NEWS

Honda Concept Sketches 2015 Fuel-Cell Vehicle

11/11/2013

Honda Motor Co. will reveal a new fuel-cell vehicle concept at the Los Angeles auto show next week which.

October Car Sales Up 24% in China

11/11/2013

Wholesale deliveries of passenger vehicles in China rose to 1.61 million units in October from 1.3 million a year earlier, according to the China Assn. of Automobile Manufacturers.

Chrysler Shuffles Brand Managers

11/11/2013

Fiat SpA's Chrysler Group unit has named Al Gardner as president and CEO of the Chrysler brand, effective immediately.

Car Sales in China Rise 24%

11/11/2013

Wholesale deliveries of passenger vehicles in China rose to 1.61 million units in October from 1.3 million a year earlier, according to the China Assn. of Automobile Manufacturers.

Three Hyundai Execs Resign Over Product Quality Issues

11/11/2013

Hyundai Motor Co. says its president of R&D and two executives in charge of engineering and electronics development have resigned "to take responsibility for a series of quality issues," Reuters reports.

Maserati Names New Marketing Chief

11/11/2013

Fiat SpA has appointed Saad Chehab, head the company's Chrysler and Lancia brands since 2011, as chief marketing officer at Maserati SpA, effective immediately.

Nissan Phasing Out Minicar Deal with Suzuki

11/11/2013

Nissan Motor Co., which has been buying rebadged minivehicles from Suzuki Motor Corp. for 11 years, expects to end that relationship within about one year, according to The Nikkei, which cites no sources.

Daimler 6-Cylinder Engines Go Straight

11/11/2013

Daimler AG's transition from V-6 to inline six-cylinder engines will begin with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Autocar reports.

Ducati Power for VW’s XL1 Two-Seater

11/11/2013

Volkswagen AG is moving forward with a plan to put a Ducati motorcycle twin engine in its ultra-lightweight XL1 two-seater to create a fuel-efficient sports car.

Hyundai Shrugs Off High Domestic Production Costs

11/11/2013

Hyundai Motor Co. insists it will maintain its production base in South Korea, even though its factories there have the company's highest labor costs, Reuters reports.