Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's government allowed BMW and VW to gain control over local ventures ahead of their foreign rivals, giving the German automakers a boost in the world's largest vehicle market.
The latest car maker to have its current and future models scutinised is Daimler AG. Following a recently published look at Mercedes-Maybach, Denza and smart; now comes a round-up of what's ahead for Mercedes passenger cars; to be followed by SUVs and the X-Class pick-up; with the series to be rounded out by a focus on EQ electrified models.
The focus of just-auto's series which examines OEMs' current and future models now turns to Daimler. Mercedes-Maybach, Denza and smart comprise the first chapter; to be followed by Mercedes-Benz passenger cars; SUVs and the X-Class pick-up; and finally, EQ electrified models.
The Trump administration came under criticism from the EU, Canada and automakers as officials consider imposing tariffs of up to 25 percent on imported cars and parts.
The Trump administration came under criticism from the EU, Canada and automakers as officials consider imposing tariffs of up to 25 percent on imported cars and parts.
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Official photos of new BMW 8 Series Convertible have leaked ahead of the car's official reveal tonight
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Exclusive spy shots show the new BMW 8 Series Convertible without camouflage on photo shoot in Scotland
When Chinese SUV giant Great Wall decided to build a new randd center in Europe to engineer electric drivetrains, it avoided the obvious locations of Germany and the UK. It picked Austria instead.
VW Group CEO Herbert Diess is pushing for faster margin improvements at the company's Porsche, Audi and VW brands, a German media report said.
Mahindra and Mahindra are hoping to get a much larger slice of the European car market with the launch of their KUV 100 small crossover.
Hyundai is extending its Marvel collaboration with a special Iron Man edition of the Kona subcompact crossover. The version is scheduled to be unveiled Thursday at Comic-Con in San Diego.
Fiat Chrysler has kicked off its planned spinoff of parts maker Magneti Marelli which will be registered in the Netherlands and listed on the Milan stock exchange, Reuters reported.
Fiat Chrysler has kicked off its planned spinoff of parts maker Magneti Marelli which will be registered in the Netherlands and listed on the Milan stock exchange, Reuters reported.
Panasonic said it was unable to determine how much of the cobalt used in batteries it makes for Tesla cars comes from Cuba, a country subject to U.S. sanctions.
Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg, known for both hit movies and his entrepreneurial efforts in the restaurant and nutrition supplements industries, is getting into the car business.
Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess is pushing for faster margin improvements at its main Porsche, Audi and VW brands, German monthly Manager Magazin said.
A two year trial in London taking Mazda cars to customers instead of waiting for them to come into the showroom has resulted in 375 sales. Now the project will be rolled out across the UK.
Vehicle makers have been issuing stark warnings over the future of their investments in the UK unless a sensible customs agreement is made with the EU after Brexit - but one company chief will be happy enough with no deal.
Geely-owned Volvo Cars is planning to shift US-bound production of its XC60 to avoid US import tariffs on care made in China.