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GM Sales in China Climb 20%
3/5/2014General Motors Co.'s three Chinese ventures sold a record 257,800 vehicles in the country in February compared with 215,100 units a year earlier.
EcoMotors Starts Second Joint Venture in China
3/5/2014Michigan-based EcoMotors International Inc. has launched a venture with China's FAW Group Corp. to produce its opposed-piston diesel engine, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Opel Hopes to Surpass PSA in Europe
3/5/2014General Motors' Opel unit is striving to outsell PSA Peugeot Citroen in Europe to become the region's second-largest brand after Volkswagen by 2022.
Diesel Developer Launches Second Joint Venture in China
3/4/2014Michigan-based EcoMotors International Inc. has begun a venture with China's FAW Group Corp. to produce a new type of diesel engine claimed to be 30% lighter and at least 20% more fuel efficient than conventional diesels, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Slumping Sales Trigger Layoffs at Dodge Dart Factory
3/4/2014Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has temporarily furloughed 325 workers at its assembly plant in Belvidere, Ill., because of sagging demand for the Dodge Dart small cars made there, the Rockford Register Star reports.
Carmakers Edgy About Impact of Ukraine Crisis
3/4/2014Carmakers say political tensions over Russia's intervention in Ukraine could upset the still-fragile recovery of Europe's auto market, the Associated Press reports.
Developer Says Coating Ends Chrome Exhaust Pipe “Bluing”
3/4/2014As every motorhead knows, chrome exhaust pipes tend to gain a bluish tinge over time.
Fiat May Not Use Alfa Name on Upcoming Sports Car
3/4/2014A year ago Fiat SpA and Mazda Motor Corp. finalized a plan to co-develop two variants of a new sports car and sell the Japanese-made vehicles under their own brands.
Jeep Unveils Tiny Renegade SUV
3/4/2014The Jeep Renegade SUV introduced at the Geneva auto show on Tuesday will go on sale in Europe this autumn and in the U.S. next year.
Jaguar Small Sedan to Debut New Engine Line
3/4/2014The new small sedan from Tata Motors Ltd.'s Jaguar unit has been named XE and will be powered by the first in a series of all-new 4-cylinder engines developed by the British luxury carmaker, according to the company.