Karim Habib will take over as Head of BMW Design on 01.06.2012. The 42-year-old Lebanon-born Canadian has been in charge of Exterior Design BMW Automobiles since March 2011. He joined the BMW Group design team in 1998 and, among other achievements, shaped the design of the current BMW 7 Series.
Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) and Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. (Fiat) have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and manufacturing of a new roadster for the Mazda and Alfa Romeo marques based on Mazda’s next-generation MX-5 rear-wheel-drive architecture.
After Clio R.S., a limited-edition version of Twingo R.S. – Twingo R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7 – is now also available to celebrate the 2011 Formula 1 Constructors’ world title. * Twingo R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7 combines driving pleasure with genuine sporty performance: Cup chassis, black 17-inch Gana wheels, R.S. Monitor (on-board telemetry system), [...]
First step in the creation of DC Quick Charger networks in Europe Thousands by end 2012 and tens of thousands by 2015 First of 400 DC Quick Chargers donated by Nissan to accelerate infrastructure development Motorists in Holland never more than 30km from a Quick Charger Significant benefits to EV drivers in Alsace region Nissan [...]
• World premiere: the new BMW 3 Series Touring. Sporty, elegant design and a high level of functionality are perfectly combined in the BMW 3 Series Touring, as are characteristic BMW driving dynamics characteristic and optimised ride comfort. In the premium segment of the medium class, the fifth generation of the five-door model provides not [...]
Will compete in 2013 NASCAR and arrive in showrooms as 2014 model DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced the return of a V-8 powered, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan to the U.S. lineup, the Chevrolet SS. The SS will also be Chevrolet’s next NASCAR Sprint Cup racecar and will debut in its race configuration at the 2013 Daytona [...]
Dacia has profited from the Casablanca Show to introduce two models which are poised to join the Dacia line-up this year, namely Dokker, a versatile crew van, and Dokker Van, a practical small van. The wraps came off the latest additions to the Dacia line-up – Dokker and Dokker van – in Casablanca. Both models [...]
* The new Abarth Limited Edition will be displayed at Piazza della Loggia in Brescia in conjunction with the historical revival of “the most beautiful race in the world” * The new Abarth 695 Maserati Edition is an exclusive convertible equipped with a 180 HP 1.4 Turbo T-Jet 16v engine combined with the Abarth Competizione [...]
* Five new paint finishes offer greater customer choice * Striking new alloy wheel design * Red Brembo brake callipers for Supercharged model * Wider choice of interior colour combinations * New carbon fibre veneer pack For 2013, the Range Rover Sport consolidates its position as the most dynamic and luxurious sports tourer in its [...]
* Ford dealers are now taking orders for the Ford C-MAX Hybrid, which will be more affordable than Toyota Prius v while achieving better fuel economy * Class-exclusive technologies include hands-free liftgate, active park assist for easier parallel parking and next-generation SmartGauge® with EcoGuide to help customers increase their fuel economy * C-MAX will launch [...]
