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Oct
4th

Ford takes on Toyota Prius in ad campaign for C-Max hybrid wagon

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Ford, introducing its first hybrid-only model, is targeting Toyota's market- leading Prius in a series of advertisements starting today.
Oct
4th

SOUTH AFRICA: Toyota hit by strike

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An illegal strike has halted production at Toyota's Prospecton plant in Durban since Monday afternoon, the company confirmed.
Oct
4th

2013 VW Beetle convertible to get L.A. auto show debut: Open-top car goes on sale late this year

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The convertible version of the Volkswagen Beetle gets a debut at the
Oct
4th

CANADA: Ford recalls 27,000 Fiestas for faulty restraint control module

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Transport Canada has issued a recall of 27,967 units of model year 2011, 2012 and 2013 Mexican-built Ford Fiesta cars.
Oct
4th

CANADA: GM recalls 67,414 vehicles to fix power steering motor control module

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Transport Canada has issued a recall of 67,414 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura vehicles.
Oct
4th

INDIA: Mahindra to launch SsangYong Rexton on 17 October

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Mahindra will launch its high-end SsangYong Rexton in India on 17 October in Mumbai, followed by launches in New Delhi and Bangalore and a phased introduction in other cities.
Oct
4th

US: Buick, 3M, develop unique LED taillight design for 2013 Enclave

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General Motors' Buick brand and supplier 3M are claiming industry-first tail light technology for a unique LED design with a soft, uniform red glow in a complex and unique shape used on the 2013 Enclave.
Oct
4th

SWEDEN: Volvo Buses to consolidate European production in Poland

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Following weak market developments and tough competition in Europe, Volvo Buses is now planning to concentrate its European production of complete buses in the company's main plant in Wroclaw, Poland, ending output at the plant in Säffle, Sweden in June 2013, provided that necessary union negotiations have been completed by then.
Oct
4th

Mercedes posts record vehicle sales on U.S., China demand

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Mercedes-Benz posted record global vehicle sales for September thanks to growth in China and the United States and despite falling volume in Europe.
Oct
4th

Rough idle problem hits Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ coupes: Automakers say fault lies in engine control unit

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Toyota and Subaru are grappling with reports of rough idle and stalling conditions on their new sporty coupes.
Oct
4th

AUSTRALIA: Kia eyes European built pro_cee’d, Sportwagon

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European built, three-door Kia pro_ceed hatchbacks could be Australia-bound, along with the five-door cee'd wagon, supplementing the third generation Korean-built Cerato due to be launched there next year in five-door hatchback, sedan and Koup forms, a local report said.
Oct
4th

UK: Bentley sales up 25% year to date

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Crewe-based Volkswagen Group-owned Bentley Motors said year to date sales to the end of September were up 25% to 5,969 cars versus 4,759 at the same point in 2011.
Oct
4th

JAPAN: Denso develops lithium-ion battery pack for stop/start system

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Denso Corporation said it had developed a lithium-ion battery pack that further increases the fuel efficiency of vehicles with stop/start systems.
Oct
4th

US: Visteon CFO departs after new CEO named

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Visteon Corporation CFO and executive VP Martin Welch has stepped down, the supplier announced. Michael Widgren, a vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer since May 2007, will serve as interim CFO until Welch's replacement is named.
Oct
4th

Cadillac ELR spotted on the roads: The Volt of Cadillac spotted

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Cadillac will deliver a sporting luxury coupe with Chevrolet Volt-based technology for 2014.
Oct
4th

Drivers ‘should spend a year as learners’

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News 4 Oct, 2012

Insurers call for a minimum L-plate period to make young drivers safer

Oct
4th

UK: New car sales up 8.2% in September

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The UK new car market grew by 8.2% to 359,612 units in September, according to data released by the SMMT.
Oct
4th

UK car sales rise in September, bucking downward European trend

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UK new-car sales rose for a seventh consecutive month in September in contrast to other major European markets. Industry association SMMT sees consumer confidence returning.
Oct
4th

LA SHOW PREVIEW: VW reveals G2 Beetle convertible

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Volkswagen's third generation Beetle Cabriolet makes its global debut at the Los Angeles motor show at the end of November.
Oct
4th

New VW Beetle Cabriolet

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New VW Beetle Cabriolet front
News 28 Nov, 2012

The new Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet has been unveiled at the Los Angeles Motor Show

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