Volkswagen's Transparent Factory Celebrates Tenth Birthday
Dec 2, 2011
Since 2001 Volkswagen has combined the production of the Phaeton in Dresden with commitment to culture. ... Continue reading
Dec 2, 2011
VIVIAN, La. & HOUSTON - December 2, 2011: Epic Electric Vehicles (EPIC EV) and DeLorean Motor Company, Inc. (DeLorean) have been selected as the composites manufacturer for the new DeLorean Electric Vehicle (DMCEV) slated for production in 2012. "It was important for the DMCEV to not just have an advanced drivetrain bu ... Continue reading
Dec 1, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 1, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company's U.S. retail sales rose 20 percent in November, the largest year-over-year increase in nine months. Total sales (including fleet deliveries) were 166,865, up 13 percent Capitalizing on consumer demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, Ford's retail share has averaged 15 p ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports 20.4 Percent Sales Gain in November 2011
Dec 1, 2011
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported strong November U.S. sales of 18,432 vehicles, representing an increase of 20.4 percent versus last year. On a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis, Mazda's November 2011 sales were up 15.6 percent. Year-to-date sales through November are u ... Continue reading
Acura Announces November 2011 Sales Results
Dec 1, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 -- In a continuing trend, the MDX luxury SUV remained Acura's best selling model in November with 3,308 units sold, down 24.2 percent based on Daily Selling Rate* (DSR). Acura light truck sales were 4,761 (down 17.3 percent) while total car sales were 5,148 (down 4.7 percent). Total sales ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports November 2011 Sales
Dec 1, 2011
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 1, 2011 -- Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 8,428 units for November, an increase of 3.0 percent versus 8,182 units a year earlier. Calendar year-to-date Infiniti sales of 87,471 are down 3.8 percent compared to the 90,909 units sold during the same period last year. Infiniti sales highlights ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports November 2011 Sales
Dec 1, 2011
ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced November 2011 sales of 2,255 vehicles and year-to-date sales of 27,189 cars. The year-to-date sales compar ... Continue reading
Hyundai Breaks All-time U.S. November Sales Record
Dec 1, 2011
COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 49,610 vehicles in November, a 22 percent total sales increase and 24 percent retail sales increase compared with the same record-setting period a year ago. "The Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, including 'Black Friday,' proved to be a very ... Continue reading
New Renault Twingo: The Return of Optimism +VIDEO
Dec 1, 2011
PERSONALITY AND STYLE? IT HAS TO BE TWINGO PARIS - December 1, 2011: New Renault Twingo is the first vehicle in the range to feature Renaultâs new design identity. New Twingo will go on sale in early 2012, and the incorporation of a number of styling features that will soon contribute to the visual signature of al ... Continue reading
Dec 1, 2011
BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announce that they today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. ... Continue reading
Ford Again Declared A "Fleet Hero" By Energy Saving Trust
Dec 1, 2011
Ford has become one of the Energy Saving Trust's "Fleet Heroes" for the second time in three years, winning a prestigious award for its innovations helping to lower fuel bills and reduce car and van fleet emissions. ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 48/52
Dec 1, 2011
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Achieves Environmental Certification For Range Rover Evoque
Dec 1, 2011
Land Rover has received certification from the VCA (Vehicle Certification Agency) for a comprehensive 'cradle-to-grave' study which analyses the environmental impact of its new Range Rover Evoque. ... Continue reading
Skoda Superb Estate A Leeds Life-Saver
Dec 1, 2011
Emergency medics in Leeds have chosen the Skoda Superb Estate to aid their vital work in ferrying human organs for transplant around North Yorkshire. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG and Ducati Streetfighter 848
Dec 1, 2011
Mercedes-AMG and Ducati stage joint appearance at the Bologna Motor Show (3 - 11 December 2011): the new SLK 55 AMG and the new Ducati Streetfighter 848 - both finished in "Streetfighter yellow" - are to go on show to the public at the north Italian motor show in a move set to underscore the importance of the cooperati ... Continue reading
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