The head of Honda said there could be plenty of demand for battery-powered electric cars, making the strongest endorsement yet of the technology that his predecessor had long shunned as impractical and unrealistic.
Full story...
Production resumed on Tuesday (2 November) at General Motors India's Halol plant after a four day strike by workers demanding higher wages ended.
Full story...
The automobile industry, in a case involving Mazda, is seeking the U.S. Supreme Court's help in limiting lawsuits that accuse carmakers of failing to install the best safety equipment.
Full story...
German auto industry association VDA is feeling a little more bullish about vehicle sales in the country this year, raising its forecast slightly to more than 2.9m.
Full story...
Mega-gallery of the weird and wonderful highlights of the SEMA show in the US - updated as it happens.

Full story...
Renault chief Carlos Ghosn says he sees logic in the French carmaker taking a controlling stake in AvtoVAZ.
Full story...
The cost of repairing a car is on the rise again, according to the annual Warranty Direct labour rates survey.
Full story...
Hyundai Motor expects annual global sales of 500,000 of the redesigned Accent.
Full story...
Hyundai-Kia, Subaru, Volkswagen and some smaller automakers posted sharp increases in October U.S. auto sales today as the industry appeared poised to record a solid month.
Full story...
Corvette debuted two concepts this week that show how enthusiasts can create a car that is ready for racing.
Full story...
Indonesian car sales are expected to rise 7% to 750,000 units in 2011, as growth slows sharply from 2010 as government plans to limit fuel subsidies bite.
Full story...
Nissan is planning to launch three more electric vehicles besides the Leaf hatchback.
Full story...
Audi has ordered the development of the concept for the roof of its new A3 convertible at insolvent German auto supplier Karmann.
Full story...
EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: First off, this is one of the nicest colors of red Iand#8217;ve seen on a and#8220;regularand#8221; car in a long time. Love the color. And I also really like what Ford has done with the interior.
Full story...
India is currently experiencing auto industry growth at a rate similar to that experienced by Brazil one decade ago, with numerous manufacturers establishing themselves singly or as part of joint ventures. While there are still significant challenges that may prevent India from experiencing the same sort of explosive growth seen in China, it has the potential for high rates of growth in the coming years.
Full story...
Nissan is confident its 'Wave One' markets for the Leaf will pave the way for Europe-wide acceptance of its new electric vehicle, with eventual local production targeted to reduce the initial outlay.
Full story...
Suzuki Motor said it increased both in sales and profit in the fiscal first half (1 April to 30 September) "despite continued severe market conditions" and has raised its full year forecasts.
Full story...
Skoda plans to double its new-car sales to "at least" 1.5 million in 2020, driven by growth in China, India and Russia, CEO Winfried Vahland said. "Skoda is ready for a new growth spurt," Vahland said.
Full story...
Russia gave France's Renault a green light to buy up to half of AvtoVAZ , a move Renault's boss called "logical" and that could eventually put the country's biggest carmaker under foreign control.
Full story...
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