team owner turned television pundit Jordan, however, says F1 should treat the maker of its tires with more caution.

"Pirelli openly submitted its tender, they also paid money for it, and now they're criticised or ridiculed by some teams," the Irishman told Austria's Servus TV.

"I think some teams should be a bit more careful. Who is going to give them tires if Pirelli is not there?" he wondered.

"Do we see anyone else willing to do a better job? I think we should really be a little more friendly to Pirelli," added Jordan.

Photo: Pirelli

He said it would be completely wrong for Pirelli to cave in to the loud protests of teams like Red Bull and agree to modify the 2013 tires mid-season.

"You can't punish someone who's done everything right," said Jordan, referring to those teams who "built their cars correctly" for the 2013 specifications.

He said Canada was an example of teams only criticising the tires when they can't make their cars work.

"I didn't hear a word about the tires (in Canada)," said Jordan.

"Sebastian (Vettel) said nothing, Alonso and Hamilton said nothing, and these were the top three. They complain if it doesn't work out for them," he added.