Shows and Events 2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW Jeep may start Cherokee production in China in 2014, CEO Manley saysApril 20, 2013 10:19 CET  The Cherokee is the "obvious choice" to become the first Jeep built in China in six years and could double the brand's sales in the country, Jeep CEO Mike Manley said.... Read More »
Porsche says new Panamera's sales to beat old modelApril 20, 2013 12:16 CET  Porsche said sales of the overhauled Panamera coupe may beat deliveries of the four-door model's first generation, sales chief Bernhard Maier said.... Read More »
JASON STEIN The (domestic) auto industry hits a wall in China 2:53 pm U.S. ET | April 19, 2013  If you listen to the industry experts -- and in this country there are more than a few who claim to know how the future will unfold -- they'll tell you that the good times in China are over.... Read More »
LUCA CIFERRI Looking for a Chinese car in Shanghai 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 19, 2013  If I were an executive at a Chinese domestic automaker, I would be very worried. Why? Because it is difficult to find a Chinese-brand car on the streets of Shanghai.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW Riviera concept shows Buick design direction 12:15 pm U.S. ET | April 19, 2013  General Motors unveiled a gull wing, two-door Buick Riviera concept car today at an event here prior to the Shanghai auto show, which opens on Saturday.... Read More »
YANG JIAN Chinese automakers will showcase strategies at Shanghai show 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 19, 2013  The Shanghai auto show will provide an opportunity for Chinese carmakers to declare they've learned from past mistakes.... Read More »
NEW PRODUCT Renault hints at Twingo design with the Twin'Z EV conceptApril 19, 2013 06:01 CET  Renault has said its Twin'Z rear-wheel-drive electric concept car is part of a design study for the third-generation Twingo, due to go on sale next year. The automaker, which unveiled the concept last month, has not specified which design elements the Twingo will take from the concept.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW French automakers count on luxury appeal for success in ChinaApril 19, 2013 06:01 CET  German automakers have long seen China as a key market. Now their French rivals, hit by slow sales in Europe, are playing catch up, and they are counting on the popularity of France's luxury fashion brands to help them.... Read More »
BRAD WERNLE It's hard to see where China's love affair with cars will lead 3:07 pm U.S. ET | April 18, 2013  If you hang around anyone connected with the Chinese auto industry for any length of time, you'll hear mind-boggling numbers about the industry's rosy future. But looking out my hotel room window here, I have to wonder just where China's love affair with the automobile and industrial progress will take us.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW Mercedes unveils GLA conceptApril 18, 2013 09:01 CET  Mercedes released pictures and details of the Concept GLA ahead of its debut at the Shanghai auto show. The production version will launch next year as a competitor to the BMW X1 and Audi Q3.... Read More »
Chery to ax subbrands, trim lineup 3:04 pm U.S. ET | April 18, 2013 Chery plans to drop its three subbrands and eliminate half its models to revamp its unprofitable business.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW MG previews brand's first production SUVApril 17, 2013 10:22 CET  MG Motor said its MG CS concept previews a potential compact SUV/crossover that would target young, fashion-conscious people. The MG CS is similar in size to the Nissan Qashqai.... Read More »
DIANA T. KURYLKO With GLA, Mercedes aims for younger shopper 5:07 pm U.S. ET | April 17, 2013  Mercedes-Benz is poised to take aim at the growing compact crossover segment with the five-door GLA -- a vehicle company executives say will be packed with premium features but carry a competitive price tag.... Read More »
Consumer acceptance key to autonomous vehicles, SAE panel says 6:05 pm U.S. ET | April 16, 2013  The biggest barrier to autonomous vehicles could end up being consumer acceptance, one expert said during a panel discussion on driver distraction that marked the first day of the SAE World Congress here on Tuesday.... Read More »
SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW PREVIEW A bevy of crossovers and SUVs will take center stage at China's auto extravaganza 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15, 2013  Automakers will test China's huge appetite for crossovers and SUVs with introductions this week at the Shanghai auto show. Acura, BMW, Citroen, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen plan world debuts for compact crossovers, while Jeep -- which arguably started the SUV craze -- will roll out its new Cherokee.... Read More »
KEITH CRAIN Engineering matters more than ever 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15, 2013  This week, SAE International has its annual congress and exhibition in Detroit to share the challenges and triumphs in vehicle engineering. It's always an interesting and exciting time when hundreds of technical papers about emerging technologies are delivered in just a few short days Keith Crain is editor-in-chief of Automotive News.... Read More »
DAN SELKE SAE looks at technical aspects of driver distraction 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15, 2013  For almost two years now, SAE members, along with numerous automakers, suppliers, academicians, institutes, consortia, etc., have been very much involved in helping to define exactly what the issues are concerning driver distraction Dan Selke, an auto engineer in Montvale, N.J., is chairman of the SAE Safety & Human Factors Steering Committee.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW Citroen Wild Rubis previews SUV for upscale DS lineApril 11, 2013 09:00 CET  Citroen's Wild Rubis concept showcases the first SUV/crossover to be sold under the brand's upscale DS line. The concept will mainly be targeted at high-earning Chinese customers.... 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 »
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE CONGRESS How to prosper during tough timesApril 8, 2013 06:01 CET With sales slowing and government debt a growing crisis, the European auto industry is in for a rough ride over the next few years. What are the solutions? Which companies will emerge as winners? The 16th Automotive News Europe Congress will explore answers to those questions on June 12 in Paris.... Read More »
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE CONGRESS How to prosper during Europe's tough times 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 8, 2013 With sales slowing and government debt a growing crisis, the European auto industry is in for a rough ride over the next few years. What are the solutions? Which companies will emerge as winners? The 16th Automotive News Europe Congress will explore answers to those questions on June 12 in Paris.... Read More »
KEITH CRAIN Maybe we need SAE to get involved 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 8, 2013  One of the greatest dangers to drivers of motor vehicles is distracted driving. And some recent research suggests adults are more prone to texting than younger drivers. The automobile industry -- globally -- must confront this challenge with as much vigor and noise as possible Keith Crain is editor-in-chief of Automotive News.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW BMW, amid crossover surge, preps X4 for U.S. 6:00 pm U.S. ET | April 4, 2013  BMW, capitalizing on a surge in its U.S. light-truck sales, is expanding its new 4-series lineup with the X4 crossover that will be built in South Carolina and is expected to go on sale next year.... Read More »
BMW mulls exports of China joint-brand carsApril 4, 2013 06:01 CET  BMW may export cars built under a new brand developed with Chinese partner Brilliance Automotive to mature and developing markets, global sales boss Ian Robertson said. BMW hadn’t decided which markets outside China the new brand would be sold in, but mature markets such as Europe hadn’t been ruled out, Robertson said.... Read More »
2014 Porsche Panamera gets new hybrid 1:10 pm U.S. ET | April 3, 2013  The Porsche Panamera has been restyled and the lineup gains a plug-in hybrid model, along with a new twin-turbo V6 for the Panamera S and 4S models that is more powerful than the former base V8. Also, Porsche is adding a stretched version of the Panamera with 5.9 inches added to the wheelbase for additional rear-seat legroom.... Read More »
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