2012 Chevrolet Volt Review and Road Test by John Heilig +VIDEO
Oct 12, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 Chevrolet Volt Model: 2012 Chevrolet Volt Engine: 1.4-liter I4 (plus electric motor) Horsepower/Torque: 84 hp @ 4,800 (gas); 111 hp, 368 lb.-ft. (electric) Transmission: Automatic Wheelbase: 105.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 177.1 x 70.4 x 56.3 in. Tires: P215/55R17 Cargo ... Continue reading
Volvo Ceases the Production in the Uddevalla Plant in 2013
Oct 12, 2011
Volvo Car Corporation will, when the company in 2013 takes sole ownership of Pininfarina Sverige AB, cease the production in the Uddevalla plant. ... Continue reading
New Faurecia TechCenter Dedicated to Automotive Seating
Oct 12, 2011
Faurecia, the world's leading manufacturer of automotive seat frames and mechanisms and number three in complete seats, today opened a new TechCenter at its long-established Brières-les-Scellés site in the Essonne region of France. Representing an overall investment of 5 million, the new facility is a center of tec ... Continue reading
CNR and Renault Fill Up with Green Electricity
Oct 12, 2011
Bernard Cambier, Renault's Sales Director for France, and Mathieu Bonnet, Managing Director of the Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR), France's leading producer of 100% renewable electricity, signed a partnership agreement at the Lyon International Motor Show. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Achieves Record Sales for September
Oct 12, 2011
The BMW Group continued its successful course in September with another record month in sales. With 159,214 (prev. yr. 142,953) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles delivered worldwide, sales were 11.4% higher than in the same month last year. It was also the most successful third quarter for the company ever, w ... Continue reading
To the point: VW up! - Driving Presentation
Oct 12, 2011
Volkswagen is launching a new small car: the up!. A city specialist for many of the world's countries. A car with charisma and great potential. In Germany - the debut market - advance orders are already being taken for the new up! with prices starting at 9,850 euros. The new Volkswagen will officially launch in success ... Continue reading
Skoda Starts Production of the New Indian Compact Sedan Skoda Rapid in Pune
Oct 12, 2011
koda began production of the new compact sedan, "Rapid" at its plant in Pune. The car will be introduced on the Subcontinent until the end of this year. The Rapid, built in Pune, will, to a high degree, take the wishes of the Indian customers into consideration and will continue to enhance the position of koda in t ... Continue reading
Renault is Investing 230 Million in the Sandouville Plant
Oct 12, 2011
During his visit to the Sandouville plant in northern France, Carlos Tavares, Chief Operating Officer of the Renault group, has congratulated the teams on the robust progress made on the transformation of the site, where Renault is relocating production of the future Trafic model, currently manufactured in Spain and th ... Continue reading
Upcoming Roll-Out: Lyon to Become First French car2go City
Oct 12, 2011
Following the successful launch of the car2go mobility service in the German city of Hamburg, car2go GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, and Europcar, the leader in car-rental services in Europe, announced today that within a few weeks, Lyon will become the first French city to enjoy the benefits of the uniq ... Continue reading
Ford Vehicles Top Their Classes in MPG Marathons in the UK
Oct 12, 2011
UK market leader Ford demonstrated the class-leading efficiency of its vehicles in this year's MPG Marathon based in Gloucestershire. ... Continue reading
Opel Zafira Tourer - The New Master of Versatility
Oct 12, 2011
Offering a perfect blend of functionality and comfort, the new Opel Zafira Tourer transports the Insignia values to the monocab segment - premium qualities, innovative technologies, sculptural and dynamic design. Opel established the seven-seat compact van segment in 1999. With an extensively re-designed Flex7 seating ... Continue reading
Audi Sets New Sales Record in September
Oct 12, 2011
Sales figures for AUDI AG continue to increase significantly in all regions of the world: The Company sold around 120,200 cars worldwide in September - 17.1 percent more than during the same month last year. Sales in Europe grew 9.0 percent to around 67,200 cars, driven primarily by high growth in the United Kingdom an ... Continue reading
Autumn Finance Offers From Suzuki
Oct 11, 2011
As part of its Autumn campaign, Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce its latest headline offers including the enhancement of the 'VAT Parked' offer to the entire Alto and Swift ranges until the end of December. ... Continue reading
2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe is Here +VIDEO
Oct 11, 2011
LONDON - October 11, 2011: Now in its third generation, the new BMW 6 Series Coupé takes the luxury 2+2 concept a step further by matching enhanced comfort and elegant design with sporting performance on a even higher level. The BMW 6 Series Coupé features a sweeping coupé roofline while the long bonnet, short over- ... Continue reading
Price Is Right For New Chevrolet Aveo
Oct 11, 2011
The all-new Chevrolet Aveo is set to arrive in showrooms next January, with great value pricing to match its striking looks. ... Continue reading
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