5:33pm

Better Place loses second chief in months

Evan Thornley cites differences at top of car recharging group

The 2014 Corvette Stingray is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, ©AFP 5:29pm

Detroit auto show 2013

Carmakers seek to adjust to contrasting markets in Europe and the US

A model walks by the Lincoln MKC Concept ©Reuters 3:16pm

Practical cars shine in Detroit auto show

Down-to-earth vehicles unveiled as North American market recovers

10:56am

EU car sales suffer worst fall in decades

Manufacturers hit by wounding declines in key European markets

senior citizen aged elderly biker harley davidson motorcycle ©Alamy From MANAGEMENT 4:28pm

Advertisers turn silver into gold

As people live longer and healthier, businesses must learn how to sell to older consumers

Jan 15, 2013

Ford bent on leading the way on pickups

Carmaker unveils new Atlas concept vehicle

An employee works on a production line at a Renault plant ©AFP Jan 15, 2013

Renault to axe 7,500 French jobs

Workforce to be cut by 17% in three years

Jan 15, 2013

Asian rivals in drive for US market share

Three carmakers trumpet ambitions at Detroit motor show

Jan 14, 2013

Bentley aspires to 10 per cent increase in sales

Strong push to add to worldwide dealer network

Jan 14, 2013

New models take centre stage in Detroit

GM, Ford and Chrysler focus on key brands

From MANAGEMENT Jan 14, 2013

Flexibilität in volatile times

The success of Germany’s global companies at handling difficulty offers lessons for peers

Jan 14, 2013

No VW plant closures despite overcapacity

Auto chief eyes growth as annual sales pass 9m mark

Jan 13, 2013

China now Jaguar Land Rover’s prime market

UK-based carmaker sold 357,773 vehicles in 2012, up 30%

Jan 13, 2013

Detroit showcases global car trend

Show aims to steer US interest to Europe models

Jan 11, 2013

China’s vehicle sales remain in doldrums

Growth of 4.3% is far below 2009 and 2010

Jan 11, 2013

Honda to cut 800 UK production jobs

Manufacturer blames weaker demand in continental Europe

Jan 10, 2013

GM’s Girsky must solve Opel conundrum

Output is consistently good yet the carmaker cannot make a profit

Inside Business Jan 10, 2013

Crisis has accelerated VW’s domination

German carmaker sends statement of intent at start of 3-year plan

Jan 10, 2013

VW to make offer for rest of MAN

Carmaker seeks full control of German truckmaker

Jan 9, 2013

Chrysler could list after trust demand

Union fund exercises right to take on Fiat

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