NEWS

Fiat to Debut Next-Generation Linea Sedan This Month

5/8/2015

Fiat SpA will introduce its replacement for the Linea compact sedan on May 21 at the Istanbul auto show, Automotive News Europe reports.

Report: PSA, Ford Will Extend Diesel Supply Deal

5/8/2015

Ford Motor Co. and PSA Peugeot Citroen are poised to extend a 17-year-old supply agreement under which Ford buys 4-cylinder diesel engines from the French company, sources tell Les Echos.

FCA’s U.S. Unit Swings to a Profit

5/7/2015

The U.S. division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV reports its first-quarter revenue rose 10% to $20.9 billion, vehicle shipments grew 7% to 718,000 units and modified operating profit climbed 16% to $682 million.

TRW's Net Earnings Soar 80%

5/7/2015

First-quarter net earnings for TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. jumped to $377 million in 2015 from $209 million in the same period last year.

UAW Offers Works Council Plan for VW’s Tennessee Plant

5/7/2015

The United Auto Workers union has issued a "vision statement" in which Volkswagen AG sets up a works council at its assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Porsche Opens $100 Million HQ in Atlanta

5/7/2015

Porsche AG has officially opened its new U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, Ga.

U.K. Car Sales Surge to 10-Year High

5/7/2015

Registrations of new passenger vehicles in the U.K. expanded 5% to 185,800 units in April, the best result since 2005, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

De Tomaso Brand Heads for China

5/7/2015

Italy's fabled De Tomaso supercar brand has been sold to a Hong Kong investment fund that intends to use it on vehicles built in China, Automotive News Europe reports.

Conti Hikes Sales Forecast as Income Grows 14%

5/7/2015

Continental AG's sales in January-March climbed to €9.6 billion from €8.4 billion in the first quarter of 2014.

Toyota Readies 8 Dealers to Sell Fuel-Cell Car

5/7/2015

Toyota Motor Corp. has selected eight dealerships four in metro Los Angeles and four in metro San Francisco to sell its Mirai hydrogen-powered sedan.