17 may. 2012 / The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is about to go where no Mustang has gone before, with a complete package for everyday drivers and track-day enthusiasts alike, 662 horsepower and top track speeds of more than 200 mph. “SVT keeps the Shelby GT500 on the cutting edge of technology and takes muscle [...]
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Toyota to Increase V6 Engine Production in Alabama
17 may. 2012 / Toyota announced today 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, increasing employment nearly 10 percent to 1,150. The expansion will [...]
Auto sales buoy economy
17 may. 2012 / Car sales that are running at the fastest pace in four years are poised to reverberate through the world’s largest economy as a spillover into production, profits and jobs for Americans may be starting. Auto purchases have exceeded a 14 million annual rate in each month this year, the strongest performance [...]
Tiene Aguascalientes infraestructura para autos eléctricos
17 mayo 2012 / Luego de que concluyera la primera fase del Programa Verde Cero Emisiones, en la que 50 vehículos Nissan LEAF trasladaron a más de 1,300 turistas que asistieron a la Feria de San Marcos en recorridos acumulados de 26,000 kilómetros, la Ciudad quedó con la infraestructura necesaria para iniciar la segunda etapa [...]
Evolution of interior vehicle control systems embodied by TRW integrated electronic control panel
17 may. 2012 / Since unveiling its Integrated Electronic Control Panel (IECP) in 2007, the TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) Body Control Systems business has continually evolved the technology that combines major interior controls, advanced vehicle network architectures and telematics into a single, convenient panel in the vehicle’s center stack. This has led to [...]
Patrocina Ford a Selección Mexicana de fútbol
17 mayo 2012 / Gabriel López, director general de Ford México firmó un convenio con Justino Compeán, presidente de la Federación Mexicana de Fútbol, para patrocinar a la Selección Mexicana rumbo al Mundial de Brasil 2014. “Seguiremos apostando por México y por su gente”, dijo Gabriel López.
The sound of science: Ford Focus ST features active sound symposer
17 may. 2012 / Discerning sports compact drivers not only want their engines to sing, they want them to roar. Ford engineers made sure the new Focus ST does both, with the help of a new twist on an existing technology. Ford engineers added a special sound tube – called a sound symposer – to [...]
Potencial para producir, además de ejes, transmisiones y motores Daimler en México
16 mayo 2012 / SANTIAGO TIANGUISTENCO, EdoMéx.– En concordancia con lo anunciado en marzo pasado por Andreas Renschler, miembro del Consejo de Administración de Daimler y responsable de Daimler Trucks y Daimler Buses a nivel mundial, en el sentido de que la empresa ofrecerá, a partir de este año, motores, transmisiones y ejes soportados en [...]
Ford begins taking orders for C-MAX hybrid – America’s most affordable, fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle
16 may. 2012 / Ford dealers are starting to place orders for America’s most affordable and fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle – the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid – with innovative technologies such as a hands-free liftgate, spaciousness for five passengers and cargo as well as the fun-to-drive character shared with well-handling cars including Ford Focus. The [...]
Chevrolet will add new small SUV to global lineup
16 may. 2012 / The Chevrolet Trax, an all-new small sport utility vehicle, will join the Chevrolet global portfolio and make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September. With room for five passengers and class-leading cargo space, Trax will meet the needs of customers in more than 140 markets. Mexico and Canada will [...]
GM’s Akerson Impatient to Improve His ‘B’ Grade as CEO
16 may. 2012 / Dan Akerson, who became CEO at General Motors Co. in 2010, gives himself a “B” for his performance so far. He has too much work to do to think about retiring for at least another year or two, he said. GM’s accomplishments on Akerson’s watch include surpassing Toyota Motor Corp. as [...]
Smart driving could save $100 a month at the pump
16 may. 2012 / With the official start of the summer driving season fast approaching, Chevrolet is reminding consumers of some easy ways to maintain their vehicles and drive smarter to help improve fuel economy and save money at the pump. To demonstrate 10 common mistakes drivers make that hurt their fuel economy, General Motors [...]
Promueven a Bruno Cattori para ventas de Chrysler
15 mayo 2012 / Bruno Cattori, que anteriormente se desempeñaba como presidente y CEO de Mercedes-Benz México, fue nombrado director de Ventas y Flotillas de Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, ram, Fiat, Alfa Romeo y Mitsubishi. Reportará a Fred Díaz, presidente y CEO de Chrysler México, presidente y CEO de la marca RAM. Iniciará sus funciones de [...]
Mazda MX-5 Miata named favorite fun entry-level convertible
15 may. 2012 / Just in time for summer top-down driving, the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) has named the Mazda MX-5 Miata its 2012 Favorite Fun Entry-Level Convertible. For more than 20 years, the MX-5 Miata has offered sports car enthusiasts a pure, uncomplicated and fun-focused roadster at an affordable price. Sticking to [...]