If you thought the struggling global economy or high fuel prices might be hurting the world's supply of top-notch supercars, think again.
Daimler and Renault are planning to extend their partnership on car development to batteries for electric cars, 'a person familiar with the matter' has said.
A French appeal court has recognized Renault's "inexcusable fault" in the 2006 suicide of an engineer, in a move that establishes a link between the company's conduct and the employee's death.
Ferrari has revealed a one-off version of the 599 commissioned by New York-based art collector and property developer Peter Kalikow.
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association said on Thursday its members would close their plants in Japan on Thursdays and Fridays and open Saturdays and Sundays from July to the end of September this year to reduce weekday electricity consumption.
Opel is insisting it is not disappointed by this week's German government decision not to directly subsidise the introduction of electric vehicles.
Some U.S. dealers are altering their local advertising plans as parts shortages and production cuts stemming from the March 11 Japanese earthquake and tsunami have caused inventories to shrink.
Malaysian assembler and distributor UMW Toyota Motor said on Thursday that parts supply, disrupted following the massive 11 March earthquake and tsunami in Japan, has recovered and it would resume its regular two-shift operation from 23 May.
New car sales numbers for 28 European markets* released by ACEA reveal some telling examples of which brands are on the up, and which ones are in decline. Glenn Brooks dives into the figures and looks at the reasons behind the latest trends.
*EU (without Malta or Cyprus) plus Norway, Switzerland & Iceland
The 11 March earthquake and tsunami in Japan could prompt European carmakers to insist on suppliers being closer to them, the chief of Europe's automobile association said.
London Mayor wants to see the back of the smokey black cab. What would you like to replace it with?

Audi has dropped the details of the 2012 A6 Avant wagon, and the numbers are enticing. Unfortunately, it won't be coming here for the foreseeable future, Audi of America says.
Audi has dropped the details of the 2012 A6 Avant wagon, and the numbers are enticing. Unfortunately, it won't be coming here for the foreseeable future, Audi of America says.
Nissan Motor Co. has notified some Juke owners that if they are unhappy about a goof in the car's marketing material, Nissan will buy it back from them.
Saab said on Thursday some suppliers had agreed to restart deliveries and it was pursuing talks with others to get production going again after a month's halt due to unpaid bills.
Pang Da Automobile Trade, China's largest listed vehicle dealer, aims to set up a manufacturing venture with Spyker Cars and a partner in China this year, a Chinese executive said on Thursday, as it moves to turn around money-losing Saab Automobile.
Johnson Controls (JCI) has filed a lawsuit in a Delaware Chancery Court to dissolve the Johnson Controls-Saft joint venture formed in 2006 to develop and manufacture lithium-ion auto batteries.
Ford Motor Co and its partners in China will build the U.S. automaker's first transmission plant there in a move to support Ford's growth in the world's largest auto market.
Argentine and Brazilian trade officials will start talks next week to resolve a dispute triggered by Brazil's move to delay import licences for foreign made cars, both governments said.
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