Continental raises forecasts as raw material costs fallAug. 2, 2012 13:49 CET  Continental raised forecasts for revenue and profitability this year after a decline in raw-material costs and growth in sales helped second-quarter profit.... Read More »
For mpg, Jag to add 4-banger 12:01 am U.S. ET | July 16, 2012 Jaguar hasn't offered a four-cylinder engine since 1948 and no V-6 since the small, lackluster X-Type was pulled from the United States four years ago. But in an era of mpg obsession, even this proud British luxury brand is changing its spots.... Read More »
BMW will continue hybrid research venture after PSA exitJuly 10, 2012 12:02 CET  BMW says it intends to continue hybrid-vehicle research on its own as it holds talks with PSA about breaking up a joint venture.... Read More »
EDITORIAL Fuel economy push gives pickup buyers options 12:01 am U.S. ET | July 9, 2012 There's a persistent fear among some in the auto industry that fuel economy regulations will result in a limited selection of undersized, underperforming pickups that buyers won't want. So far, the results are the exact opposite.... Read More »
CARS & CONCEPTS Tiniest engine is biggest star of Ford's show 12:01 am U.S. ET | July 2, 2012  When Ford Motor Co. showed off its latest models to journalists and analysts at its annual ride-and-drive, the smallest engine was the biggest star of the day. That would be the 1.0-liter, three-cylinder EcoBoost now sold only in Europe but coming next year to North America in a small car.... Read More »
Ford thinks small 12:01 am U.S. ET | July 2, 2012  How times have changed. For decades, automakers boasted of the horsepower and raw size of their engines. Now, Ford Motor Co. is bragging about how many of its vehicles lead their segments in -- small engines.... Read More »
BMW and Toyota will jointly develop a sports car, extend technology tiesJune 29, 2012 06:01 CET  BMW and Toyota today said they will develop a sports car together and cooperate in fuel-cell technology, powertrain electrification and lightweight technologies.... Read More »
Honda's 'toy box' of technology 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 18, 2012  Honda, fighting to restore its reputation for innovation, is poised to open a "toy box" of new technologies and products that will make it the industry leader in fuel efficiency, the company's top car engineer says.... Read More »
At Honda, one tough turnaround 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 11, 2012  Takanobu Ito took the helm of a teetering Honda Motor Co. in June 2009 with a curious mixture of pride and angst. But now, after three years in office, the blunt-talking executive who joined Honda because he wanted to work on motorcycles and airplanes is ready to put his recovery plan into action. Sweeping revival plans that he has quietly been slipping into place are taking hold.... Read More »
VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY -- THE CHANGING CAR MPG: Not just for CAFE anymore 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 11, 2012  After three decades of heavier vehicles and little improvement in mpg, automakers are in a breathless sprint to bring out models that dramatically move the needle on fuel economy.... Read More »
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