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Honda Opens New Engine Plant In Ontario

Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) officially opened its newest investment in Canada– a state-of-the art $154 million engine plant. The new facility will produce 200,000 fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines annually for Civic production in response to growing North American demand for vehicles that provide excellent fuel economy.

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GM begins construction of $250 mln R&D center in Shanghai

GM on Tuesday began the construction of a new $250 million corporate campus in Shanghai, which includes a research and development center that will focus on study of alternative fuels.

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Ford To Deliver Increased Comfort, Visibiity, Quality

An exclusive suite of powerful virtual design tools is helping Ford Motor Company cost effectively shave months off the product development process, while improving the quality, comfort and customer appeal of its cars and trucks.

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Nissan Releases New Otti Minicar

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has launched a revised version of the popular Otti minicar, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide.

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Chevrolet Orlando show car signals entry into new segment for brand

The Orlando show car, making its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, is clear indication that Chevrolet considers to enter the seven-seat family multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment with a distinctive sport utility-like design, offering adaptable seating and impressive interior space.

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Toyota gains 2nd-biggest market share in China

In the first half of this year, Toyota Motor overtook General Motors to become the second-largest foreign carmaker (by sales) in China after Volkswagen, said 21st Century Business Herald today, citing industry information.

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Renault likely to unveil China production project

French car maker Renault SA is expected to leak some information about its mass production project in China within one week, the National Business Daily reported Wednesday.

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Fiat to re-enter China, no Shanghai, Nanjing dealers

Shanghai, August 22 (Gasgoo.com) Ten months After cutting its cooperation with Nanjing Auto, Italian carmaker Fiat is set to restart its China sales network with the imported models first, according to Oriental Morning Post today.

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Geely TX4 taxi to be mass-produced in August

Shanghai, August 11 (Gasgoo.com) Geely TX4 taxi will be mass-produced from this month and will go on sale at the end of this year, reported Beijing News. Geely Automobile will also launch a 2.0L model after the previous 2.4L model, according to sources.

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LINCOLN MKS color palette denotes quality, luxe

LINCOLN MKS-It shines, it glitters, it energizes and allures. In fact, the importance and psychology of color is unmistakable, even in the automotive realm.

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Early sales strong for New 2009 LINCOLN MKS

Early sales are strong for the new 2009 Lincoln MKS. In its first full month on the market, the vehicle outsold the Acura RL, Infiniti M35 and Cadillac STS.

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All-new technology, new design and hand-crafted interior for 2009 Cadillac CTS

The all-new 2009 Cadillac CTS luxury saloon arrives in UK showrooms from 1 September 2008. With a dramatic coupe-like profile, the new right-hand-drive CTS has a lavish specification as standard. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. An advanced 2.9 litre V6 diesel engine will join the new CTS line-up in 2009.

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