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Oct
5th

NASCAR: How much respect does a non-Chaser owe a Sprint Cup Chaser?

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Sunday's incident at Kansas Speedway between Kyle Busch and David Reutimann highlighted the problem of having a playoff system, which involves drivers not in the playoff. Full story...
Oct
4th

Ford may revive Continental as part of Lincoln overhaul, dealers say

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Ford Motor Co. is developing a flagship, large sedan that harkens back to the Continental as part of its effort to overhaul the lagging Lincoln brand, two dealers briefed on the plans said on Monday. Full story...
Oct
4th

GM has new UAW accord to make Aveo profitably in U.S., labor boss says

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The UAW has negotiated a landmark local labor agreement with General Motors Co. that should allow the automaker for the first time to produce a subcompact car profitably in the United States. Full story...
Oct
4th

Ford will use online cross-country competition to market new Focus

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Ford Motor Co. is turning to viral media for the pre-launch of the 2012 Focus, due in U.S. showrooms next March. Full story...
Oct
4th

AutoNation sales rise 35% in Sept., led by domestic brands

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A domestic brand surge and an easy comparison against last year vaulted September new-vehicle sales 35 percent higher at AutoNation Inc., the country's largest retailer. Full story...
Oct
4th

Bugatti Veyron is top seller at Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas:

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Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. Full story...
Oct
4th

Mopar reveals the Challenger Drag Pak, and we spend six months with the Subaru Outback, in News Brake for Oct. 4:

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In today's News Brake: Mopar reveals the 2011 Challenger Drag Pak, Gemballa's body is found in South Africa, and we spend six months with the 2010 Subaru Outback . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Oct
4th

Tata Motors said to raise $750 million in share sale

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Tata Motors Ltd., the owner of Jaguar Land Rover, sold $750 million of stock to reduce debt after investors bid for more than three times the shares originally offered, said three people with direct knowledge of the matter. Full story...
Oct
4th

Toyota says electronic throttle not linked to acceleration flaw

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Toyota Motor Corp. said today it hasn't found any evidence its electronic throttle control caused unintended acceleration after engineers and technicians investigated more than 4,000 U.S. vehicles whose drivers made such complaints. Full story...
Oct
4th

Toyota finds no electronic-throttle flaw after testing 4,000 vehicles

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Toyota Motor Corp. said today it hasn't found any evidence its electronic throttle control caused unintended acceleration after engineers and technicians investigated more than 4,000 U.S. vehicles whose drivers made such complaints. Full story...
Oct
4th

INDIA: VW eyes small car JV with Maruti Suzuki

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In the first official indication of what Volkswagen's alliance with Suzuki Motor Corporation could mean for Maruti Suzuki in India, the German automaker has said that a joint small car with Maruti is part of its discussions with Suzuki and a firm plan may emerge as early as next year. Full story...
Oct
4th

US: BMW recalls 198,000 cars, 345,000 worldwide

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Around 198,000 BMW and Rolls-Royce brand cars have been recalled in the US and a BMW spokesman said the recall may eventually involve approximately 345,000 cars worldwide. Full story...
Oct
4th

BELGIUM: Unions slam Opel Antwerp decision

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Representatives of European metalworkers unions have reacted angrily to today's (4 October) news General Motors has ended its search for an industrial investor at its Opel site in Belgium. Full story...
Oct
4th

MALAYSIA: Five foreign automakers eye manufacture, assembly

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Five foreign carmakers are keen to assemble and manufacture cars in Malaysia, Southeast Asia's largest passenger car market, a senior minister said on Monday. Full story...
Oct
4th

Gemballa’s body found in South Africa:

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The body of car customizer Uwe Gemballa, who had been missing for eight months, has been found in South Africa. He was 54 at the time of his disappearance. Full story...
Oct
4th

Paris auto show: Electric cars create buzz:

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It seems just about every carmaker at the Paris motor show had an electric car on the stand, and some had nothing but electric cars. The show floor was buzzing with them. Full story...
Oct
4th

GERMANY: Auto firms name integrity, investor relations, chiefs

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Two German auto-related firms - Daimler and Schaeffler - have created new board level or senior management posts to look after corporate integrity and investors. Full story...
Oct
4th

US: Reorganised Visteon out of Chapter 11 process

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Supplier Visteon said at the weekend it had completed its reorganisation and emerged from the US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection process with "significantly improved capital structure" leaving it "well-positioned for profitable and sustainable growth". Full story...
Oct
4th

2011 Buick Regal CXL, an AW Drivers Log:

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: Initial impression: Not a cushy car. Full story...
Oct
4th

Audi TT RS gains S Tronic

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Twin clutch gearbox adds appeal to the Audi’s flagship TT RS Coupe and Roadster.


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