Despite reports earlier this week that General Motors is to wind down the Hummer brand after the sale to a Chinese buyer fell through (see article), rumours are abound that GM is now approaching previous bidders.
According to a report in Asia One, GM has reached out to companies whose offers for the SUV line were [...]

One of Britain’s largest manufacturers has narrowed its losses and is now strikingly optimistic about the future of the automotive sector.
During 2009, GKN posted a pre-tax loss of £54million, which was down from a £130million loss in 2008. The improvement was driven by a series of cost cutting measures which included 5,000 job losses, as [...]

The woes continue for the Japanese automotive industry after a host of additional recalls were announced.
First Suzuki Motor declared that it would be recalling more than 430,000 Suzuki and Mazda small vans in Japan to fix a defective air conditioning unit that could potentially catch fire.
In a statement outlining the recall of its 2005-2009 Suzuki [...]

During a time when the reputation of many of the world’s top automotive manufacturers has been called into question, Mercedes-Benz can feel proud to scoop an industry honour for providing excellent customer service.
The German car manufacturer topped a UKCSI Survey published by the Institute of Customer Service with no other automotive brand considered to serve [...]

The worst of the recession may be over, but shockwaves are still being felt throughout the auto industry and particularly in the used car market.
Glass’s Guide has warned that the protracted downturn in new car sales over recent years will have an effect on the used car market beyond 2010 thanks largely to the reduction [...]

When it comes to environmental matters, most of us are asked to “think green” – however, Volkswagen believes we should “think blue” instead.
The German car manufacturer has launched a new marketing campaign for its BlueMotion series of vehicles in an effort to send out a message about sustainable mobility.
According to Luca Meo, head of marketing [...]

Next week the 80th International Geneva Motor Show will open to petrolheads, motoring journalists and trade, filled to the brum with updated models, crazy concepts and flashy new cars. Manufacturers have been gearing up to this event for months, many of them using it as a target to show off the first glimpses of their [...]

Volkswagen Fleet Services has undergone a team restructure to increase the focus and service offered to the contract hire and leasing market. 
As part of the restructure, Ed Hummel has been promoted to the new role of National Contract Hire and Leasing Manager.  Ed will report directly to Vince Kinner, Head of Fleet Services.  In [...]

Italian manager Fabio Capello isn’t the only Italian to link up with the England football team as it was announced today that car maker Fiat has signed a deal to become official fleet supplier.
The exclusive agreement with The FA runs through to 2014 and means that Fiat will become an Official Supplier to both England [...]

Italian car maker Alfa Romeo is expecting the new Giulietta to be the star of its stand at the Geneva Motor Show that begins next week.
Alfa says the new five-door hatchback, thanks to its new platform, is equipped with dynamic capability for the most demanding routes, while providing comfort on everyday journeys.

From May this year, [...]