Nissan Executive Vice President Andy Palmer believes a growing interest in electric cars among Germany's carmakers is good for the industry and good for his company.
The improved ability of automakers to build small batches of specialty cars in-house, combined with the global recession, made life difficult for coachbuilders.
Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said he is still a long way from reaching a deal to purchase the rest of Chrysler from a retiree healthcare trust.
Nissan Executive Vice President Andy Palmer believes a growing interest in electric cars among Germany's carmakers is good for the industry and good for his company.
The improved ability of automakers to build small batches of specialty cars in-house, combined with the global recession, made life difficult for coachbuilders.
Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said he is still a long way from reaching a deal to purchase the rest of Chrysler from a retiree healthcare trust.
Nissan Executive Vice President Andy Palmer believes a growing interest in electric cars among Germany's carmakers is good for the industry and good for his company.
The improved ability of automakers to build small batches of specialty cars in-house, combined with the global recession, made life difficult for coachbuilders.
Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said he is still a long way from reaching a deal to purchase the rest of Chrysler from a retiree healthcare trust.
Nissan Executive Vice President Andy Palmer believes a growing interest in electric cars among Germany's carmakers is good for the industry and good for his company.
The improved ability of automakers to build small batches of specialty cars in-house, combined with the global recession, made life difficult for coachbuilders.
Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said he is still a long way from reaching a deal to purchase the rest of Chrysler from a retiree healthcare trust.
Nissan Executive Vice President Andy Palmer believes a growing interest in electric cars among Germany's carmakers is good for the industry and good for his company.
The improved ability of automakers to build small batches of specialty cars in-house, combined with the global recession, made life difficult for coachbuilders.
Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said he is still a long way from reaching a deal to purchase the rest of Chrysler from a retiree healthcare trust.
GMC today unveiled the all-new 2015 Yukon, Yukon XL, and Yukon Denali models, which will deliver greater capability and refinement, with more power, new fold-flat rear seats, and a quieter interior.
The first two are motivated by a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine that produces 355 horsepower, while the Yukon Denali gets a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 rated at 420 horsepower.
Features include an 8'' colour touchscreen with enhanced IntelliLink and available navigation, as well as keyless entry and push-button start.
Numerous options can be ordered such as a power rear liftgate, a Blu-ray/DVD rear-seat entertainment system, 18'', 20'' and 22'' wheels (standard 20'' wheels on Denali), and illuminated, power-retractable assist steps (Denali).
Deliveries of the 2015 GMC Yukon are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2014.
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The all-new 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban are set to arrive in U.S. showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. The latter is entering its 12th generation and celebrating its 80th anniversary.
Both SUVs offer more functionality, greater refinement, extra safety features, and many new technologies, led by a more fuel-efficient 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine with direct injection and Active Fuel Management (official fuel consumption ratings have yet to be announced).
Other highlights of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban include:
- Fold-flat second- and third-row seats that enhance cargo capacity;
- Approximately 5 cm greater legroom for second-row passengers;
- Class-exclusive front-seat centre air bag;
- Keyless entry and push-button start;
- Available 8'' colour touchscreen radio with next-generation MyLink connectivity.
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Starting this fall, Jeep will produce and sell its new
Wrangler Dragon Edition in limited number. Canadian pricing and on-sale date have yet to be announced, but this model will be priced at $36,095 in the U.S.
Based on the 4-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, the Dragon Edition comes exclusively in black with Bronze Satin Gloss accents inside and out. It features a black, 3-piece hard top, as well as a Dark Charcoal dragon decal that starts on the hood and runs along the driver's side of the vehicle. There's also a black spare tire cover with the same dragon decal. Unique 18'' 5-spoke matte black alloy wheels with a Satin Bronze high-gloss outer edge complete the exterior.
The cabin of the Jeep Wrangler Dragon Edition offers heated black Nappa leather seating surfaces with Satin Bronze Dragon Scale on the outer bolsters, centre armrest, and steering wheel. A dragon graphic overlay can be seen in the gauge cluster.
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Loved for his frugal ways, Pope Francis recently took delivery of a used 1984 Renault 4L with more than 300,000 kilometres on the clock. It's a gift from Rev. Renzo Rocca, who used it for 25 years to serve the poor and sick in Verona.
Pope Francis, who once owned a Renault back in his native Argentina, personally called Rocca to thank him. He's already taken the white beater for a spin.
Despite having a number of service vehicles in his garage, Pope Francis prefers to ride in a minibus around the Vatican.
Source : lefigaro.fr
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General Motors has partnered with Johnson Controls to develop an advanced cluster display for the all-new
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
It features many advanced technologies and can provide up to 69 unique sources of information, such as an interactive performance timer and tire temperature gauge. Meanwhile, the driver can reconfigure gauges using three different themes: Track, Tour, and Sport.
“We are pleased General Motors selected Johnson Controls to be a strategic partner in the development of the instrument cluster,” said Paul Lambert, group vice president and general manager, Electronics for Johnson Controls' Automotive Electronics & Interiors. “It is our goal to design instrument clusters that not only enhance the consumer driving experience, but also distinguish vehicles like the Corvette Stingray.”
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