Automobile industry
A comprehensive study by iPerceptions, North America's leading web focused attitudinal analytics provider, has revealed significant findings from their 2005 fourth quarter Auto Industry Web Site Customer Satisfaction Report. The report, based on feedback from over 55,000 actual visitors to branded automotive web sites in North America,
Automobile industry
A series of alarming events unfolded in Coventry as armed robbers, who had previously stolen a black Nissan Sunny, terrorized a young mother and her five-year-old son at gunpoint, stealing their vehicle before abandoning the Nissan on School Lane, Exhall. The ordeal began on December 5 when the Nissan was
Automobile industry
Hoku Scientific, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) and membranes for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, has been awarded a new contract by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers. The contract is a significant development in the
Automobile industry
Toyota has made a significant push into the American pickup market with the introduction of its redesigned full-size Tundra pickup truck at the Chicago Auto Show. The Japanese automaker aims to take a chunk of the lucrative pickup segment from American competitors General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. The
Automobile industry
As Renault's chief executive, Carlos Ghosn, announced a four-year plan to revive the French carmaker's fortunes, he surprisingly avoided discussing job losses or cost-cutting measures. Instead, Ghosn focused on growing the business through new car launches, quality improvements, and fuller factories. The plan's ambitious
Automobile industry
Volkswagen and Google, along with graphics chipmaker Nvidia, showcased a revolutionary in-car navigation system at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The system, currently in development, features a three-dimensional and realistic map display that allows users to instinctively recognize their surroundings, particularly in urban areas. This
Automobile industry
Indonesia aims to become a major player in the global automotive industry with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's plan to make the country a base for automotive production. The President's vision is to create a competitive edge for the national automotive industry, which is currently dominated by
Automobile industry
South Korea's auto sales market has experienced a downturn in recent months due to the expiration of a special tax break and limited demand at the beginning of the year. The government's decision to cut an excise tax on cars by 1 to 2 percent in
Automobile industry
South Korea's domestic auto market has experienced a downturn in recent months, largely due to the expiration of a special tax break and increased costs from new regulations. The tax benefits, which had been in place since March 2004, expired on December 31, 2005, leading to a surge
Automobile industry
Seoul-based GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. has unveiled its new flagship sedan, the Tosca, in a bid to overtake Kia Motors Corp. as South Korea's No. 2 automaker. The Tosca model, priced between 16.4 million won and 24.79 million won, is 1 million won cheaper
Automobile industry
A recent study using nearly 4 million cars that underwent government-mandated emissions testing in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Illinois in 2001 has shown significant differences in emissions performance among various automobile manufacturers. The study, published in the January 2006 issue of the journal Transportation Research Part D, found that cars manufactured
Automobile industry
Nissan Motor Co. has announced plans to equip most of its cars for sale in North America with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) in an effort to compete with hybrid cars offered by Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. The move comes as Nissan aims to improve fuel efficiency and
