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News 30 Apr, 2014

Price and specification details for the new Jeep Cherokee, which arrives in the UK this June, have been revealed

Ford began a new era today with a ceremony marking the start of production of the Ford Transit van at its Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Mo.

Tower International, the automotive structural metal components and assemblies supplier, reported adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter up 4% to US$54.2m on higher revenue and cost cuts.

A lead-generating startup is expecting manufacturer pushback this week when it opens its second new-vehicle test drive center at a shopping mall in New Jersey.

Continental says it intends to purchase the outstanding shares in Emitec, to date a 50-50 joint venture co-owned by the German supplier and GKN for integration into its powertrain division.

News 1 May, 2014

Peugeot's new 108 city car goes on sale at the start of July 2014, with more trim levels, personalisation options and a cabrio variant

Ad agency executives spend hundreds of millions of dollars of their automotive clients' money trying to get consumers to buy specific cars/trucks. But what do these creative directors and account directors actually drive to work themselves?

Britain's automotive supply chain is to benefit from a GBP20m (US$33.7m) training fund, with companies able to submit proposals to address skills shortages from 6 May for a 12-week period.

News 1 May, 2014

Around 25,000 incomplete roadworks currently on British roads, covering 2,387 miles

We haven't heard much about the Rimac Concept One lately, but that could be about to change.

Volkswagen has locked in the concept and design of a low-priced car to be sold under an all-new brand, VW executive Hans Demant

New cars sold in the EU last year emitted 4 percent less carbon dioxide than those sold in 2012, the European environment agency reported, although environmental campaigners said the improvement was exaggerated.

DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: It's impossible to look at the Mercedes-Benz CLA without comparing it to the Audi A3 sedan I drove just a few weeks ago.

Auto parts maker Delphi Automotive Plc is reviewing potential violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act linked to payments made by employees in China, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing.

News 30 Apr, 2014

Citroen's groundbreaking front-wheel drive Traction Avant to celebrate 80th anniversary at a number of events across France

Mazda CEO Masamichi Kogai has said the company is ready to begin talks with Ford to sell Mazda's stake in a joint venture that operates the Flat Rock plant in Michigan, Reuters reported.

David Kelleher, a car dealer in suburban Philadelphia, said he's in uncharted emotional territory: He's excited about a new Chrysler sedan.

Industry veteran Jean-Marc Gales has stepped down as CEO of the European supplier group CLEPA. Before joining CLEPA, Gales, 51, was head of brands at PSA and had held high-level jobs with Mercedes, VW, BMW and Opel.

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Daimler has reported a near doubling in first quarter profit, helped by healthy sales of new Mercedes-Benz models.