Ford, GM sales skid as Chrysler, Toyota accelerate
May 02, 2012 | 07:53
General Motors and Ford saw their US sales skid in April as rivals Chrysler, Toyota and Volkswagen posted strong gains, industry data showed Tuesday.
Fuel-efficient autos drive sales higher
April 04, 2012 | 08:39
US auto sales revved up in March amid an improving economy and as high gasoline prices boosted buying of fuel-efficient vehicles, US and foreign automakers said Tuesday.
Auto sales leap 43 per cent in February
March 14, 2012 | 13:42
Seventeen members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturing Association (VAMA) last month sold a total of nearly 6,120 vehicles, down 25 per cent over the same period last year, but up a significant 43 per cent since January, the association reported.
US auto sales accelerate despite fuel price jump
March 02, 2012 | 08:40
US auto sales continued to accelerate in February despite an unnerving jump in fuel prices as an improving overall economic outlook and aging vehicles drew consumers into showrooms, automakers said Thursday.
Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2011 gathers the region’s brightest youths 1
July 07, 2011 | 10:00
94 student teams from 13 countries all over Asia hit the tracks of Sepang International Circuit (SIC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today to begin the Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2011, a competition which challenges the youth to design and build energy efficient vehicles that travel the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel.
Toyota recalls more than 110,000 hybrid cars
June 30, 2011 | 15:43
Toyota said Wednesday it will recall more than 110,000 hybrid vehicles in the United States, Japan and Europe because of faulty transistors in electrical power control boards.
Car market has room to zoom ahead
June 23, 2011 | 14:40
With modest car ownership rates, Vietnam’s car market offers multiple opportunities for development.
GM likely to retake top spot from quake-hit Toyota
May 13, 2011 | 13:42
The massive quake that knocked Toyota out of the top spot in the first quarter will likely help General Motors regain the global sales crown this year and could even see Toyota overtaken by Volkswagen.
Fuel-efficient vehicles drive GM, Ford US sales
May 05, 2011 | 08:44
US automakers General Motors and Ford reported Tuesday robust US sales in April driven by a shift to more fuel-efficient vehicles amid rising gasoline prices.
Accusations hit Toyota 1
April 02, 2011 | 19:59
The world’s largest carmaker Toyota last week admitted technical mistakes in its vehicles in Vietnam, but announced no recall or campaign to fix the vehicles.
Ford beats GM in US auto sales race
April 02, 2011 | 09:50
Ford knocked General Motors out of the top spot for US auto sales last month, a feat it had managed only once before since 1998, industry data showed Friday.
CBUs ruffle VAMA’s feathers
February 15, 2011 | 16:22
After a poor 2010, Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association members are deeply anxious about the growing presence of complete-built cars imported into Vietnam.
US automakers outpaced rivals in 2010
January 05, 2011 | 14:09
The Detroit Three US automakers outpaced most of their rivals in 2010 and on Tuesday predicted strong sales growth in 2011 as they reap the rewards of years of painful restructuring.
Ford, Chrysler post major sales gains in 2010
January 05, 2011 | 08:00
US automakers predicted strong sales growth this year after posting solid increases in 2010 sales Tuesday, with Ford up 19 per cent, Chrysler up 17 per cent and GM up six per cent.
US sets new standards for truck, bus emissions
October 26, 2010 | 09:30
The United States on Monday unveiled new standards for heavy-duty trucks, vans, buses and delivery vehicles, aimed at improving their fuel efficiency and reducing emissions by up to 20 per cent.
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