Monthly Archives: September 2013

Hyundai Korea reaches tentative deal to end strike

Hyundai Korea reaches tentative deal to end strike

Hyundai Motor Co. reached a preliminary agreement with its South Korean union to raise wages, paving the way for the end of a strike that’s resulted in an estimated 1 trillion won ($910 million) in lost output.

Sunday Morning Headline News wk of 1 September

Daimler to add 75 dealerships in China

Daimler to add 75 dealerships in China

Mercedes-Benz wants to grab a bigger share of China’s luxury market by opening 75 dealerships this year, nearly half in third- and fourth-tier cities, said China sales chief Nicholas Speeks.

German carmakers renew U.S. diesel push

Audi of America, seeking to drum up support for diesel-powered vehicles in the United States, held a TDI Efficiency Rally for journalists and political leaders recently in Washington.

For years, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Group sang the praises of diesel in the United States as a lonely trio.

America’s largest electric vehicle rental initiative launches in Orlando

America's largest electric vehicle rental initiative launches in Orlando

An unprecedented partnership of Orlando’s leading rental agency, top hotels and major attractions today officially launched Drive Electric Orlando (DEO).

Sywell Pistons and Props festival, 28-29 September Preview

Sywell Pistons and Props festival, 28-29 September Preview

The best classic cars and ‘planes will gather in Northamptonshire for the inaugural Sywell Classic – Pistons and Props motoring festival, to be held at Northamptonshire’s Sywell Aerodrome on 28-29 September.