Archive for November, 2012
Mercedes-Benz USA reports October sales
Mercedes-Benz USA, a subsidiary of Daimler AG (NYSE: DAI) (FWB: DAI), has reported an increase in sales for the month of October 2012. The automaker sold 23,978 units last month, an increase of 5.9 percent over the year-ago period. During …
Toyota starts production of Auris at Derbyshire plant
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) (LSE: TYT) (TYO: 7203), a Japan-based automaker, has started production of the Auris at its plant in Burnastone, Derbyshire. The automaker has taken this
Volvo adds T6 petrol engine to 2013 XC70 range
Volvo Car Corporation, a Sweden-based automaker, has added a T6 petrol engine to the XC70 range for 2013. The vehicle is equipped with a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder T6 petrol
Volvo develops system to charge battery in 1.5 hours
Volvo Car Corporation, a Sweden-based automaker, has developed a fast charging system that can completely charge a battery pack in 1.5 hours. The faster electric vehicle charging time has
Skoda to build new Rapid Spaceback
Skoda, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), is to commence the manufacture of its new Rapid Spaceback in late 2013. The vehicle is aimed at younger buyers and
Honda to equip new Civic with 1.6-litre diesel engine
Honda Motor Company (NYSE: HMC) (TYO: 7267), a Japan-based automaker, is equipping its new Civic with a 1.6-litre diesel engine in the United Kingdom. The vehicle is to arrive
Nissan updates GT-R
Nissan Motor Company (NASDAQ: NSANY) (TYO: 7201), a Japan-based automaker, is updating its GT-R super car for the 2014 model year. The vehicle is equipped with a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged
Porsche names new Ferrari 458 rival the 961
Porsche AG (NYSE: POR3) (FWB: POR3), a Germany-based automaker, is naming its new Ferrari 458 rival the 961. The vehicle is to be positioned between the 911 GT2 RS
Mazda develops RX-7
Mazda Motor Corporation (TYO: 7261), a Japan-based automaker, is developing an all-new rotary-engine RX-7 sports car. The vehicle is to be launched in the United States by 2017. MX-5
Mercedes offers selective discounts in US sales push
Mercedes-Benz, a Germany-based carmaker, is looking to boost orders in the last two months of the sales year by offering substantial discounts on its models to key customers