Today's Newshttp://www.automotive-business-review.com/en-us2009-07-01T14:32:00.0+05:302009-07-01T14:32:00.0+05:30Copyright 2009, Datamonitorhttp://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/mercedesbenz_us_june_sales_decline_226_090701Sales in the first half of 2009 declined 28.7%2009-07-01T14:32:00.0+05:30http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/mercedesbenz_us_june_sales_decline_226_090701http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/carnation_auto_launches_pan_india_operations_090701Company aims to offer complete auto care solutions to its customers2009-07-01T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/carnation_auto_launches_pan_india_operations_090701http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/bmw_group_us_reports_fall_in_june_sales_090701Overall sales down 20.3% in June2009-07-01T14:31:46.0+05:30http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/bmw_group_us_reports_fall_in_june_sales_090701http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/lear_reaches_agreement_on_consensual_debt_restructuring_090701To protect the long-term business interests of the company2009-07-01T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/lear_reaches_agreement_on_consensual_debt_restructuring_090701http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/ctt_plans_to_produce_electric_vehicle_in_us_090701To establish multiple facilities in Southeastern and West Coast regions2009-07-01T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/ctt_plans_to_produce_electric_vehicle_in_us_090701http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/maruti_suzuki_reports_rise_in_june_sales_090701Highest ever monthly export volume in the company's history2009-07-01T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/maruti_suzuki_reports_rise_in_june_sales_090701http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/twin_automotive_forms_new_partnership_with_uhaul_090630To add U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to certified automotive repair and detail shop2009-06-30T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/twin_automotive_forms_new_partnership_with_uhaul_090630http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/chrysler_financial_to_restructure_business_operations_090630Realignments would have the effect of reducing company’s total workforce by 9%2009-06-30T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/chrysler_financial_to_restructure_business_operations_090630http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/baf_technologies_to_upfit_att_vehicles_with_alternativefuel_technology_090630To convert 600 Ford E-Series vans with CNG Technology in 20092009-06-30T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/baf_technologies_to_upfit_att_vehicles_with_alternativefuel_technology_090630http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_to_start_production_in_vietnam_090630Nissan model to be assembled by Vietnam Motors2009-06-30T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_to_start_production_in_vietnam_090630http://chassissuspension.automotive-business-review.com/news/arvinmeritor_divests_more_light_vehicle_chassis_business_010709Completes the sale of the US portion of Gabriel Ride Control Products’ North America business 2009-06-30T22:21:30.167-04:00http://chassissuspension.automotive-business-review.com/news/arvinmeritor_divests_more_light_vehicle_chassis_business_010709http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_partners_aston_martin_to_build_luxury_mini_car_010709Aston Martin to sell redesigned version of Toyota's iQ city car under the Aston Martin Cygnet brand2009-06-30T22:28:13.942-04:00http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_partners_aston_martin_to_build_luxury_mini_car_010709http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/continental_improves_regional_steer_tire_with_new_technology_010709HSR2 (Heavy Steer Regional) replaces the HSR model 2009-06-30T22:08:31.64-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/continental_improves_regional_steer_tire_with_new_technology_010709http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_end_joint_venture_with_toyota_at_nummi_plant_010709Plant is likely to stop production of GM vehicles in August2009-06-30T22:31:20.649-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_end_joint_venture_with_toyota_at_nummi_plant_010709http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/jaguar_introduces_2010_jaguar_xf_supercharged_model_in_north_america_090629The vehicle is powered by a 470 hp version of the 5.0-liter supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine2009-06-29T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/jaguar_introduces_2010_jaguar_xf_supercharged_model_in_north_america_090629http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_build_small_cars_at_michigan_plant_300609Retooling of the plant could begin in late 2010, with production starting in 2011 2009-06-29T22:05:40.388-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_build_small_cars_at_michigan_plant_300609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/mitsubishi_reports_fall_in_global_production_300609Company’s global production declined 54.6 % in May2009-06-29T22:10:32.693-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/mitsubishi_reports_fall_in_global_production_300609http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/tata_motors_launches_jaguar_land_rover_in_indian_market_300609The move is expected to give Tata Motors a strong foothold in the Indian luxury car market, where it had neglegent presence so far2009-06-29T22:26:35.762-04:00http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/tata_motors_launches_jaguar_land_rover_in_indian_market_300609http://automobiletechnology.automotive-business-review.com/news/clippercreek_to_supply_power_control_stations_to_bmw_300609The company to offer its UL listed CS-60, a high power version of the newly developed CS line of EVSEs 2009-06-29T22:31:20.504-04:00http://automobiletechnology.automotive-business-review.com/news/clippercreek_to_supply_power_control_stations_to_bmw_300609http://automobiletechnology.automotive-business-review.com/news/renault_selects_dassault_systmes_full_v6_plm_300609The company to deploy V6 PLM in all geographies and throughout all its brands 2009-06-29T22:40:07.1-04:00http://automobiletechnology.automotive-business-review.com/news/renault_selects_dassault_systmes_full_v6_plm_300609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_gets_court_approval_to_tap_333b_bankruptcy_loan_290609US government would take a 60% ownership stake in the new company and the Canadian government would get 12.5%2009-06-28T22:21:49.464-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_gets_court_approval_to_tap_333b_bankruptcy_loan_290609http://paintsmaterials.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_motor_expands_supplier_network_290609The company has added 16 new members to the Aligned Business Framework 2009-06-28T22:37:08.503-04:00http://paintsmaterials.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_motor_expands_supplier_network_290609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/honda_nissan_report_lower_production_in_may_290609Japanese automakers cut back output to reduce inventories2009-06-28T22:17:10.189-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/honda_nissan_report_lower_production_in_may_290609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_close_louisiana_plants_290609The plants join a list of nine others that GM plans to close permanently 2009-06-28T22:27:52.095-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_close_louisiana_plants_290609http://greenpowertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/sae_to_define_electric_vehicle_charging_coupler_290609SAE International (SAE) is finalizing a standard that would classify an electric-vehicle charging system and coupler for extensive public use.2009-06-28T22:32:05.432-04:00http://greenpowertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/sae_to_define_electric_vehicle_charging_coupler_290609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/alkane_files_us_patent_for_high_energy_synthetic_fuel_260609Syn-Fuel is the operative ingredient in the company's diesel fuel additive, Monster Diesel. 2009-06-25T22:35:03.946-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/alkane_files_us_patent_for_high_energy_synthetic_fuel_260609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_worldwide_production_down_39_in_may_260609Domestic production plunged 41.9%, whereas production in the US declined by 48.2%2009-06-25T23:04:56.681-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_worldwide_production_down_39_in_may_260609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/amerigon_classic_soft_trim_form_alliance_260609To market and install the Amerigon climate control seat system nationwide 2009-06-25T22:40:11.282-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/amerigon_classic_soft_trim_form_alliance_260609http://chassissuspension.automotive-business-review.com/news/arvinmeritor_divests_ownership_stakes_in_two_chassis_businesses_260609This would result in the divestiture of 45% of the chassis systems business 2009-06-25T22:44:11.807-04:00http://chassissuspension.automotive-business-review.com/news/arvinmeritor_divests_ownership_stakes_in_two_chassis_businesses_260609http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/volvo_to_develop_super_light_heavy_trucks_260609Company's long term strategy to reduce heavy vehicles' weight2009-06-25T22:54:56.525-04:00http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/volvo_to_develop_super_light_heavy_trucks_260609http://greenpowertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_nissan_tesla_to_receive_8b_loan_for_energy_efficient_cars_250609Loans are designed to facilitate auto makers to meet new fuel-efficiency standards2009-06-24T22:33:36.229-04:00http://greenpowertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_nissan_tesla_to_receive_8b_loan_for_energy_efficient_cars_250609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tata_motors_selects_first_100000_owners_for_nano_250609The first 100,000 owners are price-protected2009-06-24T22:37:03.051-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tata_motors_selects_first_100000_owners_for_nano_250609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_names_new_president_250609Japanese auto major Toyota has named Akio Toyoda as new President, turning to the grandson of its Founder, to lead the company through the worst demand downturn in decades.2009-06-24T22:41:11.434-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_names_new_president_250609http://automobiletechnology.automotive-business-review.com/news/tagstone_inks_agreement_with_zebra_enterprise_for_automotive_solutions_250609Companies look forward to continue to provide asset and personnel tracking solutions2009-06-24T22:29:13.082-04:00http://automobiletechnology.automotive-business-review.com/news/tagstone_inks_agreement_with_zebra_enterprise_for_automotive_solutions_250609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_plans_big_electric_vehicles_production_in_2012_250609Company plans to start selling its first zero-emission cars in the US and Japan in 20102009-06-24T22:19:56.193-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_plans_big_electric_vehicles_production_in_2012_250609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/mercedes_benz_introduces_new_2010_e_class_240609The E-Class line-up would go on sale in the US starting June 22 2009-06-23T22:10:03.717-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/mercedes_benz_introduces_new_2010_e_class_240609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/volvo_buses_inks_framework_agreement_with_bashi_group_240609Volvo Buses, with its subsidiary Sunwin Bus, has signed a framework agreement for 1,500 buses with bus operator Bashi Group in Shanghai, China. 2009-06-23T22:17:27.484-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/volvo_buses_inks_framework_agreement_with_bashi_group_240609http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/iac_to_acquire_stankiewicz_240609The acquisition would include nine manufacturing sites located in Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic and Poland2009-06-24T00:45:58.183-04:00http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/iac_to_acquire_stankiewicz_240609http://automobiletechnology.automotive-business-review.com/news/ibm_offers_it_services_to_cobra_automotive_technologies_in_brazil_240609The move is expected to facilitate the growth of Cobra automotive technologies' business in Brazil2009-06-24T00:36:45.998-04:00http://automobiletechnology.automotive-business-review.com/news/ibm_offers_it_services_to_cobra_automotive_technologies_in_brazil_240609http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/guangxi_yuchai_machinery_develops_new_hybrid_engines_240609Guangxi Yuchai Machinery (GYMCL), a subsidiary of China Yuchai International, is developing two new alternative energy diesel engines. 2009-06-23T22:29:08.884-04:00http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/guangxi_yuchai_machinery_develops_new_hybrid_engines_240609http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_to_produce_electric_cars_batteries_in_us_230609The company to take advantage of low-interest loans from the US government to develop green vehicles 2009-06-22T22:24:15.901-04:00http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_to_produce_electric_cars_batteries_in_us_230609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_halts_production_in_venezuela_230609General Motors (GM) has suspended operations for at least three months at its auto assembly plant in Venezuela' central Carabobo state.2009-06-22T22:33:23.602-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_halts_production_in_venezuela_230609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/porsche_witnesses_steep_fall_in_sales_230609German sports car maker Porsche has reported a steep fall in the August-to-April sales. The sales volume declined by 27.6% to reach 53,635 vehicles, year-on-year.2009-06-22T22:28:42.783-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/porsche_witnesses_steep_fall_in_sales_230609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/cts_signs_manufacturing_contract_with_coulomb_technologies_230609To provide electric vehicle charging solutions for the transportation industry 2009-06-23T03:11:06.355-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/cts_signs_manufacturing_contract_with_coulomb_technologies_230609http://greenpowertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/zerotruck_starts_production_in_us_230609Trucks to run on electric power with a highway speed of 55mph, and up to 100 miles per battery charge2009-06-23T03:14:52.3-04:00http://greenpowertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/zerotruck_starts_production_in_us_230609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/kia_motors_introduces_forte_in_china_220609Forte is Kia' first model for the Chinese market, to feature the eco-driving system2009-06-21T22:23:51.314-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/kia_motors_introduces_forte_in_china_220609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/dongfeng_motor_detroit_electric_enters_into_strategic_cooperation_220609Cooperation would allow Detroit Electric Holdings to work with a strong partner in China, and explore one of the world’s largest vehicle market.2009-06-21T22:19:48.337-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/dongfeng_motor_detroit_electric_enters_into_strategic_cooperation_220609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_halt_pontiac_vibe_production_220609The decision is part of GM’ plan to terminate the Pontiac brand 2009-06-21T22:22:12.114-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_halt_pontiac_vibe_production_220609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/seven_chrysler_plants_to_restart_production_220609The first major resumption of production since the Italian automaker Fiat led Group bought Chrysler assets 2009-06-21T22:06:28.331-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/seven_chrysler_plants_to_restart_production_220609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_to_move_asian_hq_to_china_220609Ford Motor is planning to shift its headquarters for the Asia, Pacific and Africa region, from Thailand to China. 2009-06-21T22:19:14.198-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_to_move_asian_hq_to_china_220609http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/maxwell_ise_collaborate_for_high_voltage_energy_storage_solutions_190609The companies are all set to compete for a large chunk of the rapidly expanding global market for heavy vehicle drive systems.2009-06-18T22:03:38.687-04:00http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/maxwell_ise_collaborate_for_high_voltage_energy_storage_solutions_190609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/tata_elxsi_to_scale_up_presence_in_automotive_aerospace_190609Tata Elxsi has partnered in the development of Diesel Engine Management System (DEMS), for a luxury car manufacturer in Europe. 2009-06-18T22:24:00.132-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/tata_elxsi_to_scale_up_presence_in_automotive_aerospace_190609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/bridgestone_new_kitakyushu_plant_starts_production_190609First tire plant established by the company in Japan since 1976 2009-06-18T22:07:32.21-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/bridgestone_new_kitakyushu_plant_starts_production_190609http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/riversimple_unveils_hydrogen_powered_car_190609The company plans to lease the vehicles at an estimated price of $315 per month. 2009-06-18T22:17:11.911-04:00http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/riversimple_unveils_hydrogen_powered_car_190609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/fiat_launches_grande_punto_in_india_190609Italian car manufacturer Fiat has launched its small car Grande Punto in both petrol and diesel variants, in the Indian market. 2009-06-18T21:58:54.024-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/fiat_launches_grande_punto_in_india_190609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/suzuki_to_halt_production_of_xl7_at_joint_venture_cami_plant_180609Suzuki Motor is going to stop manufacturing of its XL7 sports utility vehicle at the CAMI plant in Southern Ontario, the Canadian Press reported. 2009-06-17T21:18:11.934-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/suzuki_to_halt_production_of_xl7_at_joint_venture_cami_plant_180609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/balqon_collaborates_with_autocar_to_develop_on_road_zero_emissions_drayage_vehicles_180609Balqon has signed an exclusive supplier relationship with Autocar, to jointly develop and market zero emissions Class 7 and Class 8 heavy-duty electric vehicles, for on-road short haul drayage applications. 2009-06-17T21:22:24.983-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/balqon_collaborates_with_autocar_to_develop_on_road_zero_emissions_drayage_vehicles_180609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/fiat_eib_sign_400m_agreement_180609Italian carmaker Fiat and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a €400 million loan agreement, that was approved by the EIB's Board of Directors last March. 2009-06-17T21:42:28.672-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/fiat_eib_sign_400m_agreement_180609http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/metaldyne_signs_agreement_to_sell_powertrain_other_assets_to_rhji_180609Metaldyne has signed an agreement to sell certain powertrain and other operating assets to RHJ International (RHJI), under a court-supervised sale process pursuant to US Bankruptcy Code. 2009-06-17T21:53:56.261-04:00http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/metaldyne_signs_agreement_to_sell_powertrain_other_assets_to_rhji_180609http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_incorporates_gentex_backup_camera_display_in_new_verso_180609Toyota is offering Gentex’ Rear Camera Display (RCD) Mirror and base feature auto-dimming mirrors on its new Corolla Verso multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).2009-06-17T21:34:30.806-04:00http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_incorporates_gentex_backup_camera_display_in_new_verso_180609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tomtom_to_raise_e430m_for_debt_payback_share_prices_down_75_160609Reeling under the pressure of heavy debt, TomTom’ move to raise E430 million through a share issue has hit the company hard. Amsterdam's blue chip index reacted sharply to the company’s plan to raise capital, as shares of the Dutch navigation device maker dropped 7.5%.2009-06-16T11:09:49.629-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tomtom_to_raise_e430m_for_debt_payback_share_prices_down_75_160609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_toyota_boost_small_car_output_in_europe_hire_temporary_staff_170609Nissan Motor and Toyota Motor are employing short-term factory workers in Europe to boost production of their small car, the Nikkei business daily reported.2009-06-16T22:23:48.698-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_toyota_boost_small_car_output_in_europe_hire_temporary_staff_170609http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/volvo_car_corporation_to_introduce_navteq_mapcare_program_170609Program to be available through all Volvo Car dealerships in Western and Eastern Europe, North America and Russia2009-06-16T23:38:49.474-04:00http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/volvo_car_corporation_to_introduce_navteq_mapcare_program_170609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/chrysler_restarts_with_viper_production_170609Chrysler Group has once again resumed production of vehicles since the company’s emergence from bankruptcy protection last week. 2009-06-17T00:09:04.584-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/chrysler_restarts_with_viper_production_170609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/koenigsegg_ready_to_buy_gm_saab_160609Swedish sports cars manufacturer, Koenigsegg is ready to takeover General Motor's uneconomic, Saab unit. The car maker has already signed a letter of intent to buy Saab from General Motors, Svenska Dagbladet reported. 2009-06-15T22:42:12.916-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/koenigsegg_ready_to_buy_gm_saab_160609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_purchasing_chief_steps_down_160609GM' global purchasing group Vice President, Bo Andersson has decided to leave the Detroit-based bankrupt automaker. He was responsible for maintaining the flow of parts to GM plants through the company's financial difficulties. 2009-06-15T22:18:00.265-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_purchasing_chief_steps_down_160609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tata_motors_fiat_to_stop_competitive_launches_160609The decision proves deep partnership between Tata Motors and Fiat in India2009-06-15T22:30:58.574-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tata_motors_fiat_to_stop_competitive_launches_160609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/eps_group_partners_mekonomen_to_establish_mekonomen_medium_unit_160609EPS Gruppen (EPS Group) and Mekonomen have reached an agreement on establishing a Mekonomen Medium unit in Kiruna, Sweden, uniting a store and a Mekonomen Bilverkstad/workshop. The partnership is expected to lead to further growth in the service market for cars and transport vehicles. 2009-06-15T23:56:58.912-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/eps_group_partners_mekonomen_to_establish_mekonomen_medium_unit_160609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_to_increase_hybrid_car_battery_production_capacity_160609Toyota Motor is planning to increase the production capacity of its nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries used in its Prius hybrid cars.2009-06-15T22:13:18.366-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_to_increase_hybrid_car_battery_production_capacity_160609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_cuts_production_in_venezuela_150609Detroit-based Ford Motor has planned to cut production at its Venezuelan assembly plant by 10% this year.2009-06-14T22:19:56.357-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_cuts_production_in_venezuela_150609http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/azure_dynamics_bags_new_contract_from_metro_mobility_150609Azure Dynamics, a developer of green technologies for the commercial transportation industry, has received an initial order for Hybrid Electric shuttle buses from Metro Mobility in Minnesota. 2009-06-14T22:14:29.332-04:00http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/azure_dynamics_bags_new_contract_from_metro_mobility_150609http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_chooses_ad_technology_to_supply_new_transmission_test_cell_150609Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America has selected A&D Technology to supply a state-of-the-art transmission test cell. 2009-06-14T22:03:17.345-04:00http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_chooses_ad_technology_to_supply_new_transmission_test_cell_150609http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/kenworth_introduces_kenworth_t470_expands_product_line_150609Kenworth Truck Company has expanded its product line to cater to the vocational and municipal markets with the introduction of the new Kenworth T470 model. 2009-06-14T22:06:56.888-04:00http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/kenworth_introduces_kenworth_t470_expands_product_line_150609http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/mta_new_york_city_transit_chooses_nova_bus_articulated_vehicles_150609MTA New York City Transit has purchased 90 Nova LFS articulated buses, with delivery slated for the first half of 2010. The vehicles are to be assembled at Nova Bus’ newest plant located in Plattsburgh, New York.2009-06-14T22:33:42.873-04:00http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/mta_new_york_city_transit_chooses_nova_bus_articulated_vehicles_150609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/chrysler_fiat_finalizes_global_strategic_alliance_for_new_chrysler_120609Fiat will contribute its technology, platforms and powertrains to Chrysler for small-and medium-sized cars. 2009-06-12T03:06:44.971-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/chrysler_fiat_finalizes_global_strategic_alliance_for_new_chrysler_120609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_plans_to_cancel_production_of_chevrolet_malibu_sedan_120609General Motors (GM) is planning to stop the production of hybrid-electric version of Chevrolet Malibu sedan for the 2010 model year, owing to declining sales. 2009-06-12T00:19:16.398-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_plans_to_cancel_production_of_chevrolet_malibu_sedan_120609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/kia_motors_unveils_2010_forte_compact_sedan_120609Kia Motors America (KMA), a sales and distribution arm of Seoul, South Korea-based Kia Motors, has launched the new 2010 Kia Forte compact sedan in Seattle. The model will be available in three trim levels, LX, EX and SX, and will be on sale in North America early this summer.2009-06-12T03:02:36.679-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/kia_motors_unveils_2010_forte_compact_sedan_120609http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/nysdot_partners_volvo_technology_for_cvii_development_program_120609Volvo Technology North America has been selected by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), to direct the development and demonstration of a Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (CVII) program. 2009-06-11T22:50:28.766-04:00http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/nysdot_partners_volvo_technology_for_cvii_development_program_120609http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/honda_launches_jazz_in_india_110609Japanese carmaker Honda Motor has launched its first small car in India to challenge the dominance of existing players like Suzuki and Hyundai, in this potential growth market. 2009-06-10T22:31:59.163-04:00http://powertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/honda_launches_jazz_in_india_110609http://testing.automotive-business-review.com/news/ca_facilitates_bmw_with_scalable_web_access_management_110609CA, a global independent IT management software company, is supporting German car manufacturer BMW with scalable and centralized web access management and single sign-on. 2009-06-10T22:34:56.519-04:00http://testing.automotive-business-review.com/news/ca_facilitates_bmw_with_scalable_web_access_management_110609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/chrysler_sale_to_fiat_gets_us_supreme_court_clearance_110609The Supreme Court of US has declined to extend a stay on the US government-backed sale of Chrysler assets to Fiat, thus clearing the way for the deal to close.2009-06-10T22:27:56.136-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/chrysler_sale_to_fiat_gets_us_supreme_court_clearance_110609http://greenpowertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_launches_new_automotive_battery_lab_in_us_100609New lab is expected to expedite the introduction of plug-in hybrid and hybrid-electric, and fuel cell vehicles. 2009-06-10T01:38:24.384-04:00http://greenpowertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_launches_new_automotive_battery_lab_in_us_100609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_plans_to_cut_compact_cars_production_cost_100609Toyota Motor plans to cut the cost of producing its compact cars by $1 billion a year, as the demand for compact cars is likely to grow worldwide.2009-06-09T22:32:32.707-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_plans_to_cut_compact_cars_production_cost_100609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/isa_seeks_investment_collaboration_to_develop_green_vehicle_100609In an effort to expand the development of green energy infrastructure for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in Sweden, Invest in Sweden Agency (ISA) plans to attract investments or set up joint ventures with international battery suppliers. The move is intended to reinforce Sweden's position as the premium region for the development of green vehicles.2009-06-09T22:36:02.406-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/isa_seeks_investment_collaboration_to_develop_green_vehicle_100609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_cease_production_of_medium_duty_trucks_100609After failing to find a buyer, General Motors (GM), which has filed for bankruptcy protection, has decided to wind down production of its medium-duty trucks by the end of July 2009. 2009-06-09T22:25:54.137-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_cease_production_of_medium_duty_trucks_100609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_finance_delphi_buyout_090609General Motors (GM) has agreed to finance private equity firm Platinum Equity’s buyout of Delphi Corp. GM will provide more than $2 billion to Platinum Equity for purchasing most of the assets of Delphi. 2009-06-08T22:10:08.225-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_finance_delphi_buyout_090609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tenneco_partners_bhap_to_manufacture_emission_control_exhaust_systems_090609Auto-parts maker Tenneco has formed a new joint venture (JV) with Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Company (BHAP), to produce vehicle emission control exhaust systems for the Chinese market. 2009-06-08T22:18:26.825-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tenneco_partners_bhap_to_manufacture_emission_control_exhaust_systems_090609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/hyundai_looks_to_setup_diesel_engine_plant_in_india_090609Hyundai Motor India is planning to establish a diesel engine plant close to its existing car manufacturing facility near Chennai, India. 2009-06-08T22:30:17.718-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/hyundai_looks_to_setup_diesel_engine_plant_in_india_090609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_canada_to_negotiate_new_deal_with_caw_090609In an effort to gain a competitive edge and outdo its auto counterparts, Ford Canada seeks to negotiate a new labour deal with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union. 2009-06-08T22:21:36.665-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_canada_to_negotiate_new_deal_with_caw_090609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/penske_to_buy_gm_saturn_brand_090609General Motors has reached a tentative deal to sell its Saturn brand to Penske Automotive Group, a car-dealer chain led by racing-team owner Roger Penske. 2009-06-08T22:15:03.923-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/penske_to_buy_gm_saturn_brand_090609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/eu_approves_swedish_loan_guarantees_to_volvo_090609The European Commission has approved loan guarantees by the Government of Sweden to Ford’s Volvo unit, in order to develop green vehicles.2009-06-08T22:06:49.979-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/eu_approves_swedish_loan_guarantees_to_volvo_090609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_to_provide_125m_to_visteon_for_restructuring_080609Ford Motors has agreed to provide $125 million or more in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to Visteon Corp., to support its restructuring under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. 2009-06-07T22:10:54.97-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_to_provide_125m_to_visteon_for_restructuring_080609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/mitsubishi_launches_47000_electric_car_080609In a strategic move to gain an upper hand over its competitors in the emission-free vehicle market, Japan's Mitsubishi Motors has launched i-MiEV, a compact, four-door electric car.2009-06-07T22:23:55.102-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/mitsubishi_launches_47000_electric_car_080609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tesla_motors_to_open_new_centers_seeks_european_foray_080609California-based Tesla Motors is all set to open seven new regional sales and service centers, creating a coast-to-coast network in North America.2009-06-07T22:21:01.956-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tesla_motors_to_open_new_centers_seeks_european_foray_080609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/honda_eyes_125m_units_unveils_new_cbf_stunner_080609Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), a wholly-owned two-wheeler subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Japan, is targeting sale of 1.25 million units in financial year 2009-10. The new target is an 18% increase over last year's 1.07 million units. 2009-06-07T22:13:33.409-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/honda_eyes_125m_units_unveils_new_cbf_stunner_080609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/navistar_affiliate_purchases_assets_of_monaco_coach_080609An affiliate of Navistar International has purchased $47 million worth of assets of the recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturing business of Monaco Coach Corporation. 2009-06-07T22:16:23.275-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/navistar_affiliate_purchases_assets_of_monaco_coach_080609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_to_launch_internal_combustion_hybrid_lift_truck_050609Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has revealed its plan to launch internal combustion hybrid lift truck, which is expected to enter the Japanese market in December 2009. The timeline for launching in the US is not yet decided.2009-06-04T22:29:27.4-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_to_launch_internal_combustion_hybrid_lift_truck_050609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_india_to_launch_new_car_050609In spite of the bankruptcy of its US parent, the Indian arm of General Motors (GM) is all set to introduce a new variant of its small car, Spark. 2009-06-04T22:08:38.627-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_india_to_launch_new_car_050609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_prius_tops_auto_sales_in_japan_050609Toyota Motor’s latest edition of Prius hybrid has become Japan's best selling car in terms of monthly sales in May, overtaking its competitor, Honda Motor’s new brands, “Insight” and “Fit”.2009-06-04T22:22:00.267-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_prius_tops_auto_sales_in_japan_050609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/wabco_increases_stake_in_indian_joint_venture_050609WABCO Holdings, a supplier of safety and control systems for commercial vehicles, has raised its ownership stake to 75% in its joint venture, WABCO-TVS (India). 2009-06-04T22:18:16.037-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/wabco_increases_stake_in_indian_joint_venture_050609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/meridian_to_sell_north_carolina_mexican_units_050609Meridian Automotive Systems has reached a sale agreement with Decoma Composites, an operating unit of Decoma International Corp. 2009-06-04T22:15:16.103-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/meridian_to_sell_north_carolina_mexican_units_050609http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/porsches_new_panamera_being_manufactured_in_leipziggermany_030609Panamera, expected to go on sale in the US on October 172009-06-03T22:50:15.392-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/porsches_new_panamera_being_manufactured_in_leipziggermany_030609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/zap_completes_electric_pickup_engineering_project_040609Electric vehicle major, ZAP has completed an engineering project to develop a four-wheel electric pickup, with majority of the parts and components supplied by US companies. 2009-06-03T22:21:20.097-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/zap_completes_electric_pickup_engineering_project_040609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_selects_smsc_technology_for_prius_040609Toyota has selected SMSC’s Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) networking technology as part of the infotainment system for its new Prius.2009-06-03T22:26:20.654-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_selects_smsc_technology_for_prius_040609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_sell_hummer_to_chinese_company_040609A day after its filing for bankruptcy protection in the US, General Motors (GM) has struck a tentative deal to sell its Hummer sports-utility vehicle brand to a Chinese manufacturer. 2009-06-03T22:17:51.226-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_to_sell_hummer_to_chinese_company_040609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_to_lease_plug_in_hybrids_in_japan_us_europe_040609Toyota Motor is going to start leasing plug-in hybrid cars in the US, Europe and Japan, by the end of 2009. 2009-06-03T22:33:18.552-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/toyota_to_lease_plug_in_hybrids_in_japan_us_europe_040609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/trw_automotive_selects_mks_integrity_040609Automotive supplier TRW Automotive has selected MKS Integrity as its enterprise-wide software development platform for global deployment. 2009-06-03T22:29:49.071-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/trw_automotive_selects_mks_integrity_040609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_files_for_bankruptcy_protection_030609One of Detroit’s big three, General Motors (GM) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, forcing the 100-year-old automaker to become a failed icon of American industry. The largest-ever US manufacturing bankruptcy has been backed by the US government. 2009-06-02T23:52:45.808-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/gm_files_for_bankruptcy_protection_030609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_opens_plant_in_russia_030609Japan's Nissan Motor has inaugurated a $200 million plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. The opening of the plant, amid the economic slowdown, shows the company’s confidence in the potential of the Russian market. Nissan expects that the new plant would help it return to sustainable growth and profitability. 2009-06-03T00:08:41.296-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_opens_plant_in_russia_030609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/fiat_to_launch_grande_punto_shortly_030609Fiat India Automobiles (FIAL), an equal joint venture between Fiat SpA and Tata Motors, is planning to launch the much-awaited premium hatchback, “Grande Punto” on June 17.2009-06-03T00:05:04.001-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/fiat_to_launch_grande_punto_shortly_030609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/suzuki_motorcycle_witnesses_sales_increase_030609Two-wheeler maker Suzuki Motorcycle India has registered 17.42% growth rate in its sales volume in the month of May. The company sold 12,734 units as compared to 10,845 units sold during the same month a year ago. 2009-06-03T00:00:40.561-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/suzuki_motorcycle_witnesses_sales_increase_030609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/rtev_spins_off_wheego_electric_cars_020609South Carolina-based Ruff and Tuff Electric Vehicles (RTEV), a manufacturer of recreational electric vehicles, has announced the spin-off of Wheego Electric Cars. 2009-06-01T23:32:09.038-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/rtev_spins_off_wheego_electric_cars_020609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/zero_motorcycles_unveils_new_version_of_zero_x_20095_020609California-based Zero Motorcycles (formerly known as Electricross) has released the newest version of its brand Zero X, the “2009.5”. The company revamped the entire body with its own specially designed fenders, side panels and front plate. The new model also features a new brake system and a number of minor upgrades. 2009-06-01T23:30:17.728-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/zero_motorcycles_unveils_new_version_of_zero_x_20095_020609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/magna_forges_deal_for_gms_opel_020609General Motors (GM) and Canadian auto parts supplier, Magna International have reached an agreement in principle to save ailing carmaker Opel, European arm of GM. Magna will take over business of Opel with financial backing from the German government. 2009-06-01T23:17:14.274-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/magna_forges_deal_for_gms_opel_020609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_plans_to_increase_production_by_10_020609Ford Motor is planning to increase the production of cars and trucks by about 10% during the third quarter of 2009, from the level a year ago.2009-06-01T23:26:11.435-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/ford_plans_to_increase_production_by_10_020609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/chrysler_to_sell_assets_to_fiat_led_group_020609Chrysler has got the court approval to sell most of its businesses to a new entity led by Italy’s Fiat SpA. This marks the end of the ailing automotive major’ bankruptcy restructuring procedure. The government-backed plan was approved by Judge Arthur J. Gonzalez of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.2009-06-01T23:22:09.378-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/chrysler_to_sell_assets_to_fiat_led_group_020609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/metaldyne_files_for_chapter_11_bankruptcy_protection_010609Auto-parts maker Metaldyne, a unit of Japanese chassis and powertrain component supplier Asahi Tec, has filed for bankruptcy protection in order to address liquidity crisis and to facilitate the restructuring procedure.2009-06-01T00:59:14.99-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/metaldyne_files_for_chapter_11_bankruptcy_protection_010609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_renault_seek_to_reinforce_alliance_010609Auto makers Nissan Motor of Japan and Renault of France seek to strengthen their decade-old Alliance to augment their free cash flow, in order to combat the global economic crisis that has hampered auto demand. 2009-06-01T00:41:00.159-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_renault_seek_to_reinforce_alliance_010609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/psf_signs_deal_with_cityryde_010609Power Sports Factory (PSF) has entered into a joint-venture agreement with CityRyde, the premier bike share consulting company. 2009-06-01T00:07:08.889-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/psf_signs_deal_with_cityryde_010609http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tata_unveils_new_range_of_trucks_290509India's largest automobile company Tata Motors has unveiled a new range of trucks to boost its commercial vehicles business and to transform itself into a global auto power. The company said that the new line of trucks has been jointly developed with its South Korean subsidiary, Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company (TDCV) and Tata Motors European Technical Center (TMETC) in the UK. 2009-05-29T00:21:58.775-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/tata_unveils_new_range_of_trucks_290509http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/visteon_files_for_bankruptcy_290509Auto parts makers Visteon, a former division of Ford Motor, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for its US operations. The Michigan-based company filed its petition in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. While filing, it announced total assets of $4.58 billion and total liabilities of $5.32 billion, including $862 million owed to bondholders. The move will not affect the company’s subsidiaries or joint ventures outside the US.2009-05-29T00:13:10.691-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/visteon_files_for_bankruptcy_290509http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/honda_begins_sale_of_new_safe_driving_educational_software_220509Honda Motor has begun the sales in Japan of Honda Safety Navi, a new educational software for safe driving developed for a PC-based automobile driving simulator. 2009-05-22T06:34:24.453-04:00http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/honda_begins_sale_of_new_safe_driving_educational_software_220509http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/skoda_to_produce_new_transmissions_at_mlada_boleslav_plant_220509Skoda Auto has announced that it will invest over CZK1.5 billion at the engine manufacturing plant in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic to manufacture new transmissions for a small family car. 2009-05-22T04:17:38.395-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/skoda_to_produce_new_transmissions_at_mlada_boleslav_plant_220509http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/daimler_acquires_approximately_10_stake_in_tesla_210509Germany-based passenger cars, trucks and buses manufacturer Daimler has acquired an equity stake of approximately 10% of Tesla Motors, a manufacturer of electric vehicles.2009-05-21T08:16:08.072-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/daimler_acquires_approximately_10_stake_in_tesla_210509http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/mack_trucks_uaw_reach_tentative_agreement_on_new_contract_200509Mack Trucks, a manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks, has reached a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) on terms of a new 40-month Master Agreement that would cover about 1,700 UAW members at seven facilities in three states.2009-05-20T07:28:44.22-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/mack_trucks_uaw_reach_tentative_agreement_on_new_contract_200509http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/volkswagen_begins_construction_of_new_plant_in_chattanooga_190509The Volkswagen Group has begun the construction of new plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.2009-05-19T06:24:17.256-04:00http://manufacturing.automotive-business-review.com/news/volkswagen_begins_construction_of_new_plant_in_chattanooga_190509http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/mazda_begins_pre_orders_for_axela_in_japan_150509Having qualified SU-LEV, Axela models set to attract more customers 2009-05-15T01:44:00.026-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/mazda_begins_pre_orders_for_axela_in_japan_150509http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/skoda_begins_mass_production_of_yeti_140509Yeti engines with turbochargers are for greater responsiveness2009-05-14T08:11:31.652-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/skoda_begins_mass_production_of_yeti_140509http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/audi_volkswagen_korea_signs_contract_with_kuehne_nagel_140509Company to handle Audi Volkswagen's spare parts for the aftermarket 2009-05-14T07:38:50.749-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/audi_volkswagen_korea_signs_contract_with_kuehne_nagel_140509http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/sorl_auto_parts_q1_net_sales_down_34_140509Gross profit decreased 36.2% to $5.5m2009-05-14T07:06:47.673-04:00http://design.automotive-business-review.com/news/sorl_auto_parts_q1_net_sales_down_34_140509http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_reports_net_loss_in_fiscal_2008_130509Despite global economic slowdown, company aims to launch eight all-new products during fiscal 20092009-05-13T07:56:50.293-04:00http://www.automotive-business-review.com/news/nissan_reports_net_loss_in_fiscal_2008_130509