Ford China reports 48 per cent increase in June sales; first half sales up by 47 per cent

Ford China's sales soared in the first half of 2013 with 407,721 wholesales sold for the year, up 47 per cent compared to the first half of 2012. Record first-half results were buoyed by a record June, when Ford sold 75,254 wholesales, up 44 per cent compared to the

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Nissan reports increase of 12.9 per cent in US June sales

Driven by demand for its highest-volume models, Nissan US sales in June totaled 104,124, an increase of 12.9 per cent over 92,237 units a year earlier. This marks the company's best-ever June US sales performance. Nissan Division sales increased 16.1 per

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VCNA reports decrease of 6 per cent in US June sales

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported US sales of 6,678 units, a 6 per cent decrease from June 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 5.9 per cent over the first six months of 2012.

The S60 sports sedan finished the month with 2,666 units sold. The XC60

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Ford of Canada reports three per cent increase of year-to-date sales

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, sales are up three per cent year-to-date, helping to maintain sales leadership. Ford of Canada was also the top-selling automaker for June.

Last month, trucks sales were up one per cent compared to the same month last

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Infiniti reports decrease of 12.7 per cent in US sales for June 2013

Infiniti reported US sales of 9,114 units for the month of June, a decrease of 12.7 per cent versus 10,436 units a year earlier. Calendar year-to-date Infiniti sales of 52,233 vehicles are down 3.9 per cent compared to the 54,377 units sold during the same

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GM and Honda to collaborate on next-generation fuel cell technologies

General Motors and Honda announced a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 time frame. The collaboration expects to succeed by sharing expertise,

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Audi India launches RS 5 Coupe @ Rs. 95.28 lakh

Audi announced the launch of the new Audi RS 5 Coupe in India. Equipped with a powerful V8 engine, the high-revving new Audi RS 5 Coupe stunningly sprints from 0-100 km/h in 4.5seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h. The 4.2 FSI delivers 331 kw (450 hp) at 8,250

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McLaren Automotive appoints Mike Flewitt as Chief Executive Officer

McLaren Automotive has appointed Mike Flewitt as Chief Executive Officer.

"I am very pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Flewitt to Chief Executive Officer. Mike has proven to be an automotive professional of the highest calibre and since joining

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Suzuki announces the new Voyager accessory pack for V-Strom

Following the popularity of the current Tourer, Adventure and GT accessory packs for the V-Strom 650, Suzuki has announced the availability of a new Voyager accessory pack for the middle weight adventure bike.

Created by carefully selecting the most popular accessories

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Mazda to increase production capacity of Skyactiv transmissions at Hofu plant

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced plans to increase Skyactiv transmission* production capacity at the Nakanoseki district of Hofu plant in Yamaguchi, Japan. Production capacity, currently at 750,000 units annually, will be increased to 1,114,000 units in

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Audi India reports 21 per cent growth in half-yearly sale

Audi continued to maintain its growth momentum in the Indian luxury car market during the first half of the year with a sale of 4,846 cars during the period January to June 2013, recording a growth of 21 per cent (January to June 2012: 4,000 cars). The company sold

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