Toyota Prius generates most online buzz, study says 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 26, 2013  The Toyota Prius was the most talked about hybrid vehicle online, generating $14.5 million in total media value, from January through April, according to a new study from a social analytics company.... Read More »
New wave of American design stokes Detroit 3 market share gains 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 25, 2013  From the fires of Detroit's descent into near-death, GM, Ford and Chrysler have forged some of the most distinctive designs since tailfins were soaring in the halcyon days of the postwar-era. Models such as the Cadillac ATS sports sedan, Ford Fusion family car and Jeep Grand Cherokee are turning heads and stoking sales.... Read More »
Audi launches program to hire U.S. military technicians for dealer service jobs 10:22 am U.S. ET | May 25, 2013  Audi of America is launching a program targeting military technicians for service department jobs at U.S. dealerships.... Read More »
MIKE COLIAS A good GM diesel car ... has hell frozen over? 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 25, 2013  General Motors' passenger-car diesel program has, quite literally, been to Hell and back.... Read More »
N.H. legislators pass amendments to Dealer Bill of Rights 4:15 pm U.S. ET | May 24, 2013 A bill that would further regulate the relationship between New Hampshire auto dealers and their factories is a step closer to becoming law despite opposition from automakers.... Read More »
AutoNews Now: Chrysler versus Tesla 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 24, 2013  Automakers engage in war of words over repaying Uncle Sam; Can 'Fast and Furious' tie-in aid Dart?; Lapham: Beater danger.... Read More »
Ford to retain 1,000 jobs at French plant after deal 3:50 pm U.S. ET | May 24, 2013 Ford plans to retain 1,000 jobs at a plant in southwest France after striking a deal today with local authorities to share the burden of new investments needed to keep the factory operating.... Read More »
Volvo marketing boss Speck is leaving; sales VP Visser named successorMay 24, 2013 16:03 CET  Doug Speck, Volvo's senior vice president for marketing, sales and customer service, is leaving his post effective July 1, the company said today. Speck, 54, will be replaced by Alain Visser, 49, vice president of sales and marketing, the company said.... Read More »
Volvo marketing boss Speck is leaving; sales VP Visser named successor 10:03 am U.S. ET | May 24, 2013  Doug Speck, Volvo's senior vice president for marketing, sales and customer service, is leaving his post effective July 1, the company said today. Speck, 54, will be replaced by Alain Visser, 49, vice president of sales and marketing, the company said.... Read More »
Ford will retain 1,000 jobs at French plantMay 24, 2013 20:57 CET  Ford will retain 1,000 jobs at a transmissions plant in France after striking a deall with local authorities to share the burden of new investments needed to keep the factory operating.... Read More »
BMW hints at superluxury coupe with Pininfarina's touchMay 24, 2013 19:13 CET  BMW unveiled a concept for a superluxury coupe to rival the Mercedes- CL. The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe marks the first time Pininfarina has cooperated with the automaker.... Read More »
Daimler, Ford exchange information on gasoline enginesMay 24, 2013 06:01 CET  Already collaborating with Ford on the development of fuel cell vehicles, Daimler and the U.S. automaker recently exchanged information about their gasoline engines. Daimler got a closer look at Ford's award-winning EcoBoost engine while Daimler shared details on its stratified lean-burning powerplants.... Read More »
Sonic, back in acquisition market, buys 2 stores in Denver 2:36 pm U.S. ET | May 24, 2013  Sonic Automotive is back in the dealership acquisition market with the purchase of large BMW and Mercedes stores in Denver.... Read More »
LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE Clues to the next Wrangler: See the want ads 2:02 pm U.S. ET | May 24, 2013  Jeep has begun searching for the extra bodies to mount its next big project: the redesign of the Jeep Wrangler. And the job opening descriptions provide some clues as to the changes planned for the off-roader's next generation.... Read More »
Stuart Frey, former Ford VP, dies at age 88 1:51 pm U.S. ET | May 24, 2013 Stuart Frey, a former vice president of Ford Motor, has died at the age of 88. He died March 6 in Ann Arbor, Mich., according to his family.... Read More »
BMW hints at new superluxury coupe with Pininfarina's touch 1:13 pm U.S. ET | May 24, 2013  BMW unveiled today a concept for a superluxury coupe to rival Daimler's Mercedes-Benz CL model. The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe -- gran lusso is Italian for superluxury -- marks the first time the famed Italian design house Pininfarina has cooperated with the German automaker.... Read More »
Henrik Fisker joins Hong Kong tycoon on Fisker bid, report saysMay 24, 2013 16:59 CET  Henrik Fisker is working with an investor group to salvage Fisker Automotive, the plug-in hybrid automaker he co-founded nearly six years ago that is now struggling to stave off bankruptcy, people familiar with the matter told Reuters this week.... Read More »
Henrik Fisker joins Hong Kong tycoon on Fisker bid, report says 10:59 am U.S. ET | May 24, 2013  Henrik Fisker is working with an investor group to salvage Fisker Automotive, the plug-in hybrid automaker he co-founded nearly six years ago that is now struggling to stave off bankruptcy, people familiar with the matter told Reuters this week.... Read More »
First Shift: Executive shakeup at Volvo 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 24, 2013  Marketing head Doug Speck, purchasing chief leaving; Nissan taxi obstacle; Marchionne honored; Chrysler keeps theme going.... Read More »
EU trade deal would lift U.S. exports to EuropeMay 24, 2013 06:01 CET U.S. auto exports to Europe could quadruple within 15 years if regulators get rid of tariffs and adopt standard vehicle-safety rules, automaker associations say.... Read More »
Q&A Audi plans 90% local sourcing in Mexico, says purchasing boss MartensMay 24, 2013 06:01 CET  Audi purchasing chief Bernd Martens says the automaker aims to buy 90 percent of its components for its new Mexico factory from local sources. So far no other Audi location has done that... Read More »
Mitsubishi Motors plans to reduce capital to offset lossesMay 24, 2013 09:04 CET  Mitsubishi plans to reorganize its capital to help unload the worst accumulated losses in the automotive industry. The company has been seeking to restore confidence in its cars for more than a decade after saying it covered up safety defects and customer complaints, alienating consumers to the point that it required a bailout in 2005.... Read More »
Nissan readies Datsun brand for IndiaMay 24, 2013 06:01 CET  Nissan will introduce its first Datsun model in India by March 2014 as the carmaker offers cheaper vehicles in a push for a fivefold increase in its share of Asia's third-biggest auto market. CEO Carlos Ghosn revived the brand to widen Nissan's appeal to customers in countries such as India, Russia and Indonesia.... Read More »
2013 RISING STARS Automotive News Europe salutes Marcus CoxMay 24, 2013 06:01 CET  Automotive News Europe salutes the winners of the 2013 Rising Stars awards. Every day until June 12 one of the 18 winners will be featured. Today's Rising Star is Marcus Cox, Opel/Vauxhall's finance director for sales, marketing & aftersales.... Read More »
Dodge banks on Fast & Furious 6 tie-in to rev up Dart sales 4:02 pm U.S. ET | May 23, 2013  Can the coattails of Fast & Furious 6 and its young, devoted male fans give a boost to Dodge Dart sales? Chrysler Group is counting on it.... Read More »
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