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Toyota to launch new compact sports car in Japan Japanese automaker Toyota Motor (TMC) is planning to launch the new 6-speed version '86' compact sports car in Japan on 06 April 2012. Design & Production > Automobile Manufacturing > News
Mazda to unveil 2012 Mx-5 Miata at Chicago Auto Show By ABR Staff Writer
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is planning to unveil the new 2012 MX-5 Miata special edition at the upcoming 2012 Chicago Auto Show in US.
Design & Production > Automobile Manufacturing > News Tata Motors January sales up 16% By ABR Staff Writer
Tata Motors has reported 16% increase in sales (including exports) of commercial and passenger vehicles to 87,465 vehicles during January 2012 compared to same period in 2011.
Design & Production > Automobile Manufacturing > News Continental to invest $113m at Seguin plant in US By ABR Staff Writer
Continental, a global automotive supplier, is planning to invest more than $113m in its Seguin, Texas, manufacturing facility.
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Honda to invest $98m in Anna engine plant in Ohio, US By ABR Staff Writer
Honda is planning to invest $98m at its Anna Engine Plant in Ohio to build components for its next-generation powertrain technologies.
Auto Components > Powertrain > News Toyota to launch new compact sports car in Japan By ABR Staff Writer
Japanese automaker Toyota Motor (TMC) is planning to launch the new 6-speed version '86' compact sports car in Japan on 06 April 2012.
Design & Production > Automobile Manufacturing > News Honda to debut new ILX, RDX at Chicago Auto Show By ABR Staff Writer
Japanese automaker Honda will debut the production versions of 2013 Acura ILX and the completely redesigned 2013 Acura RDX at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show in US.
Design & Production > Automobile Manufacturing > News

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Design And Production

Mazda to unveil 2012 Mx-5 Miata at Chicago Auto Show
03 February 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is planning to unveil the new 2012 MX-5 Miata special edition at the upcoming 2012 Chicago Auto Show in US.
Design & Production > Automobile Manufacturing > News
Tata Motors January sales up 16%
03 February 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
Tata Motors has reported 16% increase in sales (including exports) of commercial and passenger vehicles to 87,465 vehicles during January 2012 compared to same period in 2011.
Design & Production > Automobile Manufacturing > News

Auto Components

Honda to invest $98m in Anna engine plant in Ohio, US
03 February 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
Honda is planning to invest $98m at its Anna Engine Plant in Ohio to build components for its next-generation powertrain technologies.
Auto Components > Powertrain > News
Audi unveils new BiTurbo TDI engine for A6, A7
02 February 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
German automaker Audi has unveiled a new 3.0 V6 BiTDI engine for the 2012 A6 and A7 six-cylinder diesel ranges.
Auto Components > Powertrain > News

Technology

Brunel University, European partners join for automotive energy management system
25 January 2012 | By Patrick Keane
Brunel University in the UK will partner with Spanish car maker SEAT in the 'EuroEnergest' project which is planning to develop a new artificial intelligence-driven energy management system for the automotive industry.
Technology > Testing > News
NNA, ABB to test used EV battery packs for energy storage
20 January 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
Nissan North America (NNA) has teamed up with ABB, 4R Energy and Sumitomo Corporation of America, to test used lithium-ion electric-vehicle battery packs that power the Nissan LEAF.
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Leasing & Insurance

SBI to finance Mahindra Reva’s new vehicles
20 January 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles (MREVPL), the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing arm of Indian auto maker Mahindra & Mahindra, has signed an agreement with Indian PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) bank, State Bank of India (SBI).
Leasing & Insurance > News
Hertz adds vehicles to its Prestige and Adrenaline collections
16 December 2011 | By ABR Staff Writer
The Hertz Corporation, a general use airport car rental brand, has introduced new vehicles to the Prestige and Adrenaline Collections, including the Cadillac CTS, Camaro SS Convertible and Corvette Convertible.
Leasing & Insurance > News

Supply Chain

Gm wins order for 1,200 Chevrolet Express CNG Vans from AT&T
31 January 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
General Motors (GM) has received an order from AT&T for 1,200 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG) dedicated cargo vans to be deployed at its service centers nationwide.
Supply Chain > Automobile Distribution > News
City of Fredericton extends partnership with Nova Bus
19 January 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
City of Fredericton, the capital of Canadian Province New Brunswick, has renewed its partnership with Volvo Buses subsidiary Nova Bus.
Supply Chain > Automobile Distribution > News

Green Technology

Ford to unveil new B-MAX at Geneva Motor Show
02 February 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
US automaker Ford Motor will unveil the new production ready B-MAX compact MPV at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland.
Green Technology > Green Vehicles > News
Honda to launch Jazz Hybrid in Malaysia in 2012
27 January 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
Japanese automaker Honda is planning to launch the new five-door Jazz Hybrid in Malaysia during the first quarter of 2012.
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