Renault will play a more important role in the management of its Dacia unit's designs as the company seeks to further differentiate the brand and to continue capitalizing on the low-cost division's sales success.
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne won concessions from workers in exchange for a 500 million-euro ($739 million) investment to build Maserati models at a former Bertone plant in Grugliasco, Italy.
Saab Automobile AB plans a global public relations blitz to introduce its new Chinese partners and its likely new investor, Valdimir Antonov from Russia. The plan will include Saab Chairman Victor Muller and will target major media and auto shows.
Valeo shareholder Pardus Capital Management has called on the French car parts maker to overhaul its strategy again to boost its valuation, warning it to be cautious on acquisitions for now.
Former Ford executive Tony Lewis has joined Infiniti as regional sales director for northen Europe. He will assume responsibility for driving sales of the Infiniti line-up in several key European markets.
Doug Speck, Volvo's top U.S. executive, has been named acting senior vice president for marketing, sales and customer service at Volvo Car Corp. in Gothenburg, Sweden, effective June 1.
Mazda Europe has named Christian Blank to head up its European fleet operations. A veteran Mazda executive, Blank has been instrumental in shaping Mazda's long-term strategy in Europe.
Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn emerged largely unscathed from the company's annual shareholders meeting after portraying himself as the victim of the the spy-claim fiasco that has rocked the French carmaker.
Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., a Chinese parts conglomerate, has agreed to buy Inalfa Roof Systems Group BV for an undisclosed price. Inalfa, of Amsterdam, is one of the world's leading sunroof producers.
Is the Citroen DS, built between between 1955 and 1975, the most legendary car of the past 13 decades? The car is among many classics nominated in the "Legends on Wheels" awards by Automotive News Europe and MSX International.
Great Wall Motor plans to build four more plants outside China by 2015 to assemble vehicles from kits, CEO Wang Fengying said.
BMW will not offer its compact X1 crossover in the United States until the end of 2012 because of strong demand for the redesigned version of the larger X3. Also, the X1 is selling well outside the United States so supplies are tight.
BMW's namesake brand outsold Mercedes in April to be the month's top-selling luxury brand in the U.S. and to take the lead for the year by just 29 vehicles.
Saab plans a global public relations blitz to introduce its new Chinese partner and its likely new investor, Vladimir Antonov from Russia. The plan will include Saab Chairman Victor Muller and will target major media and auto shows.
BMW's namesake brand outsold Mercedes in April to be the month's top-selling luxury brand in the U.S. and to take the lead for the year by just 29 vehicles.
Don't let the reduced media coverage fool you - Japanese automakers are still scrambling to get back on track after the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated the country and jeopardized the entire car production chain.
Patrick Head has reacted angrily to reports made by Adam Parr, that he is definitely set to retire in 2011
Whether talking Ford, RAM or GM, the big three have made huge progress in their heavy-duty truck lines over the last decade. One of the most recent makeovers is found in the Chevrolet barn. This week, I explore the reworked 2011 Sierra HD2500 diesel, and it's quite a beast.
Contacted by Ferrari, Nico Rosberg has emerged as a candidate to replace Felipe Massa.
F1 teams will test an evolution of Pirelli's 'hard' tire compound in Turkey on Friday.
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