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May
7th

FRANCE: Renault unveils new EV prototype

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Renault, which plans to begin mass marketing "affordable" electric vehicles in 2011, has taken the wraps off a new prototype at its annual shareholder meeting in Paris. Full story...
May
7th

GM seeks stake in a merged Opel-Fiat, says source

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General Motors could take a stake in the company that would be created by merging its European car business with Fiat SpA's auto unit, a source close to the situation said on Thursday. Full story...
May
7th

Fiat proposal includes plants cuts, report says

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The proposal for General Motors' European assets that Fiat S.p.A. presented to the German government on Monday includes plans to shrink plants across Europe, a German newspaper reported Thursday. Full story...
May
7th

GM seeks stake in merged Opel/Fiat business, says source

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General Motors could take a stake in the company that would be created by merging its European car business with Fiat SpA's auto unit, a source close to the situation said on Thursday. Full story...
May
7th

GM wants 30% of Fiat, report says

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General Motors is eyeing a stake in Italian peer Fiat S.p.A. in exchange for the U.S. automaker's European and Latin American operations, the New York Times reported on its Web site. Full story...
May
7th

GM wants 30% of Fiat, NY Times reports

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U.S. carmaker General Motors Corp is eyeing a stake in Italian peer Fiat S.p.A. in exchange for the U.S. automaker's European and Latin American operations, the New York Times reported on its Web site. Full story...
May
7th

Fiat aims to shrink plants across Europe, report says

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The proposal for General Motors' European assets that Fiat S.p.A. presented to the German government on Monday includes plans to shrink plants across Europe, a German newspaper reported Thursday. Full story...
May
7th

GM wants 30% of Fiat’s auto business, NY Times reports

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U.S. carmaker General Motors Corp is eyeing a stake in Italian peer Fiat S.p.A. in exchange for the U.S. automaker's European and Latin American operations, the New York Times reported on its Web site. Full story...
May
7th

GKN posts Q1 loss, outlook uncertain

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British plane and car engineer GKN slumped to a loss in the first quarter, and said its markets continued to look uncertain despite a return to profit for the month of March. Full story...
May
7th

U.K. supplier GKN posts Q1 loss

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British plane and car engineer GKN slumped to a loss in the first quarter, and said its markets continued to look uncertain despite a return to profit for the month of March. Full story...
May
7th

GMAC must raise $11.5 billion after U.S. ‘stress test’

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GMAC LLC said it must raise $11.5 billion in new capital as part of the U.S. government's efforts to shore up the nation's financial system. The lender, partly owned by General Motors, was among 10 financial institutions ordered to raise $74. Full story...
May
7th

GMAC needs about $13.1 billion after stress test

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The U.S. Federal Reserve has told GMAC LLC to raise $13.1 billion in new capital because of heavy lending losses and new costs for taking over loans from Chrysler LLC dealers and customers, the Washington Post reported today on its Web site. Full story...
May
7th

Hayes in discussions with lenders, SandP says

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Standard and Poor's lowered its corporate credit ratings on Hayes Lemmerz International Inc. Full story...
May
7th

GMAC needs about $11.5 billion after stress test

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GMAC LLC needs about $11.5 billion in new capital as a result of the government stress tests, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Full story...
May
7th

Conti ready to talk about selling French tire plant

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German auto parts group Continental said on Wednesday it was ready to hold talks with a Dubai-based firm on selling a French plant it plans to shut, which could bring an end to France's most high-profile industrial dispute. Full story...
May
7th

Porsche stops VW takeover, now seeks merger

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Porsche Automobil Holding SE halted attempts to take over partner Volkswagen AG and instead agreed to explore a merger with Europe's biggest automaker. Full story...
May
7th

U.K. still talking to Jaguar Land Rover on financing

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The British government said on Wednesday that negotiations with Jaguar Land Rover on guaranteeing financing are continuing despite reports that the talks were in trouble. Full story...
May
7th

GM, University of Michigan create research institute

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General Motors and the University of Michigan will create a research institute where engineering students will study advanced combustion engines, battery technology and electric-vehicle manufacturing. Full story...
May
7th

World Superbike Championship – Monza, round 5 of 14

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The SBK circus come to Monza this wee-end, the exciting high speed track near Milan, and home of the draft, high speed corners that lead to long straightaways, and tight chicanes. Full story...
May
7th

F1: Heavily revised BMW-Sauber spotted in Barcelone (+photos)

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After the initial four races of the season, BMW-Sauber's was the most visibly changed Formula car in the Barcelona garages. Full story...
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