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Nissan To Unveil New Livina Variant
Posted by alibabarika in Automotive Articles on May 6, 2011
The Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., earlier announced its intention to unveil a second variant from its new family of global cars. The unveiling of the new car will happen at the Auto Shanghai 2007. The auto show is scheduled to happen from April 22 up until the 28th.
The new Livina, which will be introduced in China in late April, is expected to boost the standing of the automaker in the territory. The vehicle will go on sale in China in late April. After that, it will be gradually offered to other territories around the globe.
Talks Between Volkswagen and Proton Progressing Well
Posted by alibabarika in Automotive Articles on March 6, 2011
In the news: Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker and producer of the popular brand of VW clutch parts including various VW clutch disc— has released some statements saying that its partnership with Malaysia’s Proton Holdings Bhd is already at its “fairly advanced” stage . The automaker also added that the ongoing talks between them and Proton are part of the company’s plan of expanding its market in Southeast Asia. According to Kevin Rose, Volkswagen’s head of international sales in an interview, “Both parties clearly know what they would want from such an agreement.” He also said that the company will try to “work within” the Malaysian government’s set deadline which will end on March 31, 2007.
Still in connection to its sales expansion program, Volkswagen has also added production plants in two of the fastest growing economies in the world—India and China. The main objective of VW is to boost its sales of its Passat and Jetta models in these two countries. It should be noted that Proton has again reported last month its biggest quarterly loss for the last eight years and has been continuously losing market share to its other overseas rivals including Toyota Motor Corporation. It also needs some new technology and designs to become competitive.
Toyota Seals Gap With GM
Posted by alibabarika in Uncategorized on February 6, 2011
The Toyota Motor Corp. built more than 9 million vehicles last year for the first time. The production narrowed the gap with General Motors Corp. which has 160,000 more. This has tickled speculations among auto enthusiasts. Some are anticipating for a new auto giant reign while others detest its happening.
Toyota reported that its production output increased by 9.5 per cent in 2006 to 9.02 million vehicles despite a contraction in the Japanese market. The automaker’s production includes Toyota’s affiliates – Daihatsu and Hino. On the other hand, GM also reported 9.18 million vehicle productions for the same year. This figure was a slight increase from 9.05 million in 2005. As such, many analysts in the industry are expecting that GM will fall a notch lower to make way for Toyota as the new automotive leader around the globe.
Gear Up With The Works: GMC Parts
Posted by alibabarika in Automotive Articles on January 15, 2011
Got troubles looking for the right parts? GMC Parts as well as car accessories of different kinds can be acquired through GM Service and Parts Operation. In the course of its circulation, GMC Parts, sold under the GM brand, as well as the GM Performance Parts brand and GM Goodwrench, has earned a substantial following among consumers that has ensured the stability of GM’s place on top of the chain. If you’ve never gone for any brand other than GMC Parts for your car’s replacement parts, you may find yourself familiar with these names since these are the brands that supply GMC dealerships and distributors as well on a worldwide scale. Incidentally, ACDelco is another GMC brand of auto parts.
At one time or another, when other automotive companies were being forced to close their doors or sell their businesses on the market left and right, General Motors Corporation, or GM, had continued, and still does, to be the leading automaker in the world. Since it was established in 1931, GMC has grown and evolved into a corporation that now has manufacturing plants to be found in over 33 countries. Following in the heels of this thought, it is not hard to believe that General Motors even grew to be the largest company across all states of the U.S. at one point in history. The GM Corporation locates its head offices in Detroit, Michigan. Among the countries GMC operates in is China, under the banner of “Shanghai GM.”