Category Archives: General Talk

Daimler says it will significantly hike U.S. car production

Daimler says it will significantly hike U.S. car production

Daimler will “significantly” raise production capacity at its U.S. plant in Vance, Alabama, from a current level of around 185,000 cars, as it adds new models including its Mercedes C-class sedan and a new sports utility vehicle.

GM’s Barra faces grilling from US lawmakers

General Motors CEO Mary Barra and Anton Valukas, head of GM's internal recall investigation, testify on the GM ignition switch recall during a US House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee in Washington on June 18, 2014

Barra returned to testify to a House of Representatives committee panel, after being unable to answer many questions in an April 1 hearing, armed with the results of an internal GM investigation on how and why it took the company more than a decade to recall millions of vehicles after ignition problems were known.

Chevrolet Corvette – modify your own favourite generation model or build a new one

60 years of the Corvette. Chevrolet Corvette is now in its seventh generation with the latest Stingray model and also available in UK.

Harley-Davidson introduces electric motorcycle

Harley-Davidson Unveils Electric Motorcycle
By M.L. JOHNSON

Harley-Davidson will unveil its first electric motorcycle next week, and President Matt Levatich said he expects the company known for its big touring bikes and iconic brand to become a leader in developing technology and standards for electric vehicles.

Tesla Model X crossover production to start in early 2015

Tesla Model X crossover production to start in early 2015

Tesla Model S just arrived in right-hand drive configuration in UK and in roughly a year the company’s first all-electric Crossover will hit the market.