AUTO

South Korean automobile manufacturers, Hyundai Motor (005380.KS), will raise prices of its cars in India by about 1.5 to 2 percent from January, the firm said on Wednesday, as it combats high inflation, rising fuel costs and a weaker rupee.

According to reports, the liquid coolant used in Chevrolet Volt batteries might have caused the fire that broke out inside the electric car. General Motors (GM) is, apparently, examining the possibility.

The Dodge Dart, which became successful as a compact car in 1976, will be making a comeback in 2013, according to reports.

A collection of high end cars, including eight Ferraris, were damaged on Sunday night after a Japanese highway crash.

The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show will open to the general public on Dec. 3. However, there are two press days, the second of which will be on Dec. 1.

Luxury auto-maker, Lexus has embarked on a new creative journey by asking four fashion designers to rethink their notions of automotive designs for an upcoming advertising campaign for Vogue.

At a time when electric cars are beginning to steal the limelight from their gas-eating rivals, a new finding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over General Motors' (NYSE:GM) electric vehicle, Chevrolet Volt, may likely question the safety of electric cars.

German car corporation Daimler AG has decided to stop the production of its ultra-luxury Maybach brand due to the introduction of a revamped version of the flagship Mercedes-Benz S-Class by 2013.

Skoda Auto launched its C-segment sedan Rapid last week.The car comes with a price tag starting with Rs 6.75 lakh for the base petrol variant. The top of the line diesel model will cost Rs 9.19 lakh.

Maruti Suzuki may not post growth in sales volume in the current fiscal year, its chairman said on Monday.

The 10-day-long Los Angeles Auto Show began Friday at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with more than a thousand cars on display, including concept and ecofriendly vehicles.

Audi has confirmed a top-caliber international driver line-up for the 2012 Armor All Bathurst 12 Hour race, confirming the return of two of the three drivers from the winning combination this year.

Suzuki Motor Corp and estranged partner Volkswagen seemed headed for arbitration, after VW refused again to sell its 20 percent stake back to the Japanese carmaker.

Automaker Honda unveiled its completely redesigned fourth-generation 2012 CR-V at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new CR-V will go on-sale at Honda dealerships nationwide Dec. 15.

No one has made more of a splash than Ford--more specifically the 2013 Ford Mustang--at the 2011 L.A. Auto Show.

Ford's new Shelby GT500 Mustang has surpassed all expectations, bringing with it a brand new supercharged 5.8-liter V8 engine that generates no less than 650 horsepower. The 2013 Shelby GT500 is expected to have a top speed of over 200 MPH.

The Ford Mustang's most recent generation of models has undergone many changes throughout the years, but probably none like the changes among the 2013 models seen at the Los Angeles Auto Show Wednesday.

British luxury automobile brand, Rolls Royce, has announced a 30 percent growth in sales, for the year to date, as compared to a similar period in 2010; the company claims to have recorded double digit growth across the world.

German automobile manufacturer, Audi, has won top honors in the Midsize/Luxury Class category, for its Audi A6, at the 2011 Golden Steering Wheel awards.

The results of the collaboration between British luxury automobile manufacturer Rolls Royce and photographer Rankin, are to be displayed to the public at the Rankin Gallery in Los Angeles.

The impact of Thailand's floods on Honda Motor Co has extended to a fourth continent, while in contrast Toyota Motor Corp showed further signs of recovery from the disaster.

Toyota Motor Corp posted a 32 percent drop in quarterly operating profit and withdrew its full-year profit forecasts.

Automobile manufacturers General Motors (GM) is recalling more than 38,000 Pontiac G8 vehicles, over an issue with its airbags that may increase the risk of head injury in accidents.

German auto manufacturer Audi has currently over 20 units of the Audi A1 e-tron on the roads of Munich for a pilot run.

At the upcoming L.A. Auto Show, Fiat is all set to introduce the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth.

The BMW Museum is hosting a special exhibition dedicated to commemorating the development of the big BMW coupés and convertibles in Munich. Starting on Oct. 28 and scheduled to finish in September, 2012, the exhibition will feature 14 outstanding exhibits that span the years 1937 to 2011.

The Federal Highway Administration reports that travel on U.S. roadways through the first eight months of 2011 has reached its lowest level since 2003.

The Chrysler Group LLC is all set for a major presence in the forthcoming 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.

The Range Rover Evoque has won the Motor Trend 2012 SUV of the Year award, beating the likes of the Jeep Wrangler, the Ford Explorer and the Dodge Durango.