Motoring News
07 May 2009Share Watch: Car crisis hits GKN parts sales
Car parts and aerospace group moves back into the black after a lossmaking start to the year through solid aerospace sales
read moreCar crisis hits GKN parts sales
Car parts and aerospace group moves back into the black after a lossmaking start to the year through solid aerospace sales
read moreBanks seen to act as government agents in Chrysler bankruptcy
Talks last week illustrated that four banks, led by JPMorgan, which acted as agent for the loan, were acting to advance the government's agenda, according to people familiar with the talks
read moreGM's foolish shareholders
As things stand, what is good for GM may be good for the country but it is likely to be very bad for GM's shareholders
read moreDVLA issues thousands of duplicate tax discs due to computer error
More than 60000 duplicate tax discs have been issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency because of a computer error.
read moreSaxony firm on keeping its blocking power at VW
Volkswagen's second-largest shareholder insisted on keeping its blocking minority in a merger with Porsche on Thursday after an agreement by the family owners had reversed the balance of power between the two carmakers
read moreRome seeks job talks with Fiat
The Italian government has asked to meet Sergio Marchionne, Fiat's chief executive, amid political and trade union concerns in Italy about job losses and factory closures if the carmaker succeeds in combining with Chrysler and General Motors Europe
read moreHyundai to shift part of Indian production
South Korea's biggest carmaker is to shift production of one of its premium models to Europe after a strike over unionisation at its south India plant led to the mass arrests
read moreA Lazarus option
Carmakers need to produce vehicles that people want to drive. This requires scale. But the sector itself needs to shrink: there was over-capacity even when consumers were readier to buy cars
read morePainful lessons for lenders in Chrysler debacle
George Schultze, one of a group of dissident creditors, will think twice before lending to another troubled company such as Chrysler, writes Nicole Bullock
read moreGM hit by $6bn loss
General Motors has reported a $6bn (£3.
read moreEvora cabrio will be a two-seater
Lotus will convert its new 2+2 Evora into a strict two-seater for its convertible version, due within the next three years.
read moreFiat's global ambition
Our consumer champion explains how the rapid expansion of the Fiat empire affects us all.
read moreMarchionne will be new Chrysler boss
Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne will be the new CEO of Chrysler, the company has confirmed.
read moreMotors on TV
The motorsport season is in full swing with a wealth of racing on the box.
read moreHonda SH125i review
Europe's topseling scooter has been revamped for 2009.
read moreEconomy: the truth
When it comes to fuel consumption figures the bike industry needs to catch up with the car world and provide data that bear comparison.
read moreVolkswagen / Porsche
Suspense remains going into the final act of the Porsche/Volkswagen saga, but the Volkswagen side – and chairman Ferdinand Piëch – seem poised to emerge ultimate victors
read moreAudi plans R8 convertible
Roofless version of sublime supercar to be unveiled in September.
read moreAssessment scheme targets young drivers
Voluntary appraisals are aimed at improving the safety of the highrisk 17 to 24yearold group.
read moreOptimism over values of used cars
Market remains buoyant while sales of new cars continue to tumble.
read moreNew car sales fall for eleventh month
New car sales fell for the eleventh month in a row in April down 24pc as the financial crisis maintained its grip over the market.
read moreGM posts $6bn loss as bankruptcy looms
North America's biggest carmaker reported a $6bn first-quarter net loss and an accelerating cash drain, underlining the pressure it faces to gain concessions from stakeholders or face bankruptcy
read more‘Roc climbing
VW’s lovely Scirocco gets a 178bhp diesel engine. It’s going to be excellent, isn’t it?
read moreSeat does 100mpg...
And we still don’t care. What the hell is wrong with us?
read moreA proper Chelsea tractor?
Designer dreams up traditional Lamborghini farm vehicle. With extra pointy bits
read moreMaser opens up
Maserati officials confirm that convertible GranTurismo will arrive next year. Whole of Italy faints...
read moreLand Rover boss: 'Deal is still on'
Land Rover boss Phil Popham says that the firm "is not even considering" an alternative to UK government guarantees on crucial loans, despite speculation over the last 24 hours that the