NEWS

Aston Martin, Mercedes AMG Partner on Engines, Electronics

7/25/2013

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. and Daimler AG's Mercedes-AMG unit have agreed to partner on powertrains and technology.

New System Deactivates Engine Cylinders One at a Time

7/25/2013

A typical cylinder deactivation system aids an engine's fuel efficiency by automatically cutting off the operation of a fixed number of cylinders during light-load conditions.

U.S. Would Need $95.50 Per GM Share to Break Even

7/25/2013

The U.S. Dept. of the Treasury would need to sell its remaining stock in General Motors Co. at an average price of $95.50 per share to break even on its investment, the Associated Press reports.

Daimler Nearly Doubles Earnings

7/25/2013

Daimler AG's net profit soared to €2.8 billion ($3.7 billion) in the April-June period of 2013 from €1.5 billion ($2 billion) a year earlier.

Daimler Earnings Nearly Double

7/25/2013

Daimler AG's net profit soared to €2.8 billion in the April-June period of 2013 from €1.5 billion a year earlier.

Faurecia May Close Eight Plants

7/25/2013

Nanterre, France-based Faurecia SA will shutter eight automotive seat frame factories over the next four years, Reuters reports.

Porsche Again Leads J.D. Power APEAL Study

7/25/2013

Porsche surpasses all other vehicle brands sold in the U.S. this year in new-car appeal, according to the J.

Porsche Tops J.D. Power APEAL Study Again

7/24/2013

Among vehicle brands sold in America, Porsche leads by a strong margin this year in terms of new-car appeal, according to results of the J.

Toyota to Build Engine Plant in Indonesia

7/24/2013

Toyota Motor Co. plans to open a new 23 billion-yen ($231 million) engine factory in Indonesia in the first half of 2016.

Car Fleet, Miles Driven Are Shrinking

7/24/2013

The number of cars and light trucks on the road in the U.S. and the average distance they travel has been shrinking for a decade, according to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.