Acura TLX to make world debut in New York International Auto Show

The production Acura TLX performance-luxury sedan will make its world debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show.

Designed to compete in the midsize luxury segment, the 2015 Acura TLX will deliver higher levels of luxury refinement and sports-

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Nissan announces US pricing for 2014 Altima sedan

Nissan announced US pricing for the 2014 Nissan Altima sedan, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Redesigned inside and out for the 2013 model year, the fifth-generation design Nissan Altima - the most innovative Altima ever and Nissan's top-selling

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Ford Bridgend earns multi-million pounds investment to produce new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine

Ford is announcing a £24-million investment programme at its high-tech Bridgend engine plant in Wales to produce a new fuel-efficient 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. EcoBoost technology delivers the power of a larger engine with smaller unit fuel consumption.

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Nissan announces US pricing for 2014 Versa Sedan

Nissan is getting the jump on the 2014 model year with introduction of the 2014 Nissan Versa Sedan. Pricing for the new model year is unchanged from 2013 - including offering the lowest starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP*) in America** for the

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Lexus GS 300h debuts at Shanghai Motor Show

Lexus revealed the next stage in the expansion of its GS range with the unveiling of its new GS 300h saloon at the Shanghai Motor Show.

The new model will be competing at the heart of the premium executive market, with a focus on fleet and business customers. Its rear-

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BMW 328d sedan debuts at New York International Auto Show

BMW debuted the new 328d sedan at the New York International Auto, ushering in the next wave of BMW Advanced Diesel models in the US. The 328d will feature BMW's 2.0-litre TwinPower diesel 4-cylinder engine. It produces 180 hp and 280 lb ft of torque, available

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All-new 2014 Toyota Highlander SUV makes world debut at 2013 New York Auto Show

The all-new third-generation 2014 Toyota Highlander mid-size SUV made its world debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

An all-new exterior design conveys both refinement and strength, complementing a new interior that will raise the bar in the mid-size SUV segment.

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ABS now available on the entire line-up of MV Agusta Brutale four-cylinder models

The 2013 4-cylinder Brutale models: Brutale 1090, Brutale 1090 R and Brutale 1090 RR, are now available in ABS versions incorporating two riding modes - Normal and Race Mode.

The ABS unit employed is the Bosch 9MP, the market leader offering the maximum performance

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BMW Motorrad takes up cooperation partnership with Bimota

BMW Motorrad will be supplying the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Bimota with the engine of the BMW S 1000 RR. For its new 4-cylinder model, Bimota has opted for what is currently the best 4-cylinder in-line engine in the supersports motorcycle segment. An initial concept

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Daimler and Renault-Nissan expand scope of collaboration

Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance are collaborating on two new projects to accelerate development of fuel-efficient powertrains.

Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche confirmed the new projects in an annual media update about the Franco-Japanese-German partnership.

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Renault Trucks to completely replace its range in 2013

During the Hanover IAA Motor Show, the President of Renault Trucks, Heinz-Jurgen Low, announced that the Long Distance, construction and distribution ranges are to be completely replaced in the spring of 2013. Highlighting the strengthening of each brand within

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New York City approves Nissan as exclusive taxi provider

In a majority vote, New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) officially approved regulations requiring the replacement of retiring taxicab vehicles with the Nissan NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow. This milestone, which officially makes the NV200 the taxicab

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Honda unveils HR412E, 'the heart' of its Civic WTCC racing car

Honda has unveiled the new racing engine HR412E to power its Civic WTCC race car in the FIA World Touring Car Championship.

Developed at Honda's R&D centre in Tochigi, Japan, the HR412E is a completely bespoke 1.6-litre 4-cylinder direct

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All-new, 38 mpg 2013 Nissan Altima heads to showrooms

The all-new 2013 Nissan Altima, the first of five all-new models Nissan will introduce in the next 15 months, is on the way to dealers, the same day Nissan began production at its second US assembly plant in Canton, Miss. By the end of this year, both plants will

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Elantra and Genesis sedan recognised as 'Best Value' by USAA

Financial services provider USAA named both the 2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan as 2012 'Best Value' vehicle picks. USAA rated cars in 16 different categories with a proprietary vehicle rating system using quantitative data that takes factors

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Toyota to increase 4-cylinder engine capacity in Kentucky

Toyota has announced that it will increase annual engine assembly capacity of 4-cylinder engines by more than 100,000 at its plant in Georgetown, Ky.
The increase will begin August 2013. The approximately $ 30-million project will create about 80

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Black cabs drive-on to make way for new Euro-5 taxis

Mercedes-Benz UK has the solution for London taxi drivers looking to change their tired Hackney carriages – new Euro-5 Vito Taxis, with a special incentive for drivers to switch to the new cabs.

In addition to a strong finance offering, Mercedes-Benz is giving

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DC Design launches India's first ever supercar - DC Avanti

DC Design, India’s premier automotive design firm has taken a step beyond what it is known and revered for, with its reveal at Auto Expo, of what is the country's first ever sports car, the sleekly styled and superbly

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