Archive for January, 2013
General Electric withdraws plans to purchase 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015
United States-based General Electric (NYSE: GM) is withdrawing its plan to purchase 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015. The company had made the announcement of purchase in 2010, with its aim of operating the world’s largest fleet of pure electric vehicles. …
Lexus to launch Advanced Active Safety Research Vehicle at Consumer Electronics Show
Lexus, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) (LSE: TYT) (TYO: 7203), is launching an automated safety systems test bed, called the Advanced Active Safety Research Vehicle,
Hyundai to launch new Eyes Free mode at International Consumer Electronics Show
Hyundai Motor Company (KSE: 005380), a South Korea-based automaker, is launching its new Eyes Free mode at the International Consumer Electronics Show scheduled to be held January 8
Mercedes-Benz to launch 2013 E-Class coupe at Detroit motor show
Mercedes-Benz, a subsidiary of Daimler AG (NYSE: DAI) (FWB: DAI), is launching its 2013 E-Class coupe at the 2013 Detroit motor show. The model features a new front grille
Peugeot to launch 2013 2008 at Geneva Motor Show
Peugeot, a France-based automaker, is launching its 2013 2008 crossover at the Geneva Motor Show, scheduled for March 2013. The vehicle is the first off-road model that the automaker
Skoda to launch six new models in 2013
Skoda, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), is launching six new models by the end of 2013. The first two models are the entry-level Rapid that was unveiled
Hyundai to launch new i10 in Europe
Hyundai Motor Company (KSE: 005380), a South Korea-based automaker, is launching its new entry-level i10 supermini in Europe in early 2014, according to a new report. The new i10
Lamborghini reveals details of 50th anniversary special model
Lamborghini, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), has revealed details of its 50th anniversary special model. According to a contribution on the LamboPower website, the vehicle will be
Ford reports two million sales in US in 2012
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a United States-based automaker, has reported two million sales in the United States in 2012. The Ford Focus is 2012's best-selling global nameplate, while
BMW to launch new i8 in US
BMW AG (Xetra: BMW), a Germany-based automaker, is launching its first hybrid sports car, named the i8, in the United States. The vehicle is available with two different drive