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Apr
25th

Next GM CEO should come from within, Akerson says

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GM CEO Dan Akerson says he's not talking succession with the board, but that he prefers it tap an internal candidate when it is time for him to move on.
Apr
25th

RUSSIA: City official says St Pete plants not profitable yet

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Car makers located in St Petersburg - dubbed the Detroit of Russia by some industry observers - continue to operate at a loss, a city official said.
Apr
25th

Penske’s luxury sales, aggressive Internet presence boost Q1 results

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Penske Automotive Group, the No. 2 U.S. dealership group, saw the sale of new vehicles rise nearly 12 percent and the sale of used vehicles jump 27 percent in the first quarter compared with a year ago.
Apr
25th

Sales recovery pushes AutoNation Q1 profits up

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AutoNation, the nation's largest dealership group, posted higher net income for the first quarter as U.S. consumers replaced their aging vehicles at an increasing clip. AutoNation reported net income from continuing operations of $73.
Apr
25th

Q&A with Pilkington Automotive: environmental rating for glazing

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NSG Automotive Group is developing a rating system that will quantify the environmental impact of automotive products throughout their life and give an insight into how this is offset during the life of the vehicle. Matthew Beecham talked with Andy Richards, Global Product Manager, Pilkington Automotive Limited to find out more.
Apr
25th

New McLaren F1 spies

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Our spies have caught the new 800bhp V8-powered McLaren F1 hypercar testing


Apr
25th

Next Mazda CX-9 on way

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The current Mazda CX-9 isn't sold in the UK, but its replacement is set to come here in late 2013
Apr
25th

Great Wall arrives in the UK – Great Wall arrives in the UK

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New network of 40 dealers will sell Great Wall’s vehicles across Britain


Apr
25th

GERMANY: Ford stopping Cologne for eight days before summer

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Ford will suspend production at its plant in Cologne, Germany, for as many as eight days before the summer break starts in July because of falling sales in southern Europe.
Apr
25th

US: GM mulls new solutions for Tier 1 suppliers after Evonik explosion

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General Motors says some of its suppliers have been affected following the huge explosion at Nylon 12 resin producer, Evonik's chemicals factory last month.
Apr
25th

Mercedes SLC confirmed

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A baby Mercedes SLS will go into production in 2014, and it could be joined by a crossover, Auto Express has learned


Apr
25th

US: Delphi ups guidance after good first quarter

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Delphi has raised its 2012 earnings per share (EPS) guidance after booking first quarter net income of US$342m compared with $291m in Q1 2011 on revenue up 2.4% to $4.1bn.
Apr
25th

Baby Boxster on way

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New baby Porsche Boxster with mid-engined rear-wheel-drive chassis and 200bhp flat-four is planned for 2014


Apr
25th

UK: Some bright spots in the European car market gloom – JATO

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Data released by JATO Dynamics shows that the market leading Volkswagen Golf, Nissan's Qashqai and the new Toyota Yaris are the only models in the top ten sellers to have recorded improved sales in March.
Apr
25th

FRANCE: PSA Q1 revenue dives as Europe struggles

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PSA Peugeot Citroën has posted first-quarter 2012 group revenues of EUR14.3bn (US$18.9bn) down 7% and reflecting continuing European recession.
Apr
25th

Tax threshold to be cut to 85g/km? – Tax threshold to be cut to 85g/km?

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The CO2 emissions threshold for cars that qualify for road tax exemption could be lowered from 99g/km to 85g/km


Apr
25th

US: Johnson Controls creates battery COO role

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Johnson Controls has appointed Brian Kesseler to the newly created position of chief operating officer (COO) for the company's 'Power Solutions' business - automotive batteries.
Apr
25th

Aston Martin DBS spied

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New Aston Martin DBS gets One-77-inspired look and a power boost to 550bhp


Apr
25th

Watchdog: Write-off battle – Watchdog: Write-off battle

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Insurance company leaves reader without a courtesy car after her Vauxhall Zafira was written off in a collision with uninsured driver


Apr
25th

Peugeot previews 208 crossover variant

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Peugeot has previewed an SUV-styled variant of the brand's recently launched 208 subcompact hatchback with the Urban Crossover Concept.
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