Norway Leads Global Electric Vehicle Market
Jul 7, 2015
Norway continues to lead the global electric vehicle/plug-in hybrid vehicle (EV/PHEV) market, according to recent analysis by IHS Automotive, a global provider of critical information and insight to the automotive industry and part of IHS Inc. . âIn addition, low fuel pump prices are adversely influencing EV/PHEV ... Continue reading
GM Sells First Half Record 1.72 Million Vehicles in China
Jul 7, 2015
SUV first half sales rise 83 percent MPV first half sales increase 31 percent Cadillac first half sales grow 14 percent Best ever June sales of 246,066 units SHANGHAI -- July 7, 2015: General Motors and its joint ventures had record retail sales of 1,719,202 vehicles during the first six months of the year in China. De ... Continue reading
Increasing Vehicle Production Boosts Petrochemicals Market in Mexico
Jul 7, 2015
Although the biggest revenue segments for the Mexican petrochemicals market in 2014 were acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) (381.7 million) and styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) (332.6 million), poly butylene terephthalate (PBT) and styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) markets are expected to grow at the highest compound an ... Continue reading
Subaru Canada Announces Pricing for 2016 Forester
Jul 6, 2015
2016 Forester offers improved connectivity and intuitive audio and navigation controls with new infotainment system. New steering-responsive fog lights for improved visibility. MISSISSAUGA, ON -- July 6, 2015: Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce the release of the 2016 Forester. Available in showrooms in e ... Continue reading
Future Growth in Infrastructure Projects Crank up Demand for Off-highway Vehicles in Brazil
Jul 6, 2015
The mushrooming of manufacturing facilities to boost market volumes SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - July 6, 2015: The impressive growth of the Brazilian off-highway vehicle (OHV) market over the last six to eight years is expected to last well into 2021, despite some headwind in the near term, majorly caused by the country's econo ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Uk Continues to Build on Strong Sales Growth
Jul 6, 2015
Sales of Mitsubishi passenger vehicles in the UK continue to outperform the market. According to SMMT figures released today for the calendar year through June 2015, Mitsubishi Motors (UK) sales are up 117 per cent compared to the same period last year, against an overall market increase of 7 per cent. The company is s ... Continue reading
Nissan Celebrates 10,000 Leaf Sales in the UK
Jul 6, 2015
Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd is today celebrating a significant milestone as figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturing and Traders (SMMT) confirm that more than 10,000 Nissan LEAFs have been sold in the UK since the vehicle came to market. Launching in 2011, the Nissan LEAF quickly established itself as the nations pu ... Continue reading
Nissan Sets UK Sales Record in First Half of 2015 with 88,000 Vehicles Sold
Jul 6, 2015
Nissan announced today passenger car sales for the first six months of 2015 of more than 88,000 units, an increase of 15% compared to last year. This represents a market share of 5.7% for the calendar year-to-date. In June, Nissan passenger cars sales topped 15,000, up 15.6% versus June 2014. ... Continue reading
Ford Records Best UK June Car Sales Since 2003
Jul 6, 2015
Ford total vehicle sales and share increased in June, compared with June 2014, stretching its sales lead over its nearest competitors and notching up the best June sales for Ford for more than 25 years. ... Continue reading
The Mercedes-Benz A Class: More Comfortable, More Sporty and Available to Order in Europe
Jul 6, 2015
Striking contours, dynamically sweeping surfaces and coupé-like window lines characterise the exterior of the A-Class. With a new, more arrow-shaped front bumper, new LED High Performance headlamps and modified tail lights, the new generation emphasises the sportiness and dynamism of the successful compact-class model ... Continue reading
Honda's Future - Summary of CEO Speech on July 6, 2015
Jul 6, 2015
TOKYO, Japan, July 6, 2015 - The new President & CEO of Honda Motor Co., Takahiro Hachigo, unveiled his future vision for the company. He highlighted two themes that the new "Team Honda" will pursue: I want to create a new Honda under two themes. 1. Advancement of the six-region global operation structure 2. Continuous ... Continue reading
Record Half-Year sales for Mercedes-Benz
Jul 6, 2015
With 898,425 vehicles delivered to customers in the first six months of 2015 (+14.7%), Mercedes-Benz recorded the highest half-year sales figures in the companyâs history. The second quarter of the year also exceeded all previous quarters in terms of sales figures. In June, the brand with the star handed over 169, ... Continue reading
Jul 6, 2015
China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), announced today that its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), has won a competitive bid for nearly 1,300 engines for school buses to be exported to Saudi Arabia. China Yuchai's engines represent around 90 per ... Continue reading
ACE: Ethanol Providing Extra Bucks in American Driver's Pockets
Jul 3, 2015
By American Coalition for Ethanol . . Sioux Falls SD July 02, 2015; More drivers in the United States are expected to hit the road for the long 4th of July holiday weekend than any time in the past eight years, and they should notice an extra benefit after they fill up at the pumpâmore money left over to spend on ... Continue reading
China's BYD EV's To Cuba For Projected Tourist Boom
Jul 3, 2015
With Biggest Order in Cuba, BYD Leads Countryâs New Tourism Wave Havana - Cuba, as a gate to the Gulf of Mexico, always bustles with tourism. Recent news from this island country is that it plans to purchase a fleet of fuel cars to support its tourism business development, and place an order for its first 719 vehi ... Continue reading
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