The importance of the Indian car market was highlighted by Ford's decision to open a second plant in the country.
Renault has become the top selling European brand in India just 30 months after returning to the market following the dissolution of its ill-fated partnership with Mahindra.
With new research and development and production facilities recently opened in India and two new models on display at the Delhi Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki is going all out to halt the decline in its market share and hold on to its massive lead on the sub-continent.
The Soul EV will be Kia's first zero-emission vehicle sold in the United States when it arrives in select markets in the third quarter.
Hyundai formally established a sales operation in Mexico and tapped a Toyota executive based in the country to lead the effort.
General Motors said 2013 calendar year net income fell US$1.1bn to $3.8bn due to special items booked in the final quarter such as a $0.7bn charge related to the planned exit of Chevrolet from Europe and a $0.5bn charge related to the scheduled end of manufacturing in Australia. European losses were reduced, however.
The biggest splash at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show might have been made by Volkswagen on Thursday.
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General Motors rode strong pricing in North America and sales growth in China to slightly higher fourth-quarter profits, even as its performance skidded in other international markets.
GM said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 2 percent to $913 million, helped by strong pricing in North America. It also more than halved its loss in Europe.
General Motors said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 2 percent to $913 million, helped by strong pricing in North America, capping its fourth straight profitable year since exiting bankruptcy.
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Audi's global vehicle sales rose 12 percent in January, driven by strong deliveries in Germany and China and robust demand for its compact vehicles.
January commercial vehicle sales up 5.3% to 19,939 units points to strong business confidence, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.
General Motors is introducing a new cargo van, built by Nissan under a supply alliance formed last year, to compete with Ford's Transit Connect in the United States.
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Australians bought 82,285 vehicles in January 2014, 3.7% less than in January 2013.
Daimler has raised its dividend after reporting record levels of unit sales, revenue, EBIT and net profit for 2013. It said it expects further growth in 2014.