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ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: Let me start by saying this: I've been a fan of dual-clutch transmissions since they launched, but this one is not so good.

Japanese automakers including Toyota and Honda suspended operations at some domestic plants in central and eastern Japan after heavy snow disrupted their supply chains and prevented workers from commuting.

Fisker Automotive has announced that after 19 rounds of bidding Wanxiang America Corporation (Wanxiang) has been selected as the highest and best bidder in a competitive auction.

Jake Hirsch has worked in the automotive supply industry for 30 years, including as president and CEO of Teksid Aluminium, CEO of Textron Fastening Systems; managing director of TRW Occupant Restraints and COO at Magna Europe where he was also a member of the Board of Directors. He talked to Simon Warburton in Detroit about some of the challenges and opportunities in the business.

Our glacier white long-term Audi S7 has been in the fleet and blasting around the good 'ol U.S. of A for three months.

News 25 Jul, 2014

Jaguar XE saloon is coming in 2015 and we've got all the latest details on specs, engines and design, plus new pics

Honda reportedly is halting sales of the CR-Z Hybrid and Insight in Europe owing to declining volume.

Fiat says its access to the cash of unit Chrysler, which it took full control of last month, was limited by a cap on dividends from the U.S. automaker and its debt covenants.

Fiat says its access to the cash of unit Chrysler, which it took full control of last month, was limited by a cap on dividends from the U.S. automaker and its debt covenants.

In an open letter to PSA Peugeot Citroen's chairman Thierry Peugeot, an analyst has suggested pulling back from an imminent recapitalisation deal under which Dongfeng will take an equity stake in the troubled automaker.

Nissan has terminated its sales, marketing and distribution agreement with Hover Automotive India (HAI), reported The Economic Times.

A little over two years after launch at the Frankfurt show, the Brazilian version of the Volkswagen Up reached showrooms this month. It is by far the most important car the brand has ever launched in this country after the Beetle (called Fusca here) and the Gol. And it breaks the small car paradigm with five-star Latin NCAP ratings for frontal and side collisions, and child safety.

Federal-Mogul intends to cease operations at a factory in Avilla, Indiana, reported Inside Indiana Business.

Though electronic stability control (ESC) has achieved near complete penetration in North America, Europe still lags behind, mainly due to the lack of legislation mandating the technology in the region, researcher Frost & Sullivan (F&S) said.

News 17 Feb, 2014

Recent research reveals families spend 31 per cent of income on motoring

Mazda may be the next entrant into the small SUV segment. A Mazda2-based crossover is due later this year, a Japanese report said.

Mazda may be the next entrant into the small SUV segment. A Mazda2-based crossover is due later this year, a report said. The crossover would initially be sold in Japan, then expand to Europe and emerging markets.

Alongside the enthusiasm amongst car designers for more glass, pressure to produce more complex glazing shapes and styles is also driving up interest in alternative polycarbonate (PC) glazing technologies. We wouldn't call it a gold rush but we continue to see a steady stream of interest in PC glazings for certain applications. To find out how this market is shaping up, Matthew Beecham spoke to Scott Fallon, general manager, Automotive, SABIC's Innovative Plastics business.

New vehicle sales in Vietnam jumped by 20.9% to 8,900 units in January, from 7,363 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association.

Sweden's ABB is entering into a partnership with China's BYD Daimler New Technology Company to supply it with direct current fast charging systems for electric vehicles over the next six years.