Belgium will raise Opel's restructuring at a European Union summit on Thursday amid the row over German state aid, the head of the country's Flanders regional government said on Wednesday.
Full story...
AMG's first supercar spreads its wings at the German Expo.
Full story...
Fisker Automotive, currently working on launching a US$88,000 luxury petrol-electric hybrid car to be built by Valmet in Finland is also planning a $39,000 model likely to be built in the US.
Full story...
BMW would not need to make more job cuts even if a second wave of the global financial crisis hits, its personnel chief has said.
Full story...
Valeo has stopped selling major assets after its new CEO halted his predecessor's plan.
Full story...
Drop-top R8 opens up in Frankfurt featuring a fabric roof and 5.2-litre V10
Full story...
Ssangyong Motor has filed revival plans with the Seoul Central District Court which must decide if they are feasible for the troubled SUV maker to remain under court receivership.
Full story...
Tyremaker Bridgestone is concerned a US-China tyre tariff dispute could hurt its European business.
Full story...
Japan's new minister of economy, trade and industry, Masayuki Naoshima, is widely known for his close connections with labour unions at Toyota Motor.
Full story...
Shares in Malaysian national carmaker Proton Holdings rose 6.14% on Wednesday, adding to gains made since news broke Malaysian billionaire Syed Mokhtar Al Bukhary may be interested in acquiring a controlling stake.
Full story...
Fiat has "closed with Opel and will achieve its target of selling 5.5-6m vehicles alone with Chrysler, its new chief executive said in Frankfurt on Wednesday.
Full story...
The German car industry, biggest employer in the country, could cut 20% of current jobs by 2014, according to a survey by economic research institute Feri.
Full story...
Magna can get by on the EUR 4.5bn aid pledged by the German government.
Full story...
German workers would go to Belgium next week to support "in a combative way" colleagues threatened with losing their jobs, Opel works council head Klaus Franz said on Wednesday.
Full story...
The four Renault zero emission concept cars unveiled at Frankfurt are close to production and three of them will be on sale by 2011 with the fourth, the Zoe on sale in the early part of 2012.
Full story...
The pieces in the Kia jigsaw are coming together to present a clear picture of the brand and its products, Paul Philpott, one month into his new role as head of the South Korean company's European operations, told just-auto in Frankfurt.
Full story...
Mazda will unveil a new 5 minivan at next year's Geneva show and is also working on a smaller crossover-type SUV based on the current 3, Jeffrey Guyton, president and CEO of Mazda Motors Europe said in Frankfurt.
Full story...
Numbers are down - at 750 there are around 30% fewer exhibitors than in 2007 and are noticeably fewer foreign media - but interest is high.
Full story...
The economic crisis and downturn in car manufacturing has been tough on suppliers with even the largest companies facing insolvency, but the key to staying afloat is taking the right actions at the right time, TRW sales and business development chief Peter Lake thinks.
Full story...
The Lexus LF CH concept gives a good indication as to where the Japanese luxury brand is going, Toyota Europe sales and marketing executive vice president Didier Leroy told just-auto in Frankfurt.
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