Remembering those who passed away in 2013Auto News

The auto industry lost some memorable people in 2013 #8212; among them Eiji Toyoda, Ford's Phil Caldwell, dealers Kjell Qvale and Cal Worthington #8212; and Automotive News lost a beloved member of its family, John K. Teahen Jr.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131228/OEM02/131229933/remembering-those-who-passed-away-in-2013

Source Auto News

This time, 16 million is on meritAuto News

New U.S. light-vehicle sales are widely expected to surpass 16 million in 2014 for the first time since 2007, the culmination of a long recovery from the disastrous recession.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131228/RETAIL01/131229928/this-time-16-million-is-on-merit

Source Auto News

Dave Zuchowski named CEO of Hyundai Motor America, succeeding John Krafcik Auto News

Hyundai Motor America said John Krafcik will step down as CEO at year end, capping a five-year run during which he steered the Hyundai brand to record U.S. sales and market share.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131227/OEM02/131229935/dave-zuchowski-named-ceo-of-hyundai-motor-america-succeeding-john

Source Auto News

Audi to invest $30.3 billion through 2018 on product expansionAuto News

Audi plans to spend $30.3 billion through 2018, pushing models such as electric autos to gain the top spot in the premium segment.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.comhttp://europe.autonews.com/article/20131227/ANE/312279964/audi-to-invest-30-3-billion-through-2018-on-product-expansion

Source Auto News

Hyundai challenges VW's Skoda for Czech crown in key European testAuto News

The Czech Republic has emerged as a key battleground between Hyundai and Skoda for cost-conscious consumers across Europe.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.comhttp://europe.autonews.com/article/20131227/ANE/312279963/hyundai-challenges-vws-skoda-for-czech-crown-in-key-european-test

Source Auto News

David Zuchowski named CEO of Hyundai Motor America, succeeding John Krafcik Auto News

Hyundai Motor America said John Krafcik will step down as CEO at year end, capping a five-year run during which he steered the Hyundai brand to record U.S. sales and market share.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131227/OEM02/131229935/david-zuchowski-named-ceo-of-hyundai-motor-america-succeeding-john

Source Auto News

Hyundai, Kia appoint new global randd chief to 'solidify' qualityAuto News

Hyundai and affiliate Kia named a new president of their joint research and development division, a month after the previous chief resigned over quality issues.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131227/OEM02/131229939/hyundai-kia-appoint-new-global-rd-chief-to-solidify-quality

Source Auto News

Audi to invest $30.3 billion through 2018 on product expansionAuto News

Audi plans to spend $30.3 billion through 2018, pushing models such as electric autos to gain the top spot in the premium segment.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131227/GLOBAL/312279974/audi-to-invest-30-3-billion-through-2018-on-product-expansion

Source Auto News

GM recalls nearly 1.5 million cars in China over fuel pump bracketAuto News

GM's China joint venture will recall close to 1.5 million vehicles due to potential safety issues in one of the biggest recalls in the world's biggest autos market.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131227/RETAIL05/131229940/gm-recalls-nearly-1-5-million-cars-in-china-over-fuel-pump-bracket

Source Auto News

Last year's greatest road trips in ignition Auto Trader

Last year's greatest road trips in ignition

from Auto Trader Full Feed http://rss.autotrader.co.uk/~r/feed/autotrader/news/~3/c3--lGl5EZU/the-best-road-trips-from-ignition

via AutoTrader

Five signs of new life in post-crash DetroitAuto News

The UAW agreed to establish a two-tier wage system in 2007 in hopes of boosting employment at the Detroit 3. It worked: Chrysler has hired more than 10,000 workers in the United States since coming out of bankruptcy.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131227/OEM/312279999/five-signs-of-new-life-in-post-crash-detroit

Source Auto News

Hyundai challenges VW's Skoda for Czech crown in key European testAuto News

The Czech Republic has emerged as a key battleground between Hyundai and Skoda for cost-conscious consumers across Europe.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131227/GLOBAL/312279995/hyundai-challenges-vws-skoda-for-czech-crown-in-key-european-test

Source Auto News

U.S. judge dismisses apartheid claims against DaimlerAuto News

A U.S. judge on Thursday said Daimler AG cannot be held liable for allegedly aiding and abetting South Africa's former apartheid government in race-based attacks and injustices.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131226/GLOBAL/131229941/u-s-judge-dismisses-apartheid-claims-against-daimler

Source Auto News

VW set to beat GM for China sales crown Auto News

Volkswagen AG is poised to sell more vehicles in China than General Motors for the first time in nine years, regaining its place as the biggest foreign automaker in the world's largest auto market.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131226/GLOBAL03/312269985/vw-set-to-beat-gm-for-china-sales-crown

Source Auto News

Japan's carmakers brace for China backlash from shrine visitAuto News

Japanese automakers are bracing for a potential consumer backlash should tensions with China escalate after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a shrine memorializing those killed by war on Chairman Mao Zedong's birthday.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131226/GLOBAL02/131229944/japans-carmakers-brace-for-china-backlash-from-shrine-visit

Source Auto News

VW poised to beat GM for China sales crown Auto News

Volkswagen AG is poised to sell more vehicles in China than General Motors for the first time in nine years, regaining its place as the biggest foreign automaker in the world's largest auto market.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131226/GLOBAL03/312269985/vw-poised-to-beat-gm-for-china-sales-crown

Source Auto News

Recalled: Insourcing workers from Detroit to bring a plant back to lifeAuto News

As Chrysler was tumbling toward bankruptcy, Scott Garberding was trying to keep the Grand Cherokee alive. Chrysler had committed $1.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131226/OEM/312269998/recalled-insourcing-workers-from-detroit-to-bring-a-plant-back-to

Source Auto News

For Detroit 3, obstacles were closer than they appearedAuto News

Jim Blanchard was horrified as he watched the Detroit 3 CEOs stumble through the congressional bailout hearings in November and December 2008.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131225/OEM/312259999/for-detroit-3-obstacles-were-closer-than-they-appeared

Source Auto News

GM hopes treasured Holden endures when plants down under go darkAuto News

GM's decision this month to stop manufacturing Holdens in Australia looks like the marketing equivalent of a car crash.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131225/GLOBAL/131229950/gm-hopes-treasured-holden-endures-when-plants-down-under-go-dark

Source Auto News

Brazil to slowly roll back tax breaks on cars in 2014Auto News

The Brazilian government will gradually roll back tax breaks on cars next year amid worries from producers that higher duties could hit sales in the South American country.



from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://www.autonews.com/article/20131224/GLOBAL/131229952/brazil-to-slowly-roll-back-tax-breaks-on-cars-in-2014

Source Auto News