Daily Archives: September 23, 2013

Confucius is Confused by China

Confucius is Confused by China

China has renewed subsidies for private buyers of so-called new-energy vehicles — including electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids — for three more years, in part to fight air pollution.

Japan’s carmakers adapt to win back lost European sales

Japan's carmakers adapt to win back lost European sales

Japanese automakers are taking steps to win back business in Europe, bringing out new cars with small fuel-efficient diesel engines and smart interiors.

PSA will continue building minicars with Toyota, report says

PSA will continue building minicars with Toyota, report says

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen will continue to collaborate with Toyota in the minicar segment in Europe, PSA CEO Philippe Varin told a German car magazine, ending speculation that PSA’s tie-up with General Motors had put the cooperation at risk.

N.J. auto dealers say No to Sunday Sales

New Jersey car dealers have all but thwarted an attempt to overturn the state's ban on Sunday sales.

In late June, Wayne DeAngelo, a Democratic assemblyman, introduced a bill that would allow dealerships to sell vehicles on Sundays, says Jim Appleton, president of the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers in Trenton.

1967 Triumph TR5 makes £28K at Barons

1967 Triumph TR5 makes £28K at Barons

A 1967 Triumph TR5 sold for an impressive and above-estimate £28,000 at Barons auction’s 17 September sale.