Sep 3, 2012
The innovation and excitement that's infused into every Nissan product clearly appeals to new car buyers in Russia. With almost 140,000 sales in the last calendar year sales were up by a massive 75 per cent over 2010. ... Continue reading
Maxime Picat is Appointed Managing Director for the Peugeot Brand
Sep 3, 2012
Maxime Picat is appointed as Managing Director for the Peugeot Brand, within the Brand Direction from the 1st October 2012. He will replace Vincent Rambaud. ... Continue reading
HELLA Equips Trucks and Off-Roaders with High Performance Lighting
Sep 3, 2012
Whether you're driving an SUV over rough terrain or trucking across hundreds of miles of highway, good vision is a must - not only for your own safety but for the protection of all road users. In its new truck and off-road promotion, lighting expert HELLA is presenting the latest lighting products and offering comprehe ... Continue reading
Sep 3, 2012
The live event hosted by Ford CEO Alan Mulally, Ford of Europe Chairman Stephen Odell and other senior Ford executives at the new Ziggo Dome arena will run from 13:30 to 15:00 CET (7:30-9:00 ET and 12:30-1400 GMT). ... Continue reading
Spyker WILL Build Paris-to-Peking Super SUV
Aug 31, 2012
Ambitious Again By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, August 30, 2012; Some five years after its planned production start, the Spyker Paris-to-Peking SSUV will finally be realized. That was the latest news this week from Spyker CEO Victor Muller. Thanks to an investment of ... Continue reading
Fiat Panda 4x4 Debuts in World Preview at the Paris Motor Show
Aug 31, 2012
The new Fiat Panda 4x4 - the only four-wheel drive model in the A segment - will make its debut at the forthcoming international Paris Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group to Build New Transmission Plant in China
Aug 31, 2012
The Volkswagen Group is expanding its production network in China with a new transmission plant in Tianjin. Today's foundation stone ceremony was attended by Dr. Philipp Rösler, the Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, He Lifeng, Deputy Party Secretary of Tianjin, and Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, Member of th ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG: The Perfect Blend of Style and Performance
Aug 31, 2012
The Mercedes-Benz official press conference opened the press day at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012: The brand new Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG luxury off-roader, which celebrates its world premiere in Moscow, was presented to numerous press representatives. The new high-performance SUV combines compelling te ... Continue reading
Opel Launches Next Phase of Its Russia Sales Drive
Aug 31, 2012
Opel wants to further boost its sales potential in Russia. "We are achieving a growth rate in Russia that is well above the average. Currently we are growing twice as fast as the market. We will use this momentum for our increased sales drive,â" Opel Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Alfred E. Rieck, sa ... Continue reading
Citroën DS3 Cabrio: Pleasure Non-Stop
Aug 31, 2012
With the 2012 Paris Motor Show set to open, Citroën is continuing the DS line story with the reveal of a new chapter, the DS3 Cabrio. Motorists enjoy the slightest ray of sunlight thanks to the newcomer's intelligent architecture that makes convertible life considerably easier. The DS3 Cabrio is all about pleasure. No ... Continue reading
BMW Group at The Moscow International Automobile Salon
Aug 31, 2012
The Moscow International Automobile Salon, which will be held from 31 August to 9 September 2012 at the Crocus Expo Exhibition Center, is, undoubtedly, a key automotive business event in Russia. At its stand, the BMW Group will showcase new automobiles and off-road vehicles as well as the European premiere of a concept ... Continue reading
Nissan Almera: Raising the Standard
Aug 31, 2012
The all-new Nissan Almera, launched today at the Moscow International Autosalon, has been designed specifically to meet the unique demands of the Russian market. ... Continue reading
Bentley Leadership Transition Takes Place in Crewe
Aug 31, 2012
Signifying the official transfer of company leadership, Dr Wolfgang Schreiber accepts the keys to one of the company's most revered cars - W.O. Bentley's own company car - from the current Chairman and CEO, Mr Wolfgang Dürheimer. ... Continue reading
Happy Birthday! Opel Corsa Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
Aug 31, 2012
The Opel Corsa is celebrating its 30th birthday on August 30. The production of the first generation Corsa started in 1982 at the Figueruelas plant in Zaragoza, Spain, which was founded for Opel´s first modern, small car. Until 1982, the compact Kadett car (length of the 1979 Kadett D: 3.98 m) was the brand´s entry l ... Continue reading
GM-AVTOVAZ Exhibits Chevrolet NIVA with Additional Off-Road Equipment
Aug 31, 2012
GM-AVTOVAZ presented a Chevrolet NIVA LE (Limited Edition) at the Moscow Motor Show especially equipped with a range of off-road accessories. ... Continue reading
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