Archive for October, 2012
Nissan to launch production Juke-R in US
Nissan Motor Company (NASDAQ: NSANY) (TYO: 7201), a Japan-based automaker, is launching its production Juke-R in the United States. The vehicle has been produced by RML with advice from Nissan Technical Centre Europe. It accelerates from zero to 62mph in …
Porsche to launch 991-based GT3 at 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Porsche AG (Xetra; POR3) (FWB :POR3), a Germany-based automaker, is launching its new 991-based GT3 at the Geneva Motor Show, scheduled for March next year. According to the latest
Toyota to launch Prius Persona Series Special Edition in UK
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) (LSE: TYT) (TYO: 7201), a Japan-based automaker, is launching its Prius Persona Series Special Edition in the United Kingdom. The vehicle offers the choice
Chevrolet reports global sales for Q3
Chevrolet, a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), has reported an increase in global sales for the third quarter of 2012. The automaker sold 1.25 million vehicles in
Ford launches C-Max 1.0 Ecoboost in UK
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a United States-based automaker, has launched its C-Max 1.0 Ecoboost in the United Kingdom. The vehicle will be available with a choice of 99bhp
Volvo Car Corporation halts production at Torslanda plant
Volvo Car Corporation, a Sweden-based automaker, is stopping production at its plant in Torslanda, Sweden for a week from October 29, 2012. The automaker is taking this step in
Volkswagen receives best manufacturer of thief-proof cars
Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), a Germany-based automaker, has received the best manufacturer of thief-proof cars at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards. The automaker received the honour for the
Hyundai launches new i30 Premium trim in UK
Hyundai Motor Company (KSE: 005380), a South Korea-based automaker, has launched its new i30 Premium trim model in the United Kingdom. The vehicle is available on sale in United
Honda sells one-millionth hybrid vehicle
Honda Motor Company (NYSE: HMC), a Japan-based automaker, has sold its one-millionth vehicle equipped with a petrol-electric engine. The automaker has not revealed which of the eight hybrids it
Volkswagen to develop two new SUVs
Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), a Germany-based automaker, is planning to develop two new Sports Utility Vehicles. The new models include a vehicle smaller than the current Tiguan, and a