French automobile manufacturer Renault has collaborated with vehicle manufacturer Iran Khodro (IKCO) to start the production of its vehicles in Iran. Under the partnership, IKCO is expected to manufacture Renault's Clio 4 and Clio 3 model ...
German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has secured a van supply contract from the car rental company Avis Budget Group in Southern Europe. Under the deal, the manufacturer will supply 620 vans including its Vito, Viano and Sprinter ...
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US based automobile manufacturer Chrysler has collaborated with Detroit-based NextEnergy to examine the vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric vehicle (EV) technology. The test will be conducted with four battery-powered all-electric minivans ...
South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia Motors has reported a 2.6% increase in the sales of its passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles during the first half of 2013 to 1,383,759, compared to the corresponding ...
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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new 2014 S 63 AMG saloon, prior to its world premiere at the upcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show in September 2013. The new saloon is powered by a 5.5L V8 BlueDIRECT ...
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Automobile manufacturer Honda Automobile Thailand (HATC) has commenced the construction of its new automobile production plant in the home-market with an investment of about THB17.15bn ($552.4m). Located at the Rojana Industrial Park in ...
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German automobile manufacturer Opel has revealed its new Monza Concept vehicle that is scheduled to make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show to be held during 12-22 September 2013. The new concept, which is part of the ...
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German automobile manufacturer Audi has reported 6.4% year over year (yoy) rise in the first half of 2013 to about 780,500 vehicles, compared to the corresponding period of the prior year. The manufacturer sold about 140,300 cars in the ...
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The first images and details of the Minerva JM Brabazon supercar have been released, marking the apparent return of the former luxury marque. The Minerva brand – dubbed ‘The Goddess of Automobiles’ because of its name ...
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US based automobile manufacturer Chrysler will recall about 840,000 vehicles across the globe over various issues. The recall affects 500,000 cars and sports utility vehicles (SUV) over a problem with active-restraint head rest, in ...
Setra Bus and Coach, a subsidiary of the Stuttgart-based automobile manufacturer Daimler, has unveiled its new TopClass 500 bus with the new three-axle coach design. The bus is powered by the OM 471 LA in-line six-cylinder engine mated ...
US-based automobile manufacturer Ford Motor is introducing a new manufacturing technology that is claimed to decrease costs and delivery time for sheet metal parts. The technology is said to be based on the Ford Freeform Fabrication ...
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Czech automobile manufacturer Skoda has started production of the third-generation Octavia sedan in Ukraine and Kazakhstan. In Ukraine, the new model is being produced together with local partner Eurocar in Solomonovo, while production in ...
South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai Motors is planning to recall 5,200 units of its Azera sedans in the US, due to a defective airbag sensor. The recall affects 2012 and 2013 model year Hyundai Azera vehicles. According to ...
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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has started series production of its new Sprinter Vans at Dssseldorf and Ludwigsfelde plants in the home-market. The production follows manufacturer's investment of EUR25m in the two German ...
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