Archive for April, 2010
Brilliance faces European hurdle, and trips
Friday, April 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd, China’s ninth-largest automaker with a 2.6 percent market share, has decided to pull out of the highly competitive European market. It must be said that they are one of the very few Chinese automakers to have ever managed to sell any of their cars on the Old Continent. As it stands, they have no concrete plans for take II.
A Canadian Website for the Nissan Leaf
Friday, April 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Today, Nissan Canada launched the Nissan LEAF consumer website offering Canadians the opportunity to learn more about the first all-electric, real world car. With Nissan LEAF hitting the Canadian market in the second half of 2011, www.nissan.ca/LEAF provides interested Canadians with information on the revolutionary Nissan LEAF, and the opportunity to stay informed of upcoming announcements.
Mass Production of ZAP’s Alias Electric Sports Vehicle in China
Friday, April 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Electric transportation pioneer ZAP has contracted Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd. to be the manufacturing partner for its futuristic Alias electric sports car in China. ZAP and Jonway have agreed to accelerate volume production manufacturing plans following successful debut of a pre-production Alias at the Jonway exhibit at the Beijing Motor Show last week.
Funkmaster Flex Tricks Out Ford’s Fiesta
Friday, April 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Dearborn, Mich. – The Ford Fiesta has been earning its street credibility since last year’s Fiesta Movement, but now Ford’s newest car is getting its Hip-Hop seal of approval by none other than Celebrity Customizer Funkmaster Flex. The Fiesta will appear in an episode of Flex’s new TV show, ‘Funk Flex Full Throttle’ which premiers this Sunday, May 2, at 2 p.m. EST on MTV2.
Peugeot-Citroën: New compact SUV project based on a Mitsubishi platform
Friday, April 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën have announced today that the parties have come to an agreement to start a new collaborative project regarding a compact SUV.
General Motors to Bring Chevrolet to Korea in 2011
Friday, April 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Busan, Korea – Chevrolet, General Motors Company’s leading global vehicle brand, will be introduced in Korea in 2011. GM Daewoo Auto & Technology President and CEO Mike Arcamone made the announcement today at a press conference held in conjunction with the opening of the Busan International Motor Show.
Audi looks to invest in renewable source of energy
Friday, April 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
AUDI AG is looking to invest in renewable sources of energy. In support of this goal, Audi this week signed an agreement with the international consortium “Desertec Industrial Initiative”. The long-term goal of the joint venture is the climate-friendly production of energy in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Ford of Canada Ready To Retire More Vehicles
Friday, April 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Oakville, ON – The Ford Recycle Your Ride program has resonated with Canadian consumers. Due to positive consumer feedback, Ford has collaborated with Summerhill Impact to expand the program – now, approximately 60 per cent of the vehicles currently on Canadian roads qualify for retirement within the Ford program.
Michelin Designed Three New Ranges of Tyres For The Porsche Cayenne
Friday, April 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Porsche has recently unveiled its dynamic new approach – called Porsche Intelligent Performance – which involves manufacturing vehicles that deliver enhanced performance while also consuming less fuel and that are more efficient and less polluting. This strategy corresponds perfectly with Michelin’s strategy of designing and producing tyres that provide the most balanced performance.
Event Data Recorder Mandate to Improve Vehicle Safety
Thursday, April 29th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
General Motors applauds Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) for introducing legislation to mandate Event Data Recorders (EDRs) in all new vehicles. EDRs can provide important crash related data that will help promote vehicle and occupant safety on America’s roads.
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