| Volkswagen recalls more cars with faulty gearbox |
Jul 4th, 2013 |
BEIJING -German car maker Volkswagen is recalling more vehicles with a gearbox problem in China supplementing a recall of 384,181 vehicles that started in April, according to China's quality watchdog. The latest recall affects 3,863 vehicles imported by VolksWagen Group Import Co Ltd and FAW-VolksWagen Automotive Co Ltd, a General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and ...
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| Car sales up 13.4 perent year-on-year in June - SMMT |
Jul 4th, 2013 |
LONDON (Reuters) - New car sales in Britain rose 13.4 percent in June compared with a year earlier, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said on Thursday. New car registrations increased for the 16th consecutive month to 214,957 units. ...
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| Mitsubishi Express Van dropped won’t be replaced |
Jul 4th, 2013 |
, leaving its line-up without a van for the first time in more than 30 years. The affordable load hauler, introduced in 1980 as both a cargo hauler and people mover, will no longer be imported to Australia. One of the oldest vehicles available on the new car market, ...
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| GM June Sales: Cruze Up 73 Percent, Contributes to Record Month |
Jul 4th, 2013 |
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GM’s trucks continue growth, Cruze up 73.2 percent.
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| Global electric car sales stall despite industrys growth |
Jul 4th, 2013 |
/enpproperty--> Experts cite concerns about price, charging times and batteries running out as obstacles for buyers The global automobile industry's resurgence underscores the need for nations to act promptly to combat air pollution, as electric vehicles - a "green" transportation alternative pushed by China's leaders - have been slow to catch on with the general public, ...
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| Chrysler recalls Jeep Dodge models over defects |
Jul 4th, 2013 |
(4 mins ago) Chrysler Group of the US says it will recall about 490,000 cars and utility vehicles worldwide because of a problem with active head restraints intended to prevent neck injuries in rear-end collisions. The American carmaker said micro controllers in the head restraint could be faulty and prevent the system from operating properly. Chrysler says it is unaware of accidents or ...
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| BMW narrows Mercedes lead in U.S. luxury sales |
Jul 4th, 2013 |
BMW AG boosted U.S. sales of its 3 Series cars 63 percent last month, helping the automaker set a June record and narrowing the luxury-vehicle lead of Daimler ...
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| Innotech Aspiron to be revealed at Goodwood Festival of Speed |
Jul 4th, 2013 |
Innotech describes the Aspiron as an "adrenaline booster for hardcore drivers", and with specs like these you'd be hard pressed not to agree. Prices in the UK reportedly start at 114,000 ($190,300), however for the truly dedicated there is always the option of reaching into "price available upon request" ...
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| Mitsubishi Challenger 4WD only for simplified SUV range |
Jul 4th, 2013 |
Challenger models and the flagship XLS trim, and additional grades in between. The deletion of the 2WD models sees the Mitsubishi Challenger's entry price rise $5500 to $42,490. As before, the automatic option adds $2500 to the price, while the Challenger LS continues to scrape in at just below ...
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| Volvo V40 Cross Country tougher hatch here in August |
Jul 4th, 2013 |
Volvo V40 hatchback will be available locally with a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines and the option of front- and all-wheel drive. ...
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