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Nov
18th

Apollo Tyres acquires Reifencom in Germany

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Apollo Tyres says it has acquired one of the largest tyre distributors in Germany, Reifencom, for EUR45.6m (US$48.6m).
Nov
18th

Auto dealers poised for victory on recall provision in U.S. highway bill

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It was supposed to be the response by Congress to a historic string of auto safety lapses that rocked the industry. Instead, lawmakers are finalizing a highway bill that would let dealers sell used cars with outstanding safety recalls.
Nov
18th

Daihatsu helps Perodua localise body design

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Malaysia's second national car company, Perodua, plans to take on a more active role in the design and development of new cars, according to local reports.
Nov
18th

Audi says gift cards help it identify owners of tainted diesels

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Volkswagen AG's 'goodwill gesture' of $1,000 worth of gift cards to owners of cars with engines that pollute more than the law allows is helping the company identify those autos when it comes time to fix them, Audi of America President...
Nov
18th

Nissan launches Thailand X-Trail Hybrid

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Nissan Motor (Thailand) launched the locally-made X-Trail Hybrid SUV in the local market this week, priced at between THB1.25m-1.40m (US$34,900-39,000) - only slightly higher than conventional models.
Nov
18th

Ford contract rejected at 2 more plants; UAW leaders scramble to win approval

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UAW leaders are scrambling to save a proposed contract with Ford after workers at two large assembly plants overwhelmingly voted against it Tuesday. Members of UAW Local 862 in Louisville rejected the tentative agreement by a 2-1 margin.
Nov
18th

NTN creates Driveshaft Anderson division in Indiana

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NTN says NTN Driveshaft Anderson has been established in Indiana, as the third manufacturing plant for automotive driveshafts in the US.
Nov
18th

Daimler reviews leadership model as industry changes loom

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Daimler plans a new leadership model to better react to market shifts and brace for competition as Silicon Valley giants Google and Apple plot inroads into the auto industry.
Nov
18th

Alpine Electronics supplies Audi A4 infotainment

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Alpine Electronics (Europe) has unveiled its infotainment system for the Audi A4 (Model Year 2007-2015) and A5 (Model Year 2007-2015).
Nov
18th

Audi US selects SirusXM emergency service

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SiriusXM and Audi of America say the German automaker has selected the former's Connected Vehicle Services to power emergency services for the next generation of Audi connect.
Nov
18th

International Automotive Components on personalizing tomorrow’s car interiors – Q&A

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Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with tier one suppliers, Matthew Beecham spoke to Fritz Schweindl, Director Advanced Engineering International Automotive Components (IAC) Europe. IAC is a global supplier of automotive components and systems, including interior and exterior trim.
Nov
18th

Infiniti foresees Europe, China sales boost from QX30 crossover

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Infiniti today unveiled the QX30, a crossover variant from its new range of Mercedes-based compact cars. Nissan's premium brand hopes the QX30 will attract more younger buyers, especially in Europe and China where compact crossovers are popular.
Nov
18th

India’s ACMA exhibits in Japan

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In a move highlighting efforts by Indian component makers to break into Japanese auto supply chains as low-cost producers, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the governing  body representing the Indian auto component industry is planning an exhibition in Japan.
Nov
18th

Buick’s 3rd-gen LaCrosse adds sophistication, technology

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Buick is counting on a svelte redesigned LaCrosse to carry on as the brand's flagship and draw more buyers to a declining big-sedan market.
Nov
18th

Lincoln MKZ adopts rectangular face, new V-6 engine

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The Lincoln MKZ will be the first car to drop the brand's split-wing grille in favor of the face introduced on the Continental concept. The 2017 MKZ, scheduled to go on sale next summer, also features a 3.
Nov
18th

Toyota expects new Prius to be 18% more fuel efficient

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Toyota expects to improve fuel economy in its latest Prius hybrid car by 18 percent. The fourth-generation Prius will go on sale in Europe and the U.S. early next year following its December launch in Japan.
Nov
18th

Toyota Prius gets big fuel efficiency boost

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Toyota expects to improve fuel economy in its latest Prius hybrid car by 20 percent. The fourth-generation Prius will go on sale in Europe and the U.S. early next year following its December launch in Japan.
Nov
18th

Fiat, Mazda clone a Miata to bring the Fiat 124 Spider back to life

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FCA has taken a donor car with an excellent pedigree -- the MX-5 Mazda Miata -- and grafted onto it a Fiat 1.4-liter turbocharged I-4 engine and styling to make it look like a proper descendent of the original Pininfarina-designed Fiat 124.
Nov
17th

Finally, an intelligent conversation with a car

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Ever had a conversation like this with a car?
Nov
17th

Finally, an intelligent conversation with a car

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Ever had a conversation like this with a car?
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