Headlines for Monday, April 2, 2012

Fiat-Chrysler sales rise 8.2% as N. American demand offsets weak Europe

Consolidated vehicle sales for Fiat-Chrysler rose 8.2 percent in the first two months as strong Chrysler demand in North America offset Fiat's decline in Europe. Read More »

Fiat sales in Italy fall 36 percent in 'horrible' March

Car sales in Italy fell 27 percent as the country joined France and Spain to report sliding volume in March. Fiat Group sales declined 36 percent. Read More »

Car sales fall in France, Spain in March

Car sales fell in France and Spain in March, with French passenger car volume down 23.5 percent as the market suffered the after-effects of a scrappage scheme. In Spain, the decline was less severe at 4.5 percent. Read More »

Hyundai, Kia sales boosted by overseas demand

Hyundai and Kia posted firm global sales in March as strong overseas demand continued to mitigate the impact of declines in their home market of South Korea Read More »

Mitsubishi names company veteran as new Europe chief

Mitsubishi named Tomohisa Nishina as the new head of its European operations. The 57-year-old executive was Mitsubishi's general manager for ordering and planning in the region between 2003 and 2007. Read More »