It's still 2014, but not for much longer. In the global automotive business, plenty happened in 2014. Seasoned observer Dave Leggett offers a personal take on some of the year's most significant developments, starting with a look at the overall picture.
Renault plans to launch two new models in India in 2015, a local report said.
BAIC Motor (Beijing Auto) plans to raise around HK$11.03bn (US$1.42bn) through an IPO in Hong Kong.
A new list of recalls announced by the US NHTSA includes Ford, Porsche and Jaguar models.
Ford has launched a special 'pre-order' website for its Australian dealers to place orders for the new Mustang, which is scheduled to be launched in late-2015, The Motor Report said.
Volvo plans to launch the V40 hatchback in India in April 2015.
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Mercedes GL to become GLS following unveiling at the Detroit Motor Show in January
Renault, Nissan Motor and Avtovaz will merge their purchasing activities in Russia, effective January 2015.
The Volkswagen Group delivered a record 9.08m vehicles in January to November 2014.
Bentley is targeting 20,000 annual deliveries by 2020, double its 2013 sales, boosted by new models such as its first SUV, a report said.
Volvo will start selling vehicles online as it rolls out new models. The automaker plans to have all its car lines offered digitally in all its markets, sales chief Alain Visser said.
Volvo is shifting its focus from auto shows to market more directly to buyers as part of a broader realignment of its marketing efforts that will place more focus on digital outreach.
Volvo will start selling vehicles online as it rolls out new models. The automaker plans to have all its car lines offered digitally in all its markets, sales chief Alain Visser said.
China could overtake Germany and Italy to become the biggest market for Smart in a few years, Smart CEO Annette Winkler said. Smart will launch the latest ForTwo and its new ForFour in China next year.
Volkswagen says its Golf GTE plug-in hybrid offers eco-friendly buyers the 'best of both worlds' -- a compact hatchback that can be driven up to 50km using electric power or up to 940km with additional power from its gasoline engine.
Subtle design elements of the Corvette will be recognizable in many of Chevrolet's upcoming cars.
Eaton Corp. is well known for transmissions, clutches, differentials and other robust industrial products. So it's surprising that software development is a significant bottleneck for the supplier.
What if a supplier could design a one-size-fits-all component for all of its customers, a product that would allow major economies of scale? Denso Corp. is trying it with air conditioners.
In 2011, New York City awarded Nissan the exclusive contract to supply all of the taxis sold there for 10 years. So far, the contract has given Nissan little to celebrate.
Few dealers would get far offering a $2,500-a-month lease. Not on a car, anyway.
With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up
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