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2010-03-12Mitsubishi Australia Releases Special Edition Outlander RXMitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has announced the release of an Outlander RX special edition model. With unique interior and exterior specifications, the Outlander RX is a stylish new vehicle offering exceptional value for money. Based on ...
2010-03-12MINI launches Product Design Competition In keeping with the brand’s “Creative Use of Space” philosophy, MINI is holding an international design competition to celebrate the launch of the MINI Countryman in suitable style. The competition invites creative people around the world ...
2010-03-12AC Schnitzer Type VIII Alloy Wheels for the SpringCar fans can already start to celebrate Spring 2010, because tuning specialist AC Schnitzer has again added an extraordinary 19" wheel design to its range. The new AC Schnitzer Type VIII alloy rim in BiColor Finish ...
2010-03-12Cut It Out: Saab's 900 Goes 100% RecyclableDo you love Saabs? What about cutting paper and folding it? Then have we got some snazzy news for you: Belgian site I love Saab has some fun for the whole family (or your lonely lunch ...
2010-03-11BMW Group Increases Sales by 14.0% in FebruaryThe BMW Group once again improved sales volumes substantially in February of this year. A total of 91,758 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce automobiles were delivered to customers (prev. yr. 80,474) – representing an increase of 14.0%. ...
2010-03-11GPS Company Says People's No.1 Destination is Wal-Mart, Skynet Takes NoteIt must have been a slow news day, because mega-newspaper The New York Times has done a report on popular destinations according to GPS searches (and no, it's not my mom's house). According to TeleNav, a company ...
2010-03-11Volkswagen Group is Recruiting Some 6,000 University Graduates And Apprentices WorldwideThis year, the Volkswagen Group will be recruiting 3,000 university graduates worldwide, of which one third will be hired in Germany. In addition, 2,900 young people will begin their vocational training with the Group during the ...
2010-03-11We Smell a Ringer: Vance & Hines XR1200 spec series set for 2010 debutIf you're into going too fast on two wheels, chances are the name Terry Vance has crossed your radar a time or two. The pilot of Need-for-Speed Duo Vance & Hines spread the word recently from ...
2010-03-10More Rendered Speculation on Honda S2000's High Performance Hybrid Coupe SuccessorTruth to be said, we've lost track of the number of inside stories and rendered scoops concerning Honda's rumored, but never officially confirmed, S2000 successor that have made their way on the internet from various Japanese ...
2010-03-10Record February Sales For Prius The Toyota Prius February sales total of 538 units serves as further proof that UK motorists have faith in Toyota quality and reliability and acknowledge the real-world benefits delivered by Hybrid Synergy Drive. February 2010 sales are ...
2010-03-10Toyota Responds to Inaccurate Reports of Future Prius Recall for Floormat EntrapmentMedia reports, citing a Wall Street Journal article, have incorrectly reported that Toyota plans to announce a new recall for the 2004-2009 Prius to address the potential risk for floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals. There is ...
2010-03-10Audi Group: Strong Key Earnings in Difficult Global MarketThe Audi Group ended the 2009 fiscal year with a clearly positive operating profit and only a slight downturn in vehicle deliveries, despite the major effects of the global financial and economic crisis. “The operating profit of ...
2010-03-09Improved 2010 Lexus IS with New F-Sport Grade Goes on Sale in the UKLexus has announced the UK market launch of the 2010 model year IS sedan that brings some equipment upgrades, improvements in fuel consumption and emissions as well as the introduction of a new F-Sport grade. Available for ...
2010-03-09Senior Management Changes At Automobiles Peugeot Vincent Rambaud is appointed CEO of Automobiles Peugeot with effect from 2nd April; he will report to Jean-Marc Gales, Marques Director, PSA Peugeot Citroen. Vincent Rambaud, 51, was previously Director of PSA Peugeot Citroën's Latin American zone. Jean-Marc ...
2010-03-09The Chrysler Brand Signs on as Official Sponsor for 'Fashion Miami' • Chrysler brand and Haitian-born designer Phelicia Dell partner for Haiti fundraiser • Chrysler brand to present "Fashion Group International Award" to four influential leaders in the industry • Consumers can follow Chrysler Brand participation on the Chrysler ...
2010-03-09Toyoda: Toyota’s North American sales could recover in March Toyota’s president said he believes that North American sales could recover in March after a sharp decline last month when the automaker suspended sales of eight recalled models. “I think it’s possible for sales to recover,” Akio ...
2010-03-09Toyota dealers outraged, claim taxpayer dollars used on GM incentives are unfair Toyota dealers are speaking out and are outraged claiming the the use of taxpayer dollars on General Motors incentives are “reckless, unfair and detrimental to the entire auto industry and to the country.” The Toyota National ...
2010-03-09Mercedes-Benz to double investment in green technologiesDaimler AG plans on doubling its investment in green technologies in the next two years for its Mercedes-Benz unit, which will roll out plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles in every segment over the next few years. ...
2010-03-09Lexus announces IS350C F-Sport Special Edition, priced from $58,375* Lexus currently has no plans to offer a V8 ‘F’ version of the new Lexus IS C convertible, however, it will build 100 special-edition of the IS C with F-Sport Performance Accessories. Prices of the 2010 ...
2010-03-05Audi Welcomes New Managing Director to Australia Mr Uwe Hagen has joined Audi Australia Pty Ltd as Managing Director, effective 1 March 2010. Mr Hagen, 52, brings a very strong background in premium vehicle sales to the company, previously holding the position of Head ...
2010-03-05Nissan plans Leaf production capacity to reach 500,000 units globally by 2012Nissan will begin delivering the zero-emission Leaf at the end of the year and plans to begin mass production in 2012, planning for a capacity of 500,000 cars in Europe, Japan, and the U.S.A. Nissan is ...
2010-03-05Naughty Volvo S60s Nothing But a Video Campaign...You didn't think that we'd forget to look into the "Naughty Volvos" topic just because we were busy with all those automotive debuts at this week's Geneva Show, did you? Well, in spite of the promising ...
2010-03-05Europcar Orders its First 500 Electric Renault Z.E.Following on from the Memorandum of Understanding on electric vehicles signed at the Frankfurt International Motor Show last September, Europcar and Renault have taken the next step, with Europcar pre-ordering 500 Renault electric vehicles for delivery ...
2010-03-05Hyundai Fixes its 'i' on the Future The 2010 Geneva Motor Show sees Hyundai Motor Company reveal its latest line up of Blue Drive™ models, led by the dramatic ‘i-flow’ concept vehicle which carries forward the company’s evocative new design architecture language, ‘fluidic ...
2010-03-05 Ford’s Fiesta Movement Chapter Two kicks offFord has officially restarted its social media engine with the launch of its second chapter of the Fiesta Movement. This time around Ford turned to 20 teams of two agents to help manage, direct and inspire ...