March 2013

Ford's European sales fall, but the Blue Oval gains market share

(March 19, 2013) COLOGNE, Germany — Strong demand for new vehicles such as the redesigned Fiesta and Kuga, and all-new B-MAX, helped Ford of Europe improve its retail market share by 0.6 percentage points year over year to 7.2 per cent in key European markets.

Chrysler SRT team to introduce Viper TA (Time Attack) package

(March 19, 2013) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Configured in-house by the Chrysler Group’s SRT (Street and Racing Technology) team in collaboration with professional road racers, the exclusive, street-legal and single-spec 2014 SRT Viper TA (Time Attack) package is specifically built for the performance enthusiast drivers who likes to exercise their machines at the more than 150 road-race courses around North America.

First 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible to be auctioned for charity

(March 18, 2013) DETROIT — The first 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible offered for sale will be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson April 5 in Palm Beach, Fla., to support cancer research and treatment. Chevrolet is donating the highly coveted sports car as part of General Motors' support for the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and its 31st annual dinner.

Cadillac twin-turbo V-6 to debut in all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS

(March 18, 2013) DETROIT —  Cadillac today announced details of a new twin-turbo V-6 engine and eight-speed transmission — firsts for the brand and signature features of the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS midsize luxury sedan debuting next week at the New York Auto Show.

Owners warned of potential fire issue in some new Challengers

(March 18, 2013) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler is recalling approximately 2,500 model-year 2013 Dodge Challengers now in customer hands to address a potential short-circuit.

This condition could cause a wire harness to overheat and possibly lead to fire. Chrysler Group is aware of seven such incidents. None caused injury.

Countdown begins for Range Rover Sport reveal March 26 in Manhattan

(March 18, 2013) NEW YORK — Anticipation is building for the global premiere of the all-new Range Rover Sport on March 26.  The all-new Range Rover Sport will be driven through the streets of Manhattan in a ground-breaking live event which will preview the new vehicle’s transformed on-road dynamics and unrivaled breadth of capability.

All-new 2014 Acura MDX to be revealed in New York

(March 18, 2013) TORRANCE, Calif. — The production version of the all-new 2014 Acura MDX will be unveiled March 27, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, which will further cement the model's position as the benchmark in the three-row luxury SUV category.

California company adds charging stations to encourage electric cars

(March 17, 2013) REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Imagine you can cut your commute time to work in half, increase your productivity at home and in your job, all with a car that is almost free to lease. This now is reality for employees at Evernote in Redwood City, Calif.

Evernote is a company focused on building apps that help people remember things; it is also a company that is intent on retaining the best and brightest employees.

Ford to restart production at Belgium plant after workers accept plan

(March 17, 2013) GENK, Belgium — Ford Motor Company said Friday it plans to restart production at its Genk, Belgium, assembly plant after a majority of the plant’s hourly employees and supplier park hourly employees voted in favor of a social plan offer.

Porsche expands workforce in Leipzig for production of new SUV

(March 17, 2013) A few months before the first customer vehicle of the new compact entry-level Macon sport utility rolls off the assembly line, more than 1,000 new production workers will be hired at the Porsche plant in Leipzig.

The Macan is based on the popular compact Audi Q5.