NEWS

Battery Maker A123 Hires Adviser for Strategic Review

5/16/2012

A123 Systems Inc., a maker of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles says it has hired a financial adviser to find an investor for the company or explore other financial alternatives if no investor is found.

Ford Will Lead Industry in New-Model Rollouts

5/16/2012

Ford Motor Co. plans to replace 26% of its U.S. vehicle lineup in model years 2013-2016, more than any other major carmaker, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Ford Will Replace Lineup Faster Than Rivals

5/16/2012

Ford Motor Co. plans to replace 26% of its vehicle lineup in the U.S. in model years 2013-2016, more than any other major carmaker, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

NHTSA Proposes Stability Controls for Trucks, Buses

5/16/2012

Large buses and heavy-duty trucks rated above 26,000 lbs.sold in the U.S. will need electronic stability control systems under rules proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA Proposes Stability Controls for Trucks, Buses

5/16/2012

Large buses and heavy-duty trucks sold in the U.S. will need electronic stability control systems under rules proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Car Sales Slide in Europe

5/16/2012

Car and light-truck sales across Europe fell 6.5% to 1.06 million units in April, according to industry group ACEA.

Car Sales Drop 6.5% in Europe

5/16/2012

Passenger car registrations across Europe fell to 1.06 million units last month from 1.13 million in April 2011, according to ACEA.

Opel Begins Engine Overhaul Program

5/16/2012

General Motors Co.'s Adam Opel unit has introduced the first of three new engines over the next 12 months that will replace the core of its current powertrain portfolio.

Porsche Begins 918 Spyder Road Tests

5/15/2012

Porsche AG says it has begun road testing prototypes of its plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder supercar.

Opel Launches Engine Update Program

5/15/2012

General Motors Co.'s Adam Opel unit has introduced the first of three new engines that will replace the core of its current powertrain portfolio over the next 12 months.