Monthly Archives: November 2010

Toyota To Repair Coolant Issue on 650,000 Vehicles

Posted on November 30, 2010 5:38 pm by

Toyota in the United States has announced to its dealers that it is going to pay for around 378,000 Toyota Pruis models in the US to be repaired after a recent coolant issue was found. Toyota in Japan has revealed … Continue reading →

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Daimler Group Switch To Siemens Design Software

Posted on November 30, 2010 1:54 pm by

Daimler’s decision to switch from its longtime design software vendor to a rival program will create ripples through the automotive supply chain. Last week Daimler picked Siemens PLM Software for its product development software worldwide, Siemens said in a statement. … Continue reading →

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Proton Give Details Of KLIMS Display

Posted on November 30, 2010 1:38 pm by

At the upcoming Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show, beginning 3rd December and ending 12th December, Proton will have one of the largest displays as they showcase Proton history over the last 25 years. Group managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin … Continue reading →

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Malaysia’s Proton and Perodua Merger Study Completed

Posted on November 30, 2010 1:14 pm by

A study on the proposed consolidation of Malaysian national car companies, Proton Holdings Bhd and Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua), has been completed. The Minister of International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the report would … Continue reading →

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Mercedes Wants to Change its US Dealership Sales Procedures

Posted on November 30, 2010 1:00 pm by

Mercedes-Benz are looking to change dealership sales procedures throughout 2011. Mercedes are actively preparing for a wave of new front-wheel-drive vehicles and new young buyers. Beginning in 2012, Mercedes will launch three front wheel drive vehicles in the UNited States. … Continue reading →

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Bentley Appoint New CEO

Posted on November 30, 2010 12:52 pm by

Bentley Motors has appointed Wolfgang Dürheimer as its new chairman and chief executive. He succeeds Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen who will retire after over eight years at the helm but who has agreed to remain in an advisory capacity to Bentley … Continue reading →

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All New Buick GL8 Launched in China

Posted on November 30, 2010 12:46 pm by

Buick has released an all-new version of its popular GL8 model in China. Developed by Shanghai General Motors, the executive people mover wears a freshly redesigned exterior with sculpted body lines and a new front fascia. Inside, GM has thrown … Continue reading →

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Lexus Promote CT200h Low Cost Ownership to UK Customers

Posted on November 30, 2010 12:30 pm by

The launch of the new Lexus CT 200h in the UK will see the first full hybrid in the small luxury car segment deliver benefits in total ownership costs. UK owners will be able to take advantage of zero annual … Continue reading →

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Mazda make UK Police List as Supplier

Posted on November 30, 2010 12:18 pm by

Mazda has earned a place on the UK’s new National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) agreement. Mazda has secured a place on the new four-year agreement in the category for the supply of ‘standard vehicles’, which covers vehicles used on covert … Continue reading →

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Porsche Cajun Given Green Light By Supervisory Board

Posted on November 30, 2010 12:09 pm by

During its meeting yesterday, the Supervisory Board of Porsche AG, Stuttgart, laid the foundations for continuous and successful growth of the company. The Supervisory Board instructed the Board of Management to drive forward the development of a further to series … Continue reading →

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