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Mitsubishi Motors In The UK Launches A New And Exciting Special Edition - The Shogun Black

Jan 3, 2012

Following the success of the latest (12MY) Mitsubishi Shogun, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK are about to extend the Shogun range with the introduction of the Shogun Black, a new special edition model with enhanced exterior styling. ... Continue reading

Meritor Announces Sale of St. Priest, France, Manufacturing Operation to Renault Trucks

Jan 2, 2012

Meritor, Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of the assets of its axle operation in Saint Priest, France, to Renault Trucks SAS. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. "We believe this transaction takes us another step toward optimizing our footprint in Europe," said Chairman, CEO and President Chip McCl ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Intends To Make Production 25 Per Cent More Environmentally Compatible By 2018

Jan 2, 2012

As part of its "Think Blue. Factory." Initiative, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has set itself clear targets for the environmentally sustainable positioning of all its plants. ... Continue reading

Nissan's Trevor Mann Awarded CBE

Jan 2, 2012

Trevor Mann, Nissan's Senior Vice President for Manufacturing, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management in Europe, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List ... Continue reading

Upgraded Mazda3 Delivers Lower Fleet And Company Car Driver Bills

Jan 2, 2012

Fleet operators and company car drivers will benefit from financial savings when the Upgraded Mazda3 goes on UK sale early next year. ... Continue reading

Nissan Gets Used To Qashqai Awards

Jan 2, 2012

Nissan's Qashqai crossover has been voted 'Used Car of the Year' by used car pricing experts CAP - for the second year in a row. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Intends to make Production 25 Per Cent more Environmentally Compatible by 2018

Jan 2, 2012

As part of its "Think Blue. Factory." Initiative, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has set itself clear targets for the environmentally sustainable positioning of all its plants. ... Continue reading

Scania Will Lower Production Rate Due to Slowing Demand

Dec 31, 2011

Sweden--Regulatory News: The slowdown in Europe and the Middle East has continued. Meanwhile we are also seeing a lower rate of order bookings from other markets Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB) foresees a continued slowdown in demand in various markets and, starting in January, will lower the production rate at its units i ... Continue reading

Upgraded Mazda3 Delivers Lower Fleet And Company Car Drivers Bill - in United Kingdom

Dec 30, 2011

Fleet operators and company car drivers will benefit from financial savings when the Upgraded Mazda3 goes on UK sale early next year. ... Continue reading

Kaipan Presents Its New 16

Dec 30, 2011

Kaipan, a low-volume manufacturer of sports cars from the Czech Republic unveiled its new model recently. Called 16 it is a two-seater roadster. ... Continue reading

Audi Stepping Up The Pace Again in 2012: 1,200 New Jobs and New Investment Program

Dec 30, 2011

Audi is investing heavily in its future and, as this year, is intending to recruit some 1,200 specialists in 2012. From 2012 through 2016 the Audi Group is planning to invest a total of EUR 13 billion, mainly in new products and technologies and in expanding its sites. ... Continue reading

2012 Honda Civic EX-L with Navi Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Dec 29, 2011

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Honda Civic Sedan EX-L Navi When the 2012 Honda Civic debuted partway through 2011, somewhat surprisingly it did not get rave reviews. And not just from the enthusiast press, but from consumer-oriented publications as well. Complaints seemed to center around the newest, ninth- ... Continue reading

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Gets Ready to Hit the Stores +VIDEO

Dec 29, 2011

;First of the all-new, eighth-generation 2013 Malibu lineup to arrive in dealer showrooms - on sale in Q1 2012. First Chevrolet with fuel-saving eAssist technology, enabling GM-estimated fuel economy of 25 city / 37 highway - for the most fuel-efficient Malibu ever. Quietest Chevrolet in history, thanks to sound-reduci ... Continue reading

Donkervoort Proudly Presents the D8 GTO

Dec 28, 2011

Donkervoort, a small workshop in The Netherlands unveiled its latest creation, the D8 GTO. The coupe is powered by a five-cylinder, turbocharged Audi engine. ... Continue reading

Fisker Karma Crowned BBC Top Gear 'Luxury Car Of The Year'- So Green Even The Leather Is Low-Carbon

Dec 27, 2011

Bridge of Weir Leather congratulates its newest automotive customer, maker of the world's first luxury, range-extended electric car - the Fisker Karma - on being crowned 'Luxury Car of the Year' by BBC Top Gear magazine. ... Continue reading