EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: The 3-series remains the standard by which all other sports sedans are judged. You need only a few minutes behind the wheel to figure out why that is.
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VW today named Porsche executive Wolfgang Duerheimer as CEO of its Bentley and Bugatti brands. Duerheimer, 52, will succeed Franz-Josef Paefgen, 64, who is retiring.
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Infiniti will face a new marketing challenge when it introduces its first hybrid vehicle next spring, the 2012 M35h sedan.
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The Nissan Leaf has been named the European Car of the Year, the first time the award has gone to an electric car.
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The Nissan Leaf has been named the European Car of the Year, the first time the award has gone to an electric car.
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General Motors Co., aiming to give its small cars a sales edge, may introduce continuously variable transmissions to deliver better fuel economy, executives say.
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Nissan North America Inc., Ford Motor Co. and a little-known Turkish vehicle manufacturer are in a three-way competition to supply the next generation of taxis to New York City.
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Small or low-cost cars are a tough nut for manufacturers to crack. Margins are thin and what works in emerging markets may not work as well in mature markets. Hence the efforts of manufacturers to develop low-cost car strategies - with products pitched squarely at growing demand in emerging markets.
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European Car of the Year juries have picked some right dogs for undeserved elevation at times - wasn't it them that selected the Renault 9 one year? - but this year's choice of the Nissan Leaf was right on the money.
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Indian tyre manufacturer Ceat Ltd has acquired the global rights to the Ceat brand from Pirelli & C. SpA for EUR9m.
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Nissan Motor's Leaf has been named 2011 European Car of the Year, beating 40 contenders, and becoming the first electric vehicle in the 47-year history of the annual competition to win the award. The jury included 57 motoring journalists from 23 European countries
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Ferrari is to launch in India within six months according to a report in The Times of India, further evidence that global luxury brands are increasingly focusing on the country.
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Hyundai has broken ground for its third plant in China.
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A gang of thieves working at a BMW plant in Munich have stolen more than EUR3m (US$4m) worth of parts from a factory.
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Nissan’s all-electric Leaf beats seven finalists to be crowned Car of the Year 2011.
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Crash tests carried out by Ford in the US have showed that not all 'copy' replacement vehicle parts are up to standard when it comes to safety and the cost of repair when an accident occurs.
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Audi TT GT4 created for customer teams set to hit the track in 2012.
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The downgrading of SMMT's pomp continues. Having sold grand old Forbes House in Halkin Street near Welly Arch as a playboy mansion, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is acquiring more modern and modest office accommodation in London's lobbying land.
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Toyota Motor Thailand has started Prius production at its Gateway plant in Chachoengsao province.
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Toyota Motor Thailand has started Prius production at its Gateway plant in Chachoengsao province.
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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