How Women's Handbags Influenced the New Chevrolet Aveo's Interior
Jul 21, 2011
New research by iconic car maker Chevrolet reveals you are what you carry with you all day in your handbag - possibly even making you forget the catch phrase, "you are what you eat"! ... Continue reading
Ford of Britain 100: Image of the Week
Jul 21, 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
The Biggest 2CV Meeting in the World with More Than 6,000 Models Expected
Jul 21, 2011
With more than 5,300 preregistrations, the 19th International "Amis de la 2CV" meeting is ready to set a new attendance record. From 26 to 31 July, on a 60-hectare site based in Salbris in central France, the majority of Europe's 2CV clubs will be taking part in the biggest Citroën 2CV event in the world. Citroën wil ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2011
The creation of Changan PSA Automobile Co., Ltd (CAPSA), a joint venture between China Changan Automobile Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën, has been approved by China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on July 12, 2011. ... Continue reading
Renault Clio Gordini: Chic, Sporty and Trendy
Jul 21, 2011
Renault's Gordini range is to be extended with the addition of a Gordini-badged version of Renault Clio based on the body and engine options of the existing GT version. ... Continue reading
Bosal Launches Replacement Diesel Particle Filters
Jul 21, 2011
In line with its strategy to facilitate the reduction of air pollution by road traffic, Bosal Emission Control Systems N.V. has launched a new range of replacement Diesel particulate filters for passenger cars. The products are new replacements parts for OEM filters which were installed when the car was newly manufactu ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2011
The technology and services company Bosch has presented the "Bosch Supplier Award" to its top suppliers. A total of 60 suppliers from 14 countries received an award in one of seven categories. The Bosch award recognizes companies that have performed particularly well in manufacturing and supplying products or services ... Continue reading
Audi AG: New Logistics Center in Neckarsulm
Jul 20, 2011
In recent years Audi has launched production of more new cars than ever in Neckarsulm: six new models have come off the line at the site since the beginning of 2010. But more cars also means more parts. To meet demand, a new logistics center costing roughly 34 million has been built, where the handling of small load ... Continue reading
GM Powertrain Engineering Center Torino Invests 20 Mln
Jul 19, 2011
General Motors will invest 20 million in the company's Powertrain Engineering Center in Torino throughout the next four years. This amount comes on top of the initial investment of 30 million when the center was founded in 2005. The Torino Center is responsible for the development of all diesel engines for Genera ... Continue reading
IBIL and the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Partners for the Electric Offer in Spain
Jul 19, 2011
The Electric mobility operator, IBIL and the Renault-Nissan Alliance signed on 12th of July, a MOU aiming to promote the Electric Vehicles. IBIL will design, install and manage some charging points approved by the Alliance, in customer's households and companies. 100 % of electricity supplied to the vehicles is provide ... Continue reading
Faurecia to Build New Automotive Seating Plant in China
Jul 19, 2011
Faurecia announces today the signing of a project investment agreement with the Yancheng Economic and Technology Development Zone in Yancheng (Jiangsu, China) in order to further develop its seat mechanisms activities - where it holds the #1 position worldwide - in China and export markets. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Achieves Two Million Total Accumulated Automobile Production Volume in Hungary
Jul 19, 2011
Suzuki's automobile production and sales subsidiary in Hungary, Magyar Suzuki Corporation Ltd. (Headquarter located in Esztergom, President: Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi) has achieved the accumulating total of two million in its automobile production volume on 14 July 2011. The two millionth car of production was a "New Swift" ... Continue reading
The Audi Q3: New Ideas for the Interior
Jul 19, 2011
With its Q3, Audi has reaffirmed its leading role in automotive design when it comes to colors and materials as well. The compact premium SUV offers a long list of innovative products. Audi has developed new inlays made of wood and aluminum materials. ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Focus Starts Production In Russia
Jul 19, 2011
Production of the all-new Ford Focus has begun at Ford's Vsevolozhsk Plant near St. Petersburg, Russia. The new Ford Focus will be assembled in Russia in all three body styles: four-door, five-door and wagon. The popular five-door door version began rolling off the assembly line today, while the four-door Focus and the ... Continue reading
The Fiat 500 Wins the 12th Edition of the "Compasso d'Oro ADI" Award
Jul 19, 2011
The Fiat 500 won the "Compasso d'Oro ADI" (ADI Golden Compass), Europe's oldest and most prestigious design award. An international panel chaired by Arturo Dell'Acqua Bellavitis and made up of industry experts selected the Fiat 500 and presented the trophy to Roberto Giolito, Fiat Design director, who attended the awar ... Continue reading
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