Kia's car plant in Slovakia ran at full capacity for the first time in its seven-year history in the first half of the year, boosting production by 6 percent year-on-year.
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18 Jul, 2013
After ditching its most iconic model, Subaru is now evaluating whether to bring new WRX STI to UK
Honda said Thursday it is planning to produce Acura models in China with local partner Guangzhou Auto starting in 2016 to tap growing demand for luxury vehicles in the booming market.
Vehicle sales in Thailand are expected to fall 9.5% to 1.3m vehicles this year, according to Toyota's local unit which added that sales were returning to normal after a surge sparked by a government subsidy.
Mercedes-Benz is insisting its vehicles comply with the Directive on Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) coolant, adding the current explosive row was aiding French automakers that are battling against a challenging European sales backdrop.
Honda and Guangzhou Automobile Group are to set up production of Acura brand vehicles in China.
AutoNation's earnings will continue to rise in the second half as the industry heads toward U.S. new-vehicle sales in the mid-15 million range, CEO Mike Jackson predicted today.
China's Chery Automobile plans to spend US$300m on a new car assembly facility in Malaysia over the next five years, the head of its local subsidiary told reporters.
The 62nd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance took place on the lawns of the famous Californian golf club between 16 and 18 August. Several vehicles and concepts were world premieres.
The 62nd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance took place on the lawns of the famous Californian golf club between 16 and 18 August. Several vehicles and concepts were world premieres.
The 62nd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will take place on the lawns of the famous Californian golf club from 16-18 August. Several manufacturers will reveal world premiere vehicles on the eve of the event.
The 62nd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will take place on the lawns of the famous Californian golf club from 16-18 August. Aston Martin and Spyker are the first manufacturers to have announced world premieres for the event.
The 62nd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will take place on the lawns of the famous Californian golf club on 18 August. Aston Martin is the first manufacturer to have announced a world premiere for the event.
Japan's Toyo Tire & Rubber has completed the establishment of a wholly-owned sales subsidiary in Thailand, called Toyo Tire (Thailand), which will help drive dealer expansion and sales growth in the country.
"The fastest and most dynamic Land Rover yet", is how Nick Rogers, the Vehicle Line Director sums up the new Range Rover Sport. Glenn Brooks wouldn't disagree, after two days' driving it on all manner of surfaces.
Italy's auto industry association, Anfia, called on the country's government to reduce the tax burden on motorists to boost flagging car sales.
UK car manufacturing grew 1.1% in the first half of 2013, to 764,390 units. This followed a 4.6% uplift in the second quarter and a 10.4% rise in June.
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18 Jul, 2013
The Renault Alpine, co-developed with Caterham, has been spotted for the first time
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18 Jul, 2013
Zero emissions ix35 to be part of London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project
ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: The CLS is Mercedes' coupe-like sedan, which doesn't even look that coupe-like anymore, and I'm happy about that.
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