Receivers cool on $446 million Youngman bid for Saab, source says
Feb. 3, 2012 15:00 CET
China's Youngman has made a $446 million offer for bankrupt carmaker Saab, which has drawn a cool response from receivers who want bids for parts of Saab rather than the whole business because that would raise more for creditors, a source said. Read More » Comments [0] | Recommendations [0]
Feb. 4, 2012 06:01 CET
Bosch is considering investing about 77 million euros ($101 million) in a new factory in Romania, the government said. The Romanian government plans to grant state aid to ... Read More »
Fiat puts Sedici replacement ahead of a baby Jeep
Feb. 3, 2012 06:01 CET
Fiat-Chrysler will delay the launch of a new Jeep compact SUV planned for production in Italy. The new Jeep, which is code-named B-SUV, had been due to go into production ... Read More »
Mercedes reports record January sales on U.S., German demand
Feb. 3, 2012 14:31 CET
Global sales of Mercedes brand cars rose 5.1 percent to a record 86,921 vehicles in January, helped by strong growth in the U.S. and Germany and the continued success of ... Toyota sees 21% rise in global group sales this year
Feb. 3, 2012 10:44 CET
Toyota is forecasting that its global sales will rise 21 percent this year as its production recovers from natural disasters in Japan and Thailand. ... Hyundai, Kia flourish in stagnant German car market
Feb. 3, 2012 09:50 CET
Hyundai and its affiliate Kia posted huge gains in the stagnant German car market in January, according to data from Germany's motor vehicle authority KBA. The two Korean ... - Jaguar Land Rover said to plan partnership with Chery for China output
Feb. 3, 2012 06:01 CET - Ghosn says Renault will work with Mercedes on high-end model
Feb. 3, 2012 13:00 CET - VW Group to launch MQB platform in Geneva with new Audi A3
Feb. 3, 2012 12:15 CET - Toyota 86 sports car will cost more in Europe
Feb. 2, 2012 06:01 CET - Germany, France Italy car sales fall in January; Slight rise in Spain
Feb. 2, 2012 14:35 CET - BMW fails to outpace Mercedes in January U.S. sales
Feb. 2, 2012 06:01 CET - Lamborghini set to reveal new SUV
Feb. 2, 2012 06:01 CET - Volkswagen Slovakia eyes more jobs, output on minicar production
Feb. 2, 2012 10:19 CET - Fiat says high-roof 500L will offer 'distinctive alternative'
Feb. 2, 2012 14:17 CET - Deloitte to face tribunal over advice before MG Rover collapse
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Marchionne reveals a Fiat secret
12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2
LUCA CIFERRI: Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne on Wednesday revealed a long-kept company secret: how much Fiat's automotive unit lost in Europe in a year. Why make the number public now? Probably to underline that Europe's profit-killing overcapacity is a big threat to the auto industry here. Read More »

Auto sector stages comeback in fourth quarter
Following a disastrous third quarter in 2011, the automotive sector staged a modest comeback in the final three months of last year. Read More »
GM's China communications boss Willems returns to Opel
Jan. 31, 2012 06:01 CET
General Motors named veteran executive Johan Willems as the new head of communications at its European unit Opel/Vauxhall. Read More »

Renault gives Twingo a new 'friendly' face
Renault hopes a new 'friendly' face will help stabilize sales of its Twingo minicar until an all-new version launches in 2014. Read More »MORE »
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GKN Driveline puts extra power in the new Citroen DS5's rear wheels
12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 31 2012
GKN Driveline supplies the new Citroen DS5’s eAxle, an electric drive axle that incorporates proprietary disconnect clutch technology. The eAxle gives the DS5 on-demand all-wheel drive and contributes to the car’s overall all-terrain functionality.... Read More »











