The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released findings from the first phase of a three-part research effort aimed at mitigating costly large truck rollovers. ATRI’s first phase produced a database of locations with the highest frequency of large truck rollovers using over 50,000 crash records from a nine-year period. The database, which covers [...]
Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Best April Sales In Company History
May 17th, 2012Subaru of America, Inc. reported record sales for April 2012 of 26,310 vehicles, a six percent gain over April 2011. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 106,878, a 16 percent gain over prior year.
Year-to-date sedan sales for the brand have also increased with the all-new Impreza up 157 percent over prior year and [...]
Hyundai launches 5 Star Assurance Program for Santro and Next Gen i10
May 17th, 2012Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter announced an offer for the Santro and the Next Gen i10 – the ‘5 Star Assurance Program’ – aimed at enhancing the value proposition for its customers. The Assurance Program is a limited period offer.
On the ‘5 Star [...]
Lexus Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of Certain 2013 Model Year GS 350 F Sport RWD Vehicles
May 17th, 2012Lexus filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicating it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 650 – early 2013 model year GS 350 F Sport Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles to update the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) electronic control unit (ECU) calibration.
On certain early 2013 [...]
Swift Diesel Goes on Sale in New Zealand
May 17th, 2012The most popular small car in New Zealand is now available with the additional choice of a turbocharged diesel engine. The highly economical, low emission Suzuki Swift DDiS diesel five-door hatchback is expected to have special appeal to government, fleets and businesses and for motorists who do higher than average annual distances. Powered by a [...]
Highest April On Record For Mercedes-Benz With Sales Of 22,336
May 17th, 2012Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported April sales of 22,336 for its Mercedes-Benz models, a 23.8 % improvement over April 2011, delivering a year-to-date total of 83,849 new vehicles to customers, up 17.5%. Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter for the month totaled 25,066, up 30.8% bringing a year-to-date total of 91,972, up [...]
Rolls-Royce to supply safety critical deck equipment for advanced anchor handling vessel
May 17th, 2012Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a £15 million contract by STX OSV to supply an extensive deck equipment package for an advanced anchor handling vessel to be operated by Iceman AS.
The package, which is designed to improve operational safety, will include a new anchor handling frame (AHF) and a hydraulic anchor [...]
World Design Car Of The Year Is 101st Global Award For The Range Rover Evoque
May 17th, 2012Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a £15 million contract by STX OSV to supply an extensive deck equipment package for an advanced anchor handling vessel to be operated by Iceman AS. The package, which is designed to improve operational safety, will include a new anchor handling frame (AHF) and a hydraulic [...]
Hyundai Motor America Reports Best-Ever April Sales
May 17th, 2012Hyundai Motor America, the most fuel efficient automaker in the U.S., announced an all-time April sales record of 62,264 units, up 1 percent over last year’s all-time April record, and the second best sales month in company history after last month’s all-time record. With three fewer selling days this April versus last April, Hyundai’s average [...]
TMC Announces 2012 Community Concert Program
May 16th, 2012Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces details of its 2012 Toyota Community Concerts, a classical music concert program TMC holds annually throughout Japan in collaboration with its domestic sales companies as part of its social contribution activities. This year 44 concerts will be held in 22 prefectures throughout Japan.
The Toyota Community Concerts program showcases amateur [...]
