Archive for February, 2013
Volvo to cut 1,000 jobs
Volvo Car Corporation, a Sweden-based automaker, is planning to lay off 1,000 consultants and white-collar workers. The automaker is taking this step as part of its plan to counter decreasing sales and return to profitability in 2013. According to company …
BMW announces price of R 1200 GS motorcycle
BMW AG (Xetra :BMW), a Germany-based automaker, has announced the price of its new liquid-cooled R 1200 GS motorcycle for the United States market. The vehicle is to arrive
Volkswagen to launch e-Golf at Geneva Motor Show
Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), a Germany-based automaker, is launching its e-Golf electric car at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. autoforum.cz has reported that the vehicle will be revealed at
Volvo to launch XC60 at Geneva Motor Show
Volvo Car Corporation, a Sweden-based automaker, is launching its XC60 at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle features a new hood, headlights and grille and an interior with
Audi to launch RS Q3 at Geneva Motor Show
Audi AG, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG (Xetra: VW), is launching its RS Q3, a performance-oriented SUV, at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, which opens next month. The vehicle
Renault to launch Clio RS 200 in UK
Renault SA (EURONEXT: RNO), a France-based automaker, is launching its Clio RS 200 in the United Kingdom. The vehicle is to arrive at United Kingdom dealerships in June 2013,
Mini launches Mini John Cooper Works GP in UK
Mini, a subsidiary of BMW AG (Xetra: BMW), has launched its Mini John Cooper Works GP in the United Kingdom. The vehicle is equipped with a modified John Cooper
Chrysler launches new Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Chrysler LLC, a United States-based automaker, has launched a new diesel-powered version of its light-duty Ram 1500, named the EcoDiesel. The vehicle is to arrive at United States dealerships
Nissan sells 50,000th Leaf electric vehicle
Nissan Motor Company (NASDAQ: NSANY) (TYO: 7201), a Japan-based automaker, has achieved the milestone of selling its 50,000th Leaf electric vehicle. The vehicle went on sale three years ago,
Land Rover to replace naturally aspirated V8 engine with supercharged V6 engine
Land Rover, a subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM), is replacing its naturally aspirated V8 engine with a new supercharged V6 engine. Oval News has reported that the