German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen is planning to commence production of the Cross Up hatchback. The car was first unveiled as a concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany in 2011 and was designed for use in cities. The Cross ...
German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has reported a 5.7% rise in its November 2012 sales to 120,346 units, compared to the same period in 2011. Mercedes-Benz Cars sales increased 5.3% to 128,768 units in November 2012 while smart ...
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Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan has announced to recall about 498,793 March compact hatchbacks in Japan. The company said it will recall the hatchbacks to fix the problem in the rear light on the back of the car which is reported ...
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German automobile manufacturer BMW has announced to recall 250,000 X5 SUVs worldwide to fix a belt idler pulley bolt inside the engine which result in loss of power assited steering. The recall will involve X5 xDrive 35d models with ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Car has started the production of its new V60 plug-in hybrid, which is claimed to be the first diesel plug-in hybrid in the world. Initially Volvo will build 1,000 plug-in hybrid units during 2013, ...
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South Korea's automobile manufacturer Kia has launched the 2013 Rio 5-door SX with a 6-speed manual transmission (M/T), in a limited quantity of 500 units for American market. The new car is powered by an 138hp 4-cylinder double- overhead ...
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Korean automobile manufacturer Kia Motors will unveil its new hatchback, pro_cee'd, at the Paris Motor Show on 27 September, 2012. According to the company, the new car's engine range varies from CRDI and GDi 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre ...
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US carmaker General Motors is planning to build mid-sized vehicles for the French automobile manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroen, while the PSA will assemble a compact model for GM's Opel brand. The current plans will facilitate GM to build ...
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Indian automobile manufacturer Tata Motors has launched a new upgraded version of its Indica eV2. The new car is powered by a 1396 cc CR4 Common Rail Diesel engine that delivers 70 PS @ 4000 RPM with a torque of 140 Nm at a lower ...
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Japanese automobile manufacturer Suzuki Motor is planning to build a new assembly plant in Thilawa District of Yangon, Myanmar. Operations are expected to start in 2015 at the new plant, which will have an annual production capacity of ...
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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has launched its 2012 C-class and E-class sport edition sedans in India. The two new cars are powered by 220CDI four-cylinder diesel engine mated to 7G TRONIC automatic transmission to deliver ...
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Indian automobile manufacturer Tata Motors has launched its new sports utility vehicle (SUV) Safari Storme. The new SUV comes equipped with a 2.2 liter Varicor engine that is turbocharged with Variable Turbine Technology (VTT) to deliver ...
Indian automobile manufacturer Tata Motors launched its new Super ACE 1-tonne diesel mini-truck, in South Africa. According to the company, the new mini-truck is suitable for operating in intra-city and last-mile distribution ...
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Spanish automobile manufacturer SEAT is investing EUR800m at its Martorell plant in Spain, where it has started production of the new Leon hatchback. The investment will primarily be put into vehicle research and development, and ...
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Czech automobile manufacturer SKODA has started series production of its new sedan Rapid at its Mlada Boleslav facility. The new model is expected to be launched at the Paris Motor Show by the end of September 2012 and will be introduced ...
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