Daily Archives: September 14, 2013

Japanese supplier exec indicted in U.S. in latest price-fixing case

Japanese supplier exec indicted in U.S. in latest price-fixing case

A Japanese auto supplier executive was charged today in federal court with price fixing and bid rigging for speed-sensor wire assemblies his company sold to Toyota for vehicles made in the United States and elsewhere.

going green? Porsche 918 hybrid beats Toyota Prius

going green? Porsche 918 hybrid beats Toyota Prius

Porsche’s 918 Spyder hybrid, shown at the Frankfurt show, uses less fuel than the basic Toyota Prius hybrid.

Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn says Europe should close 10 factories

Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn says Europe should close 10 factories

Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn said the European auto industry needs to close around 10 factories to reduce overcapacity caused by the region’s slumping market.

Hamann Lamborghini Aventador LP760-4 Nervudo debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show

Does Lamborghini Aventador really need another body kit and more power? When it comes to power there is always room for more, but to change the design is another question.

Hankook introduces i-Flex airless wheel and tyre

Hankook introduces i-Flex airless wheel and tyre

Hankook is showing a futuristic tyre/wheel design called i-Flex at the Frankfurt International Auto Show.