November 2012

European Ford Fiesta gets new exterior design, refined interior

(November 12, 2012) BRENTWOOD, Essex — Ford has started volume production of the new 2013 Ford Fiesta ahead of the latest version of Britain’s best seller debuting in UK dealerships in January. The latest Fiesta features new smart technologies and a breakthrough powertrain line-up.

Historic Ferraris on display at London gathering

(November 11, 2012)  LONDON — Over £30 million of rare and historic Ferraris were on display this weekend at Dick Lovett Swindon for an exclusive “Racing Legends” event for their Ferrari clients. On display were all the icons which represent Ferrari’s incredible heritage and unique position in the supercar market, with significant cars from every decade: Dino, 275 GTS, 275 GTB/4, 365 GTB4, 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo.

GM managing nearly 2,500 acres of wildlife habitat at its facilities

(November 11, 2012) DETROIT — General Motors now manages nearly 2,500 acres of wildlife habitat across 25 of its global sites, four of which are newly certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council. GM has more such certifications than any other automaker.

“Our natural resources have business value and we work to protect them,” said Mike Robinson, GM vice president of sustainability and global regulatory affairs. “These wildlife habitats also enable employees to take part in conservation efforts and help us strengthen our community ties.”

Ford's flexible assembly makes history with C-Max Energi

(November 11, 2012) WAYNE, Mich. — Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is making history with each new C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid that rolls off the line. It is the only manufacturing site in the world to build vehicles with five different fuel-efficient powertrains on the same line and the only one to build four vehicles that deliver 40 mpg or more in real-world driving.
 

Nissan expects Brazil sales to climb with new agreement

(November 11, 2012) RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil  — Nissan do Brasil sold 4,455 units in October, which is still a result of the end of the Mexico Free Trade Agreement (FTA) annual quota. In the end of October, however, the company was granted a governmental authorization to benefit from the new auto regime (Inovar Auto) and, therefore, able to re-start sales of its most popular models March, Versa, Tiida and Sentra.

Classics, hot rods and muscle cars headline auction rolling into Dallas

(November 10, 2012) TULSA, Okla.— Leake Auction Company will wrap up their 40th anniversary celebration as their annual car show and auction rolls into Dallas Market Hall, Nov.16-18. Feature cars will include a 1959 Corvette Convertible, a number's matching 1970 Mustang Boss 429 and a 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost.

Chrysler named 'Manufacturer of the Year' by 2012 Ruedas ESPN

(November 10, 2012) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The leading Spanish-language automotive radio show, Ruedas ESPN, has named Chrysler “Manufacturer of the Year” at the 2012 Ruedas ESPN Awards in Miami, while “Truck of the Year” was awarded to the new 2013 Ram 1500 and the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart was honored as “Best Sedan.”



Chrysler recalls 919,545 older model Jeep vehicles for airbag issue

(November 10, 2012) DETROIT  — Chrysler has announced that it is recalling 919,545 Jeep SUVs from the 2002 to 2004 model years to fix a part that could cause the airbags to inadvertently deploy. The recall covers Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs for a part in airbag control modules that may fail, according to documents filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Chrysler.

Chevrolet, Disney inspire design innovation with multi-sensory experience

(November 10, 2012) DETROIT — Chevrolet designers and Walt Disney Imagineers have joined forces to give Walt Disney World Resort guests a deep look inside a professional design studio creating a first-of-its-kind multi-sensory virtual experience in automotive design.

Aston Martin Vanquish tour ends at Miami auto show

(November 9, 2012) Fresh from making its Americas debut at a series of exclusive events 
across the United States and Canada, the new 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish is now set to premier e
at the 2012 South Florida International Auto Show in Miami. The Vanquish will join the British
 marque's presence at the show in conjunction with dealer partner, the Collection Aston Martin.