Archive for September, 2012
Citroen to launch new C3 Picasso at 2012 Paris Motor Show
Citroen, a France-based automaker, is launching a facelifted version of its C3 Picasso people mover at the 2012 Paris Motor Show scheduled to be held next week. The vehicle features a new piece of chrome trim that incorporates the French …
Audi to develop new predictive efficiency assistance system
Audi AG, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), is developing an all new predictive efficiency assistance system. The system works by inserting an electric motor along with a
General Motors recalls Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn models
General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), a United States-based automaker, is recalling 475,000 units of its Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn midsize models. The recalled models are from the 2007 to
Honda aims to double annual global sales by 2017
Honda Motor Company (NYSE: HMC) (TYO: 7267), a Japan-based automaker, is aiming to double its annual global sales to more than six million units by 2017. The automaker aims
Ford Motor Company’s finance unit raises $1bn
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a United States-based automaker, has announced that its finance unit has raised $1bn in its first sale of benchmark 10-year bonds in more
General Motors signs four-year labour agreement with Canadian Auto Workers
General Motors Company (NYSE: GM),a United States-based automaker, has signed a tentative four-year labour agreement with Canadian Auto Workers. This move will curtail the risk of strikes, and leaves
General Motors to launch Buick and GMC models by 2013
General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), a United States-based automaker, is planning to launch all-new or freshened Buick and GMC models by the end of 2013. The new models include
Fiat to temporary lay off workers at Melfi plant
Fiat SpA (NYSE: FIA) (ISE: IT0001976403), an Italy-based automaker, is planning to continue temporary layoffs at its Melfi plant, according to a labour union. The automaker produces the Punto
Toyota launches 2013 Verso at 2012 Paris motor show
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) (LSE: TYT) (TYO: 7203), a Japan-based automaker, is launching its 2013 Verso at the 2012 Paris motor show scheduled to be held next
Audi AG to launch 2013 A3 Sportback
Audi AG, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), is launching its 2013 A3 Sportback at the 2012 Paris motor show. The vehicle is to arrive at United Kingdom