| Buick borrows from Opel as GMs CEO seeks global savings |
Aug 21st, 2013 |
The small SUV, sold in Europe as an Opel and in China and the U.S. as the Buick Encore, represents what General Motors Co. Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson is pushing GM to do more of with the two brands. By working together, they can hold down costs and carve out a profitable niche between upscale Cadillac and mass-market Chevrolet, the ...
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| Nissan to offer Cummins diesel in revamped Titan |
Aug 21st, 2013 |
Nissan Motor Co., which has struggled to win over U.S. buyers of large pickups, said it will offer a diesel engine in its redesigned Titan truck, a first for a Japan-based ...
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| Toyota export target still attainable |
Aug 21st, 2013 |
PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), the joint venture of Japan's biggest automaker Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and publicly listed diversified group PT Astra International, says it is still on track to meet its overseas sales target despite a shrink in demand.Exports of the sports utility vehicle (SUV) Fortuner and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) Innova surged by 8.35 percent, ...
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| Ex-Honda Center concession workers file lawsuit |
Aug 21st, 2013 |
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Former concession workers at the Honda Center have filed a lawsuit against their ex-employer claiming it violated state law when many of them weren't retained when a new concession operator took over at the Orange County arena.The lawsuit was filed Tuesday against Anaheim Arena Management LLC. The lawsuit is seeking class-action status so all former employees can receive ...
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| Nissan unveils Terrano amid growing demand for compact SUVs |
Aug 21st, 2013 |
Japanese auto maker Nissan Tuesday showcased the new Terrano premium compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) all set to go on sale in October across the country.Refusing to give any details on pricing, the company said that the starting price tag for the car would be below Rs.10 lakh and that the bookings will commence Sep 1."Terrano marks our entry into the compact SUV segment, which is one of ...
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| Fragments of Mayan jaguar sculptures found |
Aug 21st, 2013 |
At least 160 fragments of sculptures, possibly of jaguars, were discovered by specialists in the archaeological park of Cihuatan, located in central El Salvador, authorities said. The remains come from "five or six feline sculptures", found along with pieces of two censers, the Culture Secretariat said in a statement. Archaeologists of the secretariat and of El Salvador's private National ...
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| Range Rover Hybrid 6.7sec 0-100kmh 6.4L100km |
Aug 21st, 2013 |
at the Frankfurt motor show next month. Combining a 35kW electric motor with the 215kW/600Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel currently available in both models, the Range Rover Sport Hybrid and Range Rover Hybrid both develop a combined 250kW of power at 4000rpm and 700Nm of torque between 1500-3000rpm. Driving all four wheels through the same eight-speed ZF automatic transmission used in the ...
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| Xtralights Launched The Latest Assortment Of Off-Road Lighting Brands |
Aug 21st, 2013 |
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Xtralights has launched a variety of Off-Road Lights to fulfill the demands of automotive lovers. Company introduced top Off-Road brands like KC Hilites, Rigid Industries, PIAA, Hella & Delta.
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| Volkswagen Golf R 221kW flagship revealed 0-100kmh in 4.9sec |
Aug 21st, 2013 |
Volkswagen Golf R promises 0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds from its new 221kW/380Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, when teamed with the optional six-speed dual-clutch transmission. That’s 0.6 seconds quicker than ...
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| Hyundai i30 SR Review |
Aug 21st, 2013 |
Ask anyone at Hyundai what the 'SR' badge actually stands for on the new Hyundai i30 SR and they'll struggle to give you a straight answer. While we were able to ascertain it doesn't stand for 'Street Racing', the fact that the Hyundai now boasts a level of performance over and above the standard i30 range should warm the hearts of boy racers everywhere. It's ...
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