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Mar
25th

FRANCE: Faurecia strikers agree deal

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Workers at Faurecia's loss-making plant in Auchel, northern France, on strike since March 5, resumed work on Tuesday after they agreed to accept compensation of EUR3,000 per person. Full story...
Mar
25th

GERMANY: Porsche gets new credit line

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Porsche Automobil Holding has secured a new credit facility of EUR10bn to redeem a credit of the same size. Full story...
Mar
25th

JAPAN: Mazda starts leasing new hydrogen hybrid

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Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced commercial leasing of its Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, claiming it is the first automaker to begin commercial leasing of a hydrogen hybrid; the first units will be delivered to local government authorities and energy-related companies this year. Full story...
Mar
25th

Hyundai BLUE-WILL hybrid Concept

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Plug-in hybrid concept uses similar technology to Chevy Volt


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Mar
25th

Toyota plans Yaris-based hybrid

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The green car race between Toyota and Honda is heating up. Toyota Motor Corp. plans a new small hybrid car to take on the Insight, the inexpensive Honda hybrid that just reached the United States. Full story...
Mar
25th

Toyota ups ante in green car race with Yaris-based hybrid

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The green car race between Toyota and Honda is heating up. Toyota Motor Corp. plans a new small hybrid car to take on the Insight, the inexpensive Honda hybrid that just reached the United States. Full story...
Mar
25th

Ford adds former House leader Gephardt to board

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Former presidential candidate and House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt is joining Ford Motor Co.'s board of directors. Full story...
Mar
25th

Ford names Gephardt and DTE’s Earley to its board of directors

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Former presidential candidate and House Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt is joining Ford Motor Co.'s board of directors. Full story...
Mar
25th

Ford cuts CEO’s compensation 37%:

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Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally earned $13.57 million in total compensation in 2008, a 37 percent decline, as the automaker avoided seeking a federal bailout while posting a record loss. Full story...
Mar
25th

GERMANY: VW CV eyes more BRIC production

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Volkswagen's light commercial vehicles business will begin assembly in Russia in May and is examining options to build transporter models in China and India. Full story...
Mar
25th

CHINA: BYD’s EV to be shown to Buffet’s shareholders

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BYD has received an invitation by investor Warren Buffet to display its electric car models at his company's general meeting of shareholders on May 2. Full story...
Mar
25th

Fitch cuts PSA, Renault and Fiat to junk status

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Fitch Ratings cut its ratings on PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, Renault and Fiat to junk territory today, citing concerns about profitability. Full story...
Mar
25th

F1 2009: Teams and drivers rated

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Can Lewis win again? Or will it be Massa’s year? We assess the teams and drivers lining up at the Australian GP on Sunday...


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Mar
25th

RUSSIA: Car output plunges 68.9% in Jan-Feb

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Russia's car output decreased 68.9% on the year to 65,100 vehicles in January-February, according to figures released by the Economic Development Ministry. Full story...
Mar
25th

Germany to extend car subsidy, gov’t source says

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The German government appears ready to pump more cash into its popular scrapping incentive program. Full story...
Mar
25th

US: Ford CEO still on the private jets

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Ford chief executive Alan Mulally may have taken a 37% 'compensation' cut to a mere US$13.6m last year - with no bonus - but private jet transport and a company-funded house are still on the agenda. Full story...
Mar
25th

Korean Qashqai set for debut

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New model based on C200 will appear at Seoul Motor Show.


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Mar
25th

Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition

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Porsche's sportiest SUV gets a designer makeover


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Mar
25th

Plans to ‘recycle’ derelict garages revealed

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Sites to be used for charging electric cars


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Mar
25th

FINLAND: Lithuania serves Sisu a cash crisis

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Finnish truck maker Sisu is reportedly in financial difficulties after the Lithuanian government has said it cannot pay for trucks it has ordered. Full story...
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