Federal-Mogul Powertrain Supplies Engine Technologies for All 10 of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2018

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Federal-Mogul Powertrain is supplying engine technologies for all 10 of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2018 model year vehicles. Since the inception of the Wards 10 Best Engines competition 24 years ago, Federal-Mogul Powertrain has designed and manufactured leading technologies for many of the engines recognized each year as… Continue reading Federal-Mogul Powertrain Supplies Engine Technologies for All 10 of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2018

UPDATE 1-Mazda vows to stay independent despite deeper ties with Toyota

DETROIT (Reuters) – Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) on Wednesday said that while it is deepening its development and production partnership with Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T), the small automaker would remain a company independent from its much bigger rival. Mazda and Toyota last week said they will build a $1.6 billion joint assembly plant in… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Mazda vows to stay independent despite deeper ties with Toyota

Honda, new member of the employers’ association of European manufacturers ACEA

Updated 1/17/2018 12:21:39 CET BRUSSELS, Jan. 17 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese car company Honda, through its European division Honda Motor Europe, has become a new member of the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA), the organization said in a statement. The entry of Honda into ACEA occurs after the approval of the association’s board… Continue reading Honda, new member of the employers’ association of European manufacturers ACEA

VW announces new sales record

Was there something wrong with the crisis? The brands of the VW empire delivered more vehicles last year than ever before. The largest carmaker in the world thus increases the distance to the number two Toyota. VW Jetta at the auto show in Detroit Wednesday, 17.01.2018 08:57 clock Of the VolkswagenGroup has delivered more vehicles… Continue reading VW announces new sales record

Press Releases – Honda Motor Europe joins European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association

Brussels, 17 January 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes Honda Motor Europe as its newest member. Following the approval of ACEA’s Board of Directors last month, Honda’s membership of the trade association took effect on 1 January. ACEA now represents the 15 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus manufacturers. The other… Continue reading Press Releases – Honda Motor Europe joins European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association

The Yaris is still the most produced car in France

Once again, it’s the Toyota Yaris that has won the most produced car on the territory in 2017. If it is ahead of three Peugeot models, this situation could evolve in 2018 with the spectacular breakthrough of the car. 3008. The Toyota Yaris can more than ever be proud to be a vehicle “made in… Continue reading The Yaris is still the most produced car in France

European Car Sales Rise to 10-Year High on Peugeot, Renault SUVs

European car sales reached a 10-year high last year as widening economic growth boosted consumer confidence, with SUVs from French manufacturers Peugeot and Renault, Italian competitor Alfa Romeo and Japanese rival Toyota propelling demand. Registrations in 2017 increased 3.3 percent to 15.6 million vehicles, the Brussels-based European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, or ACEA, said Wednesday in… Continue reading European Car Sales Rise to 10-Year High on Peugeot, Renault SUVs

Statement Regarding Impact of Kobe Steel Quality Issue on Toyota and Lexus Vehicles (final report)

Jan. 17, 2018 News Release We regret any inconvenience and concern caused to customers of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. In response to the series of announcements made by Kobe Steel Ltd. regarding improper conduct related to materials used in vehicles, we have urgently investigated the impact of this matter on Toyota and Lexus vehicles. On… Continue reading Statement Regarding Impact of Kobe Steel Quality Issue on Toyota and Lexus Vehicles (final report)

Lyft opens up Concierge, its ride-booking service for businesses, to all

Lyft today announced it’s expanding its Concierge program – the service that allows organizations to schedule rides for other people – to more business customers. First announced in 2016, the service was originally designed to help patients get to medical appointments, particularly in areas where they may not have a car of their own, like… Continue reading Lyft opens up Concierge, its ride-booking service for businesses, to all

BRIEF-Toyota Motor North America Says Production In North America Is Nearly 2 Mln In 2017

Jan 16 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor North America: * TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA SAYS IN 2017, TOYOTA BUILT ABOUT 2 MILLION VEHICLES AT ITS NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PLANTS * TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA – PRODUCTION VOLUME AT NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PLANTS IN 2017 WAS DOWN ABOUT 1 PERCENT FROM 2.1 MILLION VEHICLES Source… Continue reading BRIEF-Toyota Motor North America Says Production In North America Is Nearly 2 Mln In 2017