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12 Jan, 2015
Chevrolet has revealed something completely new at the Detroit Motor Show 2015: the Bolt, a BMW i3 rival
Redesigning the Nissan Titan has been on Diane Allen's mind ever since she designed the first one.
With three engines -- including a Cummins diesel V-8 -- two frame sizes and three bed lengths, the redesigned Titan coming this fall is Nissan's ambitious new push to become a true contender in the tough full-size pickup market.
Why is Fred Diaz so charged up about this year's long-delayed launch of a second-generation Titan? Opportunity, he explains.
It's always interesting to see the reaction of colleagues attending earlier sessions of major new car reveals. So one, who shall remain nameless, described Volkswagen's eighth generation Passat as 'a boring sedan but in a good way'.
Samsung SDI, the battery manufacturing affiliate of Samsung Group, is showing off its latest car battery and materials at the Detroit show.
Volvo plans to export Chinese-made vehicles to the US in 2015. It is also considering a factory there.
The Volkswagen Golf and Ford F-150 pickup were named 2015 North American Car and Truck of the Year today by a panel of automotive journalists.
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12 Jan, 2015
Jaguar Land Rover has announced 1,300 new jobs at its Solihull plant in the West Midlands, primarily to build the new F-Pace 4x4
In automotive terms, 2014 surely will not be missed after the Brazilian domestic market's 7.1% sales downturn. Combined with the 2013 0.9% slump, this means that, at 3.498m units, Brazilians bought some 8% less cars, LCV and HCV, last year than in the record 2012.
Continental is targeting a 5 percent revenue gain in 2015 after car-market growth in the U.S. and China helped sales rise 4 percent last year to hit a fifth consecutive record high.
Gusting winds in Southampton Water are continuing to hamper attempts to salvage the Hoegh Osaka car ship, leading one tug involved to crash into the vessel's side this weekend.
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12 Jan, 2015
Striking Honda NSX hybrid supercar wows Detroit Motor Show - here are full details and specs
Volkswagen has hit a sales milestone four years earlier than planned after group deliveries rose 4 percent to 10.14 million last year. Growth was boosted by demand in China.
The new Chevrolet Volt range extender hybrid, unveiled today at the Detroit show, will be able to go further in electric vehicle mode, up to 50 miles claims the carmaker, while also offering greater efficiency and stronger acceleration.
The new Chevrolet Volt range extender hybrid, unveiled today at the Detroit show, will be able to go further in electric vehicle mode, up to 50 miles claims the carmaker, while also offering greater efficiency and stronger acceleration.
Alfa Romeo is finalizing the development of its first SUV as the revival of the sporty brand takes shape.
GM Europe's Opel/Vauxhall Cascada convertible is set to become a 2016 Buick.
GM Europe's Opel/Vauxhall Cascada convertible is set to become a 2016 Buick.
Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with global automotive component manufacturers, Matthew Beecham spoke to Swamy Kotagiri, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Magna International about the company's capabilities, including seats, convertible roof design and the use of new processes and materials in vehicle manufacture.
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