Five hatchbacks, one medium car, two SUVs and two sets of sports car twins that include the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ are among the finalists announced for the 2013 World Car of the Year award. The distinguished list of contenders for ...
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The third instalment of the Ford Focus RS hot-hatch is close to being signed off by its manufacturer, according to a UK report. CarAdvice wrote in March 2012 how development of the next-generation RS had been delayed, and UK publication ...
February 1, Volvo Company of North America announced that American sales (including sales of Puerto Rico) hit the record high in January of 2013 since 2008. In January of 2013, Volvo American sales were 4,875 vehicles, up 9.3% year on ...
Toyota has claimed top spot in the US Consumer Reports’ Car Brand Perception Survey for another year, despite a 2012 dotted with recalls. Conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Centre, the Car Brand Perception Survey is ...
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When it comes to how people perceive car brands, Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet stand above all others, based on the 2013 Car Brand Perception Survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. The survey scores ...
Sharing the road with big trucks scares almost all of us sometimes. You see a semi closing in on your car and worry if the trucker will brake in time, or if they can even see you. Now, in an effort to help prevent dangerous crashes and ...
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Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo Group has signed an agreement with Hubei Province-based state-owned Chinese auto company Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFG) to acquire a 45 percent stake in DFG’s new subsidiary Dongfeng Commercial ...
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The auto industry has a very confusing family tree. The past few years have seen partnerships, sales, separations, bankruptcies, and entire divisions killed off, making it difficult to keep up with who owns which car brands. As automakers ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo has delivered its first B5R Hybrid bus to the CAT service run by the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia. Powered by an EEV 5L diesel engine that produces output of 215hp, which is ...
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The Opel Corsa, Subaru Outback and Volvo V40 have been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) in the latest round of crash testing. ANCAP CEO Nicholas Clarke said the standout ...
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After selling off its premium brands – Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin and Volvo – Ford championed its leftover luxury marque, Lincoln, at the Detroit auto show, revealing a new compact SUV, announcing the introduction of two ...
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Toyota Motor Corporation has topped the list of manufacturers for the most number of recalls in the US for the third time in four years, with more than five million vehicles called back to dealers in 2012. A review of 2012 recall data by ...
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Japanese carmaker Toyota and German car manufacturer Audi are planning to unveil their respective driverless cars at the upcoming 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to be held in Las Vegas, US, during 08-11 January 2013. ...
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IDG News Service - Move over, big-screen TVs, cell phones and tablets, because cars might steal the show at next week's International CES. As preparations for the annual electronics show approach their climax here, two of the most awaited ...
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On December 19, led by Baosteel Group Co Ltd chairman Mr Xu Lejiang "dianshan corps" trainees visit Geely Automobile Hangzhou Bay production base and dialogue with Geely Chairman c. Xu Lejiang hopes that "dianshan corps" trainees will learn ...
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