The all new VW Passat is set to hit dealership lots early next year. World Car Fans has a report on the specifications of this mid-level and speedy German auto - for now the engine specs have only been revealed in Liters and Kilowatts, since the car will be first released in Europe.
Reports have stated there could be up to 10 different engine options available on the new Passat. "The entry-level 1.6 liter TDI diesel with 77 kW (105 PS) coming with a very green 4.2 liters/100 km fuel-economy rating and all the diesels fitted with a…
Mitsubishi is already pretty busy making waves in the green car field, as the iMiEV begins appearing on dealership lots in other countries - and will make its way to the United States as early as next year.
Mitsubishi Motors will start field tests of an electric pickup and delivery vehicle prototyped this month.
According to sources; the prototyped vehicle will be deployed in Yamato Transport's delivery center in Tokyo Oct 15, 2010. And the two companies will evaluate its practicality by collecting data from the vehicle in operation and analyzing it.
Subaru announced Oct. 1 2010, that it posted best-ever September sales results. This also marks the best-ever September sales for the Subaru Outback and Forester.
According to an Official Subaru of America press release: Subaru sold 21,432 units in September 2010 versus 14,593 units in September 2009, resulting in a 47-percent gain year-over-year. Year-to-date sales of 193,614 units in 2010 versus 158,421 units sold in 2009, resulting in a 22-percent gain compared with the same period last year.
Sales for the Subaru Outback for the month of September were up 91-percent with 8,154 units sold…
French automaker Peugeot, also known for producing Citroen vehicles, and Japan's Mitsubishi Motors said Wednesday they had signed an agreement to develop light commercial electric vehicles. Both car companies said they will "begin technical development of electric versions of the Peugeot Partner combi-van and the Citroen Berlingo, with the aim of beginning production by the end of 2012."
Earlier this year the companies scrapped an ambitious capital tie-up that would have created the world's sixth-largest auto alliance, amid reports of financial discord. But they agreed to cooperate to share resources and cut costs in a bid to close…
