Daily Archives: October 17, 2013

Engine oil choice confuses millions of motorists

Aftermarket shops can promote services to customers using infograph

Millions of motorists are left in a state of confusion when it comes to choosing the correct oil for their car’s engine.

Asian Small SUVs to put pressure on Opel, Peugeot and Renault

Asian Small SUVs to put pressure on Opel, Peugeot and Renault

Europe’s booming subcompact SUV/crossover segment has become a bright spot for brands such as Opel, Peugeot and Renault, but now their Asian rivals plan to make life tougher.

Ex-Morgan Motor Managing Director Charles Morgan fights ouster

Ex-Morgan Motor Managing Director Charles Morgan fights ouster

Former Morgan Motor Managing Director Charles Morgan says he will fight his ouster from a management role at the company that bears his family name.

EU ministers back Germany to block car emissions law

EU ministers back Germany to block car emissions law

European Union environment ministers agreed to German demands to scrap an agreement to cap average EU new-car emissions at 95 grams per kilometer in 2020 from about 130/g/km now after Berlin argued the target would cost jobs and damage its premium automakers.

BMW’s Quandt family donated $930,000 to Merkel’s party before CO2 block

BMW's Quandt family donated $930,000 to Merkel's party before CO2 block

German opposition parties accused Angela Merkel of pandering to the car lobby, after her political party received major donations from the family that controls BMW, just as Berlin was lobbying against tougher EU caps on carbon emissions.