Author: Automotive News Feed

Renault will build Fiat’s replacement for its Scudo commercial van starting in 2016, taking over production of the model from PSA/Peugeot-Citroen.The Scudo successor will be based on the French carmaker’s Trafic platform.

The latest issue of the Automotive News Europe monthly e-magazine goes live on Monday, Aug. 4. This month’s edition looks at the potential risks and rewards facing Porsche.

Automotive News Europe’s Guide to Powertrains shows the 83 locations where 19 automakers and suppliers produce the engines and transmissions that help drive the auto industry in Europe.

BorgWarner reported a 9 percent increase in net income for the second quarter as its engine division grows and the European market, which makes up about half of the company’s customer base, continues to recover.

Delphi reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profits as increased sales in Asia and North America offset a slumping South America and a flat Europe.

Daimler plans a 1.5 billion euros investment its Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen, Germany, after employees agreed a labor deal that the company says will save 100 million euros in costs.

Automakers delete bumpers, spare tires to calculate key metric; Fields’ currency concern; optimistic car colors.