Dow Jones Newswires (Milan) – Fiat Industrial SpA’s (FI.MI) chairman plans to simplify the company’s share structure in a couple of years and could move its headquarters and stock listing to the United States, according to an analyst report published Monday. Fiat Industrial is based in Italy and listed in Milan. However, one of its divisions, tractor maker CNH Global NV (CNH), is... 

Xinhua (Tokyo) – 2011 has been a difficult year for Japan’s automobile industry. The devastating March 11th earth quake, the unexpected flooding in Thailand and the highly uncompetitive Yen, are all threatening Japan’s car makers. The Japanese automobile companies not only want to show off the cutting edge car technology but also the resilience against the disasters to the world... 

FrenchTribune – With the pursuit of saving kids from the hazards of second hand smoke a ban over the smoking inside car has been imposed. Recently, the British Medical Association’s Board of Science highlighted the harmful effects of smoking inside car upon kids. The revelation made by the Board stirred debate all over the world and led to ban on smoking inside car with kids. Many people... 

Bangkok Post (Tokyo) – Toyota Motor Corporation announced at its 42nd Tokyo Motor Show it will expand investment in Thailand with the goal of focusing on automobile technology to meet future demands including minimising the impact from natural disasters. The company plans to maintain its strong presence in the region and work with partners to make cars that are minimally affected by floods or... 

Not every full-size truck plying American highways hails from one of the Big Three – there are a number of intriguing pickup options available from Japanese automakers available as well. Two of the biggest names in the imported full-size truck segment are Toyota and Nissan, brands which offer the Tundra and the Titan respectively. Each of these pickups has made waves over the years as viable... 

It’s been said before and no doubt it will be said again but the 2011 Toyota Avalon is not a car specifically designed and built for young people. Now, while we hate to stereotype any group of car buyers in such a manner, this vehicle is so obviously directed at older buyers that it’s almost funny. Actually, we are pretty sure even Toyota said it when they first launched the car as an Americanized... 

What’s more appealing to hybrid car fans than the ever-popular Toyota Prius hatchback? How about a more practical – and more comfortable – version of the gasoline / electric automobile called the Toyota Prius V. The 2012 Toyota Prius V is a new member of Toyota’s hybrid family and one that aims to offer battery-powered car aficionados the chance to take advantage of wagon-like... 

There’s really only so much that you can learn about a completely new and redesigned car when your only real experience with it is in the controlled environment of a manufacturer sponsored press launch. These events are the best way to find out all of the stats, technical info and pick the brains of the engineers and designers who spent years working on this one automotive project. But only by living... 

Each new model year there are hundreds of cars that hit the market targeting all kinds of demographics. Most automobile manufacturers have specific models that target: men, teenagers, the wealthy, seniors and commuters, to name a few. Moms need a car that is easy to drive, economical, fuel efficient, and most important: practical.  But are there any cars that make good vehicles for women and more... 

Jeep is an icon and seventy years after it started duty as an Army “light reconnaissance vehicle”, the Jeep brand is known around the globe; it is second only to Coke in name recognition. Today, Jeep is in the Chrysler portfolio of brands and its Wrangler model continues to grow in both popularity and prowess. Wrangler sales have flourished and hit the highest volume ever, with record-breaking...