New junior SUV to be built alongside Panamera and Cayenne at expanded Leipzig plant.
Mitsubishi Motors has donated JPY30m (US$367m) "for earthquake victims" in Japan.
Thailand will spend THB3.42bn (US$113m) over the next three years to develop the country's car industry. The spending was approved by the cabinet this week and most of it will focus on developing a skilled workforce.
Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn, forced to apologize publicly to three managers he wrongly accused of spying, faces "consequences" from the French government for the automaker's bungled espionage probe.
New car registrations in Europe rose for the first time in 11 months as demand from consumers in Germany and France fueled sales at manufacturers including Volkswagen and GM's Opel unit. Registrations in the region advanced to 1.
New car registrations in Europe rose for the first time in 11 months as demand from consumers in Germany and France fueled sales at manufacturers including Volkswagen and GM's Opel unit. Registrations in the region advanced to 1.
Porsche was sued by hedge funds Greenlight Capital Inc., Tiger Management LLC and other funds over $1 billion in short-selling losses.
Porsche tripled profit in its shortened 2010 fiscal year as deliveries of the Cayenne SUV and Panamera sedan surged.
Renault's so-called "spygate" affair over its electric car program could spell hiring opportunities for rivals, including Volkswagen, which has recently recruited EV talent away from the French carmaker.
BMW ranks first among 100 desired brands in China, above Rolex and Apple as well as Mercedes and Audi, according to Clear Asia, a Hong Kong-based brand consultancy.
Making cars lighter and more fuel efficient are challenges that have pushed the industry ever since Carl Benz filed a patent for his "gas engine-powered vehicle" in Berlin in 1886.
BMW is considering car assembly in Brazil, underlining the region's growing economic importance.
McLaren's 2011 car is at least a second off the pace, according to Lewis Hamilton.
After a USA Today report revealing that several people suffering from paralysis or sensory problems have sustained burns from their car's heated seats, the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has been asked to look in to the matter and establish if the incidents are widespread and if they pose an "unreasonable safety risk."
We love our job. We get to drive numerous cars year in year out and German brands typically offer up some of the most memorable drives. The following list features some Germans we've evaluated over the last few years and although they're not equal be it horsepower, price or vocation-wise, we figured we'd rate them and put them in order. A tall order if there ever was one.
Narain Karthikeyan insists he is not overly worried about failing to qualify for grands prix this year.
Last week I was driving the very popular compact Honda Civic Sedan, known for its reliability, capable drive qualities and functional, yet small size. This week I am swapping the Civic for something bigger. It is another product from Honda that also has a long history for being reliable and competent and is now classified as a full size car.
McLaren's 2011 car is at least a second off the pace, according to Lewis Hamilton.
The FIA insists the new adjustable rear wing systems and their deployment in 2011 will not confuse spectators.
Brazilian Helio Castroneves of the Penske Racing team topped the combined time chart with a best lap of 1 minute, 11.9434 seconds on the 2.38-mile, 17-turn course in the pre-season IndyCar Open Test held at Barber Motorsport Park.
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