Daily Archives: October 23, 2013

Beijing adopts new smog emergency measures

Beijing adopts new smog emergency measures

Beijing is seeking to tame the spikes in its infamous smog by preparing emergency measures such as factory shutdowns and traffic limits to kick in when air pollution levels are especially heavy.

Chrysler 2014 Jeep Cherokees start shipping

Chrysler 2014 Jeep Cherokees start shipping

Chrysler began shipping the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee giving dealers a long-awaited entry in the fast-growing compact crossover SUV market. The 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited shown above.

Audi opens Order book for 2014 A8, priced from £58,800

Audi opens Order book for updated A8, priced from £58,800

Audi has opened the order books for its updated A8 luxury saloon. The new model is priced from £58,800 and first deliveries are expected in January 2014.

American Petroleum Institute questions motor oil quality

Aftermarket shops can promote services to customers using infograph

The American Petroleum Institute has evaluated results from its annual motor oil testing program and determined that almost one in five samples of bulk motor oil purchased from the marketplace in each of the last five years have failed to meet API motor oil performance standards.

Mexican auto-industry expansion driven by German, Japanese carmakers

Mexican auto-industry expansion driven by German, Japanese carmakers

The Mexican auto industry is about to go on a $10 billion factory building spree, illustrating the nation’s rising economic challenge to rivals from the United States to China.