Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. (TMMAL), a TMC engine-production subsidiary in Alabama, United States, plans to increase engine production capacity and begin production of the 3.5-liter V6 “2GR” engine in March 2014 to meet growing demand.
TMMAL is to boost annual production capacity by 216,000 units solely for the 2GR, [...]
Toyota to Up Engine Production Capacity in Alabama, U.S.
May 18th, 2012Nissan to Test NV200-based EVs With AEON Retail Company in Japan
May 18th, 2012Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has begun tests of an electric vehicle (EV) based on the compact commercial vehicle NV200. AEON Retail Co., Ltd. will use the EV test cars as delivery vehicles within the Tokyo metropolitan area for their innovative, new online business. The vehicles will be monitored for one month to evaluate their potential [...]
Toyota to Increase V6 Engine Production in Alabama
May 18th, 2012Toyota announced it will expand its Huntsville, Ala. engine facility to increase North American production of V6 engines. The approximately $80 million investment will bring total plant investment to more than $700 million. Approximately 125 new jobs will be created, increasing employment nearly 10 percent to 1,150. The expansion will allow Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, [...]
Chevrolet Announces New SS Performance Sedan
May 18th, 2012Chevrolet announced the return of a V-8 powered, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan to the U.S. lineup, the Chevrolet SS. The SS will also be Chevrolet’s next NASCAR Sprint Cup racecar and will debut in its race configuration at the 2013 Daytona 500. The limited production version of the Chevrolet SS will be a 2014 model [...]
TVS Motor Company domestic sales grows 7% in April 12
May 18th, 2012TVS Motor Company witnessed 7% growth in domestic sales. The company registered 151,181 units in April 2012 against 141,619 units in April 2011.
Total sales of the company grew by 4% in April 2012 with sales of 174,455 units against 167,744 units registered in April 2011.
Two Wheeler
Total two wheeler sales grew by 4% in the month [...]
Statement by Acura Regarding Power Steering Hose Recall: 2007-2008 Acura TL
May 18th, 2012Acura will voluntarily recall 52,615 model-year 2007-2008 TL sedans in the United States to replace the power steering hose. Over time, the power steering hose may deteriorate and develop a fluid leak. Leaking power steering fluid could lead to loss of power steering assistance or, if it leaks onto a catalytic converter it may result [...]
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Announces Truck Tire Manufacturing Appointments
May 18th, 2012Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (Bridgestone Americas) announced the appointment of Mitch Burke to the position of Plant Manager at the company’s Warren County, Tenn. truck and bus tire manufacturing facility.
Burke began his career with Bridgestone Americas in 1989 as Junior Engineer at the Warren County Plant. Since that time he has taken on engineering and [...]
Emerging Buyer Preference For Diesel Suvs
May 18th, 2012Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows an emerging buyer preference for diesel sports utility vehicles in the continuing strong market for SUVs.
Overall, 79,097 vehicles were sold in April, an increase of 6.6 per cent (or 4,833 vehicles) compared to the same month in 2011. On a year to [...]
New Research Identifies Large Truck Rollover Locations
May 17th, 2012The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released findings from the first phase of a three-part research effort aimed at mitigating costly large truck rollovers. ATRI’s first phase produced a database of locations with the highest frequency of large truck rollovers using over 50,000 crash records from a nine-year period. The database, which covers [...]
Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Best April Sales In Company History
May 17th, 2012Subaru of America, Inc. reported record sales for April 2012 of 26,310 vehicles, a six percent gain over April 2011. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 106,878, a 16 percent gain over prior year.
Year-to-date sedan sales for the brand have also increased with the all-new Impreza up 157 percent over prior year and [...]
Hyundai launches 5 Star Assurance Program for Santro and Next Gen i10
May 17th, 2012Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter announced an offer for the Santro and the Next Gen i10 – the ‘5 Star Assurance Program’ – aimed at enhancing the value proposition for its customers. The Assurance Program is a limited period offer.
On the ‘5 Star [...]
Lexus Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of Certain 2013 Model Year GS 350 F Sport RWD Vehicles
May 17th, 2012Lexus filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicating it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 650 – early 2013 model year GS 350 F Sport Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles to update the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) electronic control unit (ECU) calibration.
On certain early 2013 [...]
Swift Diesel Goes on Sale in New Zealand
May 17th, 2012The most popular small car in New Zealand is now available with the additional choice of a turbocharged diesel engine. The highly economical, low emission Suzuki Swift DDiS diesel five-door hatchback is expected to have special appeal to government, fleets and businesses and for motorists who do higher than average annual distances. Powered by a [...]
Highest April On Record For Mercedes-Benz With Sales Of 22,336
May 17th, 2012Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported April sales of 22,336 for its Mercedes-Benz models, a 23.8 % improvement over April 2011, delivering a year-to-date total of 83,849 new vehicles to customers, up 17.5%. Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter for the month totaled 25,066, up 30.8% bringing a year-to-date total of 91,972, up [...]
