On November 25, the 7th China Annual International Energy Conservation Competition awarding ceremony was hold in Beijing. C&C trucks with Yuchai power won the champion of 6*4 tractor group and LNG tractor group. C&C K version truck was ...
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China Automotive Systems has started construction of the first stage of a facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil designed for the assembly of its steering units for sale in South American markets. The new Brazilian facility will be assembling ...
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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled 21m long bus called CapaCity L, which is three meters longer than the average conventional articulated buses operating in Germany. CapaCity L can accommodate up to 191 passengers and it is designed to address ...
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Audi is planning to launch an all-electric family car in 2017 which is expected to compete against Tesla Model S. The car is expected to provide an all-electric range of 280 miles and will feature technologies found in its other flagship ...
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Audi TT S Coupé customers in the UK can now test drive the car using Samsung Gear VR headset powered by Oculus technology without entering into the vehicle, as part of a partnership with Samsung. As part of the deal, the South ...
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Visteon Corporation has completed the sale of its interiors operations in India to Reydel Automotive Holdings B.V. The transaction is part of the previously announced divestiture of the majority of Visteon's interiors business to Reydel. ...
TomTom (TOM2) today announced its Telematics business has acquired Fleetlogic, one of the leading fleet management service providers in the Netherlands. The acquisition strengthens TomTom Telematics' position as the market leader in the ...
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BMW is planning to unveil a BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype along with the next generation hybrid vehicle concepts incorporating technologies used in BMW i models in Miramas, France. The plug-in hybrid models are expected to feature ...
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The Automotive Distribution Network has extended its North American footprint with the signing of three new Auto Pride member warehouses: Auto Specialist, Vista, Calif.; Discount Auto Warehouse, Chicago; and T&T Parts, Maple Ridge, B.C. ...
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Federal Corp. wrapped up its Diamond Jubilee year with a celebration dinner in Las Vegas for its partners and customers. The Taiwanese company thanked guests for a record year and says it anticipates a continued upturn in global sales. ...
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Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. will sell its 65% ownership in Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Tire Co. Ltd (CCT) to Chengshan Group Co. Ltd. for approximately $262 million. “Resolving the ownership of CCT has been a key goal for us, and we ...
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Participants in the 2014 Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) Business and Education Conference donated $45,000 to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. The money will be used to support the foundation’s ...
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BMW has unveiled 220d and 225i Active Tourer models with xDrive technology, debuting the technology on a front-wheel drive vehicle with transversally installed engines. The xDrive technology is designed to provide enhanced cornering ...
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Mercedes-Benz has announced that it is expanding its Sprinter based driver assistance systems to campers vans. The technology includes lane keeping assist, blind spot assist, highbeam assist, collision prevention assist and Crosswind ...
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Japanese automotive manufacturers Honda Motor and Mazda Motor may have to recall more cars in the US over airbag issues. Reuters reported that both the companies may have to recall 200,000 more cars in Japan to replace Takata air bags if ...