Toyota Most Reliable Brand in the 2011 TÜV Report
Dec 29, 2010
Toyota has achieved 17 top 10 ratings in the 2011 Auto Bild TÜV report, with eight models in the 5 different vehicle age categories (2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 and 10-11 year old). This makes it the most successful brand listed. With only eight and 10 top 10 ratings respectively, the second and third placed brands trail by a ... Continue reading
SEAT and Shakira Share a Huge Success in Europe
Dec 29, 2010
Shakira closed the European leg of her tour on December 20 in London. The immensely popular The Sun Comes Out tour began in Europe last 16 November in Lyon and covered more than 11,000 kilometres in 35 days, visiting 10 countries and filling the 21 venues with performances for over 360,000 fans. ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile and Fouriertransform in Transmissions Engineering Agreement
Dec 29, 2010
Saab Automobile is continuing to streamline its operations by transferring its transmissions development work to a new company wholly owned by a consortium led by the Swedish state-backed venture capital investor Fouriertransform. ... Continue reading
DEKRA Faults Report 2011: Opel Insignia Gets Top Marks for Quality
Dec 29, 2010
The Opel Insignia is the vehicle with the fewest defects according to the results of the DEKRA Faults Report 2011. With an index of 96.1 percent fault-free Insignias, the Opel flagship achieved the best result of all tested cars. This is the second consecutive year an Opel vehicle took this honor following the Cors's v ... Continue reading
Daimler and GAZ Sign MoU on Contract Manufacturing of Sprinter Van in Russia
Dec 29, 2010
Daimler and the Russian commercial vehicle manufacturer GAZ have signed a memorandum of understanding in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The aim is to produce Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans in Russia. Plans also call for local production of engines, transmissions, axles, and other components, which will then be used in the Merce ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Vans Obtains Order for 1,300 Sprinter
Dec 29, 2010
In its biggest order in Germany this year, Mercedes-Benz Vans will deliver a total of 1,300 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters to Deutsche Post DHL. Delivery of the Sprinters to the customer commenced in December 2010, and the last vehicles are scheduled to go into operation in one year's time. Mercedes-Benz Vans won over the cus ... Continue reading
Crash Sensors Fitted in Cars Can Gauge the Severity of an Accident in Milliseconds
Dec 29, 2010
This December has seen the 250 millionth airbag satellite come off the production line at a factory run by Continental, the international automotive supplier. ... Continue reading
TOP SAFETY PICK 2011 for Golf, Jetta, Tiguan and Touareg
Dec 29, 2010
Volkswagen is the absolute best as far as safety is concerned: the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has this year rated a total of six Volkswagen models with the "TOP SAFETY PICK 2011". No other vehicle manufacturer received more. ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2010
Audi is investing heavily in its future and intends to hire about 1,200 skilled employees in 2011. The company plans to invest around 11.6 billion between 2011 and 2015, primarily in new products and technologies, as well as in upgrading its sites. More than 5 billion is earmarked for the German sites in Ingolsta ... Continue reading
2013 FORD C-MAX: A Fresh Take on the Minivan - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 29, 2010
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Certain to cause a buzz at the upcoming North American International Auto Show is the new Ford C-Max, a 7-seat (or more accurately a â5+2â configuration given the limited size of the rear two seats) crossover, or minivan, or station wagon, or whatever other mon ... Continue reading
Dec 28, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28, 2010 -- The all-new 2012 Ford Focus features standard torque vectoring control to increase vehicle stability in turns by applying slight braking force to one side Torque vectoring control is a Focus class-exclusive feature that serves as a confidence-builder for ... Continue reading
Vehicle Thieves Rarely Take a Holiday
Dec 28, 2010
DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 28, 2010 New Year's Day and Halloween See Most Theft Activity DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 28, 2010 -- Once again, New Year's Day was the leading holiday for reported vehicle thefts in 2009, according to an analysis by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Christmas Day repeats as the holiday w ... Continue reading
2011 Will Be a Test of Electric Vehicles' Commercial Viability, Says Pike Research
Dec 28, 2010
BOULDER, Colo.--Electric vehicle (EV) market introductions will get into high gear in 2011, accompanied by the widespread arrival of charging station networks. During the course of this momentous year for the automotive industry, many consumers will form their early impressions of the EV driving experience. According t ... Continue reading
From Bethlehem To Beaulieu Middle East Challenge Cars Join World Of Top Gear Line-Up
Dec 27, 2010
Fans of Top Gear can now see three new cars from The Three Wise Men Christmas Special, in the World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu. ... Continue reading
Mazda Targets Motability Drivers And Driving Schools With New Mazda2 Automatic
Dec 27, 2010
The significantly upgraded Mazda2 range has gone on sale and now includes an automatic model. Mazda expects the new Mazda2 Automatic to prove so popular, particularly with Motability drivers and driving schools, that it will quickly become one of the best-selling variants of its acclaimed supermini range. ... Continue reading
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