German carmaker Mercedes-Benz is planning to manufacture a new sport utility vehicle (SUV) model at its Alabama manufacturing plant in the US. To be produced as part of the carmaker's plan to launch 13 new models through 2020, the project ...
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German carmaker Audi has reported sale of 111,750 vehicles across the globe in January 2013, a 16.3% growth compared to the 96,081 units sold in the same month of 2012. The company reported an increase of 38.5% in China, 7.5% in the US ...
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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 Bentley SUV has reportedly been given the green light for production by the supervisory board of parent company Volkswagen, paving the way for the controversial new model to launch by mid-decade. Industry journal Automotive News ...
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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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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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Fiat has confirmed the upcoming Maserati Levante luxury SUV will be manufactured in Turin from 2014, and sister brand Alfa Romeo may join it soon after with an SUV of its own, according to industry journal Automotive News Europe. Fiat CEO ...
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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 ...
The Renault Scenic Xmod has been revealed ahead of the MPV-turned-compact-crossover’s world premiere on March 5 at the Geneva motor show. A redesigned and reinterpreted replacement for the Renault Scenic – a model that first ...
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Nissan has withdrawn its bold target of becoming the top selling full-line importer in Australia, with “sustained growth” the revised focus. Speaking at the Australian media launch of the all-new Nissan Patrol, Nissan general ...
General Motor's large crossover SUVs were a revelation when they launched back in 2007, proof that GM could compete with the best. We've been big fans, even awarding the Chevrolet Traverse a Top Pick designation a few years back. But ...
South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor has reported global sales of 412,720 units in January 2013, up by 27.8% compared to the sales of 323,022 vehicles in the same month of 2012. Company's domestic sales reached 50,211 units in the month, ...
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One of the more popular small SUVs, the RAV4 has been a top performer in Consumer Reports tests for years. To see how the new model compares against fresh competitors, we just purchased a typically equipped RAV4 for testing. With the ...
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