Magneti Marelli has inaugurated a new industrial plant in Russia today (11 September) for the production of car headlamps and rear lamps.
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Here's a brief run-down of reports available in our research store that caught our eye over the past week or so...
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Volkswagen is to acquire the operating business of Porsche Holding Salzburg in an agreement worth EUR3.3bn (US$4.5bn) with the deal expected during the first half of 2011 but no later than 30 September next year
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China's Geely should reach its 2010 sales target, but expects growth in the broader market to moderate next year as Beijing moves to cool the economy.
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GM was not exactly boastful yesterday as it disclosed its third quarter financial results. But it was quite keen that everyone should know that it is back in profit as a group...though not in Europe.
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Land Rover has released pictures and details of the five-door version of the new Range Rover Evoque. The model will debut at the Los Angeles auto show on Nov. 17.
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Renault said it can keep the name Zoe for its future small electric car after a judge ruled that girls called Zoe did not face imminent harm or a threat to their private life or dignity.
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Mitsubishi said it will recall 186,790 units of its eK Wagon mini vehicle and six other mini car models in Japan due to a possible oil leak.
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General Motors is in the final stage of talks to sell equity to Chinese partner SAIC Motor Corp. as part of its landmark initial public offering, two people familiar with the matter said.
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General Motors is in the final stage of talks to sell equity to Chinese partner SAIC Motor Corp. as part of its landmark initial public offering, two people familiar with the matter said.
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Tata is offering owners of the Nano the option to install safety protection in the vehicles after a few of them caught on fire in the last year.
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Ford Chairman Bill Ford said investors are underestimating the automaker's growth potential in the United States and that it has laid a foundation for growth in China and India.
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GM is increasing to 44 percent its stake in the Chinese Wuling mini-vehicle venture it has with partner SAIC Motor Corp. The automaker said in an updated prospectus for its $10.
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Toyota Motor will start selling a compact electric car in Japan in 2012, Kyodo news agency reported.
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When the 2011 Chrysler 200 hits showrooms in the next several weeks, its base LX model will cost $875 less than the sedan it replaces. The 2011 Chrysler Town and Country minivan, meanwhile, will be priced nearly $5,000 more than the current model.
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Volkswagen will pay 3.3 billion euros ($4.55 billion) to acquire Europe's largest independent auto dealer group, Porsche Holding Salzburg, in a deal VW says will help it achieve its goal of becoming the top global automaker.
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Ten years after his grandfather and uncle scored a podium finish in the Rolex 24 At Daytona, fourth-generation driver Jeffrey Earnhardt will make his debut in America's premier sports car race.
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Team directors have now confirmed that Briton Justin Wilson will return to Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team for the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series.
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Canadian Black Book has released the findings of a national trends with 1000 Canadians poll made in partnership with Ipsos Reid that took the pulse of drivers and auto dealers. The results indicate an even more optimistic outlook for vehicle sales than the industry has been forecasting as almost one-half of all Canadian drivers are eager to get behind the wheel of a newer vehicle.
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Everyone, and I do mean everyone, has expectations for one thing or another. Your favourite dish, your best store, your neighbour and your car, or your future car.
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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