- DS launched as stand-alone brand at Geneva motor show – Autocar: The current range of Citroen DS models will slowly morph into a stand-alone DS range, as the brand formally splits from its parent
- BMW, Mercedes Sales Rise in February -Executives – Nasdaq: GENEVA–Global car sales continued to rise in February at BMW AG and for Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz brand, executives of the two German luxury…
- Fiat Chrysler Misses Analysts’ Estimates With 5.6% Sales Growth – Bloomberg: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said February sales rose 5.6 percent, less than analysts had estimated, as cold winter weather slowed…
- Mercedes-Benz Cars at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show: Product offensive continues at full speed – Automotiveworld: Professor Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development…
- Fiat Chrysler considers Netherlands holding company for Ferrari-CEO – Reuters: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles may create a Netherlands-based holding company controlling Ferrari when it spins off the luxury carmaker later this year, FCA Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said on Tuesday.
- Will GM need to hoard cash to battle Apple, Google? – Freep: Just how much cash does a global automaker need to stay competitive? It’s the main question in a tug-of-war between General Motors and four hedge funds that want $8 billion returned to shareholders.
- Automakers vow not to give up on weak-selling electrics – Detroitnews: Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said hybrids combining internal combustion and … Daimler introduced a rechargeable plug-in hybrid of its C-class sedan.
- Daimler CEO: No Apple or Google Cars Likely Before 2017 – Modernreaders: Daimler has issued a statement confirming the automaker’s stance on the growing competition the industry is facing from those with the technology…
- General Motors Sells 340K Vehicles in China During January – Thenewswheel: General Motors and the joint ventures thereof combined to move 339,781 vehicles in China last month. Shanghai GM accounted for 160,067 sales,…
- Toyota, Ford frustrated by rail car shortage – Automotive News: Railroad companies are struggling to keep up with surging U.S. demand for trucks and SUVs, frustrating Ford Motor Co. and…
- Sceptical Audi returns to electric sports cars – Reuters: More than two years since abandoning electric cars, Audi has returned with the R8 e-tron, in a move that looks more like an attempt to keep its options open than a full conversion to the technology.
- Former car manufacturer Borgward to launch new model line-up in 2015 – Autocar: Borgward was launched in 1919 The first new model to come from relaunched German car maker Borgward will feature plug-in hybrid tech and will be revealed later this year
- VW’s Porsche to Buy 25.1% of Carbon-Fiber Partmaker Capricorn – Bloomberg: Volkswagen AG’s Porsche division plans to buy a 25 percent stake in a German auto-parts and carbon-fiber producer, widening access…
- Aston Martin SUV may deepen Daimler partnership – Automotive News: Aston Martin today announced plans for an SUV-styled crossover that may draw more heavily on its partnership with Daimler,…
- Lexus LF-SA Concept: A Little Ball of Love-It-or-Hate-It – Auto Shows – Car and Driver:
- Apple Car Seen as Serious Competitor by Auto Executives – Bloomberg: Automotive executives are taking seriously the prospect that Apple Inc. and Google Inc. will emerge as competitors even as they..
- Marchionne says he has merger candidate in mind, but it’s not VW – Automotive News: Volkswagen is not the ideal candidate for a tie-up with Fiat Chrysler, the CEO Sergio Marchionne said today, adding he was…
- Fiat Chrysler CEO says Ferrari IPO could slip into Q3 – Reuters: The initial public offering of luxury carmaker Ferrari, a unit of Fiat Chrysler, could slip into the third quarter, the CEO of Fiat Chrysler Sergio Marchionne said on Tuesday.
- Renault Zoe EV goes 149 miles on a charge after Geneva update – Autoexpress: Renault has introduced an updated version of the Zoe supermini at the Geneva Motor Show. Although there may be no visual changes, improved…
- Tesla Motors Inc On A Fast Track To Solve Problems In China – Bidnessetc: Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is pushing the pace of its efforts to expand around the world, particularly in China, where sales for the electric…
- Debut of the Fiat 500X Black Tie show car – Automotiveworld: The Geneva Motor Show is the stage chosen to display the show car created by Fiat and Garage Italia Customs, Lapo Elkann’s latest customisation…
- GENEVA: GM targets 100,000 for new baby – Just-auto: General Motors expects its new entry-level car, which will be badged as the Opel Karl in mainland Europe and revive Vauxhall’s Viva nameplate in the UK, to sell close to 100,000 units a year.
- 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Debuts: Holy Mother of God – Car and Driver: Porsche has the art of exciting 911 devotees down to a science, and the buildup to the reveal of the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS was no different.
- Daimler sees opportunity from convergence with tech firms – Reuters: Asked if Daimler would be open to new forms of cooperation with the likes of Apple and Google, Zetsche said they were already cooperating on…
- Fiat Chrysler CEO says Volkswagen “not ideal” M&A partner, exploring options – Reuters: Volkswagen is not the ideal candidate for a tie-up with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles , the CEO of the Italian group said on Tuesday, adding he was exploring various M&A options.
- UPDATE 1-Daimler sees opportunity from convergence with tech firms – Reuters: German car and truck maker Daimler is not afraid of new competitors from the technology and telecoms industries, Chief…
- Suzuki iM-4 4×4 concept revealed at Geneva show – Autocar: The Suzuki iM-4 is a small SUV, following in the footsteps of the likes of the LJ and the Jimny The Suzuki iM-4 has been revealed at the Geneva motor show.
- Ferrari Sergio by Pininfarina on display in Geneva – Autocar: Pininfarina shows off one of only six examples of its Ferrari 458 Spider-based barchetta at the Geneva motor show
- Touring Superleggera Berlinetta Lusso gets limited production run – Autocar: Milan-based coachbuilder to build five of its Ferrari F12-based Berlinetta Lusso coupes
- Renault boosts ZOE range to 149 miles – Evfleetworld: Renault will add a second model to the ZOE range later this year, featuring a new drivetrain offering a best-in-class range of 149 miles. The ZOE R240…
- Refreshed Toyota Auris Receives New 1.2-Liter Turbo in Geneva – Carscoops: The Auris, Toyota’s answer to the VW Golf and Ford Focus, is finally starting to catch up to the leading pack as it receives its first downsized…
- Renault ZOE range boosted to 149 miles – Fleetworld: Renault is to add a second model to the ZOE line-up later this year, featuring a new drivetrain offering a best-in-class range of 149 miles. The ZOE…
- Renault Kadjar – Qashqai’s SUV sister makes Geneva debut – Paultan: We’ll kick off proceedings at the Renault booth, which is decked out in similar fashion to the brand’s Paris 2014 stand – dune style with what looks like…
- Nissan Sway concept at Geneva – Autocar: Nissan has unveiled the Sway concept car at Geneva Hatchback concept previews the next-generation Micra, which is set to launch in 2016
- Video Review: 2015 Volkswagen Golf, a Crowd-Pleaser in Many Forms – New York Times: The Volkswagen Golf was introduced in 1974, effectively replacing the original people’s car, the Beetle. Now, 40 years later, Golf is not as beloved…
- Daimler CEO says Mercedes has strong sales momentum in February – Reuters: Germany’s Daimler continues to benefit from strong momentum in luxury-car sales, Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche said…
- GENEVA: Honda unleashes a product blitz – Just-auto: Plenty of new and exotic machinery is on display at Geneva this year but there are few companies for which this show is so important than Honda.
- Fiat Chrysler mulling Netherlands holding for Ferrari-CEO – Reuters: The chief executive of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said on Tuesday the group was considering creating a Netherlands-based holding controlling its luxury unit Ferrari, which Fiat is spinning off this year.
- Audi, Nissan kick off Sebring test – Motorsport: Nissan is planning to run all week as it endeavours to further discover the complex GT-R LM NISMO. Olivier Pla and Marc Gene completed the running…
- Nissan Officially Launches 7-Seat Evalia Variant of e-NV200 Electric Minivan in Europe – Transportevolved: Announced this morning by Nissan Motors Europe at the start of the 2015 Geneva Auto Show, the all-electric vehicle – previously available in Europe…
- VW’s Winterkorn welcomes Apple’s, Google’s interest in car industry – Automotiveit: Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn said plans by consumer electronics companies to get more actively involved in the car industry may have a…
- GENEVA: Toyota joins engine downsize bandwagon – Just-auto: Toyota has joined the engine downsize bandwagon, introducing at the Geneva show a new turbocharged 1.2-litre I4 to replace its normally aspirated…
- Mitsubishi XR-PHEV II revealed at Geneva motor show – Autocar: Mitsubishi’s XR-PHEV II plug-in hybrid powertrain emits 40g/km of CO2
- JAPAN: Takata to double replacement airbag output – Just-auto: Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata Corporation said it was doubling production of replacement airbags in response to the massive safety recall by leading global vehicle manufacturers.
- All-New Ford Focus RS Makes Global Auto Show Debut; Pioneers Innovative AWD and Performance Technologies – Yahoo: The all-new Ford Focus RS makes its global debut today at the Geneva Motor Show. The high-performance road car pioneers innovative Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive, and delivers cl
- GENEVA: Nissan launches seven seat e-NV200, the world’s most versatile electric vehicle – Nissaninsider: Thanksto growing requests from companies and fleets alike, Nissan has announced it is bringing forward the introduction of the latest iteration in its…
- New Mitsubishi L200 unveiled in Geneva – Autocar: An all-new 2.4-litre diesel engine features on the new L200 Fifth generation of Mitsubishi’s big-selling pick-up revealed with new engine and transmission options
- 2015 Toyota Avensis launched in Geneva with cosmetic and mechanical upgrades – Worldcarfans: Besides bringing the facelifted Auris, Toyota has introduced the 2015 Avensis family at the 85th Geneva Motor Show. The revised Avensis comes with…
- 2015 McLaren P1 GTR revealed – new pictures and video – Autocar: Power from the P1’s twin-turbo V8 engine is now rated at 789bhp McLaren’s exclusive 986bhp P1 GTR costs PS1.98 million and will only be offered to existing P1 owners
- Aston Martin DBX Concept previews new crossover GT – Autocar: All-electric, four-wheel-drive concept car points towards Aston Martin’s plans to move beyond its core sports car market