NEWS

Toyota Ponders a Zippier Design for Prius

11/5/2012

Toyota Corp. is mulling whether to give its Prius hatchback a mild design makeover or make a more dramatic change in the hybrid's appearance, Bloomberg News reports.

Renault-Caterham Venture to Relaunch Alpine Brand

11/5/2012

Renault SA and the U.K.'s Caterham Group are forming a 50:50 joint venture to revive Renault's sporty Alpine brand.

Conti: Sales of Anti-Collision Systems to Grow Tenfold

11/5/2012

Continental AG tells Automotive News Europe it expects demand for advanced driver safety systems to increase from today's €1 billion market to as much as €10 billion by 2020.

Nissan Likely to Add Another N. American Car Plant

11/5/2012

Nissan Motor Co. will need an additional assembly plant in North America within five years, says Automotive News.

French-U.K. Venture to Relaunch Alpine Brand

11/5/2012

Renault SA and the Britain's Caterham Group are forming a 50:50 joint venture to revive Renault's sporty Alpine brand.

Ghosn: Nissan Needs Another N. American Plant

11/5/2012

Nissan Motor Co. will need to build another assembly plant in North America within five years, says Automotive News.

Sales of Japanese Cars Plunge Again in China

11/5/2012

Japan's largest automakers report that their sales in China fell sharply in October.

Nissan Eyes Additional North American Car Plant

11/5/2012

Nissan Motor Co. will need another assembly plant in North America within five years, says Automotive News.

Honda Completes $1.2 Billion U.S. Spending Plan

11/5/2012

Honda Motor Co. says it will spend $170 million to add a fourth engine line at a factory in Anna, Ohio, thus creating 200 jobs.

Hyundai Invests in India Diesel Engine Factory

11/4/2012

Hyundai Motor Co.'s India unit plans to invest $300 million to erect new engine and stamping plants adjacent to its two existing assembly facilities outside the city of Chennai in southern India.