GM Daewoo Reports June Sales of 38,243 Vehicles
Jul 1, 2009
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) announced today that it sold 11,234 vehicles in Korea and exported 27,009 vehicles in June, for total monthly sales of 38,243 vehicles. GM Daewoo's domestic vehicle sales in June rose 37.8 percent from sales of 8,155 vehicles in the previous month. It was the third consecutive mo ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Movano In The Front-Line With West Midlands Ambulance Service
Jul 1, 2009
Good performance by the Vauxhall Movano in a front-line accident and emergency ambulance role, has led West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust to order a further 64 vehicles. ... Continue reading
General Motors Sets First Half Sales Record in China Sales Rise 38.0% to 814,442 Units
Jul 1, 2009
General Motors China and its joint ventures sold 814,442 vehicles in China in the first half of 2009. This represented an increase of 38.0 percent from the first six months of 2008. It was a first half record for both GM China and global automakers in China. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Cruze Receives Five-Star Safety Rating in China
Jul 1, 2009
The Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan, which went on sale across China starting in April, has received a maximum five-star safety rating from the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), which recently released its C-NCAP (China New Car Assessment Program) ratings. ... Continue reading
Fastest Jaguar Ever at Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2009
Jul 1, 2009
The fastest Jaguar ever will make its UK debut later this week at the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Jaguar's XFR Prototype made its record-breaking run at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah last November, reaching a stunning top speed of 225.675mph. ... Continue reading
Safety First - Citroën Receives Top Accolade At Brake Awards
Jul 1, 2009
Citroën's continuing drive to raise vehicle safety standards has been officially recognised, with the Company being awarded the Best Vehicle Manufacturer honour at the 2009 Brake Fleet Safety Forum Awards. Brake, a leading road safety charity, holds the awards to recognise companies that show excellence in working to ... Continue reading
Mazda Opens More Dealers in Europe in 2009 Than Ever Before
Jul 1, 2009
Mazda Motor Europe expects to appoint more than 100 new dealers to its European network this year, the highest annual number since Mazda took over its European sales network. In the first quarter of the year, 25 new dealers were appointed and Phil Waring, Chief Operating Officer of Mazda Motor Europe, wants to maintain ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor to Tweak iQ for Individuality; Aston Martin Version Planned for Europe
Jul 1, 2009
Tokyo, June 29, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces it will offer new versions of the iQ - a four-seater, ultra-compact with outstanding cruising and environmental performance and air of sophistication borne of unique styling - to cater to car buyers seeking a means for personal expression. In Japan, TMC wil ... Continue reading
smart Launches New Social Community Site www.destinationsmart.co.uk
Jul 1, 2009
smart is delighted to announce the launch of a new social community website: destinationsmart.co.uk. This exciting new website gives smart owners, enthusiasts and fans the opportunity to register and interact with each other in a dedicated, smart-branded online space. ... Continue reading
Insure.com Announces the Most and Least Expensive SUVs & Minivans to Insure
Jul 1, 2009
DARIEN, Ill., July 1 -- Packing up the family car for a summer trip? Results from research by Insure.com, Inc. reveal the most and least expensive SUVs and minivans to insure. Insure.com calculated average car insurance premiums for almost 300 vehicles, including SUVs and minivans, for model year 2009. Topping the "mos ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2009
SsangYong is packing a punch this summer with a triple offer of five years' 0% finance, five years' free servicing and the now permanent five year warranty. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car UK Challenges the Mayor of London to Emissions Equality
Jul 1, 2009
Volvo Car UK has today challenged the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the basis of charging for the London Congestion Charging zone. ... Continue reading
The Passat CC Enchants The World With Its Style
Jul 1, 2009
International panels of design experts have chosen their winners and one Volkswagen model has made an exceptional impression: the Passat CC. Last night in Essen, Germany, Volkswagen's four-door coupé was presented with the "red dot Design Award 2009 - Best of the Best", once again highlighting Volkswagen's first-class ... Continue reading
Best Ever Month for Mazda in Australia
Jul 1, 2009
Mazda Australia has recorded its best sales month in its history, retailing a bumper 8,406 vehicles in June. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Triton and Pajero Score Top Marks in Overlander Magazine's 'Class of 2009' Awards
Jul 1, 2009
Overlander Magazine's acclaimed annual four-wheel drive awards has seen Mitsubishi top the class in two separate categories, with the Triton taking out the top accolade as the Best Diesel Ute, and the legendary Pajero wagon named Best Value for Money. ... Continue reading
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