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Alfred Rieck has resigned as Opel's sales chief after less than a year, with Vauxhall's Duncan Aldred taking over the role on an interim basis.
Chrysler confirmed the 2013 SRT Viper will not be sold in Europe, focusing sales and marketing efforts on the US and Canadian markets for its relaunch.
Alan Mulally expressed disappointment over four recalls of the 2013 Escape, citing technical and manufacturing challenges as Ford ramped up production and introduced new engine technology.
Analysts expect Russia’s new car market to hold steady in 2013, following a record 2.94 million sales in 2012 as economic concerns weigh on consumer demand.
Audi aims to overtake BMW and Mercedes in US luxury sales, targeting 200,000 vehicles in 2013 after a record year and unveiling new RS7 Sportback and SQ5 models.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk told reporters in Detroit that the company expects to post its first quarterly profit by the end of 2013, following strong Model S production.
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars achieved its highest ever UK market share in 2012, registering over 91,000 vehicles and outpacing the national market growth rate.
New car registrations in Germany slipped to 3.08 million in 2012, with a sharp 16% drop in December highlighting the ongoing impact of the European debt crisis.
France saw 1,193 vehicles torched during New Year's Eve celebrations in 2012, as authorities released figures on a phenomenon that has become an annual occurrence.
BMW's finance chief says strong demand in Asia and North America will help the group surpass its 2011 sales record, despite weak European markets.
Automakers in the US face uncertainty as unresolved tax and spending policies risk undermining the strong finish to 2012, with analysts warning of a rocky start to the new year.
Nearly 100,000 hourly employees at GM and Ford in North America are due profit-sharing cheques of up to $8,000 each, reflecting the carmakers’ strong 2012 financial performance.
General Motors halted production at four American assembly plants during the week of 17 December 2012 to bring down unsold vehicle stocks after inventories exceeded targets.
General Motors paused production of the Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano at its Lake Orion plant in Michigan, citing high inventory and falling demand as key reasons for the shift cancellations.
Eight of the 20 most viewed commercials on YouTube in 2012 were from car manufacturers, with Volkswagen, Honda, Chrysler and others leading the pack.
Volkswagen is increasing its European market share in 2012 while Opel and PSA Peugeot Citroën struggle with mounting losses and state intervention.
White led global new car colour choices in 2012, with black close behind and silver slipping to third as regional trends shifted in key markets.
The 2012 Bologna Motor Show opened with less than half its previous scale, few premieres and major manufacturers absent, reflecting the deepening European automotive crisis.
Chevrolet is preparing to drop its 'Chevy Runs Deep' campaign in early 2013, as the brand weighs a new marketing approach to support its expanding global presence.
Chevrolet’s Volt has again claimed the highest spot in Consumer Reports’ annual owner-satisfaction survey, outpacing rivals including Nissan’s Leaf and Toyota’s hybrid range.
More than 230,000 vehicles were declared total losses after Hurricane Sandy, with New York and New Jersey accounting for most of the damage, according to insurance data.
Admissions of overstated fuel economy figures in over one million vehicles have hit Hyundai and Kia’s US reputation, with analysts forecasting immediate sales declines for key models.
GE will add 2,000 Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids to its global fleet as part of a push towards alternative fuel vehicles, with joint marketing and research also agreed.
The International Energy Agency projects the number of vehicles worldwide will reach 1.7 billion by 2035, driven mainly by rapid growth in China and India.