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Nissan to use ultrastrong, high-formability steel in more new vehicles
Nissan is the world’s first carmaker to use the high-formability steel, with a tensile strength of 980 megapascals, which was jointly developed by Nissan and Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. The steel’s combination of stamping…
Toyota Europe’s hybrid car-sharing offer expands to Venice, Italy
Innovative
Building on the know-how gathered from Dublin (Ireland) and Forlì (Italy) projects, the citizens of Venice can benefit from the following innovations:
Registration: online in just a few minutes; Smart Watch soon to be…
INFINITI Engineering Academy 2018 Canadian winner crowned
The INFINITI Engineering Academy is INFINITI's global search for bright engineering talent to work across automotive and Formula One™. It is the only recruitment program of its kind in the world, bringing an array of young, diverse and…
KIA Motors America skips the hard sell for summer sales
Simply put, because Kia is “America’s Best Value.” The campaign spots eschew sales techniques like free donuts and showrooms stuffed floor-to-ceiling with balloons in favor of two elementary school aged children as sales people. The spots…
KOHLER Command PRO EFI ECH440
The Command PRO® EFI ECH440 controls and manages the exhaust through the closed-loop system, thus burning the proper amount of air: this control notably extends the life of the engines.
The Command PRO® EFI ECH440 offers better fuel…
Audi expands mobility network in Asia
“After successfully launching the premium service Audi on demand, it’s time to start the scaling-up phase. From residential districts to now shopping malls, we are using our flexible concept to customize our locations to both local factors…
KIA Soul named along 10 Best Family Cars
Parents magazine and leading car shopping and information network Edmunds have partnered for over 10 years to recognize the top vehicle choices for families looking to purchase a new car. Like years prior, 2018 winners were awarded after a…
2018 Honda Accord and Odyssey Named ‘10 Best Family Cars 2018’
To determine winners of its Best Family Cars awards, Parents magazine and Edmunds chose the winners from among 300 vehicles by considering safety ratings, car seat installation and other family-friendly features, as well as overall vehicle…
BYTON continues its success story
“We have set the ambitious goal of changing the world of mobility in much the same way that the iPhone has changed the world of communication,” said Breitfeld during a visit to the BYTON Design and Development Center in Munich. “It…
First in a Generation: All-New 2019 Acura RDX Arrives in Showrooms June 1
With a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP2) starting at $37,300 (excluding $995 destination and handling), the 2019 RDX comes standard with a class-leading array of premium features and technologies. Priced the same as the outgoing…
Trucks Set Records as Core Products Deliver American Honda May Sales Gains
Trucks and core products delivered major gains for Honda in May: Trucks set a new May record, Accord sales gained significant momentum, and strong performances from Civic, CR-V and Odyssey pushed all of these models to retail sales…
Mazda celebrates 50 million vehicles made in Japan
Representative Director, President and CEO Masamichi Kogai, executive officers and union representatives were in attendance. The 50 million-unit milestone was achieved 86 years and seven months after Mazda produced its first three-wheeled…
Spectacular global launch event at Intermat 2018
The YANMAR booth in Hall 5A is full of people: customers, trade journalists, prospects, visitors, and even a bunch of curious competitors. All interested in the latest developments in diesel technology and in eager anticipation of the…
A balanced set-up is key to success at a hot Hungaroring
The DTM is set to make its fifth appearance at the Hungaroring, at which Mercedes-Benz driver Paul Di Resta and René Rast (Audi) were victorious last year. The circuit is located 20 kilometres outside Budapest, close to Hankook’s…
Important awards for Audi
“Auto Zeitung”: Audi A7 Sportback wins Design Trophy
More than 13,000 readers of “Auto Zeitung” cast their votes for the best new car designs in five classes in the Design Trophy competition. The new Audi A7 Sportback won in the “Sedans/…