News about Motor Cars

Mazda revamps North American operations to put more focus on U.S.

Mazda North America has chosen its top product-development executive to oversee U.S. operations as part of a reorganization of Mazda's corporate structure in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Reactions mixed to state House approval of tax reform package

Reaction to passage in the House today — by a vote of 56-53 — of a sweeping tax reform package that would fund a $1.8 billion break to businesses while taxing some pensions and eliminating most other tax exemptions for the working poor and other individuals.

GOLDING'S TAKE: VW in overdrive on quest for world domination

VW Group is still talking the talk of the playground bully. When the top brass came on the conference call (27 April) to disclose the numbers for the first quarter of the financial year the first line of chat was VW's size and muscle. "We have moved strongly on our strategy to be the most successful auto company."

Cadillac developing soft-top convertible to fit between ATS and CTS

Filed under: Convertible, Etc., Cadillac, Rumormill, Luxury Cadillac may be having thoughts of jumping back into the convertible game. Recent history hasn't been kind to drop heads with a Wreath and Crest in the grille, but rumors kicking up on the web say that the automaker is planning to unveil a new convertible based on the company's Alpha platform. Car and Driver reports that the vehicle will slot between the upcoming ATS and the next-generation CTS (...)

Chevy launches revised Corvette

Chevrolet has revised its 2012 Corvette for improved on-track performance and on-road comfort.

SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai signs Chinese CV JV

Hyundai Motor has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture company with China's Sichuan Nanjun Automobile Group (Nanjun Auto) to enter the world's biggest commercial vehicle market.

SWEDEN: GM lukewarm on Antonov clearing by Debt Office

General Motors has given a decidedly lukewarm reaction to today's [28 April] decision to allow Russian businessman Vladimir Antonov to become a shareholder in troubled Saab

JAPAN: Denso fiscal year net profit up 95%

Denso Corporation booked fiscal year net profit of net income up 94.8% to JPY143.0bn on sales up 5.2% to JPY3,131.5bn (US$37.7bn) while operating profit rose 37.8% to JPY188.3bn (US$2.3bn).

Tornadoes halt output at Mercedes, Toyota plants in South:

Violent weather across Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee has halted production at Toyota and

Kilpatrick's cousin faces felony charges over Manoogian Mansion fund

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's cousin allegedly spent restricted foundation money on furniture, cosmetic injections, relatives' debts, and her own wedding, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said today.

Bing says Lansing 'supportive' of Detroit deficit plan

Lansing— Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says he got a supportive reception but no commitments today when he met with state lawmakers seeking support for his deficit elimination plan.

Forces at play in Formula One enough to destroy wheels

Filed under: Motorsports, Videos All this Red Bull racer wants for Christmas is his two front wheels - Click above to watch video after the jump It's no secret that Formula One exerts high levels of force on both drivers and cars. Case in point: As seen in the video after the break, Red Bull driver Sebastien Buemi experienced catastrophic failure of his front wheels under hard braking. Buemi was setting up for a corner and (...)

New Haven woman to stand trial in death of stepdaughter, 2

New Baltimore— A New Haven woman was ordered to stand trial today on charges of felony murder and first-degree child abuse on claims she inflicted head injuries in November that killed her 2-year-old stepdaughter.

April 2011 management briefing: World markets review (US)

In this month's management briefing Dave Leggett takes a look at developments in major vehicle markets across the world. Here, we look at developments in the light vehicle market in the US.

Ford now offering again black colour for its cars