Scania Launches New City and Suburban Buses
Oct 20, 2011
Today Scania presents a new family of city and suburban buses: Scania Citywide. The world premiere takes place at Europe's leading bus trade fair, Busworld in Kortrijk, Belgium. Scania is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications, and of industrial and marine engine ... Continue reading
Lexus Fires Up the New CT 200h F-Sport in the UK
Oct 20, 2011
Hotter looks, sharper handling and extra equipment for the full hybrid Lexus CT 200h premium compact ... Continue reading
Citroën Launches Its Second Créative Awards Competition
Oct 20, 2011
Following the success of its first Créative Awards, Citroën has launched a second competition to find inspirational designers from across the world - the Citroën Créative Awards 2011. ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance and City of Florence Move Towards a Zero Emission Future
Oct 20, 2011
In a move designed to protect the heritage of Florence, the City Council and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have joined forces to promote the use of electric vehicles in the city. The Mayor of Florence, Matteo Renzi, joined Jacques Bousquet, the Chairman of Renault Italia, and Andrea Alessi, the Managing Director of Nissa ... Continue reading
Bosch Invests Further in Hungary
Oct 20, 2011
The Bosch Group started building a new headquarters for its Hungarian operations in Budapest yesterday. Upon completion the new building will house Bosch's Engineering Center Budapest, and several other operations, including the commercial and administration departments for the automotive aftermarket and power tools di ... Continue reading
British-Built Nissan Qashqai Wins What Car? Used Car of the Year Award 2011
Oct 20, 2011
Two British-built cars have picked up awards at the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards 2011. Built in Sunderland, the Nissan Qashqai was voted the overall used car of the year and best used small family car. The Jaguar XF, which is built in Birmingham, picked up the award for best used executive and luxury car. ... Continue reading
Ficosa Establishes a New Business Unit for Energy Efficiency (Upprime Energy)
Oct 20, 2011
Spanish multinational Ficosa has started up the new Energy Efficiency business unit, with the name Upprime Energy. The new company will offer "technology, inspection and certification services in the areas of safety and energy efficiency to convey the capacities and technologic developments of Ficosa to the final custo ... Continue reading
Audi RS 3 Wins Autonis 2011 Design Prize
Oct 20, 2011
Audi is a winner once again in the "auto motor und sport" (ams) magazine reader survey. The Audi RS 3 Sportback prevailed against high-caliber competitors from both German and foreign carmakers. ... Continue reading
UK's Youngest Luxury Dealer Group Opens Sixth Infiniti Centre
Oct 20, 2011
Unparalleled customer care is at the heart of the UK's youngest luxury automotive dealer group which opens its latest Infiniti Centre in Leeds today. Mana Premiere Automobiles Ltd (MPA), a privately-owned company established in 2009, has four of the six UK Infiniti Centres so far trading and plans to add six more withi ... Continue reading
Royal College of Art Future Car Challenge 2021
Oct 20, 2011
To complement the RAC Future Car Challenge 2011, which takes place on Saturday 5 November and requires entrants to drive a 60-mile route from Brighton to London using the least amount of energy, the Royal Automobile Club is holding an exhibition featuring designs by students at the Royal College of Art (RCA). Students ... Continue reading
The Audi Environmental Foundation Publishes Book Aimed at Young Researchers
Oct 20, 2011
The design of winglets on airplanes was taken from eagles, modern cargo ships are powered by wind and the movement of whales is monitored via satellite. These and many other links between nature and technology are described for young scientists in the book "Abenteuer - Leben Natur Technik" (Adventure - Life, Nature and ... Continue reading
Fisker Rings Up First Sales of its Electric Karma Sedan +VIDEO
Oct 19, 2011
ANAHEIN, CA - October 19, 2011: Fisker Automotive announced that the Company has commenced sales of its 2012 model year Karma sedan after having received certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) earlier this week. As the first luxury sports sedan on the market with a range-extended electric power ... Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500C Drive and Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Oct 19, 2011
Fiat Specs, Comparisons and Prices - Fiat Buyers Guide 2012 Fiat 500c - âCâ as in Cabrio by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2348) Convertible owners buy convertibles for one primary reason. That is, to put the top down and enjoy the open-air. The coolest feature of the 2012 Fi ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Reduced CO2 Emissions Most in Europe
Oct 19, 2011
The Volvo Car Corporation is in the lead among European carmakers when it comes to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. This is shown in the sixth annual analysis conducted by T&E, the European Federation for Transport and Environment. "We are delighted and very proud of this result. We are following our ambitious plan w ... Continue reading
UK Introduction of Alfa TCT Transmission on the Stylish Alfa Giulietta
Oct 19, 2011
Offering improved performance, efficiency and lower fuel consumption, the innovative twin dry clutch semi-automatic transmission ALFA TCT is now available to order on the five-door Alfa Giulietta hatchback. ... Continue reading
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