Archive for December, 2012
‘Bolt Gold’ GT-R auctioned for $187,100
Nissan Motor Company (NASDAQ: NSANY) (TYO: 7201), a Japan-based automaker, has sold its ‘Bolt Gold’ GT-R at auction for $187,100. The vehicle was inspired by Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt. The funds received from the sale will benefit the Usain …
MG launches BTCC Edition 6 in UK
MG, a China-owned automaker, has introduced a special edition of the mid-size 6 named BTCC Edition in the United Kingdom. The vehicle is presently available on sale in the
Fiat SpA to invest €1.2bn in Maserati
Fiat SpA (NYSE: FIA) (ISE: IT0001976403), an Italy-based automaker, is investing €1.2bn in its luxury brand Maserati. The company hopes to use its partnership with Chrysler to further the
Ford offers corrective action to engine overheating in Escape and Fusion
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a United States-based automaker, is offering corrective action in the US to address potential engine overheating that could result in engine fires in
Opel confirms end of vehicle production at Bochum plant
Opel, a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), has confirmed that it will stop vehicle production at its plant in Bochum, Germany by 2016. The automaker is taking
Lamborghini to end production of Gallardo in 2013
Lamborghini, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), is ending production of the Gallardo supercar in 2013. The 2013 model, which has been in production since 2004, will be
Fiat’s UK-bound 500L priced
Fiat SpA (NYSE: FIA) (ISE: IT0001976403), an Italy-based automaker, has announced the price of its 500L mini-MPV model for the United Kingdom market. The vehicle is available in three
Mazda to develop entry-level crossover
Mazda Motor Corporation (TYO: 7269), a Japan-based automaker, is planning to develop an entry-level crossover that will be positioned below the CX-5. The vehicle is likely to be named
Maserati plans to launch new models by 2015
Maserati, an Italy-based automaker, is planning to launch new models by 2015, What Car? has reported, citing company boss, Harald Wester. The all-new Quattroporte luxury saloon is to arrive
Fisker in talks with three outside automakers for partnership
Fisker Automotive, a United States-based automaker, is in discussion with three outside automakers regarding a potential partnership. Fisker had previously indicated that it could collaborate with a larger automaker