The new ComfortClass 500 generation of touring coaches sends a very clear message at first glance: this is a Setra bus with a dynamic, self-confident look, one that earns top marks for comfort and safety, and redefines the tour bus … Continue reading
Passenger Cars: Registrations Decrease By 6.9% In April
May 19th, 2012In April, 1,017,912 new passenger cars were registered in the EU, or 6.9% less than in the same month of 2011. Four months into the year, new registrations were 7.5% lower in the EU than a year earlier, adding up … Continue reading
Safe winter driving requires good winter tyres on both the truck and trailer
May 19th, 2012By law the minimum tread depth for heavy-duty vehicles’ winter tyres is 1.6 mm, which is far too low. Also, it is important to pay attention to all of the vehicle combination’s tyres. Often, only the truck is equipped with … Continue reading
GAZ Group announces 2011 IFRS results
May 19th, 2012In 2011 GAZ Group achieved the highest results in the history of the company in terms of net profit, net profit margin, and revenue per employee. In 2011 the revenue of the company increased by 37%, EBITDA – by 49%, … Continue reading
Subaru BRZ Named “VDI Car of the Year” by 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards
May 19th, 2012Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, announced that Vehicle Dynamics International magazine of UK-based UKIP Media & Events Ltd. elected the Subaru BRZ “Car of the Year” at the 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International (VDI) Awards and … Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz GLK 2012
May 19th, 2012The newly designed exterior lends the GLK added dynamism. The body combines classic elements of all-terrain vehicles with the design idiom of the current Mercedes-Benz models. Stringent lines, expansive surfaces and the smooth-surfaced, volume-emphasizing front and rear areas harmonise with … Continue reading
Manufacturing increase highest level in 8 months
May 19th, 2012Manufacturing sales increased 1.9% in March to $49.7 billion, the largest advance since September 2011, according to StatsCan. The gain was led by the petroleum and coal products industry (+4.5%) to $7.5 billion – the highest level since July 2008. … Continue reading
Ford King Ranch Fleet: Bred for Strength and Style
May 19th, 2012Modern cowboys don’t ride as many horses these days. On the King Ranch®, they’re more likely to drive the King Ranch Editions of the Ford F-150, Super Duty, and Expedition. The vehicles and the ranch that inspired them share some … Continue reading
Toyota to Up Engine Production Capacity in Alabama, U.S.
May 18th, 2012Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. (TMMAL), a TMC engine-production subsidiary in Alabama, United States, plans to increase engine production capacity and begin production of the 3.5-liter V6 “2GR” engine in March 2014 to meet … Continue reading
Nissan to Test NV200-based EVs With AEON Retail Company in Japan
May 18th, 2012Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has begun tests of an electric vehicle (EV) based on the compact commercial vehicle NV200. AEON Retail Co., Ltd. will use the EV test cars as delivery vehicles within the Tokyo metropolitan area for their innovative, … Continue reading
Toyota to Increase V6 Engine Production in Alabama
May 18th, 2012Toyota announced it will expand its Huntsville, Ala. engine facility to increase North American production of V6 engines. The approximately $80 million investment will bring total plant investment to more than $700 million. Approximately 125 new jobs will be created, … Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces New SS Performance Sedan
May 18th, 2012Chevrolet announced the return of a V-8 powered, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan to the U.S. lineup, the Chevrolet SS. The SS will also be Chevrolet’s next NASCAR Sprint Cup racecar and will debut in its race configuration at the 2013 Daytona … Continue reading
TVS Motor Company domestic sales grows 7% in April 12
May 18th, 2012TVS Motor Company witnessed 7% growth in domestic sales. The company registered 151,181 units in April 2012 against 141,619 units in April 2011. Total sales of the company grew by 4% in April 2012 with sales of 174,455 units against … Continue reading
