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Aug
21st

Study sees dealership throughput breaking records in 2014

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For the third consecutive year, U.S. dealership throughput -- the average number of vehicles sold per store -- is expected to break records in 2014, a study released today found. But the experts behind the study warn that a downturn is inevitable.
Aug
21st

Leaked stickers suggest a thirstier 2015 Ford Mustang as weight creeps up

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Adding independent rear suspension, numerous electronic safety features and other items raised the weight and lowered the fuel economy of several models of the rebuilt 2015 Ford Mustang, according to window stickers leaked on the Internet today.
Aug
21st

Cadillac considers moving some staff functions to Manhattan

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Cadillac is considering adding or shifting some staff functions from Detroit to Manhattan, GM said today, as part of an effort to remake the brand's image and broaden its appeal outside North America under new boss Johan de Nysschen.
Aug
21st

Kia brings back hamsters for Soul EV ad campaign

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Kia rolled out the new 'fully charged' ad campaign for the Soul EV today, featuring Adam Levine's falsetto on the new Maroon 5 track 'Animals' and, of course, the Kia hamsters.
Aug
21st

Ford tells U.S. dealers to stop selling some C-Max, Focus models

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Ford told its dealers in the United States to stop test-driving and selling C-Max and Focus models produced during a week this month because of potential problems with the steering gear assembly, a notice sent to dealers on Wednesday shows.
Aug
21st

Honda Uni-Cub: we drive the office chair unicycle of the future (video)

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Honda Uni-Cub
Videos 21 Aug, 2014

The amazing Honda Uni-Cub is part office chair, part unicycle and part electric car - we put it to the test on video

Aug
21st

Wireless charging electric cars on UK roads in 2017

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Qualcomm Halo Formula E safety cars
News 21 Aug, 2014

Qualcomm Halo reveals wireless charging BMW i3 and i8 safety cars for Formula E, says tech will be available to customers within three years

Aug
21st

Honda to modify 12,000 redesigned Fits sold in U.S. to enhance crashworthiness

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Honda plans to modify 12,000 redesigned 2015 Fit models in customer hands in the United States following a mid-model-year engineering change that improved the subcompact's showing in a key industry crash test.
Aug
21st

CHINA: SAIC and Alibaba to partner in connectivity

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SAIC Motor and Alibaba Group, China's e-commerce giant, say they are to jointly develop cars offering access to a broad range of online content and services.
Aug
21st

GM cuts production in Russia as market slump continues

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General Motors said it will reduce production at its plant near St. Petersburg, Russia, citing a continued slowdown of the country's auto market.
Aug
21st

Skoda releases images of the new Fabia

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Skoda has released images of its new Fabia subcompact, which will launch in Europe early next year after debuting at the Paris auto show in October.
Aug
21st

SWEDEN: New safety testing facility opens

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AstaZero has opened its new SEK500m (US$72.3m) safety systems proving ground near Gothenburg, Sweden, the first full-scale facility for future traffic safety
Aug
21st

CHINA: Lexus latest to cut prices

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Toyota is cutting parts prices for its luxury Lexus models in in response to heightened regulatory scrutiny over anti-trust issues.
Aug
21st

Bulletproof BMW X5 Security Plus unveiled

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BMW X5 Security Plus front test
News 21 Aug, 2014

BMW’s new armoured X5, the Security Plus, to debut at Moscow Motor Show later this month

Aug
21st

2015 Chevy Silverado goes more high-end with new Rally 2 package

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Chevrolet will offer a bold new trim package on light-duty Silverado pickups for the 2015 model year, an effort to keep pace with the proliferation of pricey, high-end models from rivals Ford and Ram.
Aug
21st

Bulletproof BMW X5 Security Plus unveiled – pictures

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Pictures See all 5 picturesBMW X5 Security Plus front testBMW X5 Security Plus window testBMW X5 Security Plus interior front 21 Aug, 2014
Aug
21st

Novelis: Aluminum sales to automakers will nearly triple on new emissions, mpg rules

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Novelis, the world's biggest supplier of aluminum sheeting to carmakers, expects sales to customers including Audi and Ford to rise almost three-fold as new emissions rules restrict the use of steel.
Aug
21st

Novelis: Aluminum sales to automakers will nearly triple on new emissions rules

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Novelis, the world's biggest supplier of aluminum sheeting to carmakers, expects sales to customers including Audi and Ford to rise almost threefold as new emissions rules restrict the use of steel.
Aug
21st

JAPAN: Hitachi Metal to buy Waupaca Foundry

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Japan's Hitachi Metals Ltd has signed an agreement with US private equity firm KPS Capital Partners to buy Waupaca Foundry for USD 1.3 billion.
Aug
21st

Volvo XC90 2015 official pictures revealed

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Pictures See all 26 picturesVolvo XC90 frontVolvo XC90 rear Volvo XC90 dash 26 Aug, 2014
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