Daily Archives: April 20, 2014

Land Rover announces Discovery Sport as first new member of Discovery family

Earlier this week Land Rover unveiled a Discovery Vision concept, previewing a new Discovery family, as well future Terrain Response system with Remote Control Drive, Laser Terrain Scanning and Transparent Bonnet head-up display.

Magna producing all-thermoplastic, fully recyclable liftgate module for 2014 Nissan Rogue

Magna International’s Magna Exteriors operating unit is producing the North American automotive industry’s first all-thermoplastic, fully recyclable liftgate module for the 2014 Nissan Rogue crossover utility vehicle.

McLaren will not build SUVs

McLaren Automotive will stick to building sports cars and ruled out following rivals that are adding SUVs to their lineups.

“We genuinely believe we make the best sports cars in the world,” CEO Mike Flewitt said in an interview here on Friday. “We need to remain very focused. McLaren is a sports car brand and that’s exactly what we’re going to remain.”

Rolls-Royce CEO predicts 5th year of record sales

Rolls-Royce CEO predicts 5th year of record sales

Rolls-Royce will probably post a fifth consecutive year of record sales, helped by demand in China and Japan, CEO Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes said.

Fiat reaches deal to start making Jeeps in China in 2015

Fiat reaches deal to start making Jeeps in China in 2015

Fiat Group plans to begin making Jeeps in China by late 2015 after reaching an agreement with local partner Guangzhou Automobile Group.