Tata Motors, maker of the world's cheapest car, the Nano, is struggling to weather the global economic slowdown, while its expensive acquisition of luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover is dragging down profits.

A professor starts a year-long test of BMW's new electric MINI E; A car that can go 100 miles on a single charge.

A federal bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of most of Chrysler's assets to Fiat, clearing the way for the American auto-maker to exit court protection shortly.

Storied automaker General Motors files for bankruptcy protection, pounded by an array of factors from the economic downturn to consumer demand for more fuel efficient cars.

A bankruptcy judge says he will rule by Monday on whether Chrysler can sell most of the company to a group headed by Italy's Fiat and move toward a speedy exit from Chapter 11.

The government's road map for GM would send it into bankruptcy, erase most of its debt and eventually have it emerge leaner and stronger, largely owned by the taxpayers.

President Barack Obama has unveiled his plan for cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles.

The UK's first four-seater electric car is launched.

Great news that electric cars are being manufactured in the UK.
Gibraltar would be the perfect spot for electric cars with solar recharging on the roof.

Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection and announced it will temporarily halt most of its vehicle production while it completes a deal with Italian carmaker Fiat designed to revive its tattered fortunes.

President Barack Obama says he supports Chrysler's decision to seek bankruptcy protection and that its looming partnership with Fiat will save one of America's 'most storied auto makers.'