VW-Suzuki partnership a worry: Honda
HONDA has revealed that rival tie-ups such as the recent Volkswagen-Suzuki union put immense pressure on it to compete on price while maintaining core brand characteristics and values.
The increased economies of scale, shared research and development costs and leveraging of specific marque strengths give the competition a significant price advantage, Honda [...]
BMW Aims to Boost Sales to 2 Million Units a Year
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG aims to boost sales to more than 2 million a year by 2020 by widening the 6-series and Mini model lines as well as bringing in a battery-powered car for city driving.
BMW, which sold 1.29 million cars last year, is trying [...]
Chevrolet will launch Cruze hatchback for Europe
General Motors is already getting some favorable press with the new Chevrolet Cruze, the automakers’ attempt to go toe-to-toe against Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. Now Europeans will get an extra that Americans won’t: a Cruze hatchback,an attractive 5-door hatchback variant that will be debuting at this year’s Paris [...]
FICO Score Credit Ratings
Even if FICO scores are used by most financing firms and institutions to determine one’s creditworthiness, one must remember that it is not the sole criteria for being granted credit or loans. It is merely a part of the credit decisions that financial institutions use to determine whether or not one is [...]
Hyundai sold 21,399 Sonatas in August but not as optimistic about car sales in 2010
This should worry just about every car company in the U.S. Hyundai sold 21,399 Sonatas in August, up 81% from a year ago, outselling both the Chevrolet Malibu and the Ford Fusion in the mid-sized segment, one of the industry’s fastest-growing. [...]
Nissan at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show,offically take orders for Leaf
“Innovation For All” comes to life November 17th when Nissan rolls out four major product introductions – including three world debuts – at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Leading the way will be the dramatic Nissan Ellure concept, which adds a new dimension to [...]
Toyota Will Launch Verso-S MPV at Paris Motor Show
The Japanese carmaker has announced today its participation at the 2010 Paris Auto Show where it will premiere the new Toyota Verso S. The new Toyota Verso S represents the brand’s re-entry to the European B-MPV segment and it will probably go on sale early next year.
Featuring [...]
Mazda’s Shinari Concept Showcases ‘Kodo’ Design Language for Future Mazdas
Mazda made it clear recently that it is moving away from its Nagare design philosophy. To prove it, the Japanese automaker has just unveiled a look its future design language — dubbed Kodo — on a new five-door hatchbach concept called Shinari
collaborative effort by Mazda’s U.S., [...]
Citroen DS4: premium version of Citroen C4
DS4 brings an alluring mixture of premium design codes and a bold approach to automotive styling, with an emphasis on driving pleasure and advanced vehicle architecture. DS4 is a model with a multitude of talents, effortlessly responding to a broad range of owner needs, while enhancing the appeal and [...]
2011 Lexus IS gets facelift
Ahead of the Paris Motor Show, set to take place in October, Lexus has revealed minor revisions to the popular Lexus IS junior executive saloon.
The 2011 Lexus IS comes in IS250 and IS200d trims in Europe, and allegedly now has restyled wheels, new taillights and LED running lights on trims fitted [...]
