Nissan, Dongfeng to build engine plant in China
Japan's Nissan Motor Co. and its Chinese partner Dongfeng Motor Corp. plan to build a new engine factory in central China, a newspaper reported...
Toyota to build fuel-sipping Prius hybrid in US
Japanese auto giant Toyota said Thursday that it plans to start assembling its fuel-sipping Prius hybrid car in the United States with production slated...
BMW will test electric Mini models for California market
German luxury carmaker BMW has said it is preparing to launch an electric Mini test series, following similar ventures by its main competitors. The Munich-based...
Head of GM Europe denies group is close to bankruptcy
The head of General Motors Europe, Claus-Peter Forster, dismissed rumours that the auto giant was close to bankruptcy in a German press interview released...
Carmakers Accelerate Efforts To Build Next-Generation Hybrid
High prices at the pump have sparked more interest than ever in hybrid vehicles, but while gas-electric types lead in availability, hydrogen-powered and other...
Abu Dhabi fund buys stake in NY Chrysler Building
An Abu Dhabi investment fund has bought a 75 percent stake...
Renault cuts sales target, cites economic environment
French automaker Renault cut its sales forecast for this year on Wednesday after saying its sales worldwide rose by 4.3 percent in the first...
Denso studying using algae to absorb emissions
Major Japanese auto parts maker Denso Corp. has begun investigating if it can use algae to absorb carbon dioxide emissions from its factories, a...
More cars sing with digital radio
More carmakers are adding digital radio tuners in their bid to woo audiophiles and add electronics. The latest is Hyundai, which this month will offer...
Boris scraps £25 levy for most-polluting cars
London mayor Boris Johnson has withdrawn plans for a £25 per day congestion charge on the most polluting vehicles coming into the city, ending...
