NEWS

EU Approves France’s Loan Guarantees for PSA Bank

7/31/2013

The EU has ruled that the French government's guarantee of €7 billion loans to PSA Peugeot Citroen's finance arm will not significantly distort auto competition in the region.

VW's First-Half Income Slides 46%

7/31/2013

Volkswagen AG's net profit dropped to €4.8 billion in the first half of 2013 from €8.9 billion a year earlier despite a 4% increase in revenue to €98.7 billion.

VW First-Half Income Slides 46%

7/31/2013

Volkswagen AG's net profit dropped to €4.8 billion ($6.4 billion) in the first half of 2013 from €8.9 billion ($11.8 billion) a year earlier despite a 4% increase in revenue to €98.7 billion ($131 billion).

Toyota Output May Top 10 Million Units in 2013

7/31/2013

Toyota Motor Corp. aims to build 10.1 million passenger and commercial vehicles the current calendar year, 190,000 more than previously planned, The Nikkei reports.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Weakens

7/30/2013

Americans are slightly less optimistic about the economy this month than they were in June because of slightly lower expectations for jobs and growth, according to the New York City-based Conference Board.

Researchers Push Knock Control to the Edge

7/30/2013

Scientists at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia say tweaking the configuration of a standard engine knock control system can significantly boost fuel efficiency, lower emissions and increase torque without damaging the powerplant.

Goodyear More Than Doubles Earnings

7/30/2013

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. boosted net income to $181 million in the second quarter of 2013 from $85 million a year earlier.

Chrysler Profit Climbs 16% But Outlook Sinks

7/30/2013

Chrysler Group LLC's net earnings rose to $507 million (€382 million) in the second quarter of this year from $436 million (€328 million) in the same period of 2012.

Chrysler Hikes Profit 16% But Lowers Outlook

7/30/2013

Chrysler Group LLC's net earnings climbed to $507 million in the second quarter of this year from $436 million in the same period of 2012.

Tenneco Profit Drops 28% As Tax Rate Soars

7/30/2013

Tenneco Inc. netted $63 million in the second quarter of 2013 compared with $87 million a year earlier.