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Conti Goes Higher-Tech on Distraction Detector System
2/8/2013Several developers are pursuing camera-based technology that monitors a driver's eye movement to detect distraction.
Kia Concept Hints at New Crossover
2/8/2013The Cross GT concept from Kia Motors Corp. hints that the South Korean carmaker may be planning to add a new top-end crossover.
Industrial Activity Rises In Germany
2/8/2013Production from Germany's factories, mines and utilities, which dipped 0.2% from October to November, rose 0.3% in December, according to the country's National Statistics Institute.
Group: Autos “Scapegoated” for Beijing Smog
2/8/2013China's car industry is being unfairly blamed for the dangerous levels of smog that have cloaked Beijing this winter, according to the China Assn. of Automobile Manufacturers.
Toyota Unveils Redesigned Tundra Pickup Truck
2/8/2013Toyota Motor Corp.'s 2014 Tundra pickup, introduced publicly this week during the Chicago auto show, has been redesigned to enhance its appearance, improve interior ergonomics and reduce replacement costs for the front and rear bumpers.
California Details ZEV Plan Through 2025
2/8/2013California, which aims to put 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2025, has issued an action plan for state agencies to get there.
Brazil: Rules Spur $2.1 Billion in Auto Investment
2/7/2013Brazil's Trade Ministry says the new restrictions it imposed on auto imports last year have prompted carmakers to commit 4.2 billion reals ($2.1 billion) in fresh spending in the country.
Daimler Warns of Stagnant Profits in 2013
2/7/2013Daimler AG cautions investors that earnings at its Mercedes-Benz Cars unit, which fell 15% to €4.4 billion ($6 billion) in 2012, will drop again this year because of Europe's weak market and the brand's sub-par performance in China.
PSA Takes €4.1 Billion Writeoff
2/7/2013PSA Peugeot Citroen says its financial results for 2012, due to be reported on Feb. 13, will include a €4.1 billion charge for writing down the value of its auto unit's property, facilities and other assets.
Daimler Predicts Stagnant Profits in 2013
2/7/2013Daimler AG warns investors that earnings at its Mercedes-Benz Cars unit, which fell 15% to €4.4 billion in 2012, will drop again this year because of Europe's weak market and the brand's sub-par performance in China.