History suggests that car companies and brands coming together is a tricky area, to say the least.
Researchers at Frost & Sullivan believe that diesel hybrids will play a key part in lowering average CO2 emissions in Europe over the next five years.
The saga of the on-off relationship between Volkswagen and Suzuki continues with Germany's Der Spiegel magazine reporting at the weekend that VW could make the Japanese company its subsidiary by buying a bigger stake.
PSA is to extend the production halt at its Slovak assembly plant until tomorrow (Tuesday) due to ongoing logistic problems at its French suppliers.
The UK is well placed to take the lead in moving toward a low carbon economy, according to the country's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) which is presenting a position paper outlining its stance on low carbon growth to the UK's major political parties.
Hyundai is unlikely to produce pure electric vehicles in any great volume according to vice chairman Yang Woong-chul.
Under the bankruptcy agreement that created Chrysler Group LLC in 2009, the phrases "strike authorization" and "Chrysler" weren't supposed to be anywhere near each other during ongoing contract talks this year between the automaker and the UAW.
An Inteva joint venture has opened a new automotive door systems technical centre in Shanghai, China.
General Motors and the United Auto Workers (UAW) have reached a tentative four-year agreement.
Volvo Trucks has reported a big rise in deliveries in August as global heavy truck markets continue to recover sharply from year-ago levels.
Jaguar Land Rover will build a new engine plant in the UK. The factory will manufacture a family of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. JLR's engines are currently supplied by Ford Motor Co, which sold the brands to Tata Motors in 2008.
UK government ministers have welcomed Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) decision to plough GBP355m (US$559m) into a new engine plant in the British West Midlands that will create 750 new jobs.
A Swedish court gave Saab leave to appeal a lower court's decision denying it protection from creditors, opening a potential lifeline for the bankruptcy-threatened company.
Super-efficient new Blue version of family car claims sub-100g/km CO2 from a powerful 126bhp diesel

Wolverhampton-based engine plant to create 750 jobs

Wolverhampton-based engine plant to create 750 jobs

General Motors kept labor costs in check in a new pact with the UAW, but the deal may fail to sway investors even as it protects profit.
Automotive News Europe recognized its Eurostars during the Frankfurt auto show. A gala evening honored 11 European leaders from across the industry.
Dealer Carl Sewell of Dallas celebrates his family company's centennial this year. The last few years of the Sewell family's first century in business have been among the industry's most challenging periods. But Sewell Automotive Cos.
Another delay in Alfa Romeo's scheduled return to the United States has surprised and disappointed Fiat dealers counting on the sporty Italian cars to bolster their new franchise.
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