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23rd September 2009
The two sides have basically agreed on the investment in Geely already, but have yet to work out some technical details," Reuters reported yesterday citing a source with direct knowledge of the deal.
According to research firm FactSet Research Systems ... Read >
Author: hasxls@gmail.com22nd September 2009
Tire safety is something many don't take into consideration, until their tires fail them. Most forget that their tires are the only contact between their vehicle and the road and therefore how critical they are.
Maintaining proper tire pressure, observi... Read >
Author: Greg Chapman10th September 2009
Are You Being Sold Down The Debt River?
One of the credit world's painful surprises is a lender who suddenly hands your debt off to a new owner. Typically this will happen because you have defaulted, but not always.
It is important to understand tha... Read >
Author: Mark S. Hankins, JD, LLM07th September 2009
A few weeks ago, Ford Motor Co. was embroiled in a controversy after settling the class-action lawsuit by giving discount coupons worth $300 to $500 to complainants instead of giving them monetary compensation.
During the 1990s, Ford Explorer has been ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group23rd July 2009
In January 2009, carmaker giant Toyota has announced a global recall of more than 1.35 million cars to fix the defective seatbelts, faulty exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) pipes, or both.
According to company officials, the seatbelts found in Vitz, Ract... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group21st July 2009
Mitsubishi’s popular Eclipse model has had a history as rich as the rumble of its engine. In the 1970s, Mitsubishi was not selling very well in the North American market. But the emergence of the Eclipse in 1989 changed that trend. The new sport coupe f... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner18th June 2009
If General Motors Corp. (GM ) were any other company, its problems would have sorted themselves out a long time ago. Logic says that when your cash holdings exceed your entire valuation in the stock market, some Wall Street shark is going to swoop in, sna... Read >
Author: Jolena Carey01st May 2009
Honda, Honda Technology Research Institute Company Limited, is an example of the biggest Far Eastern automobile, bike and lorry makers. After contemporary statistical data, Honda is currently the fifth largest car manufacturer on the planet.
At the sa... Read >
Author: Dennis James01st May 2009
Jeep is a subsidiary vehicle brand belonging to the Chrysler group. Because it is the oldest and most known SUV and off road carmaker on the world, the word "Jeep" has changed into a common term describing Sport Utility Vehicles and off-roaders.
The f... Read >
Author: Dennis James01st May 2009
Toyota is an example of the most vital carmakers on the planet. 2007 stats place Toyota as the #1 world carmaker and it should come as barely a surprise, as they have built their reputation of trustworthy carmakers. Toyota started out in the mid 1930s wit... Read >
Author: Dennis James21st April 2009
BMW, or Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, is one of the oldest carmaker in Europe. BMW has its main headquarters in Germany and it is best know for its high performance automobiles and motorcycles.
BMW Group includes other brands, such as Mini and the luxu... Read >
Author: Dennis James24th November 2008
Italian car manufacturer, Fiat S.p.A., has many things to be proud of. One of these is the numerous awards the carmaker has reaped in the past years. Fiat boasts of its eight Car of the Year awards. Certainly, this recognition galvanizes the reputation of... Read >
Author: darrell.j.freeman@gmail.com04th November 2008
Skoda silently made its mark in the automobile industry. From its humble beginnings in the 1890s, producing “motorcyclettes,” the automobile company has become a respectable carmaker of today. It was in 1905 when Skoda first ventured into manufacturin... Read >
Author: darrell.j.freeman@gmail.com13th October 2008
The compact Fabia won't be the only new offering from Skoda in the new year. An all-new version of their flagship luxury sedan, the Superb, is expected to make its world debut at the Geneva auto show in March, and thereafter hit the Indian streets before ... Read >
Author: Priya Singh05th September 2008
It was once considered to be the killer of the world's music enterprise. But now it has become the forerunner of the industry that once hated it. The transition was as fast as you can play a single MP3 on your music player. But before you can play it, you... Read >
Author: Atomsri Sukpo06th June 2008
Chrysler, the world renowned American car manufacturer, has just launched its 2.99 gas promotion program. With this move, the company has started some very intense fighting between the supporters and the opponents of this idea.
The prices for oil have... Read >
Author: Dennis James21st May 2008
Chrysler, the world known American car manufacturer, has just launched its 2.99 gas promotion program in the United States. With this move, the company has started some very intense fighting between the supporters and the opponents of this idea.
The p... Read >
Author: Dennis James01st May 2008
Nissan is a carmaker based in Japan. Its vehicles were formerly marketed under Datsun brand. The company has gone through a lot of changes since its debut in 1914. Through the years, Nissan has established a good name in the industry by providing outsta... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle28th March 2008
The Japanese carmaker Honda Motor Corporation is among the renowned leaders of innovation in terms of automotive technologies. No doubt about that as we’ve seen Honda vehicles garner numerous manufacturing excellence awards through the brand’s years... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle02nd February 2008
The Lexus is another name for sophistication; there is nothing left to be said about the models, which are the hallmarks of luxury and finesse. So, we thought the best way to honor this tradition is to make our dealership one that befits this great name i... Read >
Author: lexusofpleasanton08th November 2007
The country's biggest carmaker, Maruti Udyog, turns 21 today. It has been 21 years of a rollercoaster ride, only in this case the rollercoaster has gone more up than down. The company today holds a 55-percent share of the market, not a monopoly, but overw... Read >
Author: Autodiary06th November 2007
We have been inundated with press releases from NFO (TNS) and JD Power, their PR agencies and some automakers during the last couple of days. Yes its survey time in the automotive industry. Every year both TNS and JD Power release their surveys with much ... Read >
Author: Deepesh01st November 2007
While talking with Edmund Chew, the Publisher of SupplierBusiness, the other day, I was surprised to know that Indian supplier companies haven't been exactly on their radar till now.SupplierBusiness' parent company AutoBusiness (how apt can names be!) pub... Read >
Author: Deepesh09th October 2007
Just imagine driving along an off-road terrain without the shocks. The vehicle's spring would extend and release the energy it absorbs from a hump or gravel mounds at an uncontrolled rate. Passengers inside the vehicle would jump indiscriminately from the... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle08th October 2007
The automotive scene has witnessed a lot of innovations, from various sound systems, braking systems, and to most especially, the evolution of more powerful engines. One of the companies that have created changes in the automotive industry through the yea... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle29th August 2007
Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recently announced that they will be launching a new car model for the Japanese auto market. The said car is the Galant Fortis, a new sleek sedan. According to the manufacturer of the Galant Fortis, it is... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle26th August 2007
I am just back from a media event organised by Hyundai. No, it was not the launch of a fancy car. It was, instead the launch of H S Lheem, the new Managing Director and CEO of Hyundai Motors India to the Indian media. It was a necessity as the post-Subbu ... Read >
Author: Deepesh24th August 2007
For a vehicle to perform well, its essential components should be in top form. This is especially true with engine parts. Using inferior auto parts limits a car's performance potential. Acura, one of the Japanese-bred luxury car brands that plunged into... Read >
Author: Evander14th August 2007
I was reading with interest today's news story on Hindustan Motors shutting down operations at its Uttarpara, West Bengal plant. That another plant in the Communists ruled state of West Bengal is facing labour unrest is nothing to be surprised of, but, wh... Read >
Author: Deepesh08th August 2007
Earlier this year, Europe’s largest automaker has been on Malaysian news. The reason is that the Malaysian government is looking to close a deal with Volkswagen AG that will see the German automaker purchasing majority of the shares in Malaysian autom... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle03rd August 2007
Detroit automaker General Motors is in the middle of its turnaround plan - something it has in common with Ford and Chrysler. And similar to Ford, General Motors is also losing money on its marques. Ford sold the unproductive Aston Martin, but General... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle02nd August 2007
Chrysler has recently announced its plans of introducing the latest generation of the Grand Voyager MPV into the Chinese market next year. This particular model has obtained five stars in the NHTSA’s safety ratings, which is a performance that is yet ... Read >
Author: Evander27th July 2007
The shares of the troubled Malaysian carmaker Proton has increased slightly last Monday after reports has come out that its deal with Europe’s largest automaker and producer of top-of-the-line quality VW Beetle parts is getting closer to a deal.
A... Read >
Author: Rain Stockton26th July 2007
On a report that Volkswagen AG may have agreed to share technology with Proton Holdings Bhd., and to acquire a stake in its manufacturing unit, shares of the unprofitable Malaysian automaker rose.
After the Edge magazine said that Volkswagen may pay... Read >
Author: Rain Stockton24th July 2007
Volkswagen AG, Europe’s largest automaker and the biggest overseas carmaker in China has started selling Magotan sedans in the country and in the process challenging Toyota Motor Corp.’s Camry which is equipped with high quality Toyota thermostat.
... Read >
Author: Kaye Leery20th July 2007
As the General Motors unit tries to reach break-even, the head of GM Europe said in an advance abstract of a report in Automotive News Europe on Saturday that Swedish carmaker Saab trims down its annual sales targets.
Carl-Peter Forster, president... Read >
Author: Michhelle Crimson11th July 2007
Auto Bild, a German motor magazine, reported that BMW, the largest premium carmaker in the world, and its closest competitor, Mercedes-Benz, are in negotiations over a partnership in order to build subcompact cars.
Without citing sources, Auto Bild ... Read >
Author: Hailey Kerr01st July 2007
As demand for the new Fabia small car and Roomster all-purpose vehicle booms, Skoda Auto AS, Volkswagen AG's Czech unit, increased its full-year sales forecast.
Chief Executive Officer Detlef Wittig said in an interview at Skoda's Mlada Boleslav, Cz... Read >
Author: Rain Stockton07th June 2007
Chief Executive of Nanjing Automobile Corporation, Yu Jian Wei symbolically reopened a Longbridge assembly line on Tuesday while describing the plant as “the spiritual home of the UK motor industry”.
Herbert Austin, the one who created the first ... Read >
Author: Zeke29th May 2007
Cars.com has recently released their rankings of the vehicles that deliver the “Best Bang for Your Buck” and surprisingly three of the cars included are assembled at Chrysler’s assembly plan in Belvidere. This is good news for Chrysler the produce... Read >
Author: Evander09th May 2007
Audi the luxury brand of Europe’s largest automaker Volkswagen and manufacturer of VW tie rods has reiterated in its new commercials that it wants to be known as the carmaker that offers top-of-the-line car technology. And as part of the developing th... Read >
Author: benjamin06th May 2007
Porsche said this week in the AIADA newsletter that Germany's financial regulators have approved automaker Porsche's required takeover offer for Volkswagen, which it was obligated to make after acquiring more than 30% in the company.
Porsche has sai... Read >
Author: benjamin13th April 2007
Investors that are planning to purchase Chrysler are advised to become a marketing savvy and to prepare $7 billion as payment. It is true that the Chrysler deal looks better on paper due to the bargain that the buyer is getting.
The price tag of the... Read >
Author: Lisa Ziegler04th April 2007
DaimlerChrysler AG’s annual general meetings have always been a stormy event in recent years with stockholders hammering out at the transatlantic car giant’s management over the group’s declining share price plus the failure of its ambitious globa... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas29th March 2007
General Motors maker of quality GM parts has never really backed out from any challenge especially if it comes from Toyota Motor Corporation which as we all know is hot on the heels of the world’s number 1 automaker. GM is planning to go head-to-head ... Read >
Author: Noah Scott27th March 2007
News writing using quotes is ideal for bloggers who need regular material to fill their blogs. The best part about it is that you don’t need much information to write a quick 100 to 200-word post.
All you need is one newsworthy quote from any recogni... Read >
Author: Nazvi Careem26th March 2007
In the news: Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker and producer of the popular brand of VW clutch parts including various VW clutch disc --- has released some statements saying that its partnership with Malaysia’s Proton Holdings Bhd is already at ... Read >
Author: benjamin15th March 2007
Mercedes-Benz, a German brand name of automobiles, coaches, buses, trucks, auto parts and accessories such as Mercedes brake dust shields and Mercedes brake dust cover ---- is currently working on a prestigious luxury limousine integrated with the highe... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas09th March 2007
Promoting a car through music videos is not a new concept. As a matter of fact, various automakers including GM, Ford, and VW are just some of the great automakers that have relied on the power of music to bring them more sales. And today another carmak... Read >
Author: Lisa Ziegler08th March 2007
In the news: Mercedes-Benz Car Group has announced recently that it has sold 82,000 units of vehicles worldwide comprising of Maybach, Mercedes-Benz and SMART brand passenger vehicles. The said sale is solely for the month of February 2007 however the aut... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas08th March 2007
Mercedes-Benz has recently started advertising its state-of-the-art all-wheel-drive system 4MATIC using a not so common TV commercial. The unique TV commercial showcased entertaining demonstration of Mercedes-Benz all wheel drive expertise. The commerci... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas06th March 2007
Last Summer Volkswagen unveiled its BlueMotion diesel technology in Europe and in conjunction with the debut, VW has also announced that they will be presenting the same line for the Geneva Auto Show but with the addition of the Passat BlueMotion.
T... Read >
Author: Natalie Anderson05th March 2007
Consumer Reports’ has recently announced their choice of the best carmakers that build the best cars and leading the pack is Volkswagen—Europe’s largest automaker and manufacturer of quality VW alternator --- together with its luxury unit Audi. Th... Read >
Author: benjamin05th March 2007
The Lamborghini SpA is considered a sports car of the stars and two famous personalities own one of these beauties. Actor Jamie Foxx and soccer star David Beckham are just two of the famous personalities that own a Lamborghini.
The Lamborghini SpA is... Read >
Author: benjamin11th January 2007
For those in the know who are aware that the first Porsche, the 1938 Porsche 64, sports not a few car parts similar in specs to those of the Volkswagen Beetle, the popularity and style of succeeding Porsche models is extraordinary. The Porsche 64 was in... Read >
Author: Bernard Donell09th January 2007
Florida’s Courtesy Toyota finally has the Prius on their lot and guess what? It’s now available for test drive. This is the first time actually in three years that the Toyota dealer has offered such promotion. According to Mike Hughes, Courtesy’s ... Read >
Author: Mark Clarkson13th August 2006
Today, many consider BMW's reputation for quality to be near-bulletproof. In an age where almost every high-quality brand is suffering from problems of competition and outsourcing, there is still almost no-one who will disagree that they are very, very we... Read >
Author: John Gibb22nd February 2006
Userplane's Michael Jones explains why online video must be included in your marketing mix.
Thanks to online video ads, guys with bad hygiene and pathetic social skills can try wooing VH1 VJ Rachel Perry-- and they even get a well-mannered response. Ah... Read >
Author: Michael Jones18th May 2005
The 3-series each year sells about 450,000 worldwide-making it one of the biggest single car lines from any carmaker, which is especially remarkable for a premium vehicle. All U.S. 3-series models come with front, front-seat side, and full-length curtain ... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane
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