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Nov
25th

US: More downs than ups, says GM’s Ammann

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Demand in most parts of the world will continue to be soft while the US will continue its slow growth, according to General Motors' president Dan Ammann.
Nov
25th

Visteon confirms discussions to sell stake in climate control joint venture

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Visteon Corp. confirmed this morning that it's in discussions with a private equity firm to sell its stake in South Korean joint venture Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp.
Nov
25th

November 2014 management briefing: Supplier industry financial review (1)

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Part 1 of this briefing reviews the recent financial results of a sample of major global auto suppliers; Part 2 highlights recent developments in industry structure, including M&A and IPO activity and corporate restructuring.
Nov
25th

Six new Suzukis in the next three years

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Suzuki Vitara 2015 driving
News 25 Nov, 2014

Suzuki confirms a glut of new models including a lightweight Honda Jazz rival and a ‘funky’ new city car

Nov
25th

SOUTH KOREA: Visteon confirms talks to sell HVCC stake

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Visteon has confirmed it is in talks with Hahn & Company regarding the potential sale of Visteon's ownership interest in Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp. (HVCC) to the Korea-based private equity company.
Nov
25th

CHINA: Mahle expands tech centre

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Mahle says it is celebrating the third major expansion phase of its research and development centre in China.
Nov
25th

GERMANY: Mercedes adds Shooting Brake to CLA family

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Mercedes-Benz has added the CLA Shooting Brake to the CLA compact car range.
Nov
25th

Japanese regulators to oversee Takata recalls, investigate Honda’s recall errors in U.S.

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Japan's transport ministry will form groups to oversee airbag recalls tied to Takata Corp. and probe Honda Motor Co. for underreporting faults in the U.S., adding to regulatory scrutiny of the two companies.
Nov
25th

Mercedes CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake blasts in

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Mercedes CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake front action
News 25 Nov, 2014

Added space and pace for the new Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake as the 45 AMG version is set for March release

Nov
25th

BMW, Audi lead shift from mass-market to luxury car output in Mexico

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Mexico's relationship with German car production began nearly 50 years ago with output of VW's mass-market Beetle. Now it's becoming a place where luxury BMW, Audi and Mercedes cars roll out of billion-dollar factories.
Nov
25th

GERMANY: Carmakers looking to use more carbon fibre, says SGL boss

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More carmakers are looking to use parts reinforced with carbon fibre to help them make lighter and more fuel efficient vehicles, according to the CEO of SGL Group Juergen Koehler.
Nov
25th

US: Edmunds sees Black Friday boost for November car market

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Edmunds forecasts that 1,261,813 new cars and light trucks will be sold in the US in November for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 16.7m. It says the market will get a boost from the impact of Black Friday's retail sales stimulus later this week.
Nov
25th

THAILAND: Auto-Sleepers to assemble motor-homes in Thailand

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UK luxury motor-home manufacturer Auto-Sleepers plans to set up an assembly plant in Thailand to tap what it sees as a lucrative market for motoring holidays.
Nov
25th

Q&A with Johnson Controls Power Solutions

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Johnson Controls' battery operation falls under the auspices of its Power Solutions business, serving both automotive OEMs and aftermarket. In this interview, Matthew Beecham spoke to Craig Rigby, Advanced Market and Technology Strategist, Johnson Controls Power Solutions about the company's technologies for stop-start applications, EVs and PHEVs.
Nov
25th

SWEDEN: Volvo Group makes EUR400m provision for EU antitrust probe

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Volvo Group says it has decided to make a provision of EUR400m in respect of an on-going antitrust investigation by the European Commission into heavy truck pricing and the possibility of collusion between a number of European heavy truck makers.
Nov
25th

PSA launches 4th Chinese-built SUV

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PSA has launched its fourth Chinese-built SUV, the Citroen C3-XR, in the world's biggest auto market. PSA's other locally produced SUVs are the Peugeot 2008, Peugeot 3008 and DS6.
Nov
25th

Citroen launches first China-built SUV

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Citroen launched its first Chinese-built SUV, the C3-XR, at the Guangzhou auto show last week. The automaker has previously said the compact model will reman a China-only vehicle and will not be sold in Europe.
Nov
25th

Wraps come off new Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake front
News 25 Nov, 2014

Extra space for more practical Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake, on sale in January with around a £1,000 premium over the saloon

Nov
25th

INDIA: Tata Motors plans sales push in rural market

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To revive sales, Tata Motors plans to focus on India's rural market, PTI reported.
Nov
25th

SOUTH KOREA: SsangYong X100 to be called ‘Tivoli’

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Having been previewed by multiple concepts in recent years, the production version of SsangYong's small SUV has been announced. The Tivoli will be launched worldwide from early 2015.
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