Ford today named Mark Fields to replace Alan Mulally as CEO on July 1.
Ford has named Mark Fields to replace Alan Mulally as CEO on July 1. Fields, 53, emerged as Mulally's likely successor when he was promoted to COO in December 2012.
Heated seat and steering wheel supplier Gentherm announced record financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March, 2014.
Nissan Motor, Chrysler Group and GM posted higher April sales as the industry's spring thaw continued while deliveries declined 1 percent at Ford Motor.
U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 8 percent to nearly 1.4 million in April, with strong retail sales and pent-up demand adding momentum to the industry's spring thaw. Among major automakers, Nissan Motor, Chrysler Group and Toyota Motor Corp.
Having last year axed Opel and its separate dealer network in Australia after less than a year, General Motors' local unit has confirmed earlier reports it will (again) rebadge some European-made Opel models for sale branded Holden, starting in the first half of 2015. The new models will also be sold in New Zealand.
Sydney-based Ateco Automotive now distributes all Foton Motor Company commercial vehicles sold in New Zealand and reportedly is about to take over the LDV van rights for Australia.
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1 May, 2014
Price, specification and release date details for all-new Nissan X-Trail SUV are revealed
Vehicle sales last month in Japan fell to the lowest since December 2012 after Japan raised its consumption tax for the first time 17 years, according to industry figures released today.
Swedish holding company Investor AB will tender its stake in Scania to VW Group, which aims to take full control of the truckmaker.
Indian car market leader Maruti Suzuki sold 86,196 units in April 2014, including 7,077 exports.
Précis was my favourite part of English lessons which is probably why I put my hand up when the quarterly and annual results come in to the just-auto editoral office. Trying to work out what's important other than the obvious sales/margin/profit/ figures can be a rewarding challenge - if somewhat frustrating because of the language used.
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1 May, 2014
Prices and specs for the 2014 Nissan Juke, with the facelifted compact crossover starting from £13,420. On sale in June
European Automotive supplier organisation, CLEPA CEO, Jean-Marc Gales, has stepped down from his post, with no indication yet of who will replace him long-term.
Given the trend for larger sunroofs, glass makers are working on ways in which to meet heat absorption as well as privacy requirements. Matthew Beecham takes another look at some infrared reflective (IRR) trends in the automotive market.
DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: After driving the 2014 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 5-Door, I called it and#8220;perhaps the best affordable small car on the market today.
-- Hard to believe it's been 20 years since the passing of Formula One legend Ayrton Senna, but
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1 May, 2014
The new, limited edition Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 is now on sale in the UK, and is yours for £12,000