April 17, 2013

Mini begins local production of Mini Countryman in India

Mini Countryman to be produced outside Europe for the first time.

Expansion of the international production network responds to growing demand for premium Mini cars.

A new chapter is set to be written in Mini's global success story as cars from the British

Fuso Canter truck celebrates 50th anniversary

The first-generation of the Fuso Canter truck came on the market in March 1963. Fifty years and eight generations later, Daimler is celebrating the truck as a best-selling hit with global sales of over 3,700,000 units since the market launch in its home market Japan.

Fiat launches limited edition Punto Jet Black @ £12,000

Fiat has just announced the introduction of a striking new limited edition version of its popular Punto supermini, the Punto Jet Black.

Featuring a dark and moody exterior, the car is designed to appeal to a young, sporty audience and offers great value for money.

Federico Alvarez is the new Director of BMW Motorrad Brazil

BA in Economics and Business and Administration from the University and an MBA from San Plabo ESIC Business School, Spain, Federico Alvarez (43) is the new Director of BMW Motorrad Brazil.

Present at BMW Group ten years ago, Alvarez held from November

Toyota and Lexus in the US accounted for nearly 2-million of total 5-million global hybrid sales

Nearly 2-million (1,951,243) Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have been sold in the United States, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.

The announcement was made by Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A, Inc. in conjunction with Toyota Motor Corporation's

Yamaha WR45F wins Red Dot Design award

Yamaha WR450F enduro bike has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Product Design Award for 2013. This is the second year running that Yamaha has scooped this prestigious award, with the TMAX having won it in 2012.

Organised by Germany's Design Zentrum

All-new 2014 Kia Forte named in the list of '10 Best Interiors 2013'

Kia Motors America (KMA) has garnered yet another accolade with the all-new Kia Forte being named to WardsAuto's list of '10 Best Interiors of 2013'. The stylish Forte stood out for combining premium features, high-quality materials and a sophisticated design

Navistar appoints Jack Allen as Chief Operating Officer

Navistar International Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jack Allen as Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Allen, 55, has been President of the company's North America Truck and Parts business since

GM is the first domestic automaker to build electric motors and drive units in United States

Until now, electric motors and drive units - the heart and soul of electric vehicles - have been mostly imports. General Motors commemorated becoming the first US-based automaker to manufacture these key parts in America for the new Chevrolet Spark EV

Volvo introduces the world-first production version of the S60 Polestar Concept Car

Developed from 17 years of motorsport experience, and sharing DNA with the 508 bhp Volvo S60 Polestar Concept Car, the first road car from Polestar to be put into production is here - the Volvo S60 Polestar.

"We have built a car that we, as car enthusiasts,

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR wins the Golden Motorcycle Award in the Naked category

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR was chosen by the Brazilian Motociclismo magazine as 'Moto de Ouro 2013' in the Naked category. With this award, Brutale kicked aside 10 other rivals of leading manufacturers currently active in the Brazilian market. The super sports F4,

 
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