Renault will stop production at its Moscow factory for three weeks in response to a slump in Russian car sales. Renault's vehicle sales in the country fell 32 percent last month in a market down 24 percent.
The Justice Department said it reached a settlement in its first-ever discrimination case against auto dealers who also finance the purchase of used cars.
Opinion
11 Feb, 2015
We’ve been teased by the prospect of future Fiats before, only to find another 500 variant, says Steve Fowler
Takata plans to double production of replacement air bag inflators within six months, according to media reports.
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11 Feb, 2015
Toyota has announced new active safety tech, including a crash prevention system, will be rolled out on new models in 2015
US based Penske Automotive Group, which operates dealerships world wide, boosted adjusted operating income 18.9% year on year to US$295.7m or $3.27 a share in 2014.
One Russian analyst says Moscow is actively involved in attempting to boost its automotive industry as the latest figures show sales falling 25% last month.
A convertible version of the Range Rover Evoque has been spotted during road testing. An open-air Evoque would give Land Rover a lead over German premium rivals BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz by creating a niche where they have no competitor.
Ford was sued for patent infringement more than a dozen times between 2012 and 2014 by so-called 'patent trolls.' These outfits, also known as patent assertion companies, initiate patent cases but don't sell products of their own.
Moscow analysts estimate the sustained pressure under which the Russian rouble is currently straining, presents an opportunity for domestic suppliers.
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11 Feb, 2015
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Porsche has awarded GKN Driveline 'technology partner' status after the supplier developed an eAxle for the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid.
The Russian light vehicle market is facing a "perfect storm" of macroeconomic factors that will continue to place significant downward pressure on sales in the short-term, according to an analyst at IHS Automotive.
VW brand is bracing for a challenging year after reporting that vehicle sales fell for a fourth straight month in January. VW was hit last month by shrinking demand in Europe and China.
Kentucky Gov. Steven Beshear has a message for any German carmaker or supplier considering expanding into the South: Labor unions are welcome, at least in his state.
As the crisis in Russia's economy due to collapsed energy prices and Ukraine fallout shows little sign of abating, Renault is emerging as one of the auto sector's most exposed companies.
Germany's Schaeffler Group began construction of a new THB800m (US$24.5m) wholly owned auto parts plant this week in the Hemaraj Industrial Estate in Thailand's Chonburi province.
nanoFlowcell AG is to show the new Quant F luxury electric sports car at the upcoming Geneva show.
German automaker Borgward is set to be revived with backing from a Chinese truck company, a media report said. Christian Borgward, grandson of the company's founder, will outline plans for the brand's comeback at the Geneva auto show.
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