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Nov
10th

France close to returning to 15% Renault stake, economy minister says

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France is close to reducing its stake in Renault back to 15 percent and wants the governance structure in its alliance with Nissan to remain unchanged, Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron said.
Nov
10th

Aston Martin to finalise factory location by Christmas

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Aston Martin plans to reach a decision before Christmas on the location of a new factory that will manufacture its new crossover.
Nov
10th

Panasonic to produce new diesel exhaust filter for China

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Panasonic says it will begin manufacturing a new diesel exhaust filter for the Chinese market in anticipation of tougher emissions rules in the world's largest vehicle market.
Nov
10th

Volkswagen hit with credit rating downgrade

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Volkswagen's credit rating has been downgraded by Fitch Ratings to BBB+, from A. Fitch has also given the car maker a negative outlook. The downgrade comes as VW Group struggles under the weight of its diesel emissions crisis and its associated costs.
Nov
10th

VW Group and works council agree on ‘joint steps’

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Volkswagen Group says that its CEO Matthias Müller and the Chairman of the Group Works Council Bernd Osterloh, have agreed on the "further procedure for investment and capacity planning".
Nov
10th

EU gives VW deadline to disclose CO2 emissions details, report says

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Volkswagen has been given 10 days by European regulators to supply details of CO2 emissions irregularities in 800,000 cars sold in Europe, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Nov
10th

Anime, sultry and supercars: What people are saying about the Mazda RX-Vision

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Mazda's RX-Vision concept was a hit at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. While it hinted at the triumphant return of Mazda's iconic rotary engine, the RX-Vision also drew plaudits for its sleek styling.
Nov
10th

Audi speeds up infotainment and driver assistance innovation

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Audi's innovative electronics architecture has dramatically shortened the time the brand needs to introduce more powerful processors for in-car infotainment and driver assistance systems, Audi's head of electronic development, Ricky Hudi, explained...
Nov
10th

Nissan’s speedy finger challenge

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A new spot this week from Nissan is offering $500 to test your reflexes.
Nov
9th

Hyundai previews ‘athletic elegance’ styling for Genesis G90 flagship

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Hyundai's first rendering of the Genesis G90, the flagship sedan for the world's newest auto brand, previews a design language dubbed "athletic elegance."
Nov
9th

U.S. senators seek to ensure Takata recall is completed

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Two influential U.S. senators, worried about Takata's ability to complete a recall of potentially deadly airbag inflators, sought regulatory guidance on how to hold the Japanese supplier accountable if its U.S. subsidiary goes bankrupt.
Nov
9th

VW’s head of corporate communications to leave

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Volkswagen's head of corporate communications has quit, the carmaker said on Monday, joining a wave of executive departures as a scandal over its manipulation of emissions tests escalates.
Nov
9th

UAW explores why GM skilled trades rejected labor pact

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UAW leaders began fanning out to General Motors plants Monday for meetings with skilled-trades workers, whose objection to the terms of a new four-year contract has held up the pact's ratification despite approval by a majority of the...
Nov
9th

Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon diesels first pickups to top 30 mpg on highway

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The EPA has certified the diesel-powered versions of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon at 31 mpg highway -- the highest rating of any truck, big or small, gasoline or diesel -- sold in the U.S.
Nov
9th

Auto industry shift to aluminum slower than expected, Novelis warns

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Novelis, the world's largest rolled aluminum producer, warned on Monday that plans to shift rolling mill capacity to automotive body sheet are progressing slower than anticipated as automakers prove slow to follow Ford's lead in widespread use of...
Nov
9th

Ford-UAW deal shifts most car output to outside U.S.

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UAW leaders approved a tentative labor contract with Ford that could lead to most car production leaving the U.S. by the end of the decade. Production of four U.S.
Nov
9th

Cadillac overhauls midsize crossover with slimmer, roomier XT5

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Cadillac's new XT5 midsize crossover is lighter and roomier than the outgoing SRX, the first of four new crossovers planned in coming years to fortify Cadillac's patchy lineup.
Nov
9th

GM could face punitive damage claims in switch litigation

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A U.S. judge said GM may be liable for limited punitive damages in lawsuits it faces over an ignition switch problem that prompted the recall of millions of vehicles last year.
Nov
9th

Denso VP on developing concepts for tomorrow’s car air-con – Q&A

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Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with tier one suppliers, Matthew Beecham spoke to Roland Priesemuth, Vice President Business Development, Denso Thermal Europe Centre about the key market drivers for climate control technologies.
Nov
9th

VW starts labor talks on what to cut amid emissions scandal

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Volkswagen agreed to hold talks with labor leaders over priorities for investments and cost savings as the automaker grapples with the mounting cost of the emissions scandal.
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