China – Auto sales in China have been expanding into a new development stage, “China’s automobile industry transformation and upgrade,” the theme for the sixth annual 2010 China Automotive Industry International Forum on September 3, 2010 in Tianjin Binhai New began.
2010 China Automotive Industry International Forum on the China Automobile Industry Association, Society of Automotive [...]

Torrance, Calif. – The all-new 2011 CT 200h premium compact hybrid brings a contemporary, stylish flare to Lexus’ hybrid line-up. As the fifth Lexus hybrid, the CT 200h seamlessly blends its sporty and luxurious design with fun-to-drive features.
The CT 200h benefits from a new platform incorporating numerous, exclusively developed body, chassis and Lexus Hybrid [...]

It doesn’t get much more gripping than this: The title of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup will only be decided at the final round on 12 October on the Grand Prix circuit in the Royal Park of Monza. René Rast or Nicholas Tandy – one of these two will be crowned champion of the world’s fastest [...]

The final of the Le Mans Series is shaping up to be a real thriller. After three victories from four races this season, Porsche factory pilots Marc Lieb (Germany) and Richard Lietz (Austria) travel to the last round on 12 September in Silverstone as the clear points’ leaders and title favourites. Driving a Felbermayr-Proton Porsche [...]

Nokian Heavy Tyres introduces the world’s strongest forestry tyre customised for CTL (cut-to-length) harvesters. Nokian Forest King F 710/45-26.5, a revolutionary, sturdy cross-ply novelty from the pioneer in forestry tyres, offers the best available reliability and load-bearing capacity for modern harvesters and forwarders.
The Ply Rate (PR) describes the durability of this special tyre, tailored for [...]

The durability of the stable Nokian Country King special tyre, especially designed for year-round machine contracting, has been maximised with a new rubber compound. As a result of careful product development work, the flotation radial tyre, which moves easily both on roads and fields, is up to 20% more wear resistant than before. In addition, [...]

The Nokian Forest Rider forestry tyre range, offering superior traction and driving comfort, will expand with two newcomers tailored for CTL (cut-to-length) machinery. The new size, 600/50R24.5, is especially well suited as a bogey for smaller machines, while the bigger size, 710/70R34, is designed, among other things, for six-wheeled harvesters and forwarders. The size range [...]

The Nokian Nordman Forest forestry tyres ensure reliable operation in variable conditions around the world. The dependable special tyres are designed for versatile professional use in CTL (cut-to-length) forestry machines.
Durable and reliable, these cross-ply tyres will also perform without surprises in various harvesting tasks. Nokian Nordman Forest tyres are a cost-effective alternative, especially for older [...]

Coinciding with its presentation to the motoring trade press specialists, the new SEAT Alhambra is making a statement-filled market appearance, with a line-up of efficient, high-performance engines and a level of equipment that includes several high-tech solutions. Now even more functional, with greater modularity and exceptional driving comfort, the SEAT Alhambra will surely become the [...]

The European Commission has today approved an application from Spain for assistance under the European Globalisation adjustment Fund (EGF). The application will now be sent to the European Parliament and the Council for decision. The € 2,752,935 requested by the Spanish authorities will help 1,429 redundant workers back into employment. The application was submitted after [...]