Honda plans to begin public road demonstration testing of its driving support system utilizing traffic signal information next month. The demonstration testing will be conducted in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture in Japan in collaboration with the Tochigi Prefectural Police and UTMS Society of Japan, as part of research and development of the Universal Traffic Management Systems (UTMS) in which Honda has been participating.
Daily Archives: March 29, 2014
GM faces French dealer challenge over Chevy exit from Europe
General Motors is facing a legal battle with a group of French Chevrolet dealers who are preparing to go to court over the terms of the brand’s withdrawal from Europe.
over 57% of retail F-150 pickup sales this year are V6s
More than 57% of Ford Motor Company’s F-150 retail sales so far this year are powered by V6 engines—the highest six-cylinder engine mix in the industry since 1967. Ford expects that trend to continue for the rest of the year.
Opel will build Buicks for U.S. in Germany
General Motors’ Opel unit said today it will build a Buick model for the United States at its plant in Ruesselsheim, Germany.
Cadillac’s European retail schemes could be adapted for U.S.
After a string of failed efforts, Cadillac is again pursuing a toehold in Europe. But this time it’s approaching the world’s most competitive luxury market with more humble ambitions — and a new retail strategy that, if successful, could be transplanted to its home market as well.
