Hyundai New Official Sponsor Of NFL, Official Truck Title Open To Others
Are you ready for some football? Along with some bulgogi and a pack of Hite? Hyundai is, as it is the new official automotive sponsor of the NFL.
Volkswagen Introducing 'Budget-Car Family' By 2018
Once upon a time, Volkswagen lived up to its name by providing a low-cost car for the people. Now, the automaker has plans to do so once more.
Marchionne Not Yet Ready For GM, Fields Not Interested In Any Merger
FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne says he’s not ready to court General Motors’ shareholders for a merger, while Ford’s Mark Fields prefers no mergers at all.
Lotus Resumes US Operations, Moves US HQ To Detroit Area
After a brief hiatus in 2014, Lotus Cars USA is back in the game for 2015, including a move to the Detroit metro area.
Ford Unveils Carsharing Pilot Program For Select Ford Credit Consumers
Financing a Ford and looking to bolster your monthly payments? The automaker has an idea: rent your car to others.
Renault-Nissan's Carlos Ghosn Banks $16M In 2014
Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn did well for himself in 2014, banking around $16 million in compensation compared to the salaries of other automotive CEOs.
Mercedes Considering Introducing Convertible SUVs To Lineup
Up until 2013, one could purchase a Mercedes G-Wagen with a droptop. Now, the automaker is thinking of dropping the tops throughout its SUV lineup.
Frankfurt 2015: Production-Ready Infiniti Q30 Set For Debut
Two years ago in Frankfurt, the Infiniti Q30 debuted before the world in concept form. Come this September, it will return with a production-ready look.
Republican Hopeful Donald Trump Threatens Ford With Tariffs Over Mexico
Republican presidential hopeful and billionaire Donald Trump wants to bring the pain via punitive tariffs to Ford for manufacturing vehicles in Mexico.
New Top Gear Presenter Reveals Talent Search For Co-Presenters
BBC Radio 2’s Chris Evans is the new lead presenter for “Top Gear,” but now he needs at least one other at his side, and it could be you.
BMW I8 PHEV Unit Wins 2015 International Engine of the Year Award
The BMW i8’s 1.5-liter 3-cylinder PHEV unit is the winner of this year’s International Engine of the Year award, beating out Ford by seven points in voting.
General Motors, FCA Recruit Advisors Amid Merger Standoff
The Lifetime movie starring FCA has reached the “dangerous stalker” phase, as the automaker and General Motors recruit advisors amid a merger standoff.
Hyundai Struggles Against Infrastructure Issues To Meet Global FCV Sales Target
Global sales of Hyundai’s Tucson Fuel Cell haven’t been able to match sales targets since the FCV’s launch in 2013, though not for a lack of trying.
Mexico, Southeastern US Besting Canada, Detroit In Auto Manufacturing
Despite being unified on the trading front, Mexico and the Southeastern United States are besting Canada and Detroit in the automotive industry game.
Straubel: Tesla Model 3 Hitting Showrooms In Sedan, Crossover Variants
Tesla dropped a bombshell at a conference in Washington Monday, when Chief Technical Officer J.B. Straubel said the Model 3 would be two separate models.
Survival Of Canadian Auto Industry Hinging On FCA Brampton Reinvestment
The fate of Canada’s auto industry is linked to whether or not the nation’s leaders can convince FCA to reinvest into its Brampton, Ontario facility.
Volkswagen Forges New Auto Union Through Reorganization
Volkswagen Group is reorganizing itself into a decentralized organization with four holding companies to better handle high production costs.
General Motors Returning To Medium-Duty Truck Market Via Isuzu
General Motors exited the medium-duty commercial truck market when it left bankruptcy in 2009. Now, the automaker plans to return with the help of Isuzu.
Toyota, Ford Show No Interest In Heading Down The Aisle With FCA
When General Motors ultimately rebuffs FCA’s attempts to put a ring on it, Toyota or Ford could be the one true love, right? Not so fast.
Renault Testing Canadian Waters With Limited Kangoo EV Sales
Renault is testing the waters for a full return to the Canadian market via the limited introduction of its Kangoo Z.E. EV.
Kia Officially Launches Brand In Mexico, Sales Beginning In July
Kia officially announced Wednesday it is launching the brand in Mexico, with sales to begin July 1 of this year.
Marchionne Planning Shotgun Wedding For FCA With General Motors
How desperate has FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne become about marrying off his company? He’s asking activist investors to prod General Motors to the chapel.
First Rendering Of Hyundai Creta Subcompact CUV Revealed
Recently announced for production with the Santa Cruz to possibly be made as well, the Hyundai Creta was revealed in rendered form Tuesday.
BMW Rumored To Be Working On US-Built Tesla Model X Rival
Should rumors of BMW’s latest plans be true, there will soon be another electric SUV rival to the Tesla Model X on the market.
GM Designer Bryan Nesbitt New Buick Global Design Boss
Longtime General Motors designer Bryan Nesbitt is now Buick’s global design boss as part of the automaker’s shuffling of chief designers.
Ssangyong Planning Jeep Wrangler Rival For US Market Debut
Mahindra & Mahindra’s Ssangyong is looking to enter the U.S. market, with a planned rival to the Jeep Wrangler leading the charge.
Renault Twizzy Arriving In Canada Pending Approval
Canadian B&B, get ready: The Renault Twizzy EV is coming to your shores at last.
Android Auto Latest With Difficulty Over Saying Hyundai's Name
How does one pronounce Hyundai’s name? Does it rhyme with “Sunday,” or with “fungi”? Google’s Android Auto on the 2015 Sonata isn’t so sure, either.
Marchionne Hearing Wedding Bells By 2018, No Marriage With Opel
FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne believes consolidation will occur as early as 2018. Meanwhile, Opel won’t be taking FCA’s hand in marriage.
Lamborghini Officially Enters High-End SUV Game
It’s official: Lamborghini is entering the high-end luxury SUV game with a model set to hit showrooms by 2018.
US Shale Oil Production Rising Amid Strengthening Dollar
Despite OPEC’s desire to keep its stranglehold on the market, U.S. shale oil production looks to rise again amid a strengthening dollar.
Will the GenX Nano Erase Tata's 'Cheapest Car' Stigma?
It’s not often a car company, or any group of people for the matter, will admit mistakes – particularly billion dollar mistakes. That’s why the launch of the all-new Tata GenX Nano is refreshing. Based on former CEO Ratan Tata’s dream of moving Indians who transport their entire families on scooters and motorcycles into safer – albeit, basic – four wheeled automobiles, the very fact the original 2009 Nano was the least expensive car on sale anywhere in the world proved to be an albatross around the Nano’s tiny neck. Even Indians aspiring to the middle class of a developing country, it turns out, aspire to be seen in something other than the cheapest car in the world. They’d rather buy a used Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, the hatchback that more or less defines India’s entry level car segment. In recognition of that reality, the new GenX Nano will now be positioned as an entry level hatchback to more directly compete with the Alto 800, Hyundai Eon and the newly announced Renault Kwid.
Jeep Returns To Tokyo Motor Show After Eight-Year Absence
The last time the Detroit Three turned up at the Tokyo Motor Show was in 2007. One recession later, Jeep returns to Tokyo to represent the Motor City.
OPEC Doubles Down Against Shale, Fuel Prices Continue Downward Spiral
OPEC is doubling down on shoving shale off a cliff, continuing the trend of low fuel prices through the fall in so doing, Memorial Day Weekend aside.
Canada A Low Priority In Takata Airbag Recalls
As nearly 34 million vehicles in the United States go under recall over Takata’s airbag issues, Canada remains a low priority due to cooler climes.
California Hit By Rising Fuel Prices Due To Supply Issues
While most of the United States enjoys fuel prices under $3 per gallon, the West Coast can’t say the same, especially California.
Luxury Automakers Wary Around Growing Female Consumer Base
Those dealing in luxury vehicles and high-performance exotics may need to improve their relations with women soon, as more women seek such wares.
OPEC: Oil To Remain Below $100 Per Barrel Through 2020s
Those hoping for a return to $100 per barrel of oil are in for a long wait, as OPEC says oil will remain below the price point through the 2020s.
Takata Close To Installment Agreement With Automakers Over Airbag Recalls
Like consumers making payments over several months for their purchases, Takata is asking automakers to pay its part of the airbag recall in installments.
Hyundai Group Riding High Amid Russian Economic Maelstrom
As Russia continues to struggle with its economic health, Hyundai Group is doing its part to keep the nation’s auto sales afloat.
Oil Bull Market Rally Could Soon Falter Without China
Those hoping to make it big on oil commodities would do well to bet against the bulls on parade, as China won’t be around to keep prices afloat this time.
BMW CEO Harald Krger Overshadowed By Predecessor's Success
As BMW AG’s newest CEO, Harald Krüger’s main challenge is to helm the company in the shadow of newly appointed chairman and former CEO, Norbert Reithofer.
Von Kuenheim: BMW Will Never Market A Pickup Truck
BMW owners looking to add a Bavarian-badged pickup will need to look elsewhere, as the automaker has no intention to market such a vehicle.
China Automotive Exports Crashing Against Geopolitical, Currency Challenges
China may be a hotbed for automakers to bring in their latest and greatest, but exports of its automotive wares aren’t as hot these days.
Autonomous Vehicles Scrutinized Over Liability Amid 'Minor' Incidents
Autonomous vehicles may need the Three Laws of Robotics to function in the future, while getting a handle on accident prevention remains a present concern.
Volvo Selects South Carolina For First-Ever US Factory
It’s official: Volvo has chosen South Carolina as the home of its first factory in the United States.
The factory will built north of Charleston in Berkeley County, with construction set to begin this fall. Production is expected to begin in 2018, and up to 100,000 units per year are projected to leave South Carolina once operations commence.
Uber In Bidding War With German Automakers For Nokia's Mapping Division
For as long as Uber has been around, the TNC has used Google Maps to guide all from the airport to the party. This could soon change upon a winning bid.
Volkswagen Denies UAW's Request For Sole Representation
Volkswagen announced Thursday it would deny the UAW’s request to be the sole representative of the automaker’s Chattanooga, Tenn. plant.
Al-Naimi: Only Allah Knows Where Oil Prices Will Go
How long will Saudi Arabia allow oil prices to drop as the country’s production remains unchanged? Only Allah knows the answer.
US Uber Users Latest Victims In Hacking, Selling Scheme
Uber customers in the United States are the latest victims in a hacking scheme where Uber accounts are sold on the dark web for as little as $1.
GM Gives Away 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, Invests $174 Million In Kansas
In celebration of a key milestone, General Motors CEO Mary Barra gave away a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Monday, a feat that could never happen with the old Malibu, even with Oprah’s help.
Volkswagen Won't Cut Prices to Chase Market Share in U.S.
Even with a depressed euro and sales falling 2.7 percent in April, Volkswagen is staying the course.
Gales: Lotus Will Show Profit By End Of FY 2016
After going broke for so long, Lotus Cars CEO Jean-Marc Gales says his company will be back in the black by March 2017, when FY 2016 ends.
Aston Martin All-In On SUV, Lamborghini Still On Fence
Aston Martin is entering the high-end luxury SUV/crossover game, while Lamborghini is still debating whether or not the LM002 needs a successor.
Honda Civic Hatch "Near Identical" To NY Coupe Concept, Will Get Hybrid
If a report from Britain’s AutoExpress is to be believed, the front clip of the next-generation Honda Civic hatchback – due to arrive in North America for the first time since 2000 (in non-Si form) – will look “near identical” to the Civic Coupe concept revealed in New York.
De Tomaso Under Chinese Ownership
After being purchased over a month ago, De Tomaso once again finds itself with a new owner.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Fears Hover Over Detroit Three
The Detroit Three are among those expressing concern over the Trans-Pacific Partnership free-trade agreement, specifically what it would do to the industry.
Fifth-Gen Honda Step WGN Debuts With New 2016 Civic Engine, Tailgate System
Honda revealed the fifth-gen Step WGN for the Japanese market Thursday, which not only features a new flexible tailgate, but the same engine planned for the 2016 Civic.
Volkswagen Takes Silver In Quarterly Sales Amid Lingering Leadership Battle
While the dust-up between chairman Ferdinand Piëch and CEO Martin Winterkorn lingers on, Volkswagen looks to take silver on the global sales podium in 2015.
Mercedes Slapped With $56M Fine in China for "Price Fixing"
The Chinese province of Jiangsu has levied a 350 million yuan ($56 million USD) fine against Mercedes-Benz in continued efforts to break perceived monopolies in car and part sales. It’s the largest fine given to an automaker to date.
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