Automotive News Archives for December 11, 2013
- A Christmas Cracker At Aston Martin Works
LONDON – Dec 1, 2013: Hundreds of customers and guests joined media and civic dignitaries for a luxurious Christmas celebration at world-renowned heritage and restoration experts Aston Martin Works on Friday (6 December). Almost 300 guests from across the UK and continent... Continue Reading
- Aussie Chris Atkinson Secures WRC Drive With Hyundai Shell World Rally Team
SYDNEY – Dec 11, 2013: Hyundai Motorsport has unveiled its full team line-up at a special launch event in Offenbach, Germany, as the manufacturer gears up for its debut in the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship at Monte Carlo next month. F... Continue Reading
- BMW Group Reports Best November Sales Ever
MUNICH – Dec 11, 2013: The BMW Group reported record monthly sales for November. With 174,996 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles delivered worldwide, sales were 2.7% higher than for the same month last year (prev. yr.: 170,461). Between January and November 2013, sales i... Continue Reading
- First The Civic, Now The CR-V: Honda's 1.6 i-DTEC Engine Once Again Shows Its Economy Credentials In Real-World Testing
LONDON – Dec 11, 2013: In a rigorous independent test on UK roads over more than 500 miles, the CR-V achieved an incredible 77.86mpg, almost a quarter more than its official quoted figure of 62.... Continue Reading
- Intrado Concept to Demonstrate Hyundai Motor's Continuing Commitment to Innovation
GENEVA – Dec 11, 2013: At the 2014 Geneva Motor Show Hyundai Motor is set to unveil Intrado, an iconic concept car that confirms the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation by previewing future developments for the brand. ... Continue Reading
- Katy Perry to perform at Infiniti Brand Festival in China
BEIJING / HONG KONG – Dec 11, 2013: Infiniti announced that U.S. singer, songwriter and actress, Katy Perry, will perform as a special guest at the 2014 Infiniti China Brand Festival in Beijing. Several thousand guests are expected at the Beijing indoor Ol... Continue Reading
- This Christmas Have "None For the Road"!
LONDON – Dec 11, 2013: It’s a sad fact that over the Christmas period more lives are lost on British roads due to drunk drivers than at any other time of the year. This serious issue deserves a strong approach, and to that end, Lotus is working with the region’... Continue Reading
- Vauxhall's New Supercharged VXR8 GTS Set For Debut At Autosport Show
LUTON, UNITED KINGDOM – Dec 11, 2013: With an extra 150bhp from its new supercharged engine, class-leading chassis technology and a price that will make its closest rivals wince, Vauxhall’s new VXR8 GTS is set to make a surprise debut at t... Continue Reading
- Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles Delivers 5.40 Million Vehicles in Period to November / +3.4 Per Cent
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – Dec 11, 2013: The Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles brand recorded a good delivery performance in November with volumes up 3.4 per cent to 522,100 (November 2012: 504,800) units. 5.40 (January-Novem... Continue Reading