Vehicles & Technology

Cadillac Plots Path to Diversified Showroom

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:02:00 +0000

Expect a future Cadillac showroom not dissimilar to BMW or Mercedes, where bread-and-butter products make sexier smaller-volume plays possible.

Chrysler Exec: Need for Speed Alive and Well

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:14:00 +0000

"When we see a Camaro Z01 that develops more than 500 hp and a Mustang that develops more than 600 hp we don't get upset, because those cars create inspiration for us,” the head of Chrysler’s high-performance SRT line says.

PSA Pulls Trigger on 301 for Emerging Markets

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The new sedan goes into production soon in Vigo, Spain, home of one of PSA’s largest factories. Annual capacity should total 100,000 units.

GM Holden Setting Up for Volt Charging

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000

The Port Melbourne charging station will be available to Holden Volt drivers when the extended-range EV goes on sale in Australia later this year.

Low-Key Busan Show Marks Debut of Tweaked Cruze, Remodeled Rexton

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:58:00 +0000

Korean auto makers have no all-new models – and zero never-before-seen concepts – to present to the more than 1 million consumers expected to visit the exhibition.

GM Korea to Double Size of Design Center

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:42:00 +0000

The expansion will add new modeling studios, design and vehicle display areas, digital equipment and creative studios to the present facility.

Supplier Roundup

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:21:00 +0000

A roundup of this week’s news involving automotive suppliers.

JATCO Eyes Global Expansion, Faces Down Strong Yen

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:30:00 +0000

The Japan-based supplier is targeting a 40% increase in transmission sales by fiscal 2016 to 7 million units, meaning more capacity will be needed.

Alternative Powertrains Can’t Survive Without Government Help, Experts Say

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

In a new survey, automotive executives say more government support for alternative powertrains can help the segment gain an increased market share.

Digital-Only Launch for Chevy Volt in U.K.

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In its first project for Chevrolet, global media agency Carat seeks to create a high-impact online presence, forming partnerships with media giants including AOL, Yahoo and AskMen.