GM Powertrain is no more. General Motors said today it has renamed its powertrain unit after 24 years to GM Global Propulsion Systems.
A tougher European testing regime following Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal could mean new small diesel car models are modified or withdrawn by automakers, the region's auto lobby said.
General Motors in the US is recalling 2003-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured from 31 May, 2002, to 15 February, 2011, 2010-2011 9-5s made from 23 June, 2010 to 21 February, 2011 plus 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured from 11 April, 2007, to 24 July, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the Takata inflator to rupture.
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17 Feb, 2016
Stylish new Kia Oprima Sportswagon is set to debut a hot new 242bhp Optima GT version
Vietnam's new vehicle market continued to expand rapidly in January, as the country's domestic economy continued to grow on the back of low interest rates and rising investment in construction and manufacturing.
Volkswagen has confirmed it is in early stage talks with Chinese state-owned vehicle manufacturer Jianghuai Automobile Company (JAC) over possible co-operation, according to local reports.
Fiat Chrysler will continue using temporary layoffs at its Grugliasco plant in Turin, northern Italy, to adjust to lower demand for the Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli models it builds there, a union said.
Daimler's Mercedes-Benz has signed a sourcing deal with South Korea's SK Innovation for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
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18 Feb, 2016
With seemingly every manufacturer adding electric assistance, Steve Fowler says hybrids are the short-term route to big efficiency gains
Aston Martin plans to team up with Chinese consumer electronics group LeEco to help bring its electric RapidE vehicle to market by 2018
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17 Feb, 2016
Bentley will debut faster Flying Spur V8 at Geneva show ahead of summer UK deliveries
Daimler's Mercedes-Benz has set up a new hub for transporting new vehicles from Europe to Asia in the Slovenian port of Koper. It started operating at the end of 2015.
Schaeffler says it will shortly start volume production of its electromechanical camshaft phasing system for passenger cars.
A Dutch foundation trying to recover damages for VW investors said it has won the support of dozens of shareholders.
Japan's autoworkers will ask for raises from carmakers led by Toyota for a third straight year while scaling back from their demands in 2015.
Renault's Sandouville plant in northwest France will build a new light commercial vehicle for Nissan.
Renault will build the new NV300 van for Nissan at its Sandouville plant in northern France. The contract will boost Sandouville production by 100,000 units and involves a $256 million investment,