Porsche Checks for Brake Flaw in Macan SUV
Porsche AG is checking 2,500 of its just-introduced Macan small SUV to determine if their brake boosters were damaged during the assembly process.
Mini Unveils a Sports Car Variant
BMW AG's Mini unit is testing consumer interest for its most unusual variant yet: a two-seat roadster with virtually no styling cues in common with other Minis except the headlamps and grille.
“Drive,” She Said
It was another week and another batch of recalls for General Motors.
China Poised to Scrap 11 Million Vehicles to Improve Air Quality
China's State Council says it will help improve the country's air quality by scrapping 6 million high-pollution vehicles this year and 5 million more in 2015.
Aston Martin to Revive Lagonda Sedan?
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. has been testing a four-door model that may signal the company's plan to revive its dormant Lagonda nameplate, Autoblog.com reports.
Panasonic Debates Tesla Investment
Panasonic Corp. continues to debate how much it will invest in Tesla Motors Inc. huge electric-car battery "gigafactory," and the company is skeptical of Tesla's claim that the plant will be able to cut battery costs 30%, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Ford Opens New Assembly Plant in Turkey
Ford Otosan, the Turkish carmaking venture between Ford Motor Co. and Koc Holding AS, has officially launched production at a new van factory in Yenikoy, Turkey.
Racing Corvettes, Carbon Fiber & Other Automotive Issues Examined
The Volkswagen Golf is arguably the most-important vehicle in the company’s lineup.
Opel Approves €550 Million Plan to Close Bochum Plant
General Motors Co. will spend at least €550 million on severance pay and early retirement packages for workers at the Opel assembly plant it is closing in Bochum, Germany, Reuters reports.
BMW to Announce Mexico Plant in July?
BMW AG plans in July to announce it will build an assembly plant in Mexico, according to Automobilwoche, which doesn't identify its source.