Monthly Archives: February 2012
Kia reveals all-new ‘K9’ flagship sedan for Korean market
Seoul – Kia revealed the first official photographs of its all-new flagship sedan to be launched during the first half of this year in the Korean market. Referred to by its codename ‘KH’ until now, the company also confirmed that … Continue reading
Hyundai Elantra and Veloster Shine in the Canadian ‘2012 Car of the Year’ Awards
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced the Hyundai Elantra has earned the title of “2012 Canadian Car of the Year” at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The Elantra was selected as the winner from a group … Continue reading
Daimler Trucks North America Leads Industry by Certifying Complete Vehicle Lineup GHG14 Compliant
Stuttgart / Portland, OR. – The American Daimler subsidiary Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as fully compliant with the new “Greenhouse Gas 2014” (GHG14) regulation for its complete product portfolio of … Continue reading
Continental Summer Tires Qualify for the Second Phase of the AutoBild Tire Test
Hanover – AutoBild has published the first phase of its 2012 summer tire test (issue 8/2012), which focused on the braking performance of 50 tire models on dry and wet roads. With a braking distance of just 36.8 meters on … Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has a strong position in China: Intensified cooperation with the Chinese construction machinery manufacturer Zoomlion
Beijing – Within the framework of their partnership in China, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and the Chinese construction machinery manufacturer Zoomlion Heavy Industry are intensifying their cooperation. Last Saturday they signed a letter of intent (LoI) for the delivery of 2,500 Mercedes-Benz … Continue reading
Riviera Records Strong Sales at Miami As the American Market Bounces Back
Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded luxury boat builder has recorded strong sales at the Miami International Yacht and Brokerage Show which closed on Monday evening this week with six new boat sales totalling USD$10.4 million and further sales are … Continue reading
Riviera’s new 53 Enclosed Flybridge to debut at Miami
Riviera’s stunning new 53 Enclosed Flybridge will be on show for the first time at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show held from February 16 to 20. The 53 will be among several of the newest and most popular designs … Continue reading
Two Generations Of “Meilleurs Ouvriers De France” At Renault Trucks
This came about when, just a few years before retiring from Renault Trucks, Dominique became fascinated by Antonio’s graduation project. For he had imagined an off-road truck for 2030, 12 m long and 6 m high designed to carry hydrogen … Continue reading
Riviera Launches the Ultimate Boating Event in May on the Gold Coast
For the first time in Riviera’s 32-year history, Australia’s largest and most awarded luxury boat builder will host its biggest and most unique owner experience.Almost 5,000 Riviera owners from all over the world will be invited to participate in the … Continue reading
Faster TapShift Response Gives Edge to ZL1 Automatic
Detroit – When the new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 arrives this spring, performance car enthusiasts will experience the hands-on driving satisfaction of a “stick” with the ease of an automatic transmission due to General Motors’ newly improved TapShift technology. Since … Continue reading





