NEWS

Ford May Delay Galaxy, S-Max Launches

11/28/2012

Ford Motor Co. might postpone the debut of its next-generation Galaxy and S-Max large MPVs because of the scheduled closing of the plant in Genk, Belgium, that builds the current models, Auto Motor und Sport reports.

Ford May Delay Launch of Big MPVs in Europe

11/28/2012

Ford Motor Co. might postpone the debut of its next-generation Galaxy and S-Max large MPVs because of the scheduled closing of the plant in Genk, Belgium, that builds the current models, Auto Motor und Sport reports.

Aston Martin Confirms Talks with Investors

11/28/2012

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. says it is in advanced negotiations with potential investors about a capital infusion to fund the brand's medium- and long-term growth plants.

SAIC-GM-Wuling to Build $1.1 Billion Factory in China

11/28/2012

General Motors Co. and its Chinese joint venture partners plan to erect a 6.6 billion-yuan ($1 billion) manufacturing complex in Chongqing, China, to begin making unspecified vehicles and engines in 2015.

UPDATE: Japan Slaps Wrists of Suppliers That Fixed Prices

11/28/2012

Japan's Fair Trade Commission has fined four of the country's parts makers a total of 3.4 billion yen ($41 million) for inflating prices of such components as radiators and windshield wiper systems in 2000-2003.

UPDATE: Japanese Suppliers Fined for Price Fixing

11/28/2012

Japan's Fair Trade Commission has fined four of the country's parts makers a total of 3.4 billion yen ($41 million) for inflating prices of such components as radiators and windshield wiper systems in 2000-2003.

American Confidence in Economic Recovery Grows

11/28/2012

The Conference Board's index of consumer confidence rose to 73.7 this month from 73.1 in October.

Researchers Say Marine Algae Could Make Biofuels

11/28/2012

Saltwater algae can be genetically engineered to produce biofuels as well as modified freshwater algae do, according to biologists at the University of California San Diego.

Infiniti Signs On As Title Sponsor of F1 Team

11/28/2012

Nissan Motor Co.'s Infiniti brand will expand its role as a sponsor of Formula One's Red Bull Racing team, which last week won the constructor's championship for the third consecutive year.

Hyundai Plans 40% Growth in Chinese Output

11/28/2012

Hyundai Motor Co. says it aims to boost annual production at its joint venture in China to 1.4 million vehicles by 2015 from 1 million units this year.