Chinese automotive manufacturer FAW is to build an assembly plant in Algeria producing 10,000 vehicles per year under an agreement signed with private Algerian firm Arcofina, the company's CEO said. The deal provides for an initial ...
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We’re used to SS as a Holden performance badge but the Holden Barina RS introduces letters more familiar with rapid Renaults and Audis, and the fastest Focus. Hot Holdens also continue to be more associated with fast Commodores, so ...
Russian steelmaker Severstal, one of the world's leading steel and steel-related mining companies, has announced that in 2013 it plans to increase sales of rolled steel products to the auto industry to 591,000 mt, up from 585,000 mt ...
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has detailed its plans for the next three years, headlined by confirmation of next-generation models, eco-responsible technologies and promises of improved quality. Set to follow on from its current ...
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American auto-parts manufacturer BorgWarner is set to invest $24.6m to expand its existing manufacturing plant in Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina. The company supplies powertrains and other automotive parts to major brands such as ...
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October 2013 Australian New Car Sales Figures 1 Toyota 18,129 2 Holden 10,528 3 Hyundai 8,130 4 Mazda 7,967 5 Ford 7,486 6 ...
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The Renault Master ute range has launched in Australia, presenting commercial buyers with a new option that offers seating for up to seven. Available in two rear-wheel-drive cab-chassis variants, the Renault Master single-cab starts at ...
The Renault Clio has earned the maximum five-star safety rating from ANCAP despite not being available with rear passenger-protecting curtain airbags. The Clio – already rated five stars by overseas affiliate Euro NCAP – ...
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The second-generation Nissan Qashqai has been unveiled at last – detailing a new crossover that promises a higher-quality cabin, expanded practicality and a more efficient, all-turbocharged engine line-up. Qashqai has been a hugely ...
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The first half of 2013 saw the Renault Kangoo passenger car and van ranges evolve dramatically with the introduction of a new design, new technologies and the availability of the new Energy dCi 110 diesel engine. This unit rounded off the ...
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have announced plans to explore several new projects involving shared products, technologies and manufacturing capacity. The expansion of the existing NMKV joint venture ...
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The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors have announced a partnership to explore several new projects covering shared products, technologies and manufacturing capacity among the automakers. ...
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German automaker Daimler is planning to expand its partnership with American electric car maker Tesla Motors. Daimler holds a 4.3% stake in Tesla, which currently supplies electric motors and batteries to Daimler for its vehicles. Daimler ...
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A prototype of the third-generation Smart Fortwo has been spied for the first time wearing its own body panels, giving our best look yet at the production car that’s set to go on sale next year. Snapped by CarAdvice’s spy ...
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The limited edition Renault Megane RS265 Red Bull RB8 has been released in Australia celebrating Red Bull Racing’s fourth consecutive clinching of the Formula One drivers’ and constructors’ world titles. At $49,990, the ...
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