NEWS

Honda Reveals Small Crossover for Global Markets

1/15/2013

Honda Motor Co. says the small "urban SUV" concept it unveiled on Monday at the Detroit auto show will go on sale in Japan by the end of the year and in the U.S. in late 2014.

Mercedes-Benz Updates E-Class Lineup

1/14/2013

Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz E-Class midsize cars get a major freshening for 2014 with a redesigned front end, powertrain modifications that boost performance and fuel economy and a new array of electronic systems that intervene in certain braking, lane keeping and steering situations.

Fiat Postpones Alfa’s U.S. Return Again

1/14/2013

Italy's Fiat SpA had vowed its Alfa Romeo brand would make its often-delayed return to the American market at midyear with the 4C two-seater.

Fiat Aims to Narrow Losses in Europe

1/14/2013

taly's Fiat SpA expects to reduce its losses in Europe this year if the region's auto market revives in the second half and vehicle pricing improves, CEO Sergio Marchionne tells Bloomberg News.

Global Sales Grow 11% at VW Group

1/14/2013

Volkswagen AG's group registrations climbed to 9.07 million vehicles last year from 8.16 million units in 2011.

VW Group Boosts Global Sales 11%

1/14/2013

Volkswagen AG's group registrations climbed to 9.07 million vehicles last year from 8.16 million units in 2011.

GM Denies Latest Rumor It Will Divest Opel

1/14/2013

General Motors Co. reiterates that it has no plans to give its money-losing Opel unit to alliance partner PSA Peugeot Citroen.

Toyota Regains Global Sales Lead

1/14/2013

Toyota's estimated 22% jump in worldwide volume to 9.70 million vehicles last year surpassed General Motors' 3% gain to 9.29 million units and Volkswagen Group's 11% increase to 9.07 million units.

Factory Output Shrinks in Eurozone, EU

1/14/2013

Industrial production in the 17-member eurozone, which tumbled 1% from September to October, fell 0.3% in November, according to EU statistics bureau Eurostat.

NADA: U.S. Auto Sales to Climb 7% in 2013

1/14/2013

Automakers will sell about 15.4 million cars and light trucks in the U.S. this year compared with 14.4 million units in 2012, the National Automobile Dealers Assn. predicts.