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Ford to expand EcoBoost vehicle production in 2012 Ford Motor is planning to more than triple the production capacity of cars, utilities and trucks this year which use the fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines. Auto Components > Powertrain > News
Honda to launch Jazz Hybrid in Malaysia in 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.
101012 > News Mazda launches Biante GRANZ, GRANZ-C in Japan By ABR Staff Writer
Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor (MMC) has launched the special editions of its Biante minivan, the GRANZ and GRANZ-C, which will go on sale across Japan.
Design & Production > Automobile Manufacturing > News Kia launches new three-door version of Rio in UK By ABR Staff Writer
The South Korean automaker Kia has launched the new three-door version of its Rio model in the UK.
Design & Production > Automobile Manufacturing > News
Bugatti extends DCT production contract with Ricardo By ABR Staff Writer
French carmaker Bugatti has extended its contract with Ricardo for the production of Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) system which will be equipped in the Veyron supercar.
Auto Components > Powertrain > News Group 1 acquires Hilton Head BMW dealership By ABR Staff Writer
Group 1 Automotive, a US-based automotive retailer, has acquired Hilton Head BMW in Blufton, South Carolina, that is expected to generate $45m in estimated annual revenues.
49 > News Navistar Defense wins $110m order for 650 independent suspension kits By ABR Staff Writer
Navistar Defense has received a $110m delivery order from US Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) to provide 650 independent suspension kits for International MaxxPro Plus Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.
Design & Production > Automobile Manufacturing > News

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Design And Production

Mazda launches Biante GRANZ, GRANZ-C in Japan
27 January 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor (MMC) has launched the special editions of its Biante minivan, the GRANZ and GRANZ-C, which will go on sale across Japan.
Design & Production > Automobile Manufacturing > News
Kia launches new three-door version of Rio in UK
27 January 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
The South Korean automaker Kia has launched the new three-door version of its Rio model in the UK.
Design & Production > Automobile Manufacturing > News

Auto Components

Bugatti extends DCT production contract with Ricardo
27 January 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
French carmaker Bugatti has extended its contract with Ricardo for the production of Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) system which will be equipped in the Veyron supercar.
Auto Components > Powertrain > News
Ford to expand EcoBoost vehicle production in 2012
27 January 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
Ford Motor is planning to more than triple the production capacity of cars, utilities and trucks this year which use the fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines.
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.
101012 > News

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

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
Scania wins order for 375 trucks from Zoomlion
18 January 2012 | By ABR Staff Writer
Swedish truckmaker Scania has received an order from Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology for 375 trucks to be used as a platform for mobile concrete pumps.
Supply Chain > Automobile Distribution > News

Green Technology

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.
101012 > News
Electric vehicle charging station market to grow 155% by 2020, GlobalData report
25 January 2012 | By Patrick Keane
Global market for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is expected to grow at a rate of 155% during the period 2011-2020 according to a new report by GlobalData.
101012 > News

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