Dealers who get warning letters from lenders accusing them of loan discrimination should resist the temptation to stick the letters in a drawer or, worse, fire off angry replies on their own, said panelists last week at a legal compliance workshop...
News
28 Jan, 2015
New Kia Sportage crossover spotted out in the open with new look and improved engine range
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will be profitable in Europe a year earlier than expected, CEO Sergio Marchionne said today.
The fourth quarter sales data is in and 2014 saw vehicle sales fall by almost 10% in the ASEAN region. Tony Pugliese analyses the results in major markets across the region and considers prospects for 2015.
Ford said it is recalling about 221,000 cars and vans for door handle and seat belt problems. Ford said it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the two recalls.
Opinion
28 Jan, 2015
With the arrival of the brand new XE, Jaguar is threatening to play the Germans at their own game, says Mike Rutherford
Nissan is recalling about 768,000 vehicles, including its popular Rogue crossover and Pathfinder SUV, for separate problems, the company and federal regulators said today.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles met its full-year guidance as strong results from North America and improving operations in Europe managed to offset persistent weakness in Latin America.
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America plans to expand its powertrain R&D operations in Ann Arbor with the addition of 45,000 sq ft of space.
Maruti Suzuki plans to reduce vehicle capacity at its Gurgaon plant to refocus on engine assembly.
Hyundai Motor has begun production of the updated i30, at its European factory, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC), in Nosovice, Czech Republic.
Aston Martin has the backing of a major shareholder for a revamp of its model line-up, according to media reports.
Volkswagen has started assembling engines in Chakan.
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Motors plans to raise INR75bn (US$1.2bn) through a rights issue.
Last year's 33 percent drop in gasoline prices already has automakers laying the groundwork to challenge more stringent fuel economy targets for new cars.
South Korea's presidential office has said that South Korea is planning a new hub for automotive start-ups in the south-west of the country, with the assistance of Hyundai Motor.
The Renault-Nissan alliance and Mitsubishi have scrapped plans to jointly develop and build new vehicles aimed at cutting manufacturing costs and taking out spare capacity.
At a time when other commodities are slumping, aluminum is making a comeback as automakers under pressure to build more fuel-efficient cars increase their use of the lightweight metal.
A Renault executive today revealed the output expectations for the automaker's Alpine-badged sports car.
Japanese supplier Sanden has agreed to pay a US fine of more than $3 million and becomes the latest company tied to a wide-ranging auto supplier price-fixing prosecution for its brief role in setting the prices of air conditioning compressors for...
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