Monthly Archives: February 2013

German Carmakers quit industry group testing new refrigerant safety

(Reuters) – German carmaker BMW ceased its role in an automotive industry research program investigating the safety of a potential new air conditioning refrigerant, disagreeing with the test methods employed.

2014 SsangYong Actyon SUV Caught Near The Arctic Circle

2014 SsangYong Actyon SUV
New SsangYong Actyon SUV was caught for the first time last October in South Europe.

2014 BMW 2 Series Coupe & Convertible Spied Near The Arctic Circle

2014 BMW 2 Series Convertible and Coupe
Here is the first cold weather testing pictures of  BMWs’ 2 Series Coupe and Convertible  caught near the Arctic Circle in Sweden.

Renault, Dacia expanding into online car sales

The Renault and Dacia brands plan to aggressively expand their online car sales, taking advantage of a trend in vehicle retailing that is expected to grow rapidly this decade. The Dacia Store and Renault Retail Group online shopping portals could be available to customers in all European markets by the end of 2014, the automakers said.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Edition 1 unveiled

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Edition 1
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a CLA Edition 1, which will only be available for twelve months. The CLA Edition 1 can be combined with any engine, featuring exclusive equipment.