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Cadillac global sales rise 17.2 percent in October
“For the past 17 months, our global sales have continued to grow, further elevating our standing as a major luxury automaker,” said Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen. “We are building a strong foundation for Cadillac’s long-term success…
MEYLE-ORIGINAL glow plugs guarantee a reliable start – even in the coldest weather
Glow plugs extend into the cylinder of the diesel engine and heat up to temperatures of up to +1000°C. This extreme heat is required to ensure the cold start of a diesel engine even in winter, with icy temperatures of up to -40°C. To…
Launch of a new dedicated DS network as orders open for DS 7 Crossback with range, pricing and…
With growing awareness for the DS brand, formed on 1 June 2014, DS Automobiles is now opening orders for the full range of DS 7 CROSSBACK – the first deliveries of which will start early 2018 – to meet the needs of drivers in search of a…
Ford maintains sales lead as CV range outpaces market performance
According to the official October sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT):
Ford is the UK market leader in total vehicle, car and CV sales
Fiesta is UK best-seller; Transit Custom first in CV and…
Audi Autonomous Driving Cup 2017: independently and intelligently around the course
Audi is on the way to creating the self-driving car. The Audi Autonomous Driving Cup has been placing the spotlight on self-driving automobiles since 2015 – though on a scale of 1:8. The university competition is aimed at young talents in…
Get your drift on; Ford performance offers world’s first electronic handbrake
The Drift Stick – internally called Project Wicked Stick and led by Ford Performance program manager John Wicks – was born out of the Focus RS industry-first Drift Mode and developed by the same team.
“The passionate engineers at Ford…
FCA US reports October 2017 sales
In October, retail sales of 130,153 units were down 4 percent compared with the same month in 2016 and represented 85 percent of total sales. In line with FCA’s strategy to reduce sales to the daily rental segment, fleet sales of 23,220…
Introducing the all-new, next-generation 2018 Jeep Wrangler
The all-new Wrangler’s unique design includes an instantly recognizable keystone-shaped grille, iconic round headlamps and square tail lamps, improved aerodynamics, a convenient fold-down windscreen for off-road purists, even more…
Audi on track for comprehensive model and technology initiative
This represents an operating return on sales of 8.9 percent. The coming months will see Audi embark on a densely packed program of production starts for 2018, prepare the market introduction of an array of new models and accelerate on its…
Nissan to unveil new Serena e-POWER at Tokyo Motor Show
The Serena e-POWER will be Nissan’s second model to feature the technology. It’s another step forward in the company’s drive to introduce more electrified vehicles under Nissan Intelligent Power, one of the aspects of Nissan Intelligent…
Audi launches online sales for used cars
Following the end of a pilot phase with around 70 contract partners, another 200 Audi dealers offering their range of used cars via this new sales channel are expected in early 2018.“It is important for us to have a digital solution that…
Taking the safe side – with low-wear MEYLE ORIGINAL wheel bearings
Wheel bearings are responsible for the vehicle's roadholding performance and thus critical for vehicle safety. As an integral part of the axle suspension system their task is to guide the wheels and – depending on the design – transmit the…
Sogefi filter technologies are present on top engine at International Engine of the Year Award 2017
The engine that powers the 488 GTB, 488 Spider and the small size of the California T and GTC4 Lusso T, has received the International Engine of the Year Award along with the Performance Engine class and the 3-litre to 4-litre category. The…
New range of timing belt kits with belts on oil
Building on its position as an original equipment supplier for manufacturers of
heavy goods vehicles, HUTCHINSON is expanding its range with the launch of
22 new accessory tensioners and 45 new Poly V belts. The transmission belt
range…
Cummins Announces Acquisition of Energy Storage Technology
"To be a leading provider of electrified power systems just as we are with diesel and natural gas driven powertrains, we must own key elements and subsystems of the electrification network," said Tom Linebarger, Chairman and CEO, Cummins…