Coming on the heels of best-ever sales in April and May, the 2008 MAZDA5 has been named Ward’s AutoWorld’s “Interior of the Year” in the “Popular Priced Truck” category. Thirty-six outstanding vehicle interiors representing 13 manufacturers competed for top honors in the annual competition. (more…)
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SEAT’s UPC Chair celebrates its first anniversary
The SEAT-UPC (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) Chair in Sustainable Innovation and Design has successfully completed its first year with the first class of students trained in the application of CATIA V5 industrial design and development to the automotive industry. Amongst other academic acivities, in the next few months the SEAT-UPC Chair will set up the Postgraduate Courses in Car Electricity and Electronics as well as Bodywork and Materials for the Automotive Industry. A doctorate programme will also be started up at SEAT. (more…) -
BMW Motorrad at the EICMA 2007. The new BMW G 450 X
Over the last 80 years BMW Motorrad has made off-road history time and time again. The marque is now closely involved in off-road sports as never before and is premiering an uncompromising, pedigree sport enduro in the attractive displacement class of the 450 model series: The new BMW G 450 X – a motorcycle exclusively developed for the enduro sport and the most demanding competitive races in the world. A machine that is ready to compete the moment it arrives from the factory. (more…) -
All-new 2009 Dodge journey crossover wins ward’s “clever utility” achievement award
Ward’s judges presented the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey crossover a special achievement award, “Clever Utility,” for its well-thought-out and smartly integrated interior features at the 2008 Ward’s Auto Interiors Show — the publication’s annual auto interior event.“‘Extreme functionality’ sums up one Ward’s judge of the Dodge’s flexible interior,” said David E. Zoia, Editorial Director – WardsAuto.com. “To start, the Journey has more hiding places than a Nancy Drew mansion. (more…) -
Dennis Distribution Commemorates 50 years with Unique Livery Volvo FH Tractor
Dennis Distribution, formerly known as T & A Dennis, based in Malton, North Yorkshire, has taken delivery of a Volvo FH-480 tractor unit featuring a unique metallic black and gold livery to commemorate their 50th Anniversary. -
Free PUC check-up for Tata Motors passenger vehicles on June 5
Tata Motors is organising free PUC (Pollution Under Control) check-up for its cars and utility vehicles on June 5, 2008. As part of the PUC check, emission related components would be checked and rectified. These include air filters, catalytic convertors, fuel injection pump, fuel injection timing, and engine compression. Customers participating in this initiative will be issued PUC certificates for vehicles that clear the emission level check. (more…) -
Škoda Auto Issues a Sustainability Report
Škoda Auto has today issued its 2007/2008 Sustainability Report. The document is a third report describing the environmentally-friendly and socially responsible policies of the Czech Republic’s largest car manufacturer. -
Chrysler Canada’s roll continues on combined strength of minivan sales and rapid ascension of Dodge Journey crossover
Chrysler Canada’s sales grew seven percent in May (27,325 units) and extended the unprecedented streak of year-over-year sales increases to 22 consecutive months. May sales were driven by Chrysler’s one-two punch of their all-new minivans and the newly crowned most popular crossover in Canada, the Dodge Journey. Sales were also bolstered by the increased demand for fuel-efficient vehicles such as the Jeep® Patriot and Dodge Caliber. (more…) -
Holden provides 75 cars for emergency training
GM Holden will provide 75 cars to the Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) for emergency skills training on the Gold Coast later this week.
A combination of VE Commodore sedans, VZ Commodore wagons and WM Statesman and Caprice models will be used by ARRO for the Australasian Rescue Challenge 2008 from 6-8 June. When new, these vehicles would have an estimated retail value of approximately $3 million. (more…) -
GM Daewoo Appoints Kim Tae-wan New Vice President for Design
Seoul – GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) announced today that Kim Tae-wan, Managing Director for Design Operations, has been promoted to Vice President for Design, effective June 1.
Kim was appointed to his previous post in February 2007. He joined GM Daewoo in January 2006 as Director of Advanced Design.In November 2006, he was appointed Director of Exterior Design. (more…) -
Bentley to Brooklands charity run
Ten Bentley Graduate Trainees have challenged themselves to complete a 24-hour, 200 mile sponsored run from the Bentley Motors factory in Crewe, Cheshire, to the historic Brooklands Race Circuit in Weybridge, Surrey. (more…) -
All-Time Record Civic Sales Top 53,000 in May as American Honda Reports Best Month Ever
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., May sales of 167,997, up 11.3 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis(1), shattered the company’s all-time sales record for any month as Civic sales reached 53,299, up 28.3 percent versus last May and surpassing the previous monthly record for any car in the lineup. (more…)