Ford Announces Executive Retirements, Makes Key Management Changes to Support One Ford Plan
Oct 21, 2010
Gerhard Schmidt, Chief Technical Officer and vice president, Research & Advanced Engineering, will retire Feb. 1 Paul Mascarenas, currently vice president, Engineering, is appointed Chief Technical Officer and vice president, Research & Advanced Engineering, replacing Schmidt effective Jan. 1 Ingvar Sviggum, vice presi ... Continue reading
Hyundai: We're more American than Detroit
Oct 21, 2010
Washington DC October 21, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that by next year about 80 percent of the vehicles Korean automaker Hyundai sells in the United States will be built here, the CEO of the automaker's U.S. arm told CNNMoney. That percentage would likely put Hyundai at the top of the "Made in the USA" ranking ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports:Revitalized New-Vehicle Retail Sales Pace Continues in October
Oct 21, 2010
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 21 October 2010 â New-vehicle retail sales in October are building upon the strength from September and exhibiting signs of a more pronounced recovery trend, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout ... Continue reading
Volkswagen: The Evolution Of Van Man
Oct 21, 2010
To mark the launch of the new version of the iconic Transporter van earlier this year, and celebrate how it has evolved during five generations and 60 years of production, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has commissioned research to take an in depth look at how the modern van driver's interests and habits have evolved d ... Continue reading
New Managing Director At Land Rover UK
Oct 21, 2010
Land Rover has appointed Colin Green to the role of managing director of Land Rover UK, effective from 1 December 2010. He will replace John Edwards who has recently been appointed Global Brand Director, Land Rover as part of a restructure which will strengthen the voice of the customer at Board Level. ... Continue reading
Landmark Victory For Volvo's Emissions Equality Campaign
Oct 21, 2010
Volvo Car UK is celebrating a landmark victory in its Emissions Equality campaign, following yesterday's decision by the Mayor of London to allow all sub-100g/km CO2 and Euro 5 compliant cars to enter the Congestion Charge zone free of charge. ... Continue reading
Women Drivers Steer Clear Of Dipsticks
Oct 21, 2010
Female drivers lag behind men when it comes to performing basic car maintenance, according to research by Autoquake.com, the UK's largest online used car retailer. ... Continue reading
More For Less As Renault Announces Pricing And Specification For Laguna 2011 Hatch And Sport Tourer
Oct 21, 2010
Less than a month after their world debuts at the Paris motor show, Renault has released UK pricing and specification for the Laguna 2011 Hatch and Sport Tourer models, with savings of up to £1,855 available compared to the previous range. ... Continue reading
The Peugeot 3008 Crossover Now With Added Appeal
Oct 21, 2010
Peugeot's award winning 3008 Crossover is now available with extra standard specification on Sport and Exclusive models and a more fuel efficient Euro 5 HDi 112 diesel engine. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Awarded Preferred Supplier Status By The National Policing Improvement Agency
Oct 21, 2010
Mitsubishi Motors is pleased to announce that they have been successful in the supply of 4x4 vehicles to the blue light marketplace by the National Policing Improvement Agency and the National Association of Police Fleet Managers. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz At The Australian International Motor Show - A Resounding Sales Success
Oct 21, 2010
The inaugural Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) at Darling Harbour in Sydney has been a resounding sales success for Mercedes-Benz says Richard Emery, general manager Sales, Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars. ... Continue reading
The Honda Foundation Helps Lift Spirits At St. Hilarion
Oct 21, 2010
The Honda Foundation and Nordic Honda in Adelaide have donated $8,800 to St. Hilarion Aged Care Home in Seaton, to be invested in new lifting technology. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's ASX And Pajero Top Their Class In The Wheels Magazine Awards
Oct 21, 2010
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has placed well in Wheels Magazines Gold Star Cars awards 2010 seeing the ASX and Pajero receive first place and Lancer VR Sportback and Lancer VRX receive second place in selected categories. ... Continue reading
One Million Audi Cars Sold In China
Oct 21, 2010
Yesterday the one millionth Audi sold in China - a metallic blue Q5 - was handed over to a customer from Changchun. ... Continue reading
Historic 'Thunder To Continue At Sandown
Oct 21, 2010
Historic motor racing at Sandown Raceway is set to grow even stronger following the signing of a new five-year agreement between the Victorian Historic Racing Register (VHRR) and the Melbourne Racing Club. ... Continue reading
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