NEWS

German Carmakers Want a Break on Europe CO2 Math

11/27/2012

German carmakers want to alter a proposed European Commission formula that would require new cars sold in Europe in 2020 to emit an average of only 95 g/km of carbon dioxide, Reuters reports.

German Carmakers Seek Easing of Europe CO2 Rules

11/27/2012

German carmakers want to alter a proposed European Commission formula that would require new cars sold in Europe in 2020 to emit an average of only 95 g/km of carbon dioxide, Reuters reports.

Carmakers Tap YouTube to Tout Safety Systems

11/27/2012

A dozen major carmakers are showcasing their advanced driver assist technologies through a new YouTube video channel sponsored by their Alliance of Automotive Manufacturers trade group.

Commercial Vehicle Sales Drop 9% in Europe

11/27/2012

Demand for trucks and buses across Europe slumped to 153,900 vehicles last month from 168,600 units in October 2011, according to industry association ACEA.

BMW Plans 1 Series M Sedan

11/27/2012

Sources at BMW AG tells Autocar it hopes to produce a high-performance M sedan based on its second-generation 1 Series small car but probably not until at least 2015.

BMW Plans 1 Series M Performance Sedan

11/27/2012

Sources at BMW AG tells Autocar it expects to produce a high-performance M sedan based on its second-generation 1 Series small car but probably not until at least 2015.

Ex-GM Marketer Ewanick Joins Fisker

11/27/2012

Hybrid car maker Fisker Automotive Inc. has hired Joel Ewanick, General Motors Co.'s former global marketing chief, as interim head of global sales and marketing.

Mahle Diversifies to Offset Trend to Smaller Engines

11/27/2012

Switching to engines with fewer cylinders can help carmakers meet fuel economy goals.

Mahle Diversifies to Counter Small-Engine Trend

11/27/2012

Switching to engines with fewer cylinders can help carmakers meet fuel economy goals.