Auto News 5

New car registrations in the EU excluding Cyprus and Malta, decreased to 1,027,036 units in October, marking a 16.6% contraction compared to October 2009. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp sees U.S. new light vehicle sales rising as much as 13 percent next year, buoyed by several factors including a slight rise in sales of pickup trucks. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp sees U.S. new light vehicle sales rising as much as 13 percent next year, buoyed by several factors including a slight rise in sales of pickup trucks. Full story...

Ford expects the 2012 Focus compact to earn 40 mpg, giving the automaker four vehicles that produce 40 mpg or more in 2011. Full story...

Three months after becoming the new owner of Volvo, Geely President Li Shufu said he disagrees with Volvo's management about its product plans. Full story...

Chrysler Group is dividing its minivan pricing down the middle with the demarcation line at $30,000. Full story...

When it comes to the outlook for electric vehicles, the auto industry is divided -- Renault-Nissan is on one side -- and everybody else on the other. Full story...

Ford and GM will catch their best-run rivals over the next five years on one key measure of potential profitability -- annual sales of their top global car platforms, AT Kearney consultant Daniel Chang said. Full story...

The success of the Prius brand is prompting Toyota to develop a "family" of Prius cars that will include a smaller, lower-priced version and a larger, family vehicle. Full story...

The rush of Chinese car makers to build more production lines in the wake of strong sales growth could lead to significant overcapacity in the world's top auto market, triggering further consolidation. Full story...

European auto sales are likely to be flat or fall next year, posing a risk to Opel and GM's IPO, said Thomas Stallkamp, a partner at Ripplewood. Full story...

Three months after becoming the new owner of Volvo, Geely President Li Shufu said he disagrees with Volvo's management about its product plans. Full story...

Saab aims for half of the sales of its new 9-4X crossover to be in the U.S. and the company targets annual global sales of 15,000 to 20,000 vehicles starting in 2012. Full story...

Over the past years, Hyundai has been improving their cars and their reputation with cars such as the Sonata, Tucson and Genesis who are now taking big portions of their respective market. The Elantra just had a beauty cure for 2011, the inside and outside of that car being highly inspired by the quality and finish of the Sonata. Full story...

TORRANCE, Calif. - Making its debut at the Los Angeles Auto show tomorrow, the 2011 Toyota Corolla - the best selling subcompact in America - will feature new front and rear exterior styling, new interior design changes, Toyota Care complimentary maintenance plan, standard Smart Stop Technology, and two new colors. Full story...

The 2010 SEMA show was yet another opportunity for Rich Evans to showcase his talent at building great looking cars. His summer-long project made in partnership with Mopar to build a one of a kind 2010 Dodge Challenger was finally unveiled. Full story...

FOSTER CITY, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) and Polyphony Digital Inc., in collaboration with Nissan North America, announced today the opportunity of a lifetime for gaming and racing enthusiasts -- the debut of the GT Academy in the U.S. Starting December 20th, fans can compete in Gran Turismo 5 exclusively on the PlayStation3 (PS3(tm)) for a chance to make dreams of becoming a race driver with a professional team a reality. Full story...

Rumours have been circulating for the last couple of weeks, especially since the announcement that Chevrolet would be back in IndyCar in 2012. The names of Tony Kanaan, Robby Gordon and Tony Stewart have been in the news. Full story...

LOS ANGELES, CA - With a continued focus on economic and environmental concerns, manufacturers are increasingly focused on high-mileage and low emission vehicles. The 2010 LA Auto Show will feature more than 50 electric, hydrogen fuel-cell electric, hybrid, clean diesel and natural gas vehicles, all providing viable solutions for cleaner transportation. Full story...

DETROIT, Mich. - General Motors Company today announced it has increased the estimated price range for the offering of 365 million shares of common stock to be sold by certain of its stockholders to $32.00 to $33.00 per share from the previously estimated price range of $26.00 to $29.00 per share. Full story...