Mercedes F1 dominance credited for 20% surge in car sales
Dieter Zetsche links Mercedes’ Formula One success since the hybrid era began to a 20 percent jump in global car sales, calling F1 a vital marketing platform.
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Dieter Zetsche links Mercedes’ Formula One success since the hybrid era began to a 20 percent jump in global car sales, calling F1 a vital marketing platform.
Ford delivered 91,700 vehicles in its 20 main European markets last month, driven by strong demand for SUVs and commercial models, as market share edged up.
Toyota will begin building the RAV4 SUV at its St Petersburg plant this August, following a major investment to double capacity and expand local manufacturing.
General Motors confronts two pivotal court battles in New York this week, as plaintiffs challenge its liability for injuries, deaths and lost vehicle value linked to faulty ignition switches.
SsangYong is considering a convertible version of its Tivoli SUV, with full-size clay models already in development but no production decision yet made.
General Motors has bought San Francisco-based Cruise Automation, aiming to accelerate its autonomous vehicle development by integrating the startup’s technology and talent.
Suzuki has introduced the Jimny Adventure special edition for the UK, offering unique styling and extra equipment on the ageing off-roader ahead of its next-generation replacement.
Honda has confirmed the 2016 Civic Coupe will start at $19,050 in the US, with sales beginning 15 March and a choice of two petrol engines across several trims.
FCA will keep its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant idle for an extra three weeks, citing weak demand for the Chrysler 200 and a shrinking US sedan market.
Digital artists have produced speculative images of a possible Audi RS Q2, as speculation grows about a high-performance version of the brand’s smallest SUV following its Geneva debut.
Daimler's Dieter Zetsche confirmed the German automaker consortium behind HERE is in talks with new investors, including Renault-Nissan and Continental, to expand the digital mapping venture.
Alfa Romeo has confirmed the full engine line-up for the Giulia, with petrol and diesel options aimed at European buyers and an automatic-only 2.0 turbo for the mainstream market.
Average new-vehicle loan size in the US climbed to $29,551 in late 2015, as longer terms and strong sales pushed borrowing to new heights.
Toyota marks the arrival of the RAV4 Hybrid with the Sapphire concept at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring exclusive styling and the full hybrid powertrain.
Kia’s Drive Wise sub-brand brought a full suite of self-driving and driver assistance technologies to the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, with interactive displays and future rollout targets.
Apollo Automobil, the successor to Gumpert, unveiled the ApolloN at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, reviving the marque’s extreme supercar formula with a 700hp twin-turbo V8.
BMW has revealed the i8 Protonic Red Edition at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, offering unique styling features but no mechanical changes to its plug-in hybrid sports car.
Alfa Romeo has presented the complete Giulia line-up at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, confirming diesel and petrol variants alongside the flagship Quadrifoglio.
BMW's new M2 Coupe arrives at the Geneva Motor Show, targeting the AMG A45 and RS3 with a 370hp turbocharged six-cylinder and M3-derived chassis hardware.
Volvo has unveiled the all-new V90 estate at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, showcasing its latest design language and hybrid technology alongside the S90 saloon and facelifted V40.
Peugeot has unveiled the Traveller MPV at the Geneva Motor Show, joining Citroën and Toyota in launching new van-based people carriers on a shared platform.
Porsche’s updated Boxster, now badged 718, arrives at the Geneva Motor Show with new turbocharged flat-four engines and sharper styling cues.
Geneva's 2016 show floor features everything from Bugatti's Chiron to the Alpine Vision Concept, with major launches from Aston Martin, Ferrari, Volvo and more.
Fiat has released the first official teaser image of its upcoming Tipo estate, confirming the model’s debut alongside the hatchback at the Geneva Motor Show.