(February 22, 2013) Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ presence in India continues to grow with the official opening of a third showroom in the South Indian commercial capital of Hyderabad, following the appointment of its authorized dealer, Kun Motoren Private Limited to represent Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Hyderabad.

(February 22, 2013) WOLFSBURG, Germany —Volkswagen has announced that it will build for sale the XL1, the most fuel-efficient production car in the world, with a European combined fuel consumption rating of 261 mpg. Thanks to its plug-in hybrid system, the two-seat vehicle can also cover up to 32 miles as a zero-emissions vehicle in all-electric mode.

(February 21, 2013) Geely Holding, majority owner of Volvo Cars and Geely, will establish a Research and Development Center in Gothenburg, Sweden. The centre will develop a new modular architecture and set of components for future C-segment cars, addressing the needs of both Volvo Cars and Geely.

(February 21, 2013) SYDNEY, Austratlia – The city of Sydney has taken delivery of 10 Nissan Leaf electric cars, the single largest order of the award-winning electric vehicles in Australia. The order replaces its former fleet of 10 Toyota Prius gas-electric hybrid cars, and will be used by a range of City employees, including building and health inspectors, town planners and engineers.