Archive for November, 2012
Chrysler recalls Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty
Chrysler Group LLC, a United States-based automaker, is recalling 744,822 units of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty models. The automaker is recalling the vehicles because of concerns that the vehicles’ airbags could inadvertently deploy while the SUVs are in …
Toyota launches new technologies to curb unintended acceleration
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) (LSE: TYT) (TYO: 7203), a Japan-based automaker, has launched new technologies to curb unintended acceleration. The automaker has developed Intelligent Clearance Sonar, which is
Jaguar Land Rover receives approval for JV with Chery
Jaguar Land Rover, a subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM), has received approval from the Chinese government for a joint venture with Chery Automobile Company Ltd. The company
Audi to expand diesel range in US
Audi AG, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), is planning to expand its diesel range in the United States to six nameplates. The automaker is launching diesel versions
Honda reveals details of 2013 Crosstour
Honda Motor Company (NYSE: HMC) (TYO: 7267), a Japan-based automaker, has revealed details of the Crosstour crossover for the 2013 model year. The vehicle features an oversized chrome grille
MG to launch diesel version of MG6 in UK
MG, a subsidiary of China-based automaker SAIC, is launching a diesel-fuelled version of the MG6 in the United Kingdom by the end of 2012. The vehicle is to be
Audi to launch petrol version of S Q5 in 2013
Audi AG, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), is planning to launch a petrol version of the S Q5 super-SUV in 2013. The vehicle is to be equipped
McLaren produces MP4-12C Can-Am Edition
McLaren, a British Formula One team based in Woking, Surrey, England, has produced a limited run of the MP4-12C Can-Am Edition. The vehicle was unveiled at the Pebble Beach
Skoda reveals details of new Octavia
Skoda, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), has revealed details of the third generation Octavia sedan. The vehicle is to be launched before the end of 2012. It
Renault to export Duster to UK
Renault SA (EURONEXT: RNO), a France-based automaker, is commencing export of its compact SUV, Duster, to the United Kingdom by the end of this month. The vehicle will be