Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. (TMMAL), a TMC engine-production subsidiary in Alabama, United States, plans to increase engine production capacity and begin production of the 3.5-liter V6 “2GR” engine in March 2014 to meet … Continue reading
Nissan to Test NV200-based EVs With AEON Retail Company in Japan
May 18th, 2012Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has begun tests of an electric vehicle (EV) based on the compact commercial vehicle NV200. AEON Retail Co., Ltd. will use the EV test cars as delivery vehicles within the Tokyo metropolitan area for their innovative, … Continue reading
Toyota to Increase V6 Engine Production in Alabama
May 18th, 2012Toyota announced it will expand its Huntsville, Ala. engine facility to increase North American production of V6 engines. The approximately $80 million investment will bring total plant investment to more than $700 million. Approximately 125 new jobs will be created, … Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces New SS Performance Sedan
May 18th, 2012Chevrolet announced the return of a V-8 powered, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan to the U.S. lineup, the Chevrolet SS. The SS will also be Chevrolet’s next NASCAR Sprint Cup racecar and will debut in its race configuration at the 2013 Daytona … Continue reading
TVS Motor Company domestic sales grows 7% in April 12
May 18th, 2012TVS Motor Company witnessed 7% growth in domestic sales. The company registered 151,181 units in April 2012 against 141,619 units in April 2011. Total sales of the company grew by 4% in April 2012 with sales of 174,455 units against … Continue reading
Statement by Acura Regarding Power Steering Hose Recall: 2007-2008 Acura TL
May 18th, 2012Acura will voluntarily recall 52,615 model-year 2007-2008 TL sedans in the United States to replace the power steering hose. Over time, the power steering hose may deteriorate and develop a fluid leak. Leaking power steering fluid could lead to loss … Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Announces Truck Tire Manufacturing Appointments
May 18th, 2012Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (Bridgestone Americas) announced the appointment of Mitch Burke to the position of Plant Manager at the company’s Warren County, Tenn. truck and bus tire manufacturing facility. Burke began his career with Bridgestone Americas in 1989 as … Continue reading
Emerging Buyer Preference For Diesel Suvs
May 18th, 2012Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows an emerging buyer preference for diesel sports utility vehicles in the continuing strong market for SUVs. Overall, 79,097 vehicles were sold in April, an increase of 6.6 … Continue reading
Newark Kit Car Show
May 17th, 2012
Duration:16 Jun, 2012 ~ 17 Jun, 2012
Venue:Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground
Exhibits:Car manufacturers, tools manufacturers, insurance companies, private banks etc.
Organiser:Newark Promotions
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Stirling Truck Show
May 17th, 2012
Duration:16 Jun, 2012 ~ 17 Jun, 2012
Venue:TBA
Exhibits:New & Used Truck Dealers, Insurance Companies, Truck Repair Shops, Software and IT providers, Financial Services, Truck Parts, Logistics, Training & Education, Road Safety… Continue reading
New Research Identifies Large Truck Rollover Locations
May 17th, 2012The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released findings from the first phase of a three-part research effort aimed at mitigating costly large truck rollovers. ATRI’s first phase produced a database of locations with the highest frequency of large truck rollovers … Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Best April Sales In Company History
May 17th, 2012Subaru of America, Inc. reported record sales for April 2012 of 26,310 vehicles, a six percent gain over April 2011. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 106,878, a 16 percent gain over prior year. Year-to-date sedan sales for the … Continue reading
Hyundai launches 5 Star Assurance Program for Santro and Next Gen i10
May 17th, 2012Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter announced an offer for the Santro and the Next Gen i10 – the ‘5 Star Assurance Program’ – aimed at enhancing the value … Continue reading
