VW America officially announced prices for 21st Century Beetle. The most cheapest modification of the of the classic car features a 2.5-liter in-line five-cylinder engine that develops 170 hp (127 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) of torque. Engine is combined with 5-speed manual transmission. According to VW this modification [...]
BMW officially unveiled photos and technical information for a new generation 1 – Series. Model will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year. For now, the Bavarian company show pictures only of five-door hatchback version, but is almost certain that the new 1-Series family will also include three-door hatchback, [...]
Honda announced it would reduce production capacity in its plants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The measure applies because of limited quantities of components that are imported from Japan. Because of the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami, the factories of Honda and the majority of providers in Japan have [...]
During the past 2010 years around the world are produced 77.6 million new vehicles. Almost half are manufactured in Asia-Oceania 53% . In Europe are produced 25% of all cars. USA, Canada
Toyota sold Prius technology to Chinese company FAW Group. The Japanese company made quite weak sales of its hybrid model on the Chinese market, which is the main reason to stop supplying the model in the country. Currently information is unofficial, but most likely the company FAW Group will produce [...]
VW America announced safety recall to 71.043 units of the new Jetta. The affected models are USA and Canada modification manufactured between March 2010 and March 2011. Affected vehicles may give defects in anti-theft alarm system and horn. Authorized dealers of the brand will replace the problematic components for free.
Japanese carmaker Toyota signed an agreement with French company EDF to build infrastructure in Paris to promote electric and plug in hybrids. Together the two companies will build a network of 150 to 200 charging sites in public parking spots and park houses. Initially will begin in Parish, the main [...]
According to unofficial information from BMW developed model, a direct competitor to Audi A5. The most likely future model will be named the fourth series. As yet no further information on the new model, but will probably be about 30 mm longer than the current third series and about 60 [...]
European division of GM showed Chevrolet Cruze hatchback official in Geneva. Model enters one of the most sought-segments of the European market. Main competitors of the new Cruze hatchback will be Golf, Astra, Focus, Megane. GM hopes the new model to significantly increase sales of the brand in Europe.
In Geneva, Honda officially revealed the revised version of the new Accord EU. Exterior changes include new front grille, modified bumpers, and revised headlights. In the rear of the car shows refreshened tail lights and new chrome trim above license plate. Redesigned Accord comes standard with a new bi-xenon headlamps [...]
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