Nissan starts producing redesigned 2013 Altima despite rising competition
Despite increasing competition in its segment, Nissan North America commenced production of the high-volume Altima last week with the expectation that it will further raise its volume... Read more
Ford wants new models to take on Honda Accord, Toyota Camry
Ford Motor Co. is implementing a new strategy for 2012 that will have the automaker launch mid-sized sedans and crossovers that rival the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry units. Ford’s... Read more
Honda not satisfied by March sales of the flagship Honda Accord
Supply and inventory problems resulting from the March 2011 natural disaster that hit Japan continue to hound Japanese carmaker Honda. According to American Honda President and Chief... Read more
Honda Europe not expecting profits until 2013/2014, won’t exit the market
Honda is not expecting profitability in Europe until 2013 or 2014, when 80% of vehicles sold will be sourced from its British facility. Even with the two straight years of losses as well... Read more
Honda to introduce two hybrid models in China this year
China-based Guangqi Honda joint venture posted a slight increase in sales in 2011, to 362,000 vehicles, the Beijing Morning Post reports citing latest statistics. The joint venture was... Read more
New auto designs flood 2012 Detroit Auto Show
The 2012 Detroit Auto Show seems more like a festival of car design than a gathering of gloomy car companies, which was the trend for past three straight years. Automakers and their... Read more
Ford eyes to capture mid-sized sedan market with 2013 Fusion
Ford Motor Co. is getting ready to compete with the top players in the mid-sized sedan market with its 2013 Fusion model, which it unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The Fusion’s... Read more
Honda to inform owners of 2011 Accord, CR-V about possible engine oil leaks
Honda Motor Co. will be sending out notices to about 1,200 owners of 2011 model year Accords and CR-Vs of possible engine oil leaks because of a manufacturing problem, according to... Read more
Diesel-powered Honda Accord Type S coming to Geneva
This coming March, at the Geneva Motor Show, there will be an unveiling of a more potent and a more sporty Accord Type S, a version of Honda's D-sector model that comes with the famous... Read more
Nissan will keep the price of its LEAF EV competitive with similar-size cars
In response to rumors that the Leaf electric vehicle will cost between JPY3.5 million and JPY4 million (about $38,720 to $44,250), an insider insisted that the Leaf will not be priced... Read more
Rumor: Mercedes-Benz working on a GLC Crossover
The BMW X6, Acura ZDX, and Honda Accord Crosstour are about to face some serious competition from Mercedes-Benz's coupe-crossover dubbed the GLC. Media reports from Germany say that this... Read more
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