Writes on manufacturing, model launches and the business behind them.
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Two unions at Daimler's Portland, Oregon, truck plant remain on strike over pay and benefits, with union leaders aiming to revive stalled contract negotiations.
Kimi Raikkonen’s manager Steve Robertson says the 2007 world champion is expected to remain in Formula One for 2014, with talks ongoing with multiple teams.
Unionised workers at GM Korea held a six-hour partial strike on 4 July, halting production and refusing overtime as wage talks stalled and concerns grew over future manufacturing plans.
National Electric Vehicle Sweden moves closer to reviving Saab car production in Trollhättan, Sweden, with plans to recruit 27 assembly workers ahead of a targeted restart.
Fresh renderings offer a detailed look at the upcoming BMW 2 Series Coupe, previewing design cues and likely engine options ahead of its official debut.
A leaked image has revealed the Porsche Macan's dashboard and centre console, showing a cabin design that draws heavily from the Panamera and Cayenne.
The 30 millionth Volkswagen Golf, a Mk7 TDI BlueMotion, has rolled off the Wolfsburg production line, underlining the model’s global success since its 1974 debut.
The 2014 Toyota Corolla debuts in the US with a larger cabin, standard LED headlights, and updated equipment across three main trim levels.
Images of the next-generation Mazda 3 have surfaced ahead of its official debut, confirming the hatchback’s Kodo design and previewing key styling changes.
Renault’s Megane Sport Tourer with the dCi 110 diesel and EDC automatic aims to balance family estate practicality with low running costs, but real-world consumption diverges from official figures.
Jaguar Land Rover delivered 116,340 vehicles worldwide in the first three months of the year, with Land Rover models accounting for over 80% of the total.
BMW and Pininfarina unveiled the V12-powered Gran Lusso Coupe at the 2013 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, blending German engineering with Italian design flair.
AvtoVAZ has rebranded its long-running Niva off-roader as the Lada Taiga for export markets, with the rugged 4x4 continuing unchanged apart from its new name.
Nissan introduces the GT-R Gentleman Edition exclusively for France, offering bespoke interior details, unique badging and a limited run of just 10 cars at €97,900 each.
Chrysler says its reliability is now close to Toyota’s, following strong results in the 2013 Strategic Vision Total Quality Index, but third-party metrics still show a gap.
A Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce was involved in a crash at a checkpoint close to Stockholm during the 2013 Gumball 3000 rally, highlighting the risks of high-profile road events.
Volkswagen and Chinese partner FAW are preparing to launch a new entry-level automotive brand aimed at China's budget segment, with the first model expected within three years.
The new Peugeot 308 moves to PSA's EMP2 platform, sheds 140kg, and introduces a redesigned cabin and improved efficiency ahead of its 2013 Frankfurt debut.
Digital renderings envision a pickup truck version of the 2014 Toyota 4Runner, blending the SUV’s updated styling with a double-cab load bed, though Toyota has not announced production plans.
A settlement between Team Lotus and Group Lotus ends the F1 naming row, with Team Lotus becoming Caterham F1 and Renault adopting the Lotus chassis name for 2012.
FIA steward Mika Salo says drivers should not be penalised for aggressive but fair racing, after Bahrain’s wheel-to-wheel battles went unpunished.
Aston Martin's Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S became the first hydrogen-powered car to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife, ahead of its planned entry in the 24-hour endurance race.
German tuner Irmscher has launched a styling and interior package for the Chevrolet Trax, lowering the crossover and adding 19-inch alloys, chrome accents and bespoke leather trim.
Daniel Ricciardo’s performances for Toro Rosso have put him ahead in the race to succeed Mark Webber at Red Bull Racing for the 2014 Formula One season.