Author: Automotive News Feed

The first undisguised images of Chrysler Group’s re-engineered Chrysler 200 emerged today when spy photographers caught what appears to be a marketing shoot for the upcoming mid-sized sedan.

Volkswagen’s group vehicle sales rose by 4 percent in November as strong China and U.S. demand helped offset a flat Europe. The group’s 11-month volume is 8.68 million as the automaker aims for record sales of 9.5 million this year.

A group of Polish-Canadian entrepreneurs wants to revive the Syrena brand after a 30-year absence from the market. The Syrena, also known as the mermaid in Poland, was produced in the country from 1957 until 1983.

VW Group may build an SUV for Spanish brand Seat at a Skoda plant in the Czech Republic, company sources say. Seat lacks an entry in the booming segment.

GM scaled back its alliance with PSA/Peugeot-Citroen while announcing plans to sell its 7 percent stake in the French automaker in another setback for its efforts to seek growth in Europe through collaboration and partnerships.