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Feb
3rd

Focus RS specification revealed in full – Focus RS unleashed

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Finally, Ford has confirmed the specification of the new Focus RS. And it's the most powerful front wheel drive car the firm has ever built... Full story...
Feb
3rd

Ford expects more retooling money, cooperation on CO2

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Ford Motor Co. executives say they expect "robust" additional funding for a program of low-interest government loans to help automakers and suppliers retool for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Full story...
Feb
3rd

BMW X5 M

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German giant gives X5 the M Sport treatment creating its hottest SUV yet. Full story...
Feb
3rd

British Motor Show faces the axe

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Could Britain's biannual Motor Show be the credit crunches next victim? Full story...
Feb
3rd

SOUTH AFRICA: January new vehicle sales down 35%

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New vehicle sales in South Africa fell by 35.4% year-on-year in January to 30,503 units according to data released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (NAAMSA). Full story...
Feb
3rd

SOUTH AFRICA: January new vehicle sales down 35%

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New vehicle sales in South Africa fell by 35.4% year-on-year in January to 30,503 units according to data released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (NAAMSA). Full story...
Feb
3rd

JAPAN: Mitsubishi Motors plans job cuts – report

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Mitsubishi Motors plans to axe around 300 jobs in the US through voluntary retirements, a Japanese newspaper reported. Full story...
Feb
3rd

JAPAN: Mitsubishi Motors plans job cuts – report

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Mitsubishi Motors plans to axe around 300 jobs in the US through voluntary retirements, a Japanese newspaper reported. Full story...
Feb
3rd

CANADA: Automaker loans not taken up yet

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The Canadian units of General Motors and Chrysler have yet to draw on C$4bn (US$3.2bn) in loans made available by the federal and Ontario provincial governments, a minister has said. Full story...
Feb
3rd

Mazdaspeed 3 set for Geneva motor show debut:

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Hot on the heels of the recently introduced 2010 Mazda 3, the guys from Hiroshima are planning to show the performance-focused Mazdaspeed 2 version at the Geneva motor show in March. Full story...
Feb
3rd

Mazda readies new Mazdaspeed 3 for Geneva debut:

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Hot on the heels of the recently introduced 2010 Mazda 3, the guys from Hiroshima are planning to show the performance-focused Mazdaspeed version at the Geneva motor show in March. Full story...
Feb
3rd

ITALY: Fiat CEO details Chrysler plan

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Fiat plans to finish its scrutiny of Chrysler ahead of the intended alliance ahead of the 17 February US government viability plan deadline but it would be at least two years after a deal was signed before its cars were built in the US, its CEO has said. Full story...
Feb
3rd

Ghosn says Renault will keep its French plants

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Renault has accepted French President Nicolas Sarkozy's demand that any carmaker expecting aid from the French government agree to maintain existing manufacturing operations in France. Full story...
Feb
3rd

S KOREA: Older vehicle numbers up on economic woes

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The global economic uncertainty has caused a rise in the number of registered vehicles in South Korea manufactured more than 15 years ago. Full story...
Feb
3rd

POLAND: VW cuts LCV production

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Volkswagen has called a temporary production hiatus at a Polish plant. Full story...
Feb
3rd

SWEDEN: Scania board rejects Porsche offer

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Scania's board of directors has called on its shareholders not to accept a takeover offer from German automaker Porsche, saying the bid undervalued the company. Full story...
Feb
3rd

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Exhausting review of emission technologies

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The automotive exhaust market has grown in importance with the emphasis that is now placed on emissions control worldwide. What was once a relatively simple product has become increasingly complex and, writes Matthew Beecham, more expensive. Full story...
Feb
3rd

INDIA: Hyundai ups i20 production

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Hyundai Motor is increasing production of its recently launched compact car, the i20. Full story...
Feb
3rd

INDIA: Tata execs brace for pay cuts

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Senior executives in several Tata Group companies are bracing themselves for a 10-15% salary cut according to an Indian newspaper report. Full story...
Feb
3rd

Insignia VXR

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First pictures of Vauxhall hatchback shows new Insignia VXR is only moments away! Full story...
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