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.
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, 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 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.
Ford, Daimler, and Nissan, three of the biggest car manufacturers in the world, joined hands together to build and market advanced fuel cell cars. The clean and affordable energy-efficient cars will be powered by fuel cell Powertrain, and are expected to hit the market by 2017. Owing to latest treaty among automakers to develop increased cooperation to meet the stringent rules on global emissions, the trio plans to make equal investments in this new Research and Development effort to launch new fuel-cell powered cars.
It is said that patience pays off well. Despite taking a long time in comeback, the Detroit Auto Show opened the doors for Chevrolet, unveiling the all new Corvette C7 Stingray.
The winners of ‘North America’s Truck and Car of that Year’ awards for 2013 were declared today at the commencement of North American Detroit International Show in car.
Drivers in Michigan are being warned by state officials to be aware of the bogus insurance policies being issued by an unlicensed auto insurance agency through its unlicensed agent. Drivers who have obtained their auto insurance policy from this company need to purchase a valid coverage again from another provider.
The state of Florida has been combating the problem of auto insurance fraud for a long time. In recent times, there have been many changes recommended to the auto insurance coverage which are due to be implemented with the arrival of the New Year.
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