HERNDON, Va.- Audi announced that pricing for the new 2011 R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro® supercar will begin at $161,000 with the first of the hand-assembled models reaching U.S. showrooms as soon as next month.
Audi also confirmed today that it intends to sell the Audi RS5 in the U.S. market starting in 2012. The [...]

China: Automobile Product Recall Supervision and Management Regulations” (Exposure Draft) (hereinafter referred to as “Regulations” draft) to the public for comments has attracted widespread interest and strong response.
The gas association 18 key vehicle of domestic enterprises (including large group, and FAW Volkswagen, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile, Dongfeng-Nissan joint venture, etc. Symposium held in Beijing.
Automobile [...]

Stuttgart – Recovering automotive markets around the world, strong growth in major car and commercial-vehicle markets, an attractive product portfolio and the implementation of efficiency improvements had a very positive effect on Daimler AG (stock-exchange symbol DAI) in the second quarter of 2010.
“Our strategy is paying off: We have a very dynamic development of unit [...]

Stuttgart – Daimler AG will be setting up a new smart product unit within the Mercedes-Benz Cars division on September 1, 2010. This will enhance the framework for successful expansion of the brand and further development of the product portfolio. Dr. Annette Winkler, previously Head of Global Business Management & Wholesale Europe, will head the [...]

Stuttgart – Since its launch, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been thrilling customers all over the world, and more than 300,000 units been delivered to date. Says Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars: “The new E-Class is a great success, setting standards not only for safety, comfort and efficiency, but [...]

Australia – Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso has vaulted back into world title contention after taking victory in the German Formula One Grand Prix at Hockenheim – but his win was not without controversy.
Starting on the softer of Bridgestone’s Potenza tyre compounds, the Spaniard was forced to play second fiddle to teammate Felipe Massa for much of [...]

Osaka, Japan – TOYO TIRE & RUBBER Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Kenji Nakakura) announces that Toyo Proxes T1 Sport (R01) tires have been chosen by AUDI AG to be the exclusive standard fitment to Audi TT RS model.
The new 255/35 R 19 96Y Proxes T1 Sport (R01) is the ideal tire for the [...]

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Nearly 17,000 future Nissan LEAF drivers are learning when the world’s first affordable all-electric, zero-emission vehicle will be available in their markets. Consumers who have placed reservations for the Nissan LEAF received a communication today regarding market timing and next steps in ordering the all-electric vehicle.
Nissan LEAF first will be available [...]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Infiniti announced a $10 Destination & Handling (D&H) fee increase for all models, except the 2011 Infiniti QX. Effective immediately, D&H charges are $875 for the Infiniti G line (Sedan, Coupe and Convertible), Infiniti M, Infiniti FX and Infiniti EX. D&H for the Infiniti QX remains $950.
Source:http://www.nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?id=1802&mid=

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Australia – Hyundai Motor Company Chairman Chung Mong-Koo has been named an Automotive News All-Star having received the prestigious award for “Top Asian CEO” 2010.
The awards, considered by many in the industry to be the most prestigious in the U.S., are highly respected. This is not the first time Chung Mong-Koo has received the award [...]