News
30 May, 2014
Ford aims to simplify handling with next-generation steering technology, set to arrive in Europe next year
In this month's management briefing we take a look at selected emerging markets "beyond the BRICs". In this instalment, we take a look at Indonesia, south-east Asia's sleeping giant.
Parker Hannifin says it has partnered with Autocar, Heil and Republic Services to develop and validate a proof of concept Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-fuelled RunWise refuse truck in Chula Vista, California.
Johnson Controls has opened a US$35m expansion of its manufacturing and research and development centre in Wuxi, China.
Commercial vehicle production in the UK fell 27.3% year on year to 6,270 units in April, as the impact of restructuring continued, according to the SMMT.
GM said it wants a New York court to handle lawsuits arising from its ignition defect recall as lawyers for car owners said deaths caused by the flaw exceed the automaker's count of 13.
Hella Group is to start a joint venture with BAIC and has inked the contract for the founding of Beijing Hella BHAP Automotive Lighting.
VW Group is preparing to bring new and updated models from its namesake brand to the U.S. on a shorter time frame. The VW marque will introduce new products every five years, down from seven.
VW Group is preparing to bring new and updated models from its namesake brand to the United States on a shorter time frame. The VW marque will introduce new products every five years, down from seven.
Valmet says Esko Harila has been appointed CFO for Valmet Automotive Group, after previously holding positions with Rautaruukki Oyj and Fortaco.
News
30 May, 2014
Latest Mercedes AMG GT teaser videos preview the forthcoming supercar’s various engine sounds
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi, have jointly established a new company, Nippon Charge Service, to promote the installation of chargers for electric-powered vehicles (PHVs, PHEVs, EVs).
Franchised new-car dealers in the United States spent a combined $3.2 billion in 2012 to meet federal regulations, a report released today said. Dealers spent the money to comply with 61 major federal rules, the report said.
Unofficial photos of what was described as a line-off ceremony for the first Chinese built Range Rover Evoque have appeared today (Friday 30 May) on a Chinese car enthusiasts' website. just-auto believes, however, the white vehicle pictured is more likely a trial production unit rather than production 'Job One'.
News
31 May, 2014
Telematics are currently used to monitor young drivers, but will become much more common
This year's St Petersburg International Economic Forum provided a boost for Russia's beleaguered image, but The Kremlin didn't have it all its own way. Here is a snapshot of some of last week's more memorable quotes.
Goodyear is to spend US$500m building a new plant to supply North and Latin American consumer tyre customers and capitalise on anticipated growth for high value added products in the two regions.
Robert Pond was an industrialist, an aviator, a Navy pilot, an aircraft designer, a genuine car enthusiast, a philanthropist, a Minnesotan at heart and a man who turned a family business from eight employees to a global $100-million concern.
Perhaps as a reward to the public for buying its Mirage,* Mitsubishi has disclosed that it will not, in fact,
News of a limited-edition Subaru BRZ might draw a logical conclusion that it's the oft-rumored, long-awaited
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