Toyota still world’s top carmaker
Japanese carmaker Toyota has retained its lead over rival GM, January to September global sales figures show.
Toyota to launch self-drive cars
Toyota has unveiled the next generation of cars featuring an autopilot system that will swerve to avoid collisions and also keep to the middle of the road, all without drivers touching the wheel.
Hyundai union to strike for four hours
Hyundai’s labour union says 46,000 unionised workers will strike for four hours over two days this week as talks between the union and company made little progress.
Hyundai and Kia workers vote to strike over pay and conditions
Workers at South Korean carmaker Hyundai and its affiliate Kia Motors have voted to strike for better pay and working conditions – a year after another costly strike ended.
Hertz partners with China Auto Rental
Car hire firm Hertz has agreed a deal to buy a 20 percent stake in China Auto Rental, as it looks to expand its presence in China.
Japanese auto giants recall 3.4m cars
Japan’s top four carmakers – Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda – are recalling almost 3.4 million cars globally over fears of a defect in passenger airbags, it has emerged.
VW recalls 384,000 cars in China
China's quality watchdog the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China has said in a statement on its website that carmaker Volkswagen AG will recall 384,181 vehicles in the country to fix a long-standing gearbox problem.
Volkswagen to open seven China factories
Volkswagen is planning to open seven more factories in China, chief executive Martin Winterkorn says.
India car sales fall 26%
Car sales in India's passenger market fell by nearly 26 percent last month on an annual basis, industry figures show.
Chinese motor company Great Wall Motors aims higher
As South African consumers continue to embrace the red dragon, we talk to Tony Pinfold, chairperson of Great Wall Motors South Africa.
