BMW Delays US X1 Launch Following Increased European Demand
18 Jan 2011, 07:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / BMW X1 is apparently a massive hit for the German manufacturer who's now forced to delay the United States debut of the crossover as it tries to cope with the increasing demand in Europe. The X...
Daihatsu Quits Europe
17 Jan 2011, 19:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The automotive industry has been, in the past few years, the target of choice for more than one calamity, culminating with the financial crisis of 2009. Its effects are still felt today and, combine...
i-MiEV to Go on Sale in 15 European Countries
14 Jan 2011, 12:22 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The European version of the i-MiEV will go on sale in 15 countries, according to a statement made today by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC). The new-generation electric vehicle will be available ...
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Pricing for Europe Announced
13 Jan 2011, 14:17 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German automaker Volkswagen has finally put on a price tag for the European market on its new Jetta model, which comes with enhanced interior features and a refreshed exterior. Getting straight to t...
Ford, Still Number 2 in Europe
13 Jan 2011, 13:48 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Despite its best efforts, materialized in a series of new model launches and the preview of others, American manufacturer Ford still hasn't managed to come closer to that number one spot it tar...
Turkey Grows... and Grows... and Grows...
4 Jan 2011, 15:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Turkey isn't quite a popular topic in global automotive news, especially because carmakers aren't exactly focused on either starting or expanding operations in this country. Only a few car...
New Kia Model for Europe Coming in 2012
28 Dec 2010, 15:01 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The success South Korean manufacturer is enjoying on the European market is prompting the manufacturer into devising new expansion plans. At the core of those plans are, of course, a few new models....
Ford to Use Hybrid Start-Stop on Conventional Cars, Crossovers
27 Dec 2010, 07:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / American carmaker Ford will use the auto start-stop technology it initially implemented on its gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles on future North American versions of its cars and utilities to be rol...
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland European Pricing Announced
21 Dec 2010, 16:53 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Jeep’s Grand Cherokee has been launched onto the European market, sporting a starting price of EUR52,200 ($68,554). Right now, the model is only available in Overland trim, the highest availab...
Renault Wowed by Master Vans Success
21 Dec 2010, 10:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault Master is enjoying an impressive success since it was officially rolled out earlier this year and the first sign that demonstrate its appeal is the recent milestone reached by the Societe de...
Mitsubishi Considers Stopping Colt European Production
20 Dec 2010, 11:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mitsubishi might end Colt production in Europe, as part of the company's plans to trim production at the NedCar plant in Netherlands. The main reason behind Mitsubishi's intentions to alte...
The i40 Will Be Hyundai's European Flagship
20 Dec 2010, 10:46 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Hyundai is definitely a company with the wind in its sails this year, with the success of the Equus and its frugal Sonata Hybrid. The company has also announced that its new D-segment car for Europe...
2011 BMW X3 Gets Two New Engines and M Sport Package
16 Dec 2010, 09:26 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Bavarian automaker announced today the introduction of an M Sports Package and two new engines for the latest X3 crossover. The M Sport Package will be available for purchase starting spring 20...
Police Raid Ford's European HQ
14 Dec 2010, 14:36 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Police have raided Ford's European headquarters in Cologne and their surroundings in connection with a probe into a supposed bribery scheme involving the carmaker's employees and suppliers...
Ford of Europe Disappointed by the Old Continent
13 Dec 2010, 13:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just like most of the carmakers selling cars in Europe, Ford performed pretty well in November, posting increases in most regions, including in Turkey, Russia and Eastern Europe were deliveries rose...
Nissan Sales Going Strong in November
10 Dec 2010, 16:29 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Nissan has released sales reports of its European division for the month of November. The company has sold 51,480 vehicles in November, representing an increase of about 17 percent year on year. Nis...
Chinese Chevrolet Aveo Coming in 2011
9 Dec 2010, 10:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Now that Chevrolet has introduced the new Aveo at the Paris Auto Show in Europe, the company is also looking into ways to bring the car in other large markets as well, including China. And according...
Chevrolet Wants to Play with the Big Boys in Europe
2 Dec 2010, 17:11 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Chevrolet is preparing for the European launch of a superior six-model range next year, marking its entrance in the mainstream volume segment. Company officials acknowledged that the manufacturer ha...
Toyota Recalls 136,000 Cars Over Power Steering Issue
4 Nov 2010, 13:29 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Toyota today announced a voluntary recall of almost 136,000 compact cars in Japan and Europe. The cars are recalled on account of a steering problem, the latest in a series of problems that have dim...
Chrysler to Sell 200 in Europe as Lancia
14 Oct 2010, 07:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The fruits of the Chrysler-Fiat alliance are already reaching the United States market, but the two companies are now looking into ways to extend their coverage into more, yet unexplored regions. Th...