Category Archives: General News

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. (TMMAL), a TMC engine-production subsidiary in Alabama, United States, plans to increase engine production capacity and begin production of the 3.5-liter V6 “2GR” engine in March 2014 to meet … Continue reading →

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has begun tests of an electric vehicle (EV) based on the compact commercial vehicle NV200. AEON Retail Co., Ltd. will use the EV test cars as delivery vehicles within the Tokyo metropolitan area for their innovative, … Continue reading →

Toyota announced it will expand its Huntsville, Ala. engine facility to increase North American production of V6 engines. The approximately $80 million investment will bring total plant investment to more than $700 million. Approximately 125 new jobs will be created, … Continue reading →

TVS Motor Company witnessed 7% growth in domestic sales. The company registered 151,181 units in April 2012 against 141,619 units in April 2011. Total sales of the company grew by 4% in April 2012 with sales of 174,455 units against … Continue reading →

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (Bridgestone Americas) announced the appointment of Mitch Burke to the position of Plant Manager at the company’s Warren County, Tenn. truck and bus tire manufacturing facility. Burke began his career with Bridgestone Americas in 1989 as … Continue reading →

Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows an emerging buyer preference for diesel sports utility vehicles in the continuing strong market for SUVs. Overall, 79,097 vehicles were sold in April, an increase of 6.6 … Continue reading →

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released findings from the first phase of a three-part research effort aimed at mitigating costly large truck rollovers. ATRI’s first phase produced a database of locations with the highest frequency of large truck rollovers … Continue reading →

Subaru of America, Inc. reported record sales for April 2012 of 26,310 vehicles, a six percent gain over April 2011. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 106,878, a 16 percent gain over prior year. Year-to-date sedan sales for the … Continue reading →

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter announced an offer for the Santro and the Next Gen i10 – the ‘5 Star Assurance Program’ – aimed at enhancing the value … Continue reading →

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported April sales of 22,336 for its Mercedes-Benz models, a 23.8 % improvement over April 2011, delivering a year-to-date total of 83,849 new vehicles to customers, up 17.5%. Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter … Continue reading →