Auto Insurance News Archive for February, 2013

  • The First 9-Speed Automatic Car Transmission Will Make its Debut on Range Rover Evoque 2014 to be Launched Later This Year

    by Richard Burton
    The First 9-Speed Automatic Car Transmission Will Make its Debut on Range Rover Evoque 2014 to be Launched Later This Year

    Ranger Rover announced to use the world’s first 9-speed automatic car transmission system into its 2014 version, Ranger Rover Evoque, to be launched later this year. At the same time, Chrysler plans to use the new transmission technology to rapidly boost its acceleration and fuel economy, more likely on its redesigned Avenger and Dodge Dart, and perhaps on the upcoming Jeep Cherokee 2014.

  • Take a Peak at 2013 Honda Fit EV Review

    by Richard Burton
    Take a Peak at 2013 Honda Fit EV Review

    The 2013 Honda Fit EV has successfully hit the market, with new attributes and special features, and is all set for auto connoisseurs to go for a test drive. However, Honda shows a little distress in launching its new innovation in the small car segment, presently leasing only 1,100 cars in the United States over a span of 2 years, which is only one third of what Rolls Royce sold globally in 2011. Further, Honda Fit EV is only available in Oregon, California, and six other cities on the East Coast, which includes Boston and New York. What more!! You cannot extend the auto lease or even purchase one, and if you manage to do so, it is important to know that Honda Fit EV comes at $389 per month, which is adequate for a BMW 328i. So, does it make any sense?

  • Nissan Seeks Talent Pool from Non-Automotive Industry for New Ideas to Vehicle Technology

    by Richard Burton
    Nissan Seeks Talent Pool from Non-Automotive Industry for New Ideas to Vehicle Technology

    Nissan, the leading auto manufacturer, today announced that it is looking for fresh approaches and ideas from the non-automotive world for developing advanced vehicle technology that the company harps on. At the same time, Nissan also announced that professional automotive engineers shall not apply for the sixty R&D vacant positions that the company is planning to declare for its newly launched Advanced Product Development Center in Silicon Valley, California. Nissan is strictly planning to tap the talent pool from larger non-automotive world, bringing in new concepts and ideas into vehicle technology.

  • Chrysler Hits Back into Commercial Van Segment with Ram ProMaster

    by Richard Burton
    Chrysler Hits Back into Commercial Van Segment with Ram ProMaster

    Chrysler Group, one of the leading automobile manufacturers in the world, announced the launch of its Ram ProMaster, a high-performance commercial van with superior features and smooth operations. With the launch of 2014 Ram ProMaster, Chrysler is making its comeback into after a 3-year absence in the segment of commercial van.