Car makers will be forced to fit DAB digital radios as standard by the end of 2013, under new Government proposals.

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Investment bankers representing bankrupt Visteon have reportedly approached Delhi-based auto parts company Amtek Auto for the sale of Visteon assets.
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China's Ministry of Commerce expressed "deep regret" at a U.S. trade panel ruling that Chinese tires had flooded the U.S. market, the first step in what could be the Obama administration's first trade dispute with Beijing.
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China's Ministry of Commerce expressed "deep regret" at a U.S. trade panel ruling that Chinese tires had flooded the U.S. market, the first step in what could be the Obama administration's first trade dispute with Beijing.
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Roland Vardanega, Member of the Managing Board and Executive Vice President, Manufacturing and Components of PSA Peugeot Citroën, has inaugurated the extension of the mechanical compact gearbox production unit at the Valenciennes plant in France's Nord Pas de Calais region.
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CarMax Inc.'s first-quarter financial results exceeded some analysts' expectations, as tough economic times kept the used-car market relatively healthy.
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CarMax Inc. posted a 3 percent profit decline, better than analysts expected, as sales of the used vehicles that account for most of its business fell less sharply than sales of new cars.
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CarMax Inc., the largest U.S. retailer of used cars, today said first-quarter earnings were $28.7 million compared with $29.6 million in the same period a year ago. Sales for the period dropped 17 percent, to $1.8 billion compared with $2.
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Continental expects worldwide demand for passenger car tyres to rise to nearly 1.25bn units next year from 1.2bn forecast this year, its passenger tyre division has said.
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The U.S. Senate passed a scaled-back $1 billion cash-for-guzzlers bill and sent it to President Barack Obama for his expected signature.
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German Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in a newspaper interview to be published on Saturday that the government would not step in to assist carmaker Porsche Automobil Holding SE with taxpayer money.
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Michelin may invest over EUR1bn (US$1.39bn) over 10 years in a factory in India, a local report said.
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General Motors is to axe production of the Pontiac Vibe - a variant of the North America-only Toyota Matrix - by the end of August.
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As expected, UK car production almost halved over last year in May as UK plants continued to cut production in order to continue to wind down excess stock.
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The Japanese government has introduced its own version of a 'cash for clunkers' scheme for buyers of new low-emission cars.
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UK-based driveline components supplier GKN has revealed a GBP423m rights issue as it seeks to bolster its finances.
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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen on Thursday launched an extension of its massive transmission factory in Valenciennes, northern France, as part of its effort to lower its fleet CO2 emission.
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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen on Thursday launched an extension of its massive transmission factory in Valenciennes, northern France, as part of its effort to lower its fleet CO2 emission.
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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen on Thursday launched an extension of its massive transmission factory in Valenciennes, northern France, as part of its effort to lower its fleet CO2 emission.
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Spanish carmakers association Anfac thinks the recent steep year on year sales falls of recent months could ease from June.
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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