US wins WTO case against China on luxury cars
The WTO on Friday rejected Chinese tariffs on US-made luxury cars, handing Washington a victory on one of the growing number of disputes between the world's two largest economies.
Toyota recalls 520,000 vehicles globally
Toyota on Friday said it is recalling about 520,000 vehicles, mostly in North America, over several issues including cable corrosion that could see unused spare tyres fall off.
GM fined record $35 mn over ignition recall delay
The US auto safety regulator Friday imposed a record $35 million fine on General Motors for its failure to promptly recall cars with ignition faults linked to at least 13 deaths.
Suit filed in death of 'Fast and Furious' actor Paul Walker
The widow of the man who was driving a sports car when it crashed, killing him and "Fast and Furious" star Paul Walker last year, is suing Porsche.
Formula One: F1 threatened by cash crisis
Formula One faces a serious cash crisis if it does not introduce serious cost-cutting measures, Williams' deputy team-principal Claire Williams warned.
Ford, Chrysler recall hundreds of thousands of vehicles
US automakers Ford and Chrysler recalled on Friday hundreds of thousands of vehicles, most of them in North America, to fix faulty software and mechanical problems.
Fifty years of Mustang cool: is China along for the ride?
From Steve McQueen to "The Fast and the Furious", the Mustang has long cruised through American pop culture, but Ford is hoping its snarling sports car will find a new generation of fans as it turns 50: in China.
Formula One boss faces bribery charges in German trial
Formula One magnate Bernie Ecclestone faces bribery charges when his trial begins in Munich on Thursday in a case which threatens to end his reign.
China auto show opens amid environmental, growth concerns
Leading automakers gathered in Beijing Sunday for China's biggest car show, expressing confidence in the world's largest car market even though lacklustre economic growth and environmental restrictions have generated uncertainty.
Ford Mustang turns 50 atop Empire State Building
Ford celebrated the 50th birthday of its beloved Mustang by displaying a new model of the convertible on top of the Empire State Building in New York.
BMW recalls half million cars worldwide
German automaker BMW is recalling almost half a million vehicles worldwide due to an engine part defect, a company spokesman said.
Hyundai to build fourth China plant
South Korea's largest carmaker Hyundai Motor said Wednesday it will sign a preliminary agreement to build a fourth plant in China, as it looks to expand in the world's biggest car market.
Indian Toyota workers down tools despite end to lockout
Employees at Toyota's auto assembly plants in southern India failed to return to work Monday at the end of a week-long lockout after refusing to sign codes of conduct, their union said.
Porsche recalls new 911 model due to engine fire risk
Porsche, the German maker of luxury sports cars, said Wednesday it is recalling all 911 GT3 models built this year due to risk of possible engine fire.
GM recalls another 1.8 mn vehicles amid safety probe
General Motors announced its second massive recall in two months on Monday as it works to contain a growing scandal over the safety of its vehicles.
Trade-in project to bring used cars to showrooms in Kazakhstan
Trade-in project will help improve the Kazakhstan car market and make it more transparent.
Recalled GM cars linked to 303 airbag-related deaths
US safety regulators have tracked 303 deaths after airbags failed to properly deploy in vehicles recently recalled by General Motors.
Bollore to quadruple electric-car points in Britain
French tycoon Vincent Bollore said Wednesday he aims to introduce a car version of the "Boris Bikes" hire scheme in London, and quadruple the number of electric car-charging points in Britain.
In a driverless future, drivers will do anything else
Brew an espresso, watch a movie on a large screen, surf the Internet or simply sit and chat with friends?
Luxury carmakers veer into booming SUV space
Massive or small, affordable or off-the scale pricey: urban sports utility vehicles abound at the Geneva Motor Show, with luxury carmakers speeding into the lucrative market.