Maserati To Launch In India
A second is projected to follow in 2012, in the capital New Delhi, with the goal of ultimately handling around 40 percent of all Maserati sales in India.
Mopar, Ram to Sponsor TORC Racing Series
Chrysler’s Mopar and Ram divisions recently announced that they will be official sponsors for the series, providing trucks for drivers as well as an official pace vehicle in the shape of a Ram Runner Pickup.
Ty Pennington to Auction 1968 Shelby GT500KR for Carroll Shelby Children’s Charity
As a condition of the sale, part of the proceeds from the winning bid will go to the foundation which Carroll Shelby himself established in 1991 to help support children with life threatening diseases.
New Automobile Program Launched At Stanford University
The program is said to be a multi-disciplinary one, combining the university’s high tech Silicon Valley reputation with a cultural analysis of the car in television, film and literature.
Jaguar Land Rover Global Sales on the Upswing
Much of that increase in demand came, not surprisingly from China and India, though the UK; North America, parts of Europe and Russia also reported significant gains in vehicle sales.
Rare GT40 Roadster To Be Auctioned Off
In 2006, the car, chassis GT/111 re-surfaced once again and was restored the following year. Since then it has made various appearances at vintage racing events around the world, including the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Ford Hikes Prices On 2011 Models
Now Ford Motor Company is also doing the same, though in this case, the hike is a little less dramatic; the automaker saying the increase will only be around 0.4 percent.
Jeep Teases Two of Six New Vehicles Ahead of Moab Easter Safari Debut
At this year’s event, which runs from April 16-24; Jeep has said that it will be unveiling six new machines, including a Wrangler based Renegade and Porkchop.
J.D. Power Ranks Porsche 911 as Most Reliable Sports Car
Not only was the 911 rated the most reliable sports car in the survey, but Porsche was also deemed the top German manufacturer, with the company gaining high praise for quality in manufacturing.
Honda to Resume Japan Production on April 11
This follows on from news that shipping of Honda components destined for factories outside of Japan was to resume on April 4.
Research Says Car Spoilers Concentrate Pollution
Dr. McNabola’s research also suggested that the greater the angle of attack of the spoiler, the higher the concentration of pollution at head height.
Chevy Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD Tie For Truck Trend Award
The Silverado and Sierra HD received notable praise for hauling and towing capability, the editors citing regular cab RWD models,which can carry a payload of up to 4,192 lbs and yank 17,800 lbs behind them.
Jeep Wranger Could Get A V-8
AEV might be an aftermarket company, but it has strong ties to OE Automotive business and a long history of modifying Jeep Wranglers, as well as building some concept vehicles for Chrysler
Britain’s Royal Mail Celebrates Jaguar E-Type 50th Birthday with Commemorative Stamps
Now, as part of the car’s birthday celebrations, the Royal Mail service in Britain, is a special sheet of commemorative stamps.
Saab 9-4X To Stick With Turbo V-6
However; for the 9-4 X; out going Saab CEO Jan Ake Johnsson says that the 3.0-liter V-6 as used in the base SRX and the 2.8-liter turbo will remain the only engine options.
Hyundai To End ‘Job Loss Protection’
The program was actually administered through a third party; EFG Co Inc.; who recently said that Job Loss Protection will be eliminated by the start of April; though buyers who purchase a new Hyundai through the March 31st will still be eligible.
Honda Cuts Back North American Production
As result of ongoing supply chain problems, the company announced to US and Canadian Employees on March 30th, that it would be reducing production output at North American plants.
Volvo Recruits Up To 1200 New People
It’s rare to hear about a recruitment drive these days, but Volvo Car Corporation is in the process of hiring up to 1200 new people over the next 12 months. Most of the new hiring will be in the company’s Research & Development arm, as Volvo pushes forward with advanced powertrain technology in an effort...
Volvo, Pininfarina To End Joint Venture
However, that arrangement is now coming to an end; Volvo stating that it will assume full control of Pinnfarina’s Swedish operations in May 2013.
Car Stereo Prices Set to Rise Further
The increase is blamed partly on supply issues in Japan, resulting from the earthquake and Tsunami, as well as the increasing cost of rare earth metals like copper and aluminum, used in component manufacturing for stereo systems.
Cadillac CTS Coupe Voted AWD Car of the Year In Germany
Out of field of some impressive hardware, including the Alfa Romeo Brera Q4; Bentley Continental GT; Lamborghini Gallardo and Nissan GT-R; the readers selected the Cadillac CTS AWD coupe as the overall winner.
Fuel Saving Tips from Where They Need them Most: Gas Nears $10 a Gallon in the U.K.
Although some European countries are taking more drastic measures to save fuel consumption, notably Spain, which reduced it’s national speed limit recently; the IAM maintains the best option is to be light with your right foot.
Kia Most Improved Brand in ALG Perceived Quality Study
And the findings of its most recent one (Spring 2011); indicated that of all automakers that sell cars and trucks in the US; the most improved in the mainstream category was Kia Motors.
Infiniti Brand to Launch in Australia for 2012
Down Under, the initial models on offer, will comprise, the FX crossover utility, G37 sport coupe and convertible and the M-sedan.
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