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Nov
4th

AAM records Q3 net income up 1% to US$61.7m

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AAM has posted third quarter net income up 1.3% to US$61.7m, reflecting the impact of a US$3.4m asset impairment charge and US$0.7m of acquisition related expenses.
Nov
4th

Panasonic/InvenSense join over sensor technology solutions

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InvenSense has announced a collaboration with Panasonic Corporation for the development of sensor technology solutions and of new automotive safety high-performance MEMS-based inertial sensors.
Nov
4th

UK new car sales inch up in October

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The UK new car market experienced modest growth in October following the plate change month of September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 180,168 cars were driven off the UK's forecourts last month as registrations grew 1.4%.
Nov
4th

VW plunges in Korean import market

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Sales of imported vehicles in South Korea rebounded in October following months of decline in after the Volkswagen emissions scandal came to light more than a year ago.
Nov
4th

VW says defeat device conforms with European law

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VW Group said the software allowing its diesel vehicles to evade emissions rules does not violate European law, as the automaker aims to toughen its legal defenses in view of a possible rise in compensation claims in its home region.
Nov
4th

No post-Brexit Nissan guarantee – SMMT

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UK trade body, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says there would not have been guarantees made to Nissan ahead of its dramatic announcement last week (27 October) it was to continue significant investment into its Sunderland plant. 
Nov
4th

BMW third-quarter profit rises 1% as China, Europe offset U.S. struggles

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BMW's third-quarter profit rose 1 percent to $2.64 billion as demand for its SUVs propelled sales in Europe and China, offsetting a slump in the U.S. market, which the automaker said had become "more volatile." Profit at the automotive unit fell 3.
Nov
4th

New Audi A5 Cabriolet lifts lid for 2017 launch

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New Audi A5 Cabriolet 2017 front
News 4 Nov, 2016

Audi has treated us to official pictures and details on the new Audi A5 Cabriolet, here’s everything you need to know…

Nov
4th

New Audi A5 Cabriolet 2017 official – pictures

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Nov
4th

ANE’s November issue goes live Monday

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The latest issue of the Automotive News Europe monthly magazine goes live on Monday, Nov. 7.
Nov
3rd

Parts shortage to idle FCA’s Canada minivan plant, union says

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Fiat Chrysler will idle its minivan assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario, beginning Monday, Canadian union officials said, because of a parts shortage.
Nov
3rd

The crossover had an early fan in Martin Leach

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I don't know if Martin Leach was a product visionary, but he was certainly capable of visionary analysis.
Nov
3rd

Fiat Chrysler dials down rental-car sales in echo of GM strategy

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is cutting back on discounted, lower-margin sales to fleet customers in the U.S., following General Motors in a strategy that helped the larger rival post record third-quarter profit.
Nov
3rd

Ghosn says mini-hybrids could compete in Europe

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Renault-Nissan's new gasoline-electric hybrid technology would be competitive in Europe, CEO Carlos Ghosn said today, as carmakers turn away from diesel for smaller vehicles.
Nov
3rd

U.S. marshals raid Chinese aftermarket parts booths at SEMA

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Federal marshals raided the booths of two Chinese companies at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association convention in Las Vegas on Wednesday, seizing parts, displays and communications equipment after allegations of copyright infringement.
Nov
3rd

U.S. marshals seize Chinese aftermarket parts booths at SEMA

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Federal marshals raided the booths of two Chinese companies at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association convention in Las Vegas on Wednesday, seizing parts, displays and communications equipment after allegations of copyright infringement.
Nov
3rd

Magna books Q3 sales and profit rises

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Magna booked sales of US$8.8bn for the third quarter ended 30 September, 2016, an increase of 16% over the third quarter of 2015.  This was achieved despite North American light vehicle production increasing only 1% and European light vehicle production declining 2%, compared to the third quarter of 2015, the supplier said.
Nov
3rd

VW makes ‘substantial progress’ toward 3.0-liter diesel agreement, U.S. judge says

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U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said today Volkswagen AG has made substantial progress in talks with the U.S. Justice Department and other government agencies toward resolving the fate of about 80,000 polluting diesel 3.0-liter vehicles.
Nov
3rd

Renault plans to build cars in Pakistan with local partners

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Renault said it is in talks to invest in a car plant in Pakistan with local partners. Pakistan's government wants to shake up its Japanese-dominated car market and loosen the grip of Toyota, Honda and Suzuki.
Nov
3rd

Magna says Q3 operating profit rises 7%

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Diversified Canadian auto supplier Magna posted a gain in third-quarter operating profits while acquisitions and new production programs helped fuel a surge in revenue.
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