The Chevrolet Trax, an all-new small sport utility vehicle, will join the Chevrolet global portfolio and make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September. With room for five passengers and class-leading cargo space, Trax will meet the needs of customers in more than 140 markets. Mexico and Canada will be the first markets [...]
All-New BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon
May 15th, 2012BMW released the first images and information on the next generation BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon and announced that, as with the two previous generations, this model will be offered in the US. Unlike anything else on the market, the all-new 3 Series Sports Wagon will again offer the flexibility and utility one would expect [...]
New Joint-venture Vehicle Plant in China Holds ‘Corolla’ Line-off Ceremony
May 14th, 2012Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (SFTM), a vehicle manufacturing joint-venture company established by TMC and China FAW Group Corporation (FAW), held a line-off ceremony here to mark the start of production of the “Corolla” sedan at SFTM’s new West Plant in Changchun, China. The ceremony was attended by [...]
Subaru BRZ Named “VDI Car of the Year” by 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards
May 14th, 2012Fuji 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 named FHI’s Toshio Masuda “Dynamicist of the Year” for his leading role in the engineering [...]
Peugeot 208 R2 : RE-GENERATION for motorsport
May 14th, 2012Peugeot Sport’s three takes on the new model have been timed to correspond with the sales launch of the series production car. The first competition version to break cover is the 208 R2 which will serve as ‘zero’ car on this month’s Tour de Corse in the hands of Stéphane Sarrazin/Benjamin Veillas. Competition versions of [...]
Winter sports and functionality – the Audi Q3 red track
May 12th, 2012Audi will present a special themed vehicle at the Wörthersee Tour from May 16th– the Audi Q3 red track with an output of 250 kW (340 hp). This compact SUV couples its powerful nature with a sporty lifestyle. The Q3 red track is a highlight of the young model series that launched in 2011. The [...]
The New Audi A4 arrives in India. A giant leap of progress.
May 12th, 2012“The new Audi A4 with its progressive design, efficient driving dynamics and class defining interiors will take the driving experience to a new paradigm for all our customers. The young and sleek looks will appeal to the younger generation who have arrived in life and are looking to affirm their status and positions among their [...]
Ceremony Marks Start of New ‘Corolla’ Production in Tohoku
May 11th, 2012Central Motor Co., Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation held a line-off ceremony at Central Motor’s plant here in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, to mark the start of mass production of the new Japan-market “Corolla Axio” sedan and “Corolla Fielder” station wagon. Among those present at the ceremony were Miyagi Prefectural Governor Yoshihiro Murai, Central Motor President [...]
Toyota Sales Resurgence Gets Help from Popular Hybrid Products
May 11th, 2012The Toyota Division’s strong April sales performance (160,493 units for 13.1 percent increase compared to April 2011) was helped in large part by the release of its latest hybrid products that created high levels of consumer demand. Rising fuel prices at the pump, a generation of better performing hybrid vehicles and an increased consumer acceptance [...]
Smart Material Use Drives Cadillac ATS Performance
May 11th, 2012When engineers set out to make the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS as light as possible they used advanced materials to minimize weight throughout the compact luxury sports sedan but never compromised performance capability. Lightweight parts such as an aluminum hood and magnesium engine mounts help ATS achieve a curb weight less than 3,400 pounds, and [...]