Archive for September, 2012
BMW AG to offer free security fix
BMW AG (Xetra: BMW), a Germany-based automaker, is providing a free fix for a security flaw in its vehicles to all customers in the United Kingdom. The flaw allows thieves to programme a ‘blank’ key so that the targeted vehicle …
Porsche AG to launch Cayenne S Diesel in the UK
Porsche AG (Xetra:POR3) (FWB: POR3), a Germany-based automaker, is launching its Cayenne S Diesel in the United Kingdom. The vehicle is to arrive at United Kingdom dealerships in January
Volvo Car Corporation to launch new V40 R-Design at 2012 Paris Motor Show
Volvo Car Corporation, a Sweden-based automaker, is launching its new V40 R-Design at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The vehicle features a 'silk-metal framed high-gloss grille', a reshaped front
Coda to set up 30-store dealer network
Coda, an electric vehicle manufacturer, is establishing a 30-store dealer network. The automaker is taking this step in order to compete with the Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The company
Peugeot to launch facelift RCZ coupe
Peugeot, a France-based automaker, will launch its facelift RCZ coupe at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The vehicle is based on the 308 hatchback and is to arrive at
Kia Motors Corporation to launch new Proceed in UK
Kia Motors Corporation (KSE: 000270), a South Korea-based automaker, is launching its Proceed in the United Kingdom in the summer of 2013. The vehicle is to be equipped with
Aston Martin to launch new Vanquish super GT in UK
Aston Martin, a United Kingdom-based automaker, is launching its new Vanquish super GT in the United Kingdom. The automaker will start sales of the vehicle in the United Kingdom
Nissan to launch Terra concept car at 2012 Paris motor show
Nissan Motor Company (NASDAQ: NSANY) (TYO: 7201), a Japan-based automaker, is launching its Terra concept car at the 2012 Paris motor show, scheduled for later this month. The vehicle
General Motors could lose $49,000 on every Chevrolet
General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM), a United States-based automaker, is likely to lose around $49,000 on every Chevrolet Volt it sells, according to a new report. The estimated losses result
Volkswagen considers limited edition GTI
Volkswagen AG (Xetra:VW), a Germany-based automaker, is considering the production a separate, lightweight, limited-edition version of the Mark VII-based GTI. The vehicle would weigh much less than the regular