Archive for March, 2013
Renault to equip Renaultsport Megane solely as automatic
Renault SA (EURONEXT: RNO), a France-based automaker, is expected to equip its new Renaultsport Megane with an automatic gearbox only. The vehicle would not be offered as a manual version. The decision is expected following the move to equip the …
Toyota recalls FJ Cruiser in US
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM)(LSE:TYT)(TYO: 7203), a Japan-based automaker, is recalling around 209,000 units of its retro-inspired FJ Cruiser SUV in the US. The recalled models are from the
Volkswagen launches e-up!
Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), a Germany-based automaker, has unveiled its e-up! four-seater subcompact at the 2013 Annual Press and Investors Conference in Wolfsburg, Germany. The vehicle is equipped with
Volvo hires Bentley’s head of interior design
Volvo Car Corporation, a Sweden-based automaker, has hired Robin Page, Bentley Motor's head of interior design. British-born Page started his automotive interior design career with an apprenticeship at Jaguar.
Volkswagen AG open to adding 13th brand
Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), a Germany-based automaker, is not against adding a 13th brand to its range in the coming years. Reuters Television reported, citing Volkswagen Chief Executive Martin
Vauxhall to achieve 25 percent UK-sourced components for Ellesmere Port-built Astra
Vauxhall, a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), is close to realising its 25 percent target of UK-sourced components for its new Ellesmere Port-built Astra model. The parent
Renault announces price of new Clio RS200
Renault SA (EURONEXT: RNO), a France-based automaker, has announced the price of its new Clio RS200 for the United Kingdom market. The vehicle is to arrive at United Kingdom
Honda recalls 250,000 vehicles
Honda Motor Company (NYSE: HMC)(TYO: 7267), a Japan-based automaker is recalling around 250,000 vehicles across the globe. The recalled models include 183,500 Acura RL and MDX, and Honda Pilot
Volkswagen reveals details of e-up!
Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), a Germany-based automaker, has revealed details of the all-electric e-up! city car. The vehicle has been revealed at the Annual Press and Investors Conference in
BMW reveals details of 328d
BMW AG (Xetra: BMW), a Germany-based automaker, has revealed details of the new United States-bound diesel-powered 3-Series, the 328d. The vehicle is equipped with a 2.0-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine