Toyota looked set to retain its title as the world’s top-selling carmaker in the first half of 2013, company figures showed, outpacing General Motors and Volkswagen as it boosted overseas sales to a record high.
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ZF to invest $215 million to build 8- and 9-speed transmissions in S.C.
ZF’s South Carolina transmission plant is forecast to annually produce 1.2 million units — 400,000 8-speeds and 800,000 9-speeds — once the expansion is completed in 2016.
‘Longbridge tunnel’ Mini Disappoints at auction
Despite much in the way of pre-sale hype, it looks like the Mini Clubman so famously rescued from the Longbridge tunnels in 2012 fell short of impressing at auction.
Volkswagen celebrates 40 years of Passat – over 20 million delivered since 1973
40 years ago Volkswagen debuted debuted the Passat. Now in its seventh generation (Porsche and Corvette are also surprisingly in seventh generation, the first is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and Corvette its 60th).
Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Subaru to show WRX concept
Subaru will show the WRX concept at the Frankfurt show in September – the first time it’s been seen in Europe. The concept shows what the next generation WRX STi will look like and the good news is the return to a proper four-door saloon, although the shape is very coupe-like with a swooping roofline.
