Automobile industry
The collapse of a deal with the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation has sent shockwaves through the British car industry, leaving thousands of workers and suppliers facing an uncertain future. The Government is finalising a £40m support package for firms that supply the MG Rover plant at Longbridge in Birmingham, in
Automobile industry
The British government confirmed on Thursday that the country's last major car producer, MG Rover, was on the verge of bankruptcy following the collapse of takeover negotiations with the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation of China. The news marks a devastating blow to the country's car industry,
Automobile industry
Despite soaring gasoline prices, US auto sales rose 4.6 percent in March to 1,576,828 units, marking the first growth in three months. Toyota and Nissan posted record high sales, driven by increased demand for hybrid electric-gasoline vehicles. Toyota's sales surged 16.7 percent to 203,
Automobile industry
Worldwide production at three of Japan's top automakers hit records for the month of February, according to data released by the companies. Toyota, Nissan, and Honda reported significant year-over-year growth, while Mitsubishi and Mazda struggled due to various issues. Toyota led the way with a 11.6% increase
Automobile industry
Nissan, the Japanese automaker, has filed a lawsuit against Audi, claiming that the German carmaker's new sport utility vehicles, named Q5 and Q7, infringe on Nissan's registered trademark 'Q' for its luxury vehicles. The dispute centers around the use of the letter 'Q&
Automobile industry
Colin Scott, a 45-year-old support worker from Philadelphia, has been left with excruciating back pain after picking up a hire car from Enterprise Rentacar. The Nissan Primera had been left on the transporter with delivery chocks in place, which affected the suspension and made the car difficult to handle. Despite
Automobile industry
Nissan, in partnership with Toyota, is set to commence production of up to 50,000 hybrid petrol-electric cars annually for the US market, starting next year. The company's decision comes as the automobile industry witnesses a surge in demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, particularly hybrid models, following the success
Automobile industry
A significant increase in demand for flex-fuel cars, which can run on ethanol, gasoline, or a combination of both, has been observed in Brazil. According to data released by the National Vehicle Manufacturers Association (Anfavea), sales of flex-fuel cars reached 328,374 in 2004, a staggering 582% increase from the
Education
As part of General Motors' (GM) efforts to promote a hydrogen economy, the company has launched the Tech Tour for Students program, which brings fuel cell technology to middle school students across the nation. The program aims to educate the next generation about the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell
Education
Dennis Weaver and his Institute of Ecolonomics have embarked on a 15-day drive to raise awareness about alternative fuels and energy independence, driving 1800 miles along the west coast of North America. Beginning in Los Angeles on June 28, the caravan of hydrogen fuel cell and other alternative fuel vehicles
Automobile industry
The 2005 Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition is the second vehicle offered as part of a multi-year strategic marketing partnership between Subaru of America, Inc. and the renowned retailer of active-lifestyle clothing and equipment, L.L.Bean. This new edition expands the Forester line to four models,
Automobile industry
NAVTEQ, a leading provider of digital map data, and XM Satellite Radio, the pioneer of satellite radio, have collaborated to introduce XM NavTraffic, a revolutionary satellite data information service that enables vehicles to display real-time traffic information. This cutting-edge system will debut this fall, initially offering coverage in 20 major
