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Subaru BRZ Named “VDI Car of the Year” by 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, announced that Vehicle Dynamics International magazine of UK-based UKIP Media & Events Ltd. elected the Subaru BRZ “Car of the Year” at the 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International (VDI) Awards and … Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz GLK 2012
The newly designed exterior lends the GLK added dynamism. The body combines classic elements of all-terrain vehicles with the design idiom of the current Mercedes-Benz models. Stringent lines, expansive surfaces and the smooth-surfaced, volume-emphasizing front and rear areas harmonise with … Continue reading
Manufacturing increase highest level in 8 months
Manufacturing sales increased 1.9% in March to $49.7 billion, the largest advance since September 2011, according to StatsCan. The gain was led by the petroleum and coal products industry (+4.5%) to $7.5 billion – the highest level since July 2008. … Continue reading
Ford King Ranch Fleet: Bred for Strength and Style
Modern cowboys don’t ride as many horses these days. On the King Ranch®, they’re more likely to drive the King Ranch Editions of the Ford F-150, Super Duty, and Expedition. The vehicles and the ranch that inspired them share some … Continue reading
Toyota to Up Engine Production Capacity in Alabama, U.S.
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
Nissan 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
Toyota 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
Chevrolet 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
TVS 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
Acura 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
