Continental's rubber and plastics division ContiTech has acquired automotive air conditioning business of Mobile Climate Systems division of Parker Hannifin. The automotive air conditioning business manufactures refrigerant control and ...
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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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Toyota has again dominated the November sales charts, with three models in the top four for the second consecutive month. The Toyota Corolla was the best selling car of the month, with 4190 units delivered across the country, while the ...
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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA has reported sales of 171,910 vehicles for 25 selling days in September 2012, an increase of 41.5% compared to the same period in 2011. The Toyota Division sold 151,524 units in September 2012, an increase of ...
Indian car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has reported 20.3% rise in its total vehicle sales to 96,597 units during June 2012 over 80,298 units sold during the same month in 2011. According to the carmaker, the increase in sales was due ...
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SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), General Motors' micro-van joint venture in China, has opened its new passenger car production plant in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. The company has invested $1.3bn in the first phase of the ...
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Hyundai Motor is considering a plan to boost its production of trucks and crossovers in the US to resolve production constraints, after its market share dipped. The carmaker's share in the US car and light-truck was about 4.9%, a decline ...
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US carmaker General Motors has reported 10% rise in its domestic sales during August 2012 to 240,520 vehicles when compared to 218,479 units sold during the corresponding month in 2011. According to the carmaker, Silverado pickup reported ...
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Business Line reported that TATA Motors has introduced 2 sedans and a hatchback in Bangladesh marking its foray into the country's passenger car segment. The TATA group company has launched its compact sedan TATA Indigo eCS, luxury sedan ...
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toyota Motor Sales eported 17.2%increase in its November 2012 sales to 161,695 units,compared to the same period in 2011. The Toyota Division's sales rose by 17.3%to 138,976 units in November 2012,compared to the same period last year. ...
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Italian car maker Fiat is planning to launch Viaggio car in China in September 2012. The new model will be powered by the1.4 litre T-Jet engine, which will deliver two power outputs, including 120 horse power (hp) and 150hp, mated to ...
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US based automaker Ford has unveiled its new passenger car, Tourneo Connect at 'Go Further' event in Amsterdam. According to the company, the new passenger car will be available in two models, the five-seat Tourneo Connect and the ...
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Jiangling Motors (JMC), which is 30% owned by Ford Motor, has agreed to acquire Taiyuan Changan Heavy Truck Company. As part of the deal, JMC will pay cash for the 80% stake currently held by China Changan Automobile and the remaining 20% ...
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Cadillac, a luxury automobile and SUV division of General Motors, has unveiled its plans to produce its XTS sedan this year and ELR electric coupe later in China. The carmaker's move follows its expansion of luxury vehicle market, which ...
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China based Build Your Dreams (BYD) Auto has incorporated BorgWarner's turbocharging technology into its first 1.5-litre gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine. According to BorgWarner, the KP39 turbocharger technology will allow the ...
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