The first verification prototype of the new Volvo V60 sports wagon passed through the Torslanda factory back in January as part of the pre-series production process. Now has the customer car production started – and the V60 is actually the first car manufactured in the new Volvo Car Corporation production system called GPDS (Global Product [...]

The Volvo Environment Prize is an annual scientific award now presented for the 21st time. This year’s prizewinner has for many years been a leading light within research into biological diversity and especially how important it is for the functioning of ecosystem services. This concept has been widely acknowledged in recent years, perhaps mainly due [...]

China : Liaoning Gold Cup Toyota technician Institute (formerly the China Automobile Industry Toyota Cup technician training centers, hereinafter referred to as mechanic training center) 20th anniversary celebration was held in Shenyang. Liaoning Provincial Government, Shenyang Municipal Government, the Consulate General of Japan in Shenyang, and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Brilliance Auto Group, Jinbei Automobile [...]

Australia : The BMW Group favoured a smooth transition when carrying out the generation change of the bestseller BMW X3. The end of production of the first generation of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) was celebrated at the plant of the Austrian production partner Magna Steyr in Graz yesterday. Production of the new BMW X3, [...]

Tokyo – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that the company will reconstruct “Ebisu Subaru Building” and relocate its Head Office in 2014 for the purpose of reorganizing and enhancing its function of headquarter which is currently decentralized in Shinjuku, Ebisu, Mitaka and Omiya, and utilizing its assets effectively. [...]

Citroën has released first details for the new DS4, a unique and attractive blend of creativity, dynamism, exclusivity and versatility, which will make its world debut at the Paris International Motor Show on Thursday, 30 September 2010.
The Citroën DS4 is the second model in Citroën’s distinctively-styled DS line, following on from the Citroën DS3, which [...]

“We welcome Volvo Cars in our midst and are convinced that the company will make a valuable contribution to the work of our association”, said Ivan Hodac, Secretary General of ACEA.
Volvo Car Corporation already established a close working relation with ACEA as part of Ford Motor Company. “We are looking forward to continue our partnership [...]

Toyota now sells an accessory for its Prius hybrid car that generates synthesized engine sounds to alert pedestrians to the presence of the car when it is running silently on its electric motor.
Electric cars produce very little sound at speeds under 20mph and if their number increases there is concern that pedestrians and cyclists will [...]

TORRANCE, Calif. – The Toyota Tacoma, the best-selling compact pickup truck in North America since 2005, offers two new packages for 2011 based on a concept truck first shown at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show. The T|X and T|X Pro packages, available in conjunction with the Off-Road Package, add Toyota Racing Development [...]

Torrance, Calif. – The all-new 2011 CT 200h premium compact hybrid brings a contemporary, stylish flare to Lexus’ hybrid line-up. As the fifth Lexus hybrid, the CT 200h seamlessly blends its sporty and luxurious design with fun-to-drive features.
The CT 200h benefits from a new platform incorporating numerous, exclusively developed body, chassis and Lexus Hybrid [...]