Michelin gives new meaning to 'tyre war'
Feb.1 (GMM) French tyre manufacturer Michelin has raced out of formula one and landed a $1.7 billion contract to exclusively supply the US military....
Hyundai Sets US September Sales Record with 48 Percent Increase
Hyundai Motor America announced all-time record September sales of 46,556, up 48 percent versus 2009. Retail sales were up 73 percent. For...
John Schneider Sells His General Lee for Nearly $10 Million on eBay
If the bids are real - and the eBayMotors.com auction was stopped once for fake bidding - a modified 1969 Dodge Charger, painted to...
Mercedes-Benz October Sales Increase 4.9 Percent
Mercedes-Benz USA reported October sales of 19,076 vehicles, an increase of 4.9% for the month and up 20.1% on a year-to-date basis.
Impressive gains continued...
EU-wide driving licence approved
The European parliament has approved a pan-European driving licence, to be introduced in 2013 and fully phased-in by 2032. This will replace the individual...
Saturn plans to start selling a version of the Opel Astra in US
The best small car General Motors has ever sold in North America should begin rolling out of Saturn dealerships in just over a year.
That's...
German Chancellor Merkel backs EU automakers on CO2 issue
German Chancellor Angela Merkel backed her nation's automakers Thursday in a...
Researchers Question Safety Contribution of Airbags, ABS
A Purdue University research team that studied five years of motor vehicle accidents in Washington State concludes antilock brakes and airbags don't minimize accidents...
Acura November Sales Up 17.1 Percent
Acura announced that November 2010 monthly sales were 10,718 which represent a 17.1 percent increase based on daily selling rate (DSR)*. Acura year-to-date sales...
May 2012 US Auto Sales
With May 2012 done with, the United States auto industry recently posted its sales figures for the fifth month of the year. Comprised of a...
