Daily Archives: September 27, 2013

Driving Skills for Life scheme by Ford dates announced

Ford has announced the dates for its free training scheme for young drivers.

Ford Driving Skills for Life will be rolled out across the UK from September and be organised in conjunction with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the Automobile Association (AA).

4C IFD bicycle inspired by Alfa Romeo 4C unveiled

4C IFD bicycle inspired by Alfa Romeo 4C unveiled

Alfa Romeo has decided to launch a road bike, the ‘Alfa Romeo 4C IFD’, inspired by its lauded 4C sports car.

VW opens new 300,000-unit Golf plant in China

VW opens new 300,000-unit Golf plant in China

Volkswagen Group opened a new factory today in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong as it seeks to overtake Toyota Motor Corp. to become the industry’s biggest company by deliveries.

Tata undertakes training youth in automotive trade

In a bid to promote skill enhancement, employability and employment for the youth of India, Tata announced its support for a State Government of Assam initiative, inaugurating the newly upgraded Tinsukia ITI (Industrial Training Institute), in Tinsukia, Assam.

A joint initiative between the state government and Tata Motors, the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is key in fulfilling objectives laid down in the Prime Minister’s National Skill Development Mission, for Assam and India’s North Eastern States.

Consumer groups sue U.S. DOT over backup camera rule delay

Consumer groups sue U.S. DOT over backup camera rule delay

A group of consumer advocates sued the U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday for repeatedly delaying a potentially life-saving rule requiring backup cameras in new cars sold in the United States.