Fiat Completes Acquisition of Chrysler Equity from Canada and the U.S. Department of the Treasury
Jul 22, 2011
Fiat has acquired today the 1.5% fully diluted ownership interest1 held in Chrysler Group LLC by Canada. The consideration for such interest was US$125 million. ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF to Usher in Zero-Emission Era in Denmark
Jul 22, 2011
The 100% electric Nissan LEAF will go on sale in Denmark starting mid November, bringing Denmark one step closer to a zero-emission future. ... Continue reading
New Customer Lounge Opened in Affalterbach: The New AMG Private Lounge in Affalterbach
Jul 22, 2011
AMG presents the new Private Lounge in Affalterbach: in an area of 525 square metres, owners of AMG high-performance cars and potential customers will find the ideal ambience for conversation and communication. As a tool designed to foster customer relations, the newly constructed building is a meeting-place for the gr ... Continue reading
Opel Astra GTC: Exclusive High-Performance Chassis
Jul 22, 2011
Opel's compact coupé challenger caused a stir when it became available to order in June. With dramatic styling created under the lead of Mark Adams, Vice President Opel/Vauxhall Design, the GTC is set to wow customers and rock the established front runners in its class. ... Continue reading
Caterham Cars Enters Chinese Market
Jul 22, 2011
Caterham's legendary Seven will be sold in China for the first time after Caterham Cars signed an exclusive deal with new importer, Courtenay Trading International (CTI). ... Continue reading
Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port Plant Celebrates 100,000th Astra Sports Tourer Milestone
Jul 22, 2011
The 100,000th Astra Sports Tourer left the production line at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port Plant in Cheshire (UK) yesterday. ... Continue reading
Bosch Opens Its 1000th Bosch Car Service Center in China
Jul 22, 2011
The Dacheng Service Center vehicle workshop in Changzhou in the Jiangsu province is the 1000th Bosch Car Service centre to be opened in China. The state-of-the-art center was officially opened in a ceremony featuring a traditional lion dance to bring luck which was attended by numerous guests from the worlds of busines ... Continue reading
Fiat Panda Now with Euro 5 Engines
Jul 22, 2011
Fiat's evergreen Panda has reinforced its impressive environmental credentials with the recent introduction of Euro 5 engines across the city car range. ... Continue reading
New Engineering Jobs Announced at Nissan's UK Plant
Jul 22, 2011
Nissan has launched a major new recruitment campaign for engineers and maintenance technicians to join its record-breaking Sunderland Plant. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Celebrates Centenary of the Spirit of Ecstasy with '100 Motor Cars for 100 Years'
Jul 22, 2011
On Friday 15 July 2011, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated the centenary of the Spirit of Ecstasy with an historic event. One hundred Rolls-Royce motor cars, from 1911 until the present day, were displayed in the Courtyard at the Home of the super luxury car manufacturer in Goodwood, West Sussex. ... Continue reading
McLaren Opens First Showrooms in Germany
Jul 22, 2011
McLaren will open its first showrooms in Germany today with McLaren Düsseldorf and McLaren Hamburg set to open their doors in time for the 2011 Formula 1 German Grand Prix which will take place at the Nürburgring this coming weekend. ... Continue reading
Citroën UK Signs Up for Ecovelocity
Jul 22, 2011
Citroën was the first major car brand to sign up to appear at this year's EcoVelocity motor show on September 8-11. Citroën will showcase its 'green' credentials with a full range of vehicles on display, including its 100% electric city car, the C-Zero. ... Continue reading
Capello Drives Vauxhall Insignia
Jul 22, 2011
Fabio Capello is the newest addition to the Vauxhall driving family. The England manager has been presented with the keys of a Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer Elite as part of Vauxhall's partnership with the Football Association. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Opinion Barometer with Highest Participation to Date
Jul 21, 2011
The Volkswagen opinion barometer, the Group-wide employee survey, achieved its highest participation rate ever this year with responses from 89 percent of the employees surveyed. The rate last year was 87 percent, while 78 percent of the employees invited to participate in the first opinion barometer back in 2008 alrea ... Continue reading
Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 Slays Supercars at Cholmondeley Pageant of Power
Jul 21, 2011
In the hands of former British Rally Champion, Mark Higgins, Subaru's limited-edition Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 put on an electrifying display at last weekend's Cholmondeley Pageant of Power. ... Continue reading
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