Fiat's Doblo van line is to be sold in the US and Canada under Chrysler's Ram truck brand from 2013. It will be the second Turkish-built light commercial to be launched in North America after Ford's Transit Connect, a direct rival.
Following recent reports of a growing rift between the two, Volkswagen has now said - officially - that it is serving an infringement notice on Suzuki and reviewing its partnership with the Japanese automaker.
Notwithstanding the incongruous absence of Nissan, the 2011 Frankfurt motor show sees an automotive industry in a determinedly upbeat mood, with the German manufacturers especially keen to show off at home. Glenn Brooks, who will be walking the halls for just-auto in the coming days, considers which models matter.
Chinese manufacturer Youngman says it is confident it will secure provincial approval for its investment plan in stricken Saab tomorrow (13 September) with a potential green light from Beijing following in 30 days.
New vehicle sales in Vietnam jumped by 9.8% to 9,518 units in August, from 8,671 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association.
Toyota plans to spend PHP450m (US$10.5m) this year improving its assembly facilities in the Philippines and to increase local content of key models.
Nissan Leaf tops disappointing EV sales chart – but superminis are booming
It's billed for now as a concept, but we'd bet the farm that the Ford Fiesta ST will make it to into production.
Safety experts criticise new technology fitted to the Yaris that lets drivers test while on the move
Suzuki Chairman Osamu Suzuki today said he plans to end his carmaker's turbulent two-year capital alliance with Germany's Volkswagen AG, citing concerns about independence and a dearth of technological exchanges and joint projects from the tie up.
Suzuki Chairman Osamu Suzuki today said he plans to end his carmaker's turbulent two-year capital alliance with Germany's Volkswagen AG, citing concerns about independence and a dearth of technological exchanges and joint projects from the tie up.
Suzuki said it plans to end its capital and business alliance with Volkswagen. The announcement came after VW said on Sunday that Suzuki's decision to source diesel engines from Fiat infringed on the terms of their partnership.
Suzuki Chairman Osamu Suzuki today said he plans to end his carmaker's turbulent two-year capital alliance with Germany's Volkswagen AG, citing concerns about independence and a dearth of technological exchanges and joint projects from...
The true cost of batteries that power electric cars is one of the best kept secrets of the global auto industry. Nevertheless, Toyota gave a direct hint of this well-kept secret at a press event on the sidelines of the Frankfurt auto show.
The car industry is in for an unpredictable time --and it won't be fun, says Ford of Europe CEO Stephen Odell.
When Lehman Brothers collapsed three years ago this week, new-car sales did, too.
Former Toyota and Chrysler executive Jim Press has joined U.S. dealer group McLarty Automotive Partners as president of the firm's international operations.
The summer in Bastrop, Texas, had been bad enough for dealer Rox Covert. The unrelenting heat wilted activity on the area's farms and ranches, putting a crimp in pickup truck sales. Then the wildfires started on Sunday, Sept. 4.
A year before Dieter Zetsche took over as Daimler CEO, the company's Mercedes-Benz brand lost its place as the world's top-selling premium automaker to BMW. Zetsche wants the title back.
Does anyone remember a face-lift which takes the car's design back in the direction of the original model?
With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up
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