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Apr
6th

German gov’t minister plans Abu Dhabi visit on Opel, says paper

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Germany's Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg plans to visit Abu Dhabi to explore the possibility of the Gulf emirate taking a stake in General Motors' German unit Opel, a newspaper said. Full story...
Apr
6th

Abu Dhabi discussed investment in Opel, says labor boss

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A labor leader at General Motors' Opel subsidiary on Monday confirmed reports that the German state of North Rhine-Westfalia has held talks with Abu Dhabi on possibly investing in the unit. Full story...
Apr
6th

Saab restructuring clears hurdle; as many as 20 bidders seen

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A Swedish court on Monday granted General Motors' money-losing Saab unit an extension of the period it is protected from creditors, giving the carmaker further time to restructure. Full story...
Apr
6th

SWEDEN: Saab creditor protection extended

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A Swedish court has extended the period General Motors unit Saab is protected from creditors, giving it further time to restructure. Full story...
Apr
6th

GERMANY: Abu Dhabi royals eye Opel – paper

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Abu Dhabi's royal family might invest in Opel, a press report said on Monday. Full story...
Apr
6th

UK: New car registrations down 30.5% in March

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New car registrations in Britain declined by 30.5% in March to stand at 313,912 units, intensifying calls for a German-style scrappage incentive to lift volume. Full story...
Apr
6th

This week’s mag

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Citroen reveal DS3 GT, Golf GTI group test, New York Motor Show preview, Aston Martin's Rapide is ready


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Apr
6th

Malaysian Grand Prix

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Brawn GP's fairytale 2009 continues with a second win for Jenson Button.


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Apr
6th

Europe to get cleaner Nissans due to Japan tax cuts

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Nissan Motor Co. soon will be putting more fuel-efficient cars on European roads, thanks to a Japanese tax break that took effect last week. Full story...
Apr
6th

Audi’s March vehicles sales fall 10.7% in March

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German carmaker Audi sold 10.7 percent fewer cars in March than in the same period last year, but managed to raise sales in China, the company said on Monday. Full story...
Apr
6th

UK: Honda eyes up to 8,000 Insights a year

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Honda UK sold just 340 of its original Insight hybrid coupes, launched to a bemused public in 1999. With the new Insight, now on sale, the automaker plans to sell 7,000-8,000 a year. Full story...
Apr
6th

UK: Car magazines join SMMT’s scrappage call

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UK motoring magazine publishers Haymarket Media Group and Dennis Publishing have joined forces with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to call on the government to boost car sales with a scrappage scheme, offering buyers GBP2,000 to trade in their old vehicles for a new or newly new model. Full story...
Apr
6th

UK: Volvo finance now covers job loss

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Volvo Car UK is now providing free unemployment protection with new C30, S40 and V50 models financed through Volvo Car Finance which also provides life, accident and sickness cover. Full story...
Apr
6th

IRELAND: Nissan-Renault alliance inks EV deal

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Irish government and local energy supplier ESB which will put electric vehicles on Irish roads within two years. Full story...
Apr
6th

Steep drop in U.K. March car sales prompts call for scrappage bonus

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New-car sales in Britain fell by almost a third year-on-year in March, industry figures showed on Monday, prompting renewed calls for government incentives for car buyers to help combat the downturn. Full story...
Apr
6th

Steep decline in U.K. March car sales prompts call for scrappage bonus

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New-car sales in Britain fell by almost a third year-on-year in March, industry figures showed on Monday, prompting renewed calls for government incentives for car buyers to help combat the downturn. Full story...
Apr
6th

General Motors reveals two-wheel PUMA electric-vehicle prototype:

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It’s based on the same driving principles as a skateboard. It looks like a phone booth, or perhaps a baby stroller. Full story...
Apr
6th

VW’s hometown defies auto industry gloom

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Inside one of the world's biggest car plants, there is no sense that global auto demand is in freefall as Germany heads into its worst recession for six decades. Full story...
Apr
6th

GM’s Henderson speeds up dealer cuts

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General Motors will lean much harder on its strongest brands and#x2014; Cadillac and Chevrolet and#x2014; as it accelerates the reduction of dealerships. Full story...
Apr
6th

Korean unit set to spark GM’s products

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General Motors is in turmoil, but at least one of its global units is on solid footing and preparing to play an expanded role. GM Daewoo Auto and#38; Technology Co. Full story...
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