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Ford has replaced the plant manager, human resources officials and labor relations officials at its Chicago Assembly Plant after a federal investigator found evidence to support allegations of rampant sexual harassment and racial discrimination...

TRW Automotive, which is being acquired by German supplier ZF Friedrichshafen, said today that first quarter revenue grew 7 percent from last year, excluding effects of currency and divested business.

NHSTA is investigating the effectiveness of repairs after calling back 661,888 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos in July for mirror lighting wires that could short circuit and cause a fire.

News 6 May, 2015

No replacement scheme in place yet for UK electric car grants with review not due until after the election

German car sales rose 6.3 percent in April as Europe's No. 1 market joined France, Italy and Spain in reporting higher registrations. The VDA industry association forecasts that German registrations could reach 3.1 million this year.

Not too long ago, Volvo had just two plants in Sweden and one in Belgium, plus a couple of small-scale SKD operations. By 2018, the firm's manufacturing capability will have more than doubled, thanks to new facilities in China, the US, and likely India. What will be built in all these factories?

Not too long ago, Volvo had just two plants in Sweden and one in Belgium, plus a couple of small-scale SKD operations. By 2018, the firm's manufacturing capability will have more than doubled, thanks to new facilities in China, the US, and likely India. What will be built in all these factories?

News 5 May, 2015

Mercedes iconic G-Class flagship SUV receives mild revisions for 2015, including powertrain tweaks and bright colour schemes

An employee at Fiat Chrysler's Jefferson North Assembly plant died accidentally this morning after being crushed doing maintenance work. The UAW identified the victim as Donald Megge, 53, of Sterling Heights, Mich.

News 6 May, 2015

Vauxhall may revive the Astra GSi hot hatch brand to sit below the hardcore, Focus RS rivalling, VXR version.

FCA and its local partner Tofas revealed a prototype of the Linea replacement at the press preview day of the Istanbul motor show, while Opel and VW also had world premieres.

Lamborghini is being offered incentives by Italy's government to make sure the automaker builds a production version of its Urus SUV concept in the country, sources said.

Volkswagen's board will meet next month to discuss a new structure such as aligning individual brands more closely as the automaker seeks to return its focus to business following the shock ouster of former patriarch Ferdinand Piech.

News 5 May, 2015

Peugeot's facelifted 208 1.6 BlueHDI diesel manages verified 141mpg average over 1,337 mile drive

Russia's government is planning to introduce measures to reduce the risk of ruble volatility for foreign automakers that have localized production in the country, a report said.

Chinese automakers Dongfeng Motor, which has a 14 percent stake in PSA, and FAW Group, a joint venture partner of VW, today halted trading in shares of their listed subsidiaries, with Dongfeng saying it checked into reports that the two companies...

China's rapidly developing auto market has led some cities to restrict new-car sales and forced the country's dealers to rely more heavily on selling used cars rather than new models.

The automaker enlists the famed Marvel comics creator to teach a faux 'cameo acting' class.

Italy's new-car registrations rose 24.7 percent in April to 148,807, boosted by heavy discounting by automakers including market leader Fiat.

Volvo's vehicle sales rose 2.3 percent in April as growth in Western Europe offset weaker demand in China and the U.S. Separately, Volvo said it is adding a third shift at its plant in Sweden to meet demand for the new XC90 SUV.