Toyota Motor Manufacturing Russia (TMMR) has announced plans to start the production of its current generation Toyota RAV4 model at its manufacturing facility in Saint Petersburg, Russia, from 2016. The production of this new model will ...
A rapidly expanding regional freight company has switched to Toyota rental forklifts so it can continue to concentrate on building the business. In just four years, Midstate Freight in Bathurst, New South Wales, has grown from one depot ...
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Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott says Australia’s remaining car makers will need to increase their export volumes if they plan to secure further funding from his new government. Addressing journalists at a press conference at ...
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Renault will launch a luxury ‘Initiale Paris‘ sub-brand in China and Europe as part of a bid to push the French manufacturer further upmarket. The Renault Initiale Paris line will rival Citroen’s DS models, and was ...
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Japanese automaker Toyota Motors is developing a new hybrid version of its GT86 sports car. This new car will mark the third version for the company after the Coupe and the Convertible models. GT86 Hybrid is expected to feature a new ...
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Overview Maxxis is a global company in its 40th year of production and is currently ranked the 9th largest producer, worldwide. Established in 1967, Maxxis distributes to over 170 countries, and has over 20,000 employees. Recognised ...
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Dunlop is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high and ultra high performance tyres with an impressive track record of motorsport success. Dunlop's extensive 120 year experience has led to innovative technologies for tyres designed ...
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Lexus International, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese carmaker Toyota, has unveiled its new concept vehicle, LF-NX compact crossover, at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. The LF-NX concept is targeting the growing segment of ...
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A hybrid version of the Toyota 86 is reportedly under development, with production yet to be given the go ahead. Toyota drivetrain engineering?senior manager Koei Saga has told Autocar that?development of the hybrid Toyota 86 – ...
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Nissan has hit back at plans by Volkswagen to become the electric vehicle market leader by 2018, while reaffirming its own aim to increase range to 200km on Leaf and introduce four new electric vehicles to market within two years. ...
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The Proton Exora has earned only a four-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), while its Suprima S stable mate achieved a maximum five stars. Set to become Australia's most affordable seven-seater ...
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Manufacturers and expert researchers from across Australia have come together to pledge their professional commitment to turning around Australia's manufacturing industry with an equivalent $2 million value-in-kind commitment to ...
The Ford Focus Ambiente has been updated with the addition of cruise control, putting the entry-level model into line with the rest of its range. Added to the standard equipment list of both hatch and sedan variants, the Ford Focus ...
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Apple just can’t keep a secret these days. “There’s been a thorough leaking of Apple’s most likely plans,” said Ezra Gottheil, an analyst with Technology Business Research (TBI), on what Apple will unveil ...
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Japanese automaker Toyota Motors has announced its plans to invest over $28m to expand operations at its powertrain operations at two facilities in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This move is part of the company's plan to develop engines and ...