Auto Executives Paint Gloomy European Outlook

Most of the auto industry executives gathered for press preview days at the Geneva auto show don't expect Europe's car market to improve any time soon.

A-Class Looks Good in Green

Chances are, when you think of “green” technology, your mind goes to something that has a resemblance, if not a direct connection, to something that’s a cross between granola and cardboard.

Global Auto Capacity Spending Plunges by One-Third

Last year carmakers committed to invest US$15.6 billion (€12 billion) worldwide in building or expanding assembly plants, according to the University of Windsor's Office of Automotive & Vehicle Research.

Mexico Gets Most N. America Capacity Investment

Last year automakers committed to spend nearly US$2.6 billion on building or expanding assembly plants in Mexico compared with $500 million in the U.S., according to the University of Windsor's Office of Automotive & Vehicle Research.

Audi A3 Plug-in Rated at 157 mpg on Europe Test Cycle

Volkswagen AG's Audi unit says the new A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid generates 204 hp but burns only 1.5 liters of fuel per 100 km of travel (157 mpg) on the European test cycle.

Ford Tries Car-Sharing Service in Germany

Ford Motor Co.'s German unit will roll out a nationwide car-sharing program in the second quarter that will let customers rent vehicles for short periods through its dealer network.

Ford to Begin Car-Sharing Scheme In Germany

Ford Motor Co.'s German unit will launch a nationwide car-sharing service in the second quarter that will let customers rent vehicles for short periods through its dealer network.

Honda Process Recoups Rare Earth Metals from Hybrid Batteries

Honda Motor Co. has begun recycling costly rare earth metals found in nickel-metal hydride batteries to make negative electrodes for new NiMH batteries.

Welded with Laser

ELC series machine from EMAG