Kia Motors America reports growth of 6.7 per cent in July '14 sales

Kia Motors America (KMA) announced record July sales of 52,309 units, a 6.7 per cent increase over the same period last year. After launching seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles in 2013, Kia's year-to-date sales are up 7.2 per cent.

"Kia's 20th

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Hyundai Motor America sold 67,011 vehicles in July 2014

Hyundai Motor America posted its best July sales ever. Sales for the month were 67,011 units, up 1.5 per cent compared with the same period in 2013. The Sonata had another strong month with sales of 22,577 up 19 per cent while the Santa Fe recorded sales of

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Chrysler Group LLC reports July 2014 US sales increased 20 per cent

Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 167,667 units, a 20 per cent increase compared with sales in July 2013 (140,102 units), and the group's best July sales since 2005.

The Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and Fiat brands each posted year-over-year sales

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Chevrolet Volt earns IIHS Top Safety Pick + award

The 2014 Chevrolet Volt with available Forward Collision Alert was the only vehicle out of 12 small cars tested to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's 2014 Top Safety Pick + award. It also received an acceptable overall score in IIHS' challenging small

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Senior level changes at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles and Mitsubishi Fuso

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV) announced senior level changes in the light of progress of its Asian Business Model.

Satyakam Arya, who was hitherto Vice-President, Procurement DICV, will move to MFTBC, Japan as the Vice-President, Procurement,

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Jaguar launches 2014 XJ in India @ Rs. 92.62 lakh

Jaguar has announced the launch of the 2014 Jaguar XJ in New Delhi, after its introduction to the Indian market last month. The XJ 3.0L Diesel will be available in two derivatives, the Premium Luxury and Portfolio and is locally manufactured at its Pune plant.

"We are delighted

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Tesla opens store and service centre in West London

Tesla opened a new store and service centre in the UK. Accessible from the M4 and M40 in West London, the new location features a Model S design studio, a seven-bay service area, and the UK's first purpose-built two-bay delivery centre. It will also offer Model S owners a free shuttle

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Aston Martin confirms bespoke limited edition Lagonda super saloon

Aston Martin confirmed a bespoke product programme for a new super saloon that will see the revival of the historic Lagonda nameplate in a strictly limited series.

As has traditionally been the case, the Lagonda badge will once again sit proudly on a luxurious

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Honda announces new Montesa Honda Cota models for 2015

Honda (UK) has announced new 2015 versions of the Montesa Honda Cota 4RT trials machines that have won so many world titles for Honda's Spanish partner and been so popular with competitive trials riders throughout the UK.

The Montesa Honda Cota 4RT began a revolution

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Mercedes-Benz announces the new AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine

Mercedes-AMG presents a new technological masterpiece - the AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine is a new development at the sporting heart of the new Mercedes-AMG GT car. This innovative eight-cylinder unit stands out for its sublime power delivery, the purposeful lightweight

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Dr. Jorg Mull becomes Board Member for Finance at Bentley Motors

Dr. Jorg Mull, Executive VP, Finance of Volkswagen Group China, will become the new board member of finance of Bentley Motors effective from September 1, 2014. He will take over responsibilities for Finance, IT and Business Development. Dr. Mull succeeds Jan-Henrik

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