Daily Archives: June 20, 2013

Renault Scenic revised range UK Prices and specs announced

Renault Scenic revised range

Renault has confirmed the UK prices and specifications for its revised Scenic range, which will be in showrooms from 1 July. Prices start at £17,955 and the three model line-up will include the new crossover inspired XMOD, alongside the more familiar five and seven seat models.

California Prop 65 affects businesses with 10 or more employees.

The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the California and Nevada Automotive Wholesalers Association (CAWA) encouraged members to contact California state senators, especially those who are members of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee, to urge support for AB 227.

Fiat 500L MPW with seven adult seats revealed

Fiat 500L MPW

Fiat has unveiled the latest addition to the growing 500 range called 500L MPW. MPW stands for Multi Purpose Wagon and in rest of the Europe it is called 500L Living.

American Professional automotive aftermarket continues to ‘heat up’

Northcoast Research released its monthly report on commercial automotive aftermarket outlet sales, noting the channel continued to “heat up” in April 2013. The report is based on input from 300 garage owners nationwide. Following are findings:

The current sales index increased 2.7 percent sequentially to finish the month at 60.2. 

Tesla recalls some Model S cars due to seat-mount defect

Electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc said it is recalling 1,228 of its 2013 Model S cars manufactured between May 10 and June 8 due to a defect in the mounting bracket of the rear seat.

“This reduces our confidence that the left hand seat back will be properly retained in the event of a crash,” Tesla founder and Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a statement on Wednesday posted on the company’s website.