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Asian investors buy Saab to make electric cars for China
Jun 13, 2012 (AFP)
Bankrupt Swedish carmaker Saab received a new lease on life on Wednesday, with Asian investors aiming to revive the iconic brand to make electric cars for the C...
US battery maker claims electric car breakthrough
Jun 12, 2012 (AFP)
A US manufacturer said Tuesday it had developed a new automotive battery which can perform in extreme temperatures, offering the potential to cut the cost of ma...
Sao Paulo struggles to upgrade creaking transport system
Jun 09, 2012 (AFP)
With huge traffic jams, ramshackle roads and a creaking infrastructure, Sao Paulo faces a daunting challenge as it races to upgrade its overwhelmed transportati...
China auto sales rise 16% in May
Jun 09, 2012 (AFP)
Vehicle sales in China rose 16 percent year-on-year in May to 1.61 million units, according to industry data Saturday, indicating a strengthening recovery in th...
Chinese and Japanese investors bid for Saab
Jun 07, 2012 (AFP)
A group of Chinese and Japanese investors have submitted an offer to take over bankrupt Swedish carmaker Saab, a spokesman said Thursday. "We submitted a defini...
Volkswagen targets China in group shakeup
Jun 02, 2012 (AFP)
Volkswagen, Europe's leading automotive group, announced Saturday a shake-up to increase its focus on the Chinese market and strengthen its heavy truck and bus ...
Japan's vehicle output soars 174% in April
May 31, 2012 (AFP)
Japan's auto sector on Thursday reported huge increases in production for April from a year earlier, reflecting a steep recovery after last year's quake-tsunami...
Japan's April auto output soars in year after quake
May 28, 2012 (AFP)
Japan's major automakers on Monday reported huge production increases for April, as the hard-hit sector recovers from the devastating impact of last year's quak...
Ferrari recalls 56 cars in China: state media
May 25, 2012 (AFP)
Ferrari's reputation in China took another blow on Friday when the country's quality watchdog said the luxury sports car manufacturer would have to recall 56 im...
Calif. passes 'self-driving' cars bill
May 22, 2012 (UPI)
California's Senate passed a bill to create guidelines for autonomous vehicles' -- self-driving cars -- to be tested and operated in the state, officials said. ...
Toyota overtakes GM, regains number one spot
May 22, 2012 (AFP)
Japan's Toyota Motor regained its position as the world's number one automaker in the first quarter of 2012, stealing back the lead from US giant General Motors...
Tesla to launch electric sedan in US on June 22
May 22, 2012 (AFP)
Tesla Motors said Tuesday it would begin deliveries of "the world's first premium electric sedan" on June 22, slightly ahead of schedule. Several customers will...
Tilting Cars On The Assembly Line: A New Angle On Protecting Autoworkers
May 18, 2012 (SPX)
Letting autoworkers sit while they reach into a car's interior could help prevent shoulder and back strain - but another solution might be to tilt the entire ca...
Nissan posts record sales, $4.28 bn net profit
May 11, 2012 (AFP)
Nissan on Friday posted a $4.28 billion full-year net profit and record sales as the Japanese automaker shrugged off the devastating impact of last year's quake...
Electric-powered van to make trans-Africa trip
May 10, 2012 (AFP)
An electric-powered van launched a trip Thursday to cross eastern and southern Africa, in an expedition designed to showcase the endurance of the vehicles and p...
China sees red as Ferrari damages ancient wall
May 09, 2012 (AFP)
Chinese citizens are up in arms after a Ferrari sports car left tyre tracks atop Nanjing's ancient city wall, possibly permanently damaging the protected landma...
Toyota full-year profits dive, pledges recovery
May 09, 2012 (AFP)
Japan's Toyota Motor said Wednesday net profit for the year to March fell 30.5 percent to 283.56 billion yen ($3.56 billion), hit by last year's quake-tsunami d...
Toyota unveils 'first all-electric SUV'
May 07, 2012 (AFP)
Toyota unveiled Monday what it says is the first all-electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) on the market, a version of its popular RAV4 with a top range of 100 ...
GM says China sales hit record high for April
May 07, 2012 (AFP)
US auto giant General Motors said Monday that it saw record sales in China in April, despite a broader slowdown in the world's biggest car market. GM sold 227,2...
Google self-driving car gets green light in Nevada
May 07, 2012 (AFP)
The state of Nevada has issued a license plate giving Google's self-driving car the green light to travel along public roads. The modified Toyota Prius was issu...
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