At this year’s Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris on September 30th, Hyundai will celebrate the world premiere of its new B-segment MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle). To be presented as the Hyundai ix20, a sketch revealed today shows the new model as a striking departure from the boxy ‘minivan’ image typically associated with the segment, [...]
Hyundai’s Next Generation B-Segment Mpv Set For Paris World Premiere
September 3rd, 2010FHI to Relocate its Head Office to Ebisu, Shibuya-ku in 2014
September 3rd, 2010Tokyo – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that the company will reconstruct “Ebisu Subaru Building” and relocate its Head Office in 2014 for the purpose of reorganizing and enhancing its function of headquarter which is currently decentralized in Shinjuku, Ebisu, Mitaka and Omiya, and utilizing its assets effectively. [...]
Citroën DS4 to be revealed at Paris Show
September 3rd, 2010Citroën has released first details for the new DS4, a unique and attractive blend of creativity, dynamism, exclusivity and versatility, which will make its world debut at the Paris International Motor Show on Thursday, 30 September 2010.
The Citroën DS4 is the second model in Citroën’s distinctively-styled DS line, following on from the Citroën DS3, which [...]
Volvo Car Corporation has joined auto industry trade association ACEA
September 3rd, 2010“We welcome Volvo Cars in our midst and are convinced that the company will make a valuable contribution to the work of our association”, said Ivan Hodac, Secretary General of ACEA.
Volvo Car Corporation already established a close working relation with ACEA as part of Ford Motor Company. “We are looking forward to continue our partnership [...]
Toyota offers synthesized engine sounds for Prius
September 3rd, 2010Toyota now sells an accessory for its Prius hybrid car that generates synthesized engine sounds to alert pedestrians to the presence of the car when it is running silently on its electric motor.
Electric cars produce very little sound at speeds under 20mph and if their number increases there is concern that pedestrians and cyclists will [...]
FTA seminar keeps operators abreast of fuel tanker regs
September 3rd, 2010The Freight Transport Association’s popular Fuel Tanker Seminar will be held on Tuesday 5 October in Warrington. The event takes place every two years to coincide with regular changes to UK dangerous goods legislation linked to ADR, and is of particular relevance to fleet managers, vehicle engineers and those responsible for specifying road fuel [...]
2011 Toyota Tacoma Adds New T|X Packages and Other Upgrades
September 3rd, 2010TORRANCE, Calif. – The Toyota Tacoma, the best-selling compact pickup truck in North America since 2005, offers two new packages for 2011 based on a concept truck first shown at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show. The T|X and T|X Pro packages, available in conjunction with the Off-Road Package, add Toyota Racing Development [...]
Lexus CT 200h Offers Standard Drive Mode Select with Four Driving Modes
September 3rd, 2010Torrance, Calif. – The all-new 2011 CT 200h premium compact hybrid brings a contemporary, stylish flare to Lexus’ hybrid line-up. As the fifth Lexus hybrid, the CT 200h seamlessly blends its sporty and luxurious design with fun-to-drive features.
The CT 200h benefits from a new platform incorporating numerous, exclusively developed body, chassis and Lexus Hybrid [...]
Audi reports best-ever August U.S. sales; brand continues strong arc toward sales record in 2010
September 2nd, 2010HERNDON, Va. - Audi today maintained its 2010 momentum with record August U.S. sales, which surpassed the prior August record set in 2003 by more than 900 vehicles. August 2010 sales of Audi cars and SUVs climbed 14% compared to August 2009, and marked the best monthly sales performance since May of this year.
The [...]
Mitsubishi Motors Reports August Sales
September 2nd, 2010Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced August sales of 4,293, which is the fourth highest monthly sales total for Mitsubishi this year.
Sales were 37 percent lower, compared to last August – a month whose sales were boosted to the highest monthly level since 2008 by the federal “Cash for Clunkers” program.
Two of Mitsubishi’s highest [...]






















