Volvo tests road magnets for accurate positioning of self-driving cars

Volvo Car Group has completed a research project using magnets in the roadway to help the car determine its position. The research, which has been financed in strategic co-operation with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), is

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Auction of first 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to benefit Karmanos Cancer Institute

The first retail production 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the most track-capable Corvette in the brand's history, will be auctioned to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute. The Barrett-Jackson auction house will offer the supercar during its Collector Car Auction in Palm

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Polaris India adds another Experience Zone in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Making its presence more available to the adventure enthusiasts and let the bikers enjoy dirt racing on uneven terrain, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch of off-road track (Polaris Experience Zone) in RPM, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Situated 1 km ahead

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Felix Baumgartner to drive Audi R8 at Nurburgring 24 Hours

Following his stratosphere jump in 2012, extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner is tackling his next big challenge on the Nordschleife of the Nurburgring. The Austrian will obtain a racing license and become a race driver with the Audi race experience team on the Nurburgring-

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Jaguar announces David Beckham as brand ambassador for China

David Beckham has joined Jaguar as a brand ambassador and will support significant forthcoming Jaguar product launches in China. British sporting icon Beckham will feature in above-the-line marketing campaigns for the brand in one of its most significant international markets.

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Ford to move production of all-new 2016 F-650/F-750 medium-duty trucks

Ford announced production of its all-new 2016 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks will shift from Mexico to Ohio Assembly Plant starting early next year, with the trucks on sale in spring 2015.

As part of the production shift, Ford is investing US$ 168-million

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Ford China February sales up 67 per cent

Continued strong demand for the Ford Focus, the best-selling nameplate in China last year, helped Ford China increase sales by 67 per cent in February, with 73,040 vehicles sold. Ford China's sales are up 59 per cent so far for the year, with sales of 167,506 vehicles

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Tata Motors partners with BMB to enable easy car financing for women customers

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Tata Motors will enter into an understanding with Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB), for financing its passenger vehicle customers. BMB is the first-of-its-kind in India, formed with a vision to enable economic empowerment for

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Taxi Electric first to run all-new 100 per cent electric Nissan e-NV200 in Amsterdam

Taxi Electric will be the first private taxi company to enjoy the new 100 per cent electric Nissan e-NV200 taxi to its green-energy-fuelled, zero-emission fleet.

The combination of Nissan's innovative zero-emission technology, in the form of the 100 per cent electric Nissan Leaf and Taxi

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Ford Mustang's 50th anniversary inspires limited-edition OPI Nail Lacquer Collection

OPI Products Inc., a subsidiary of COTY Inc., and Ford Motor Company announced a unique collaboration featuring the iconic Ford Mustang. The popular pony car - celebrating its 50th anniversary in April - will serve as the inspiration for a line of OPI limited-edition nail

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Mercedes-Benz posts global sales increase of 16.5 per cent in February

Mercedes-Benz sold 104,968 units in February, thus achieving a growth of 16.5 per cent. Since the beginning of the year 215,753 cars have been delivered to customers (+16.6 per cent).

Mercedes-Benz sold 43,160 vehicles on the European market in February (+6.7 per

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