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Honda Upgrades CR-Z Hybrid Battery
11/20/2012Honda Motor Co. rolls out an updated version of its $20,000 CR-Z hybrid sport coupe with a lithium-ion battery that replaces the nickel-magnesium unit in the 2012 model.
Oil Prices Rebound
11/20/2012Crude oil futures jumped $2.61 per barrel to close at a four-week high of $89.28 yesterday on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
North American Suppliers Gaining Clout
11/20/2012The stronger North American auto suppliers that survived the industry downturn can now command higher prices and afford to be choosy about their customers, Automotive News reports, citing parts makers, analysts and purchasing executives.
Volvo Boosts Production of Diesel Plug-In Hybrid
11/20/2012Volvo Car Corp. says it expects to build 4,000-6,000 plug-in diesel hybrid versions of its V60 wagon for the 2014 model year.
Ford to Offer 1-liter Engine in U.S. Fiesta
11/20/2012Ford Motor Co. says it will introduce its European-built 1.0-liter engine in U.S. versions of the 2014 Fiesta subcompact next year.
New Coating Allows High-Temp Titanium Forming
11/19/2012Titanium can reduce exhaust system weight by 40%, but successfully forming the metal is slow and costly.
Mexico Ramps Up Car Exports
11/19/2012Mexico, which was the world's ninth-largest auto exporter in 2006, now ranks fourth behind Germany, Japan and South Korea, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Ford Appoints Global Lincoln Executive
11/19/2012Ford Motor Co. has revamped the management structure for its Lincoln unit to give the brand greater autonomy as it attempts to redefine itself and revive sales, Automotive News reports.
SAIC-GM-Wuling Opens Car Plant in China
11/19/2012Three-way joint venture SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co. (SGMW) began building the Baojun 630 midsize sedan on Sunday at its new 8 billion-yuan ($1.3 billion) factory.
GM’s Wuling Venture Boosts Car Output in China
11/19/2012General Motors Co.'s three-way Chinese joint venture began building the Baojun 630 midsize sedan on Sunday at its new 8 billion-yuan ($1.3 billion) factory in Liuzhou in northern China.