German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz is planning to launch the new A-Class hatchback model in September 2012 in Europe. The new A-class model will be offered with various petrol and diesel powertrains delivering outputs range from ...
German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the 2013 CLS Shooting Brake Coupe prior to its debut at Paris Motor Show in September 2012. According to the carmaker, the new coupe is offered in four different engine options, which ...
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Italy-based luxury carmaker Maserati has unveiled its new 2014 Quattroporte sedan ahead of its official debut at the 2013 Detroit Motor Show. The new 2014 Quattroporte, which is expected to go on sale late 2013, is expected to come with ...
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CSA Group, a global product testing company, has bought lamp and luminaire testing firm Orb Optronix. Orb Optronix, based in Kirkland, Washington, provides LED testing and measurement of discrete LEDs, LED array, LED light engines, LED ...
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General Motors (GM) of Canada is investing $850m in its research and development (R&D) activities at the Canadian Engineering Centre in Oshawa, Ontario between 2009 and 2016. According to the GM, the investment will offer long-term ...
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American food company HJ Heinz has reported that its net income for the fiscal first quarter ended 29 July 2012 increased 14% to $258.02m, up from $226.11m in 2011, driven by growth in the emerging markets, and strong results in the US and ...
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US carmaker Ford is planning to unveil 15 new model in Europe in 2012 incorporating new TDCi diesel engines, low CO2 ECOnetic Technologies and EcoBoost petrol engines. By the end of 2012, Ford of Europe's portfolios of cars is expected to ...
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Swedish truck maker Volvo has signed a deal to increase its stake in German engine manufacturer Deutz, from the current 6.7% to about 25%, by acquiring a total of 22.12 million shares from Same Deutz-Fahr Group. Volvo will pay EUR5.88 per ...
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Swedish truckmaker Scania and South Korean equipment manufacturer Doosan Infracore have signed a letter of intent (LOI) agreed to extend their current engine supply agreement. The Swedish truck maker said that, from 2014, it will supply ...
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Suzuki Motor's Chinese joint venture Changan Suzuki has started construction of its second assembly plant in Chongqing in China. A total of CNY2.3bn ($364.52m) will be invested in the new plant, which is scheduled to be completed next ...
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A prototype of the BMW 2 Series convertible has been spied undergoing cold-weather testing in Europe,giving us our first look at the all-new compact two-door model line. The new 2 Series nameplate will be applied to the coupe and ...
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German luxury-car maker BMW has launched the new 3-Series sedan in India, which is being offered in petrol (BMW 328i) and diesel (BMW 320d) powertrain option. The new BMW 3 Series is being offered in two design schemes which include ...
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The Chinese-built Geely MK small car has been recalled in Australia after asbestos was found inside two of the vehicle's engine components. All three of Australia's cut-price Chinese passenger vehicle brands have now been involved in an ...
Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has signed EUR50m agreement with Fiat to develop and build new engines for its top models including Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Lancia. As per the agreement, Ferrari will produce two new engines including ...
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The number of Autogas vehicles operating on roads is expected to reach 22.6 million by 2020, according to a report from Pike Research. The 'Propane Autogas Vehicles' report revealed that the rise in autogas vehicles will be due to the ...
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