BMW counts on new models to keep U.S. luxury leadMay 20, 2013 06:01 CET  Mercedes-Benz led the U.S. premium-brand sales race through April of 2013, but BMW of North America CEO Ludwig Willisch expects BMW to repeat as No. 1 for the year. Willisch says help is on the way in the form of three models debuting later this year: the 3-series GT crossover, 4-series coupe and a redesigned X5 crossover.... Read More »
New Mercedes S class strives to set new luxury markMay 15, 2013 19:58 CET  Mercedes-Benz is heralding its latest-generation S class as a flagship that will set new benchmarks for luxury sedans with its packaging of technology, safety gear and opulence.... Read More »
Survey: Consumers are ready for new tech ideas in cars 10:29 am U.S. ET | May 15, 2013 A new survey about what vehicle consumers want and don't want suggests that the auto industry is lagging consumers when it comes to technology ideas.... Read More »
Peugeot pushes 308 upscale to catch VW GolfMay 15, 2013 10:15 CET  Peugeot hopes more upscale features and an innovative design will help the new 308 gain market share in Europe's overcrowded compact segment against competitors including the Volkswagen Golf.... Read More »
Volkswagen said to favor China's FAW for budget brandMay 14, 2013 15:34 CET  Volkswagen favors launching a planned budget brand in China with local joint-venture partner FAW, sources said. VW aims to introduce the low-cost marque in about three years and may eventually expand it to more than one model.... Read More »
LATEST LAUNCHES Kia aims to conquer with new CarensMay 8, 2013 06:01 CET  Kia aims to break European automakers' leadership in the medium minivan segment with its new Carens... Read More »
Aston Martin plans new products after completing investment dealMay 2, 2013 10:28 CET  Aston Martin said it will go ahead with a major product development program after completing a partnership with Italian private equity firm Investindustrial.... Read More »
VW plans fuel-saving 10-speed transmissionMay 1, 2013 06:01 CET  Volkswagen is developing a 10-speed dual-clutch transmission to help reduce fuel consumption, CEO Martin Winterkorn said. The transmission is one of a number of drivetrain technologies that the automaker is focusing on for the mid- and long term, he said.... Read More »
LATEST LAUNCHES Renault Captur joins crowded segmentApril 23, 2013 12:56 CET  Renault hopes a spacious interior and a competitive price will help the Captur win buyers in Europe's fast-growing small SUV segment.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW Mercedes hits reset on China after sales drive faltersApril 22, 2013 08:34 CET  Mercedes is accelerating its dealer expansion in China, streamlining sales and bringing out a number of new or revamped models in a bid to to fix past mistakes in the market that have contributed to a growing gap with premium rivals BMW and Audi.... Read More »
Maserati Ghibli tests Fiat's push into luxuryApril 19, 2013 20:53 CET  The Ghibli is an early test of Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne's efforts to squeeze more cash out of the Maserati and Alfa Romeo brands. Maserati faces a difficult balancing act to emulate the success of BMW, Daimler and Audi by rolling out more affordable models aimed at a broader client base.... Read More »
Plans for a Mercedes subcompact are a risk for DaimlerApril 15, 2013 20:19 CET Daimler could follow its German competitors into the market for premium subcompact cars but it will have to keep its costs down and volumes up to make money off any future Mercedes.... Read More »
LATEST LAUNCHES CLA is halo car of Mercedes compact rangeApril 12, 2013 06:01 CET  Mercedes is aiming the CLA coupe-styled four-door sedan at younger buyers, especially those in the United States and China where sedans are popular.... Read More »
NEW PRODUCT Ghibli will be Maserati's first diesel-powered carApril 9, 2013 12:44 CET  Maserati released images of the Ghibli four-door sedan ahead of the car's debut at the Shanghai auto show. The Ghibli will be the first Maserati production car to offer a diesel variant.... Read More »
NEW PRODUCT Porsche's plug-in Panamera to start at 110,400 eurosApril 3, 2013 10:19 CET  Porsche will begin sales of its first plug-in hybrid in July with prices starting at 110,409 euros in Germany. The 416-hp Panamera S E-Hybrid will debut in China this month.... Read More »
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE E-MAGAZINE Race for luxury lead heats upApril 2, 2013 06:01 CET  Audi and Mercedes are both vying to be the world's No. 1 luxury brand as the race heats up to topple BMW from the top position. The three premium giants not only want to lead with the most sales, but also in profitability and with the desirability of their products.... Read More »
2013 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW Mitsubishi says new Mirage will get 40 mpg combined 2:06 pm U.S. ET | March 28, 2013  Mitsubishi Motors North America says its new Mirage minicar will get 40 mpg in combined city and highway driving. Mitsubishi estimates that the Mirage, which is roughly the size of a Chevrolet Spark, will get 37 mpg city/44 mpg highway when equipped with a continuously variable transmission.... Read More »
LINDSAY CHAPPELL Hybrid wave raises marketing questions 2:23 pm U.S. ET | March 28, 2013  The wraps came off of the 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Wednesday afternoon in New York, and the model signals a clear new path for the luxury brand. There will be hybrid powertrain options for almost every new model Infiniti introduces.... Read More »
DIANA T. KURYLKO Range Rover banks on 3 out of 3 1:24 pm U.S. ET | March 28, 2013  With three new or redesigned models in three years, Range Rover is poised to grow in the United States and better compete with rival vehicles it couldn't take on before.... Read More »
2013 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW Chevy revives Camaro Z/28 for track duty 1:08 pm U.S. ET | March 27, 2013  Chevrolet surprised onlookers at the New York auto show today by unveiling a new Camaro Z/28, a built-for-the-racetrack performance coupe. The car will have a small-block V-8 engine that produces 500 hp and 470 pounds-feet of torque.... Read More »
NEW PRODUCT Volvo will launch XC90 successor next yearMarch 27, 2013 16:08 CET  Volvo will introduce a successor to the XC90 in late 2014, CEO Hakan Samuelsson said. The model will be the first all-new vehicle launched by Volvo as a unit of China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.... Read More »
SUPPLIERS Autoliv seeks acquisitions to expand in high-tech car safetyMarch 27, 2013 13:54 CET  Swedish supplier Autoliv says it is keen to expand its car-safety business through the acquisition of high-tech active technology that help vehicles avoid accidents.... Read More »
LATEST LAUNCHES Renault touts low running costs for Zoe EVMarch 26, 2013 06:01 CET  Renault says the new Zoe is the first mass-market EV available at an affordable price with low running costs and a long driving range. The automaker expects the battery-driven hatchback to be the biggest seller among its range of electric vehicles that also includes the Fluence Z.E. sedan, Kangoo Z.E. small van and the Twizy two-seater.... Read More »
NEW PRODUCT Audi aims A3 sedan at young luxury buyersMarch 27, 2013 01:00 CET  Audi released the first images of its A3 sedan, a new variant of its A3 compact line that will compete for young luxury buyers with the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The sedan will mainly be aimed at customers in the United States and China where sedans are more popular than in Audi's home European market.... Read More »
NEW PRODUCT Mitsubishi replaces Colt with smaller Space StarMarch 26, 2013 12:48 CET  Mitsubishi seeks to gain sales in the minicar segment in Europe with the launch of the Space Star, which replaces the Colt subcompact. The Space Star's retail price of 9,690 euros will help it gain share against rivals such as the Nissan Micra and the Fiat Panda, a Mitsubishi spokesman said.... Read More »
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