Volkswagen is investing EUR560m over the next five years to build a new SUV model for the South American market from 2020 at its Pacheco, Argentina, plant.
China plans to gradually reduce import tariffs on built-up vehicles from the current 25%, according to local reports citing a statement released to the press by the country's Foreign Ministry.
New vehicle sales in Indonesia expanded by 2.5% to 94,460 units in October, from 92,140 units a year earlier, according to member data released by industry association Gaikindo.
In October, SEAT achieved its highest monthly growth of 2017. The VW Group-owned brand delivered 40,200 vehicles last month, which is 23.3% more than in October of 2016 (32,600).
Panasonic, Eiheiji Town Government and the Fukui Prefectural Government say they have jointly started a field test of an experimental autonomous electric vehicle on Eiheiji Mai-road in the temple town in western Japan.
Faurecia has opened a new technical centre in Silicon Valley to strengthen its relationships with automakers, startups, universities and companies in the mobility sector.
Grammer Group has posted nine-month revenue up 5.8% to EUR1.34bn (US$1.6bn) with a rise in operating EBIT of 23.4%.
The Brazilian group CAOA and Chery have signed a cooperation accord in order to start CAOA Chery. The deal is valued at around US$60m.
PSA Group has created a joint venture with three Algerian partners, meaning a production unit will be fully working in 2019 and local operations gradually starting next year.
Opel's plan to return to profit has many similar goals to PSA's successful road map that helped it escape bankruptcy four years ago.
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The TagRail platform ensures transparency of key metrics at a Toronto dealership, minimizes sales-vs-management tussles and streamlines customers' car-buying experience.
NAAA's board is expected to vote on mandatory safety standards for auction members at this month's annual convention, changing how buyers can act in the lane.
Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa is steering away from the aggressive numerical goals of his predecessor, Carlos Ghosn, and toward more fuzzy ones. In the key U.S. market, the softening of hard targets could spell some relief for dealers.
Automakers have to walk a fine line between updating their interiors and keeping customers happy.
Keith Crain, Editor-in-Chief of Automotive News, will receive the Washington Auto Show Lifetime Achievement award on Jan. 25.
The program began at the State Fair of Texas in September 2016 and, after drawing a quick following, was expanded nationally.
CEO Osamu Masuko wants Mitsubishi Motors Corp. to make a V-shaped recovery from the dark days of 2016 when it was laid low by a fuel economy scandal in Japan. And it is rebounding fast with the help of its new alliance partner, Nissan Motor Co.
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