2012 Acura TSX Tech Review by Carey Russ
May 24, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS SEE ALSO: Acura Buyers Guide Desirable for buyers, the entry luxury segment of the automotive marketplace is a tough neighborhood for the cars within. Entries from long-established European marques define the class, but there are plenty more from Japanese and even American luxury a ... Continue reading
Nissan to Produce 100% Electric Van in Barcelona
May 23, 2012
Electric Variant of NV200 to Launch in 2013 - - All-new 100% electric e-NV200 to enter production in FY13 - Nissan's second all-electric vehicle allocated to Barcelona Plant - Major project investment by Nissan of EUR100 mn in Spain - More than 700 jobs to be created at Nissan and its Spanish suppliers - Multi-use vehi ... Continue reading
Volvo's Safety World First Set To Help Further Reduce The 1.3 Million People Killed On Roads
May 23, 2012
The world's first pedestrian airbag fitted as standard on the all-new Volvo V40 is the next step towards the manufacturers target that no-one should be killed or injured in a new Volvo by 2020. ... Continue reading
Swift DDiS - MPG Marathon Across New Zealand's North Island On One Tank
May 23, 2012
A Swift DDiS driven by an Auckland motoring journalist has just completed a marathon economy drive down New Zealand's North Island from Auckland to Wellington and then headed back to within just 60km of reaching home in Auckland before the tank finally ran dry. ... Continue reading
Alesha Dixon Lit Up Spinnaker Tower With Nissan LEAF
May 23, 2012
Alesha Dixon lit up Portsmouth on Monday (May 21st) when she switched on the lights at Spinnaker Tower. ... Continue reading
Beaulieu Spring Autojumble Roundup - 19th & 20th May 2012
May 23, 2012
Despite the usual mixed weather forecast for this year's Spring Autojumble, held in the Beaulieu parkland on the 19th & 20th May, the weekend was mostly fine. ... Continue reading
Worldwide Sales Of Toyota And Lexus Full Hybrid Vehicles Top 4 Million
May 23, 2012
Total global sales of Toyota and Lexus full hybrid vehicles have topped the 4 million mark as of April 30. Cumulative sales of full hybrid vehicles in Europe reached 423,000 units. In the UK the number is 94,000. ... Continue reading
Jaguar C-X16 Clay Model Comes To Life At Clerkenwell Design Week
May 22, 2012
Jaguar UK has chosen Clerkenwell Design Week to showcase the one-off C-X16 concept car, but not as you may expect. Skilled clay modellers will be working on a full size model to reveal the artistry involved in sculpting the cars of the future. ... Continue reading
Performance Brands - Abarth Announces Price Of New 695 Maserati Edition
May 22, 2012
The new limited edition Abarth 695 Maserati Edition will cost £32,000 (OTR) when it goes on sale in the UK at the end of this year, the high performance brand has just announced. ... Continue reading
All-New Isuzu D-Max: The Only Pick-Up Tough Enough For A Five Year / 120,000-Mile Warranty
May 22, 2012
Isuzu has announced that its all-new Isuzu D-Max pick-up, for which customer deliveries begin in early July, will be covered by a unique-in-class five-year / 120,000-mile warranty. ... Continue reading
Scottish Authorities Turn To Leaf To Reduce Their Emissions
May 22, 2012
Four local authorities in Scotland are now using the 100% electric Nissan LEAF to reduce their carbon emissions and improve air quality. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz at the Cannes Film Festival - Golden Fleet
May 22, 2012
Star quality befitting the anniversary of the Cannes International Film Festival: to celebrate the awarding of the 65th Palme d'Or (Golden Palm), Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG are providing a fleet of shuttle vehicles in gold. ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Major Industrial Expansion in Russia
May 22, 2012
Nissan has made a raft of major industrial announcements confirming plans for further significant localization within the Russian market. ... Continue reading
Race Preview Feature Five: A Monaco Story When Nico Met Mika
May 22, 2012
It's a scene that happens hundreds of thousands of times a day around the world: two people meet in a lift, greet each other and begin to chat about work and life. ... Continue reading
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles to Rev European Electric Motors Market, Says Frost & Sullivan
May 21, 2012
Electrification in vehicles is a key trend in the automotive industry. The increase in electric components within vehicles is boosting the market for traction motors. Frost & Sullivan anticipates the European traction motor market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50 per cent for hybrid electric vehicl ... Continue reading
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