NEWS

Honda Reveals Its New Mini-Crossover

4/18/2014

Honda Motor Co. has released photos of the new HR-V subcompact crossover it will introduce in the American market late this year.

Cadillac Flagged Ignition Switch Problem in 2006

4/18/2014

General Motors Co. engineers reported eight years ago that the ignition switches in 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX crossovers could be nudged out of the "on" position by the driver's knee, according to Reuters, which cites documents released by switch supplier Delphi Automotive plc.

Ford to Introduce its Lincoln Premium Brand in China

4/17/2014

Ford Motor Co. hopes to jump into China's booming luxury car market by introducing its Lincoln brand cars and SUVs there for the first tim this autumn.

Ford to Debut Lincoln Brand in China

4/17/2014

Ford Motor Co. plans to introduce its Lincoln luxury car brand in China for the first time through 60 dealerships in 50 cities over a two-year rollout that will begin this autumn.

March Sales in Europe Jump 10%

4/17/2014

Registrations of new cars in the EU28 region surged to 1.49 million last month from 1.35 million in March 2013, industry group ACEA reports.

Nissan to Offer Leaf Buyers Free Battery Charging

4/17/2014

Nissan Motor Co. is preparing to introduce a new program in July that will give some of its U.S. customers to buy or lease a Leaf electric car free public charging for two years.

New Engine Reformulates Its Own Fuel

4/17/2014

Southwest Research Institute has developed a novel 4-cylinder engine that uses one cylinder to create a hydrogen-rich mixture that feeds back to the other three cylinders for enhanced performance.

Citroen Will Debut New Crossover in China

4/17/2014

PSA Peugeot Citroen will introduce a production version of its Wild Rubis SUV/crossover concept on Sunday at the Beijing auto show.

Daimler to Revive Maybach, Pullman Names?

4/17/2014

Daimler AG plans to revive its Maybach ultra-luxury name late this year in the form of a special limousine version of its flagship S-Class sedan, according to Reuters.

Hella LED Headlamp System Aims Beam Electronically

4/17/2014

European versions of the Audi A8 large sedan are being offered with a headlamp system that uses electronically controlled LEDs rather than shutters to avoid glare for oncoming drivers.