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The Bosch Group plans to establish a new manufacturing site for automotive technology in Samara, Russia.

Carlyle Strategic Partners has announced the sale of Metaldyne LLC to American Securities LLC for an undisclosed amount. The venture capital firm bought the firm in October 2009.

Johnson Controls says it expects to post higher sales and earnings in fiscal 2013 despite the challenging economic environment.

General Motors is to buy back US$5.5bn of the US Treasury's stake in the automaker with the remainder to be paid off within 12 to 15 months.

News 19 Dec, 2012

The facelifted Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 have had their Euro NCAP rating lowered to three stars

ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL EDITOR BRAD CONSTANT: I'm finding that my excitement levels are consistently increasing every time I get to drive a car with the letters and#8220;AMGand#8221; on it.

Former Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking and ex-Chief Financial Officer Holger Haerter were charged with market manipulation over the use of options in a failed bid to take over Volkswagen.

SABIC's Innovative Plastics business says it is marking continued progress in the adoption of its polycarbonate (PC) glazing materials for automotive window applications with Fiat's new 500L multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

News 25 Dec, 2012

We've spotted the all-new third-generation BMW X5 ahead of its official debut in September

News 27 Dec, 2012

The best pictures yet of the new BMW i3 supermini testing near the company’s base in Munich

News 30 Dec, 2012

The BMW i8 will retain its concept car looks for the production model

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has announced that the Ford Struandale engine plant will be increasing production capacity of the Duratorq TDCi diesel engine to cater for new demand from the North American market.

2013 Porsche Boxster S

The Boxster's styling has been refined, there's a touch more room inside, it's got a little more power, and it's still a lot of fun to drive.

I almost didn't come to work today. It took every bit of my self-restraint to steer the Boxster toward the office parking lot and not anywhere, everywhere else. I count the outgoing Boxster among my very favorite-driving cars of all time, and the brand-new 2013 model seems every bit as good, if not better. (I will definitely need more wheel time to decide that. OK, boss?)

Photo Gallery: 2013 Porsche Boxster S - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2013 Porsche Boxster S - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine

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General Motors took a big step toward shedding its 'Government Motors' stigma today by disclosing plans to buy 200 million GM shares from the U.S. Treasury for $5.5 billion. After GM's sale, which should close by Dec.

General Motors today said it will buy 200 million shares of its stock from the U.S. Treasury for $5.5 billion and that the government intends to unload all of its shares within 15 months. GM will pay $27.

News 29 Dec, 2012

Latest spy pictures give us our best look yet at the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupe and Cabriolet

Wanxiang says it expects a regulatory decision concerning its bid to purchase A123 systems early in the new year.

News 19 Dec, 2012

Motorists spend 18 per cent of their journey not looking at the road, according to a study by Direct Line

A report in the China Daily newspaper says that BYD is planning to set up a facility in California to make electric buses.

News 22 Dec, 2012

The DfT has relaunched its drink-drive campaign for the festive season