Volkswagen has unveiled the new Sharan, which features twin sliding doors, a seven seat configuration and a range of petrol and diesel engines.
Opel has rolled out Meriva in Germany and in several other European countries, which it claims to provide a fully integrated, on-board flexibility by introducing FlexDoors, rear-hinged rear doors that facilitate cabin access.
Toyota Motor Sales said that working in cooperation with Attorneys General across the country, the company will be extending on a nationwide basis with additional services being provided to Toyota and Lexus customers in New York affected by the company's recent recalls.
Alcoa Defense said that it has been appointed by the US army tank automotive research, development and engineering center (TARDEC) to collaborate on the army’s fuel-efficient ground vehicle demonstrator (FED) project.
Force Protection has appointed Randy Hutcherson as new chief operating officer (COO) responsible for day to day operations. He will report to Michael Moody, chairman and CEO.
Scania has delivered three new four-wheel rigid distribution trucks to The Felinfoel Brewery company of Felinfoel. Supplied by Silurian Scania, the Scania dealer for South Wales, West Wales and Herefordshire, the trucks have been acquired through Scania Finance on five year full contract hire agreements.
Copart, a provider of online auctions and vehicle remarketing services, has appointed Jayson Adair as the new CEO, succeeding Willis Johnson, founder, current CEO and chairman of the board. The company has also appointed Vincent Mitz as new president of the company.
The Defense Land Systems India, a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and BAE Systems, has unveiled Mine Protected Vehicle India [MPVI] to meet the needs of Indian armed and paramilitary forces. The MPVI based on technology developed by BAE Systems, will be manufactured at the Defense Land Systems, India plant at Prithla near Faridabad.
Nissan Motor has reported net revenue of JPY1.99 trillion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, an increase of 9.9% compared to the same quarter a year ago.
Ford has unveiled the all-electric version of it's Transit Connect at Chicago Auto Show and also confirmed that the zero-emissions small van will be in fleet operators' hands later this year.
Ford has unveiled the first production model of new Figo, which was driven off the assembly line in the company's Chennai plant in India. The new, 40,000 square metre engine line, part of the company's $500m commitment over past two years in the facility, will build both diesel and petrol engines side-by-side for new model.
