Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has entered into a technological collaboration agreement with Massachusetts, United States-based WiTricity Corporation concerning the practical application of automotive wireless charging systems and the promotion of their widespread use. TMC plans to participate in a WiTricity capital increase.
Honda has said it will close a plant in Brazil earlier than scheduled because of a possible parts shortage resulting from Japan's earthquake and tsunami.
In case there was any doubt about the future of the underperforming Ford Flex, this spy photo should end speculation that the automaker is preparing to pull the plug.
Isuzu Motors is expected to post JPY85bn (US$1bn) in operating profit for the 2010/11 business year, a near eight-fold rise from a year ago thanks to robust sales of pick-up trucks and diesel engines, a Japanese report said.
Mahindra & Mahindra is developing a smaller version of the Renault Logan which it will sell as the Mahindra Verito.
It's easy to understand the frustration of Russian businessman Vladimir Antonov's holding company director Lars Carslstrom in the tortuous saga of Saab's desperate quest to find new financing.
Dana Holding Corporation reported adjusted EDITDA of US$181m for the first quarter of 2011 but booked a net loss of $30m due to $53m of one-time charges associated with the refinancing and restructuring of debt in January.
Chrysler Group said it had decided to focus its energies on its core automotive business, which has led to the sale of substantially all of the assets of GEM and NEV to Polaris Industries. The pair have signed the negotiated asset purchase agreement and closing is expected in around 60 days.
It was precisely two years ago today--April 27, 2009--that Pontiac met its demise.
When news about new cars, motorsports and car collectors shows up at autoweek.com, interactive editor Dale Jewett usually plays a role.
EDITOR WES RAYNAL: The new 2011 Hyundai Elantra is a nice little car with good looks at a more than fair price, in my opinion. I think Hyundai finally has a small car that will take some hide out of the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3.
EDITOR WES RAYNAL: The new 2011 Hyundai Elantra is a nice little car with good looks at a more than fair price, in my opinion. I think Hyundai finally has a small car that will take some hide out of the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3.
EDITOR WES RAYNAL: The new 2011 Hyundai Elantra is a nice little car with good looks at a more than fair price, in my opinion. I think Hyundai finally has a small car that will take some hide out of the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3.
Chrysler Group's Jeep brand aims to boost unit sales in Europe - its biggest export market - to 125,000 by 2014 from 25,000 forecast this year.
Chrysler Group's Jeep brand aims to boost unit sales in Europe -- its biggest export market -- to 125,000 by 2014 from 25,000 forecast this year.
Toyota Motor small car unit Daihatsu Motor will start two shift vehicle production at its Shiga plant and at Daihatsu Kyushu Oita Plant (Plant 1, Plant 2) from 6 May.
Porsche sales rose 13% to 23,442 vehicles in the first quarter of 2011. Turnover was EUR2.28bn, up 10%. Operating profit more than doubled to EUR496m.
Stylish estate spied undisguised and trades practicality for rakish looks.

Opel/Vauxhall will debut a production version of its sporty Astra GTC hatchback at the IAA in September, the automaker said in a statement. Pricing, equipment and engines will be revealed on June 7 according to Opel, ahead of sales later this year.
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