Daimler and Renault near alliance The German and French carmakers are in the final stages of wide-ranging strategic partnership talks that would involve taking 'symbolic' minority stakes in each other
Chrysler to build Alfas and Fiats Chrysler will build Alfa Romeos in North America for European markets, resulting in 5000 job cuts in Italy, according to a report.
Volvo sees Asia truck sales surge The truckmaker highlights the uneven pace of global economic recovery with a surge in demand across Asia and South America offset by a decline in Europe and North America
Daimler 'to pay £121m bribe fine' Daimler is reported to be preparing to pay a fine of £121m after it three of its subsidiaries were accused of paying bribes to foreign governments.
Budget 2010 - a motorist's guide Chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling is expected to announce a 3p per litre rise in fuel duty today, as part of his Budget.
Aston tips Cygnet to boost sales Aston Martin expects the imminent launch of its Cygnet city car to help increase its sales by more than 30 per cent on last year’s level.
BMW 'we're ready for front drive' The BMW brand is strong enough for the company to branch out into building front-wheel drive cars, BMW CEO and board chairman Norbert Reithofer has told Autocar.
GM EN-V concept revealed This is the EN-V concept car, an upright two-seat urban runabout that promises a brighter, cleaner, cleverer and more convenient future for the city car.
VW launches capital increase Volkswagen has launched a capital increase of up to €4.5bn ($6.1bn) to fund its takeover of Porsche and preserve its credit rating. Europe's largest carmaker said...
Toyota chief vows 'fresh start' for carmaker Akio Toyoda, Toyota chief executive, said yesterday he had no plans to change the company's global sales forecast for 2010 in spite of the blow to its reputation from...
Business attitudes harden in face of competition Bill Hickey has a long perspective on US manufacturing. From his office at the Chicago headquarters of Lapham-Hickey Steel - whose customers include John Deere and...
Daimler accused of widespread violation of US bribery laws Daimler has been charged with widespread violation of US bribery laws over a decade, a move that is expected to herald a legal settlement after lengthy negotiations...
VW starts €4.5bn capital raising Volkswagen has launched a capital increase of up to €4.5bn ($6.1bn) to fund its takeover of Porsche and preserve its credit rating, as Europe's largest carmaker...
Lewis: Red Bull gap 'ridiculous' McLaren F1 star Lewis Hamilton says the rival Red Bull team has a car that is "ridiculously faster than anyone else’s.
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