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Jan
8th

Infiniti residual value champion of the luxury brands

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The Automotive Lease Guide has just recognized Nissan's Infiniti division as the luxury automobile brand with the highest residual values. This distinction confirms Infiniti's dynamic pricing policy as well as the quality of Nissan products. Full story...
Jan
7th

BRAZIL: Vehicle sales trend picks up

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The trend in Brazilian vehicle sales improved in December on government measures to stimulate the automotive sector. Full story...
Jan
6th

US: December buyer bait a record

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The average automotive manufacturer incentive in the US was US$2,902 per vehicle sold last month, the highest ever for December, Edmunds.com said. Full story...
Jan
6th

INDONESIA: Auto sales seen slipping

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Sales of new cars and motorbikes in Indonesia surged in 2008 but are expected to drop off this year as the effects of the global credit crunch hit, the local automotive association said. Full story...
Jan
5th

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: More automotive electric motors power comfort and convenience applications

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They can adjust your seat and headlights, power side window and mirrors, assist braking and steering and are found in anything that has an electrical movement or solenoid function. With as many as 120 electric motors stuffed into a luxury car, Matthew Beecham reports on some promising market applications. Full story...
Jan
5th

SsangYong bailed out by Chinese top shareholder

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Ailing South Korean automaker SsangYong Motor is to receive 45 million dollars from its Chinese top shareholder Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC), the company said Monday. Full story...
Jan
5th

New positions at ANE

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Bettina Schmidt is a new sales manager at Automotive News Europe while Hurtej Kaur joins the newspaper as a staff reporter. Schmidt and Kaur are both based at ANE headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen, just outside Munich. Full story...
Jan
5th

PSA wants more parts from low-cost countries

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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen will boost its purchasing from low-cost countries during 2009 to cut costs. )x("”",We are moving toward another dimension in the process,” PSA Purchasing Director Jean-Christophe Quemard told Automotive News Europe. Full story...
Jan
5th

Mercedes considers end to clone suit

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A Chinese car that looks similar to Mercedes-Benz's Smart ForTwo could be cleared for European sales as early as mid-January, people familiar with the matter told Automotive News Europe. Full story...
Jan
5th

Small Slovak town is caught between jobs and traffic

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CADCA, Slovakia, is located in the middle of a new Korean automotive cluster. The arrival of Hyundai, Kia and many of their suppliers has given the town's 27,000 inhabitants something they badly needed: jobs. Full story...
Jan
2nd

MALAYSIA: Dealer group wants more support

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Maylasia's automotive manufacturers, suppliers and dealers will be badly affected by the global financial meltdown without support from the government and banks, the Proton Edar Dealers' Association has said. Full story...
Jan
2nd

THAILAND: Auto output seen falling

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Thailand auto production is forecast to fall this year, a Federation of Thai Industries' (FTI) automotive industry club spokesman has said. Full story...
Jan
2nd

SOUTH KOREA: Ssangyong restructure talks on

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Ssangyong Motor is working on restructuring plans with majority shareholder Shanghai Automotive Industry. Full story...
Jan
2nd

CHINA: Brilliance falls just short of full year targets – report

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Brilliance China Automotive reached 92% of its full year sales targets in 2008, according to a local news report. Full story...
Dec
31st

Fisker bringing new concept to Detroit show:

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The production version of the hybrid-powered Karma was pegged to be the centerpiece of Fisker Automotive at the Detroit auto show. That was, until Tuesday evening. Full story...
Dec
31st

Fisker bringing new concept to Detroit show

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The production version of the hybrid-powered Karma was pegged to be the centerpiece of the Fisker Automotive at the Detroit auto show. That was, until Tuesday evening. Full story...
Dec
30th

Fisker bringing new concept to Detroit show:

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The production version of the hybrid-powered Karma was pegged to be the centerpiece of the Fisker Automotive at the Detroit auto show. That was, until Tuesday evening. Full story...
Dec
30th

Treasury extends $6 billion in aid to GMAC, GM

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The U.S. Treasury Department late Monday said it will commit $6 billion of taxpayer money to GMAC LLC )x("”",as part of a broader program to assist the domestic automotive industry in becoming financially viable. Full story...
Dec
30th

Washington commits $6 billion to GMAC

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With the intent to help the domestic automotive industry become financially viable, the US Treasury Department has said that they'll commit some $6 billion in taxpayer dollars to GMAC LLC. Full story...
Dec
29th

Treasury extends $6 billion in aid to GMAC, GM

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The U.S. Treasury Department late today said it will commit $6 billion of taxpayer money to GMAC LLC )x("”",as part of a broader program to assist the domestic automotive industry in becoming financially viable. Full story...
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