NEWS

Platinum Prices Fall to 5-Year Low

10/2/2014

Platinum futures have declined to their lowest price in five years on worries that global demand for the metal for automotive catalytic converters could stall, Bloomberg News reports.

Panasonic Finalizes Automotive Unit for Europe

10/2/2014

Panasonic Corp. has completed plans to centralize European operations through its new Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Co.

Jaguar Plans Diesel Option for U.S. Version of XE Small Sedan

10/2/2014

Jaguar intends to introduce its new XE small sport sedan in the U.S. with options that include a 4-cylinder diesel and all-wheel drive.

Hyundai Workers Approve Labor Contract

10/2/2014

Union workers at Hyundai Motor Co. have approved a one-year contract, calling off a series of strikes that cost an estimated 900 billion won ($846 million) in lost production.

Sub-3-Second Acceleration for Corvette Z06!

10/2/2014

General Motors Co. says its 2015 model Chevrolet Corvette Z06 can zip from zero to 60 mph in just under 3 seconds and cover the quarter-mile in a tick under 11 seconds, finishing its run at 127 mph.

Honda Lifts Veil on F1 Racing Engine

10/2/2014

Honda Motor Co. will use this weekend's Formula One race at Japan's Suzuka circuit to reveal a video showing development of the F1 engine it is preparing for the 2015 season.

EPA Orders Mercedes to Lower Fuel Economy Claim

10/2/2014

The U.S. has directed Daimler AG to reduce the city fuel economy ratings for its 2013 and 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 sedans by 1 mpg.

September Sales Up in France, Italy, Spain

10/1/2014

New-car deliveries gained in three of Europe's largest markets last month, according to industry and government data.

dSPACE Names Waeltermann as President in U.S.

10/1/2014

Peter Waeltermann has been officially appointed president of dSPACE Inc., the North American unit of Germany's dSPACE GmbH, effective immediately.

10 Cars Most Women Don't Drive

10/1/2014

Car dealers can tell you from first-hand experience, male and female preferences differ when it comes to buying a new car.