Spanish auto-parts supplier Gestamp Automocion has received a EUR150m loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to upgrade its facilities in Russia, Poland, Hungary and Turkey that supply assembly lines set up by ...
UK’s Oxford University researchers have tested a new robotic technology on Nissan Leaf electric car that allows the vehicle drive itself on long routes. The move is aimed at developing everyday vehicles that can offer 'auto drive' ...
Jatco, a subsidiary of Japanese automaker Nissan, is planning to invest $220m to build a new automotive parts manufacturing plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Following the commencement of operations in summer 2014, the company's second ...
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Small turbocharged engines are marketed as delivering the power of a large engine, with the fuel economy of a smaller one. That's a tempting proposition, but our testing shows these small-displacement turbos are not delivering on the ...
The Infiniti Q50 will make its European debut at next month's 2013 Geneva motor show with engines sourced from Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler. Infiniti is set to take the wraps off its new Q50 premium mid-sized sedan – fresh ...
The Mazda3 has started 2013 the same way it finished 2012, at the top of the small car sales charts. A total of 3345 Mazda3 sedans and hatches were delivered in January, outselling the new Toyota Corolla with its 2960 units and the Ford ...
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The new Suzuki crossover based on the company’s 2012 S-Cross concept has been partly revealed in production form ahead of its debut at the 2013 Geneva motor show in March. The Japanese brand has released virtually no further ...
Performance, Ride & Handling 3 Comfort & Interior 4 Quality & Design 2.5 Value & Features 2.5 Green 2.5 There are iconic nameplates in the motoring industry, and there is the Nissan Patrol. In its 60 years and five generations, ...
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Nissan plans investing Euro 130 million (178 million dollars) to Barcelona factory in Spain, where produced a new compact model. Nissan announced that it will produce this new car in Barcelona factory by 2014, which annual output is ...
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The all-electric Nissan LEAF may be known for being quiet on the outside, but now it's boomin' on the inside with the first custom-designed Bose Energy Efficient Series sound system available on the 2013 model that goes on sale this month. ...
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February 6, 2013 - EBMag was there as the second annual Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure Summit gathered in Toronto, Ont., this week to discuss the next steps in encouraging consumer adoption, promoting sustainable electric vehicle (EV) ...
Fiat is considering launching an entry-level brand for developing markets as it looks for opportunities to grow its manufacturing operations and increase profitability. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne admitted the success of Renault’s ...
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The Nissan Altima mid-sized sedan will launch in Australia in October, likely with a price tag of less than $30,000. Speaking at the Australian media launch of the all-new Nissan Patrol, Nissan general manager of marketing Peter Clissold ...
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The Mazda3 has made a strong start to its title defence as Australia’s top-selling car in 2013 as sales of new vehicles got off to a flying start in January. Official VFACTS data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive ...
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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