NEWS

Chrysler To Begin Phasing In 9-Speed Gearboxes

1/20/2013

Chrysler Group LLC aims to install as many as 200,000 9-speed automatic transmissions in new models this year.

Airbag Flaw Prompts Honda to Recall 777,000 Vehicles

1/20/2013

Honda Motor Co. plans to recall 777,000 of its Pilot crossovers and Odyssey minivans in the U.S. and Canada to repair improperly installed airbags.

Debate Looms in Europe Over CO2 Standards

1/20/2013

This week the European Parliament will debate how or whether to enforce a goal that would reduce average carbon dioxide emissions from new cars and light trucks sold in Europe to 95 g/km by 2020.

EU to Debate 2020 CO2 Standards

1/20/2013

This week the European Parliament will discuss how or whether to enforce a goal that would reduce average carbon dioxide emissions from new cars and light trucks sold in Europe to 95 g/km by 2020.

Hyundai Tests Eye-Tracking Control System

1/18/2013

Hyundai Motor Co.'s HCD-14 Genesis concept sedan highlights technology that enables its driver to switch on the audio or HVAC systems simply by looking at their icons.

Alfa Romeo, Mazda Finalize Sports Car Project

1/18/2013

Fiat Group and Mazda Motor Corp. have finalized a deal to co-develop a pair of rear-wheel-drive sports cars and put them into production in 2015.

Mazda, Alfa Romeo Finalize Sports Car Project

1/18/2013

Mazda Motor Corp. and Fiat Group have finalized a deal to co-develop a pair of rear-wheel-drive sports cars and put them into production in 2015.

Aston Martin Wants to Partner on Engine Development

1/18/2013

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. is in talks with other carmakers, including Daimler AG, about co-developing high-performance engines.

Aston Martin Seeks Engine Partner

1/18/2013

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.'s newest investor says the British carmaker is in talks with Daimler AG and other manufacturers about shared development of performance engines.

Opel Debuts New 4-Cylinder Diesel Family

1/18/2013

General Motors Co.'s Opel unit has introduced a new family of 1.6-liter turbodiesel engines that will replace the company's 1.7-liter lineup and some of its 2.0-liter diesels.