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Toyota to Expand with Production of Lexus in U.S.

Toyota Motor Corp. does not stop in its attempts to expand. It is widely rumored that the Japan's automaker is to reveal its plans to start production of Lexus cars in the United States. Interestingly, it seems that Toyota Motor Corp. is striving for the title of the No.1 in the US luxury ranking which the company lost back in 2011.

Tough Times for Toyota as it has to Recall 1.7m Globally

It seems that Toyota Motor Corp. is going through tough times as it will have to recall as many as 1.73 million vehicles globally as it has faced safety issues revolving around airbags. Other Japan's carmakers, including Honda Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp., have announced the same process as their models have also encountered similar problems. But that is not the last of problems for Toyota Motor Corp. as the carmaker is now at war against Ford Motor Co. over the title of ...

Ford Focus Beats Rivals and Becomes Best-Selling Car in 2012

Newest data showed that the Ford Motor Co.'s Focus model had beaten its rivals in 2012 global car sales. The Focus model became the world's best-selling car due to sharply increasing demand in China. The findings of the survey by R.L. Polk & Co. indicated that three models of Ford Motor Co. were in the world's top six.
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Volkswagen is Ready to Recall Cars in China

On the 20th of March, Volkswagen AG informed that it would recall nearly 385,000 in China, its biggest market, to fix gearbox problems. Everything indicates that the recall will start in April. Certainly, the recall will be a harsh blow for the company as the whole operation may cost it over $600 million.
Jamelle Agbuis Mar 21, 2013

Kia Won’t Plant Any More Cee’ds in Australia

Kia Australia has ruled out importing any more variants from the European-focused Kia Cee'd range beyond the Pro_Cee'd GT hot-hatch it has recently confirmed for the local market.
Jamelle Agbuis Mar 11, 2013

Jaguar Land Rover Hikes Investment at UK Engine Plant

Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover informed that it would scale up investments at its UK engine plant by more than 40 percent as demand for the SUVs increased in China and other emerging markets as well. In addition, Jaguar Land Rover plans to double the head count by creating additional 700 jobs and invest £500 million at its i54 business park.
Jamelle Agbuis Mar 06, 2013

Rolls-Royce Profits Surge by 24%

Rolls-Royce witnessed an increase in the full year profits by 24 percent to over £1.4 billion. The increase in the level of output at Boeing CO. and Airbus SAS led to stronger-than-expected profits for Rolls-Royce. Also, the company named Ian Davis as the chairman of the company.
Jamelle Agbuis Feb 18, 2013

US Saw Strong Car Sales in January

After optimistic results noted in 2012, the beginning of 2013 is also comforting for automakers as new car sales in the US increased sharply in January.
Jamelle Agbuis Feb 04, 2013

Toyota Dethrones GM and Becomes World’s Top Carmaker

After few years, finally Toyota Motor Corp. got it. According to data released on the 28th of January, the Japan's company has discrowned US General Motors Co. and has become the world's top carmaker after 4 years.
Jamelle Agbuis Jan 29, 2013

Toyota Pays $1bn to Settle “Acceleration” Suit

Toyota Motor Corp., the Japan's biggest carmaker, is to pay as much as $1.1 billion to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit based on alleged acceleration issues in its cars.
Jamelle Agbuis Jan 02, 2013

EU Car Sales Drops 10% in November

Europe saw demand for new cars drop for the fourteenth consecutive month in November. On the 14th of December, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association released its survey which showed that European Union car sales decreased as much as 10 percent to almost 926,500 vehicles. PSA Peugeot Citroen, Renault SA and Fiat SpA noted the biggest slumps among other carmakers.
Jamelle Agbuis Dec 17, 2012

Back to Old Good Days! Hello Lincoln Motor Company!

After so many years of depressing sales, Ford Motor Co. decided to revive and rename its Lincoln luxury brand. On the 3rd of December, Lincoln Motor Company is due to be introduced. The rebranding is aimed at reviving sales of Lincoln models. And what is more the Lincoln's first Super Bowl ad and television commercials are to be presented as well.
Jamelle Agbuis Dec 05, 2012

End of Suzuki’s American Dream

This is the end of Suzuki's American dream. American Suzuki Motor Corp. informed that it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Jamelle Agbuis Nov 08, 2012

Toyota Australia Recalls 300,000 Cars

Toyota Australia has recalled almost 300,000 vehicles to correct a defect with the cars' power windows in one of the largest recalls in automotive history.
Jamelle Agbuis Oct 11, 2012

Sales of Toyota in China tumble as row on islands hit Japan Inc.

The sales of the Toyota Motor Corp. in the country of China have been down by nearly 40 percent in the month of September as compared to the previous year. The sales of some of its rival companies like BMW and Hyundai however soared high in China. This fact of Toyota's China sales fall reveals how badly the two countries have been struck by their ongoing territorial row.
Jamelle Agbuis Oct 09, 2012

The Australian Automotive Industry

The automotive industry changes constantly. In Australia, the cost of raw materials and fuel is volatile, regulations are tighter and competition is greater. As a result, innovation is encouraged.
James Kong Sep 18, 2012

3 Cool Tech Innovations for Cars

Hybrids without batteries, remote Honda EV apps and personal car-sharing hitches a ride with GM's OnStar.
Jamelle Agbuis Jul 26, 2012

Mercedes-Benz Reveals Inflatable Seatbelt Technology

German safety pioneer Mercedes-Benz will start fitting inflatable rear passenger seatbelts to its vehicles, in a move that will make the brand the second automaker to employ the safety technology behind Ford.
Jamelle Agbuis Jul 23, 2012

What do America's Car Buyers Want?

One day consumers are giving up their SUVs, and the next day they want them back. It's enough to drive an auto company CEO crazy. The bottom line: Watch what consumers do, not what they say.
Jamelle Agbuis Jul 20, 2012

Volkswagen CC launched in Australia

Volkswagen Australia has launched the second-generation Passat CC four-door coupe with a starting price of $54,990 for the diesel. This time around the Germans have gone for a simpler naming convention by removing the Passat badge and sticking with just Volkswagen CC.
Jamelle Agbuis Jul 15, 2012

Volvo Details Future Safety Systems

Volvo has lifted the lid on its next generation of vehicle safety systems designed to protect drivers from stray animals and red-light runners, and take full control of the car in congested city traffic.
Jamelle Agbuis Jul 11, 2012

Nissan Altima V8 Supercars 2013: A Preview

Todd Kelly, the team owner of V8 Supercars express his enthusiasm when the Nissan parts arrived at the team's base located in Melbourne. This Nissan parts are going to be utilized for the V8 Supercars 2013.
Mary Elaine Ramos Jun 28, 2012

Porsche Boxster Review

The Porsche Boxster remains the cheapest way into the German car maker’s sports car range – and may well continue to do so as the company continues to dither and deliberate over a new, smaller entry-level sports car.
Jamelle Agbuis Jun 15, 2012

Car Makers Concerned as China Sales Slow

Automakers worldwide could be affected by slowing sales results in China as dealers see stocks of unsold cars rise, threatening price cuts.
Jamelle Agbuis May 21, 2012

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