Porsche AG, Stuttgart, managed to deliver 2,810 vehicles in North America in June in difficult market conditions; of these, 2,650 units were destined for the USA and 160 for Canada. The drop of 19 percent in total in comparison with the previous year was primarily down to the change of 911 Carrera model. As a result, sales of the whole 911 range in June fell by 40 percent to 753 vehicles due to the vehicle life cycle. After the presentation of the new 911 Carrera models with lower fuel... more

At the fifth Magdeburg environmental forum staged by Daimler and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the two host partners called for the establishment of an infrastructure for electric and fuel-cell vehicles. The call is linked to extending Daimler’s Memorandum of Understanding with UNEP, in existence since 2005, with the aim of reinforcing dialogue and the joint commitment for emission-free mobility among all parties. At this international conference, 250 high-ranking... more

The V8 Vantage is the information from Aston Martin to be the most successful model of the British sports car manufacturer. But that is no reason for the engineers to rest. With many technical changes to both the coupe and the roadster to the starting line. Heart is a new eight-cylinder engine, with significantly more power than its predecessor waiting on. More and more horsepower engine capacity Previously, the V8 Vantage by a 385 horsepower 4.3-liter engine driven. The new engine now... more

British Automobile rage always a touch of nobility, luxury and elegance. The new Bentley Continental Flying Spur, in this score, nevertheless calls him Bentley themselves as the best luxury sedan in the world. Less noise in the interior: For the 2009 model year gets the stately four doors some subtle changes. To decorate, for example, marked the front air intake openings and the grille is a bit upright. The new rear design aims for a leaner back, and the Flying Spur compact effect. To... more

MiTo is the new Alfa Romeo Flitzer. In July 2008, the small cars to the Italian market, he starts in Germany on 27 September 2008. The name MiTo consists of Milano (Milan), the city of the Alfa Romeo headquarters and Torino (Turin), the manufacturing site of the small car. The design was at the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo in Arese. From sporting 8C Competizione were some typical characteristics over the design of the frameless side windows, the "three-leaf form" of the front fenders, the shape of... more

VW drivers have the "R-Line", sporty Volvo-oriented drivers receive the "R-design". The Swedes offer, now a comprehensive package of measures for their middle-class V70 Wagon. From the outside, there is variation on the factory Scandinavians framed by a silver grille, external mirror in aluminium look and two chromed tailpipes to recognize. In addition, Volvo construct a large, color painted on car roof spoiler and sport spendiert man 18-inch aluminium wheels in its own design. ... more

The new Flexi Fuel powerful engine leaves it to the Volvo driver, whether he wants to drive conventional gasoline, or bio-ethanol. The 200 horsepower five-cylinder Volvo V70 should, and from 2009 in the S80 and swift travel with alternative means of propulsion. Lower costs "With the new engine Volvo proves that sustainable mobility and driving pleasure not to be opposites," says Thomas Viehweg, managing director of Volvo Car Germany. Volvo expects sales of 20,000 models for the... more

- Prices announced for the special edition Volvo Ocean Race V70, XC70 and XC90 available in a unique Ocean Blue pearlescent paint - Volvo Ocean Race PUMA clothing and merchandise now available to order The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s most gruelling ocean adventure taking nearly nine months to sail 39,000 nautical miles of the globe’s most treacherous seas. With five months to go before the ships set sail from Alicante, Volvo can announce prices for the special edition Volvo V70, XC70... more

Ford brand vehicles improved in quality at a rate faster than the industry average, according to a customer-based initial quality study released today by J.D. Power and Associates. Ford brand also is the only full-line brand to show continuous improvement since 2004. The research firm's 2008 Initial Quality Study (IQS) showed Ford brand improving by eight points over last year's study, besting the industry average seven-point rate of improvement and continuing its five-year upward trend.... more

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius—the world's first mass-produced gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle - have passed the 1 million mark, with approximately 1,028,000 units sold as of the end of April this year*1. Currently, Prius sales are robust in more than 40 countries and regions, particularly in Japan and North America. Based on sales figures collected up to April 30, 2008, TMC believes that Prius vehicles worldwide have... more

India's oil product consumption rose 6.3 percent in April from a year ago, driven by strong sales of cars and motorcycles in the month and cheap fuel prices, which are set to rise this weekend but not by enough to dampen demand. In the fiscal year to March, domestic oil sales, a proxy for oil demand, grew 7 percent, the fastest pace in eight years, powered by rapid economic growth. India is expected to raise retail fuel prices on Saturday as petrol and diesel prices are lower than they... more

Major automakers are expected to post steep declines in U.S. sales for May, as the spike in gasoline prices battered an industry already reeling from weak consumer confidence and tighter credit. Weak U.S. sales in May would add to growing concerns that the world's largest market for vehicles is headed for a deeper downturn this year, with only limited gains to come in 2009. Ford Motor Co (F.N: Quote, Profile, Research) warned last week that it no longer expected to turn a profit in 2009... more

Still, the trade child seats, which the demanding test of the ADAC not stand. The current child seat test, the club together with the Stiftung Warentest test, fell four out of 28 seats and had poor will be assessed. The current child seat test, the club together with the Stiftung Warentest test, fell four out of 28 seats and had poor will be assessed. MUNICH. Three of these seats (Eitel Plastic Luftikid, Kids in the seat Ferrari Teko and IWH Trade Max Vario Max) meet the side impact their... more

The 2008 "DUB Edition" Chrysler 300 Touring and Dodge Charger SXT models made their debut at the Atlanta Auto Show. These special "DUB Edition" vehicles may be ordered at Chrysler and Dodge dealers and will arrive later this spring. "We know our customers are passionate about their vehicles, so partnering with automotive industry lifestyle gurus at DUB Magazine enables us to offer special-edition vehicles like these through our dealerships," said Deborah Meyer - Vice President and Chief... more

Ford proudly revealed its all-new global small car " the Ford Fiesta " today as a vibrant five-door hatch at Auto China. The all-new Ford Fiesta has been reinvented for a new generation of customers. Designed and developed in Europe for sale in Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia and the Americas between 2008 and 2010, the all-new Fiesta is the first major product of Ford’s new global product development process. The all-new Ford Fiesta's dynamic character is accentuated by its bold... more

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., is announcing plans to enter the Russian light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in 2008. Nissan Motor Rus, will launch the NP300 pick up and the Cabstar light duty truck in September, this year. The range will be extended to six products by the end of 2011. The vehicles will be sold through a network of specialised Nissan LCV centres, which will be constituted as part of the existing Nissan dealer network. This network will provide customers with a full range of... more

General Motors Brazil, along with officials from the Santa Catarina State and Joinville City, announced today the company's decision to build a new engine and automotive components plant in that city. The new plant will require investments of approximately US$ 200 million and is scheduled to begin production in the 4th quarter of 2009 -- only 19 months from the announcement. The plant will employ 500 people and is expected to generate 1,300 indirect jobs. "The decision to build a new... more

Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced two new agreements for the supply of products between both companies. In January, Nissan agreed to supply Chrysler with a new car based on the Nissan Versa sedan for limited distribution in South America on an Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) basis in 2009. This new OEM exchange benefits both companies through range extension and the utilization of global manufacturing capacity. Highlights of the new agreement: Nissan will... more

The all-new Ford Mondeo, designed and engineered by Ford of Europe, is significantly improved from the previous generation Mondeo. Larger, more luxurious and featuring class-leading technology, the all-new Mondeo is an exceptional mid-sized sedan, according to the world’s motoring media. Recently the all-new Ford Mondeo was a finalist in the 2008 World Car of the Year judging; it was chosen by the UK magazine Auto Express as Car of the Year. In Australia, the all-new Ford Mondeo was... more

The car that changed the world has been installed in the famous glass 'tank' outside front of London's Design Museum, within sight of the famous Tower Bridge landmark. This display of the Ford Model T by the Design Museum in the centre of the British capital is recognition of its significance as the first car to be assembled on a moving production line, helping to turn America into an industrial economy and mobile society. This 1910 example of the Ford Model T has been provided by the... more