Two main elements of Johan de Nysschen's plan to rehabilitate Cadillac's image are to tighten dealers' inventories and quash their sell-at-any-cost mentality. There's a big problem though.
AutoCanada said its second-quarter net rose 5.4 percent to $13.5 million Canadian (US$10.9 million), as gains from newly acquired dealerships offset economic headwinds in western Canada's oil patch.
Mobileye NV, one of the emerging providers of vision technology and software for crash-avoidance systems, said its net income surged in the second quarter as the auto industry continues to ramp up plans for autonomous cars.
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The car's exhaust system is a technology hotbed, playing a decisive role in controlling emissions and acoustic comfort. Continuing just-auto's series of research snapshots - pulled from its automotive research platform, QUBE with comment from market leaders Tenneco and Faurecia - Matthew Beecham reviews some technical trends in the exhaust sector.
The car's exhaust system is a technology hotbed, playing a decisive role in controlling emissions and acoustic comfort. Continuing just-auto's series of research snapshots - pulled from its automotive research platform, QUBE with comment from market leaders Tenneco and Faurecia - Matthew Beecham reviews some technical trends in the exhaust sector.
Magna has posted second quarter sales down 9% to US$8.1bn with a weakening of certain currencies against the US dollar reporting currency, in particular the euro and Canadian dollar, having a significant negative impact.
Jaguar Land Rover's net income fell 29 percent to 492 million pounds ($764 million) in its latest quarter as the Chinese market's slowdown hit the UK automaker. JLR's vehicle sales were also hit as the company ramps up China production.
Nokian Tyres will start statutory negotiations on 14 August with all personnel in Nokian Tyres at Nokia, Finland, concerning a total of 900 people, aimed at rationalising operations.
Audi is participating in the 'Cooperative Highly-Automated Driving' initiative (Ko-HAF). The aim of Ko-HAF is to develop standards and technologies that enable cooperative driving between highly-automated vehicles in everyday road traffic - for example merging with traffic on highways.
Whenever I hear the word Flint I always think of a certain Michael Moore, native of that Michigan city, and his movie Roger & Me about the closure of a vast swathe of factories that once made up General Motors' Buick City.
It's a big seller in the USA, but here in Europe, the latest Subaru Outback is a fairly rare sight. That's a shame, as it makes a terrific family car and its rev-happy Boxer diesel engine is a brilliant piece of engineering for enthusiast owners.
In releasing the new S60 Cross Country, Volvo thinks there might just be a niche for an extended ground clearance D segment sedan. And, the company is hedging its bets, by also launching the V60 Cross Country estate.
Nexen Tire says it has become an official partner of Manchester City Football Club as a part of the company's sports marketing plan.
BorgWarner has opened a new plant in Oroszlany, Hungary, with production capacity for all-wheel drive components including transfer cases, feeder pumps, valves and AWD couplings to supply global automakers.
Pirelli has posted half-year net profit for continuing operations up 10% to EUR211m (US$231m), with revenue of EUR3.2bn, up 6%.
Speaking at an industry event in Traverse City, Michigan, this week, senior Ford executive Jim Holland told media that as more megacities emerge around the world, vehicle sharing might not be just a choice. It could be a virtual requirement.
Tata Motors quarterly profits plunged as demand for Jaguar Land Rover vehicles slumped in China amid a market slowdown.