Category Archives: Motoring News

EU seeks to defuse row over Mercedes refrigerant

EU seeks to defuse row over Mercedes refrigerant

The European Commission will mediate in a dispute over an air-conditioning refrigerant in Mercedes-Benz cars by refereeing safety tests.

SMMT raises 2013 forecast as new car sales soar

SMMT raises 2013 forecast as new car sales soar

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has raised its forecasts for new car sales in 2013 after registrations rose for the 17th consecutive month.

researcher says Hand-made auto parts are coming

researcher says Hand-made auto parts are coming

An unofficial Mazda concept car was unveiled at a reception Sunday that was conceptualized and designed by Clemson students and sponsored by Mazda.

Automakers win $178 million in Australia aid to support manufacturing jobs

Automakers win $178 million in Australia aid to support manufacturing jobs

GM’s Holden unit has cut jobs over the past two years amid export pressure from a strong Australian dollar, the reduction of import tariffs and declining demand for the large cars in which local automakers specialize.

LNG-powered vehicles in China to rise tenfold by 2020

LNG-powered vehicles in China to rise tenfold by 2020

The number of vehicles fuelled by liquefied natural gas in China will rise tenfold to 800,000 by 2020, according to Sanford C. Bernstein & Co