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Production Of New Civic And Next Generation CR-V To Be Built At Honda's UK Plant

Production Of New Civic And Next Generation CR-V To Be Built At Honda's UK Plant

In a further boost to HUM, weekly production will return to normal levels in early September after a period of parts supply interruption following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan earlier this year. ... Continue reading

New Honda Civic: Stand-Out Looks And Outstanding Quality

New Honda Civic: Stand-Out Looks And Outstanding Quality

A new Honda Civic that's more confident, clever and versatile makes its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. ... Continue reading

Toyota's Big Solar Switch-On

Toyota's Big Solar Switch-On

Toyota and British Gas threw the switch to launch an industry-leading initiative in sustainable energy generation at Toyota's Burnaston car plant this week. ... Continue reading

Porsche Design Drivers' Selection Celebrates Iconic Racing Partnerships With New Martini Racing And Racing Heritage

Porsche Design Drivers' Selection Celebrates Iconic Racing Partnerships With New Martini Racing And Racing Heritage

2011 marks the 60th anniversary of Porsche making its debut at the Le Mans 24hrs, furthermore, it is 41 years since the highly skilled team of Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood fired their engine on the start line of the gruelling French endurance race. ... Continue reading

Unique 'Mu By Peugeot' Hire Scheme Extends Availability At Bridgestone Eco-Rally

Unique 'Mu By Peugeot' Hire Scheme Extends Availability At Bridgestone Eco-Rally

The pioneering 'Mu by Peugeot' hire scheme that uniquely includes renting bicycles, scooters, cars, Coupe Cabriolets, Sports Coupes, Crossovers, MPVs and vans, is now moving from pilot status to a progressively wider audience at more Peugeot Dealerships in the UK. ... Continue reading

Toyota Named "World's Greenest Brand"

Toyota Named "World's Greenest Brand"

Toyota is the world's greenest brand, according to a new global survey from the international brand consultancy Interbrand. The first Best Global Green Brands, published this week, takes into account environmental performance coupled with public perception of a brand's environmental sustainability - its "green profile" ... Continue reading

Simon Thomas To Become Managing Director Of Volkswagen Group UK Effective September 1

Simon Thomas To Become Managing Director Of Volkswagen Group UK Effective September 1

Simon Thomas (51) has been appointed Managing Director of Volkswagen Group UK effective September 1, 2011. He succeeds Robin Woolcock (63), who will be taking up a new assignment within the Volkswagen Group. ... Continue reading

Renault Previews New Twingo Ahead Of World Debut

Renault Previews New Twingo Ahead Of World Debut

New Twingo is the first mass production vehicle to be inspired by the Renault brand's new design identity. ... Continue reading

2012 BMW M5 Ready for Market - VIDEO ENHANCED

2012 BMW M5 Ready for Market - VIDEO ENHANCED

LONDON - July 29, 2011: The new BMW M5 is a high-performance sports car whose exceptional dynamic potential is geared squarely to the demands of track use yet which also sets a new benchmark in everyday driving with its supreme touring comfort and innovative equipment features. It also sets the pace in its class in ter ... Continue reading

SPX Introduces Next Generation Automotive Air Conditioning Recovery Units for Vehicles Using New, More Environmentally Friendly R-1234yf Refrigerant

SPX Introduces Next Generation Automotive Air Conditioning Recovery Units for Vehicles Using New, More Environmentally Friendly R-1234yf Refrigerant

SPX Corporation's Service Solutions business unit today announced the worldwide availability of the company's next generation Robinair AC1234 Automotive Air Conditioning Recovery machines for vehicle servicing. Additionally, the company announced that two of its new Robinair units (AC1234-7 and AC1234-8) have recently ... Continue reading

Citroën Rolls Out Newest DS4 Model

Citroën Rolls Out Newest DS4 Model

With Photo French car manufacturer, PSA Peugeot-Citroën, is using Vibrant's new Aura contextual advertising unit to raise awareness of the newly launched Citroën DS4 hatchback. The campaign will run until the end of September 2011, across Auto and Lifestyle sites within Vibrant's network of 6,000 premium publishers. ... Continue reading

Get Recharged on September 27th at the Annual eMobility Forum

Get Recharged on September 27th at the Annual eMobility Forum

The following is being issued by the German American Chambers of Commerce: WHO: German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest and Germany Trade & Invest bring together US and German OEM industry experts from international electric vehicle companies and suppliers, government entities, academic institutions, and inf ... Continue reading

GKN to Acquire Getrag's Driveline Products Business

GKN to Acquire Getrag's Driveline Products Business

GKN plc today announces its agreement to acquire the all-wheel-drive (AWD) components businesses of Getrag KG, the privately held German company controlled by the Hagenmeyer family. The businesses being acquired, together referred to as "Getrag Driveline Products", are Getrag Corporation, a joint venture with Dana Corp ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Brings Bluemotion To Ecovelocity 2011

Volkswagen Brings Bluemotion To Ecovelocity 2011

Visitors to EcoVelocity, the low-carbon motor show being held at Battersea Power Station, London from 8-11 September, will be encouraged by Volkswagen to 'Think Blue', as they get up close and personal with some of the company's latest BlueMotion products, both on the stand and on the track. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Helps Reduce Avoidable Insurance Write-Offs With 'Total Loss Avoidance Programme'

Vauxhall Helps Reduce Avoidable Insurance Write-Offs With 'Total Loss Avoidance Programme'

Every year, thousands of vehicles classified as category C or D after an accident are written off by insurance companies because their repair is deemed too expensive relative to the vehicle's market value. ... Continue reading

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