Detroit 2012

DETROIT SHOW: VW chases segment leadership with Jetta Hybrid

It already offers four- and five-cylinder petrol engines as well as a 2.0-litre diesel. Now the US market's Volkswagen Jetta…

DETROIT INTERVIEW: Fiat’s Marchionne: auto industry needs consolidation

There needs to be another round of consolidation of the motor industry worldwide or some companies will not survive, according…

COMMENT: Designing for youth and unexpected consequences

General Motors executives from CEO Dan Akerson to global director of youth strategy, John McFarland, to Chevrolet marketing chief Chris Perry…

DETROIT: Combustion engine “around for a long time” – Delphi

Delphi says performance improvements in the internal combustion engine will see the traditional powertrain remain a powerful tool for some…

DETROIT SHOW: Denso to create new US$57m Mexico plant

Denso is to build a US$57m new plant in Mexico to manufacture air conditioning and heating units, with a view…