Mazda Motor Europe Takes Imports in Belgium and Luxemburg into its own Hands

Mazda Motor Europe announced that effective today it is taking the distribution of Mazda in Belgiumand Luxemburg into its own hands, under the name of Mazda Motor Belux. Mazda takes over the import of Beherman Auto, which has taken care of distribution since 1967. The appointment of the new Managing Director, Olivier Sermeus, was announced [...]

Audi A6L as a mobile film theatre

Audi will be unveiling an innovative entertainment system for rear-seat passengers in the A6L at the Shanghai Auto Show (20 – 27 April 2007). Two 10.2-inch monitors are fitted on the backs of the front seats. The DVD player integrated in the centre armrest also includes connections for a games console, iPod and digital camera. [...]

Mercedes-Benz CLK Sport Edition

With its sporty appearance and sumptuous level of appointments, the immediately available Sport Edition is a new highlight among the Coupés and Cabriolets of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. 18-inch light-alloy wheels in an exclusive design, AMG styling features in the exterior and bi-xenon headlamps as standard give this special model a particularly distinctive appearance. The sporty, [...]

Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi Goes Into Production

Production began this week at Nissan’s factory, situated in Sunderland, north-east England, of the new Qashqai compact crossover equipped with the state-of-the-art 2.0-litre dCi engine. Equipped with this engine, the Qashqai is available in both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains.

Buick Riviera: World premiere at Auto Shanghai 2007

The Buick Riviera, a stunning concept car designed to showcase Buick’s new global design direction, made its global debut today at Auto Shanghai 2007.

MAA joins call for scrapping of old vehicles

The Malaysian government should consider cash incentives for car owners to voluntarily scrap old vehicles as part of efforts to revive the slumping auto market, an industry group said Monday.

2007 Mitchell Medical Conference Examines Ways to Optimize the Auto Casualty Claim Process and Increase Customer Satisfaction

New Ideas Emerge on How to Leverage Data Analytics for Maximum Operational Savings and Minimal Losses

Chinese showcase alternative vehicles at Shanghai Auto Show

One experimental clean-energy car runs on natural gas. Another uses ethanol distilled from corn. A third has a zero-emissions electric motor powered by a hydrogen fuel cell.

Fiat: 1Q Net Income More Than Doubled

MILAN, Italy (AP) – Fiat SpA said Monday that its net income more than doubled in the first quarter, due largely to growth in its flagship auto and trucks businesses.

Auto Components Sector earned revenues of US$172.0mn in 06

Frost & Sullivan’s Automotive and Transportation Practice South Asia and Middle East (http://www.transportation.frost.com) will host an Analyst Briefing – Webinar on, Wednesday, 25 April, 2007, titled “Immense Opportunities for 3PL Market in Indian Auto Components Sector” between 11 am and 12 noon Indian Standard Time (GMT + 5.5 hrs).

Local brands in spotlight at Shanghai Auto Show

Car enthusiasts are being treated to a display of nearly 900 car models at the ongoing 2007 Shanghai International Auto Exhibition. Over 1,300 exhibitors from more than 20 countries are at the car show.

Auto makers hope to sell China on credit

Auto companies are trying to persuade Chinese consumers to spend money they don’t yet have, a trick that goes against thousands of years of culture that warns: “One must think of poverty even when wealthy”.