Volkswagen's goal to surpass Toyota in sales and profitability by turning out more models and building cars on shared underbodies is stoking unwanted competition among its own brands.
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Saab Automobile CEO Jan Ake Jonsson says it will take longer than anticipated to gain the hearts, minds and eventually the wallets of U.S. car buyers. The automaker has reduced its U.S.
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The people organizing the first Qatar auto show have big plans. They want their show to be the "Geneva of the Middle East." For a country that is about four times smaller than Switzerland, that would be quite an accomplishment.
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BMW gave CEO Norbert Reithofer a fresh five-year term, in a show of support by its main shareholder for his drive to add scale by cooperating with peers.
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The Jaguar C-X75 concept is both a celebration of 75 years of Jaguar design -- XK120, C-type, D-type, XJ13 come to mind -- and a look into the future.
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Saab Automobile CEO Jan Ake Jonsson says it will take longer than anticipated to gain the hearts, minds and eventually the wallets of U.S. car buyers. The automaker has reduced its U.S.
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BMW gave its CEO Norbert Reithofer a fresh five-year term, in a show of support by its main shareholder for his drive to add scale by cooperating with peers.
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Volkswagen Chairman Ferdinand Piech has set his sights on Fiat's Alfa Romeo as the next brand in his vast automotive empire.
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Toyota's European business will achieve 800,000 vehicle sales in the region this year and will sell more cars next year even if the market dips slightly, the unit's president said.
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VW Chairman Ferdinand Piech has set his sights on Alfa Romeo as the next brand in his vast automotive empire. "Alfa is the one brand with the biggest potential for improvement.," Piech said.
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It's not only the cars that are having big debuts at the Paris auto show this year. Several executives will take to the stage for the first time in leadership roles. All of them have taken on big tasks.
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Pursuing GM's goal of making Chevrolet a Global brand, four new vehicles have been introduced at this year's Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris.
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This is the sensual CLS' first facelift since its inception in 2006. The 2012 CLS somewhat looses some of the original's sleek lines, especially up front, but sacrifices nothing where prestige and stance are concerned. Read Matt St-Pierre's first impressions review in the next few days.
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As our working and living situations evolve with the opportunities afforded by the digital age, our cars must adapt to the way we conduct our lives. Throughout the world, a new breed of entrepreneur has emerged. Preferring to work for themselves from their own homes or small offices, these new professionals do not work fixed hours, or have regimented schedules.
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Whether you like it or not, the lovely ladies or hostesses (or whatever you want to call them) hired by automakers to help showcase their new products have become fixtures at the various shows around the globe.
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The 4th edition of the Alternative Energy Rally will be held on October 1 through 3. Sanctioned by the FIA and part of the Alternative Energy Cup, the event will be run over more than 500 kilometres, from the Laurentians all the way to downtown Montreal.
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An accident at the site of next month's inaugural Korean grand prix is not expected to further delay completion of the Yeongam venue.
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Citroën Racing has unveiled its new DS3 WRC, due to take part in the 2011 season of the World Rally Championship.
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Vitaly Petrov has moved into pole position to keep his Renault seat in 2011, with German sources reporting that three potential alternate candidates are now out of the running.
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The new MINI WRC, which will contest the FIA World Rally Championship from 2011, will receive its world premiere at this international motor show. In addition, Kris Meeke (GB) has been confirmed as one of the drivers who will contest the championship with this brand new rally 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