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Ford will South Africa investment 4.1 billion for expansion





Super cars news integrated foreign reports, car Ford in South Africa the factory increased 4.145 million investment to increase the yield of South Africa factory and exports.

According to Nigeria business daily (Business Day) recently reported that the use of this funding, the Ford factory in South Africa will intensify next generation compact pickup and Puma diesel engine production. The report cites Ford South Africa President and CEO Jeff Nemeth as saying: "this time investment is Ford's African regional market expansion is part of Ford in South Africa as part of the market development strategy. ”

In addition to Ford, South Africa market main of cheqi also , BMW Toyota , GM, , Nissan mass and Daimler. The end of 2009, Nissan South Africa Branch that Nissan South Africa will increase yield, and seek opportunities to develop Angola and Nigeria in the market.

Recently, Ford also announced that in Brazil and Argentina market increased investment to expand production.

Save security breach Toyota United States sale Lexus GX 460





An integrated electric super car, the United States authority magazine consumer reports (Consumer Reports) Toyota disclosed Lexus GX SUV models exist over 460 security vulnerability, the Toyota United States Branch on April 13, announced that Toyota United States temporarily stops the vehicle sales.

Consumer reports on in that Lexus GX 460 vehicles when running on a curved road may slip and roll-over, and the report giving the vehicle a "not acceptable" rating, the report also calls for consumers not to purchase the vehicle.

Toyota Lexus Vice President Mark Templin's statement said: "the current Toyota engineers have begun the consumer report, respond to a rigorous test vehicle. In the results, we decided to suspend the 2010 Lexus GX 460 vehicle sales. "In addition, Toyota will also give the 2010 Lexus GX 460 vehicles owners provide a substitute car.

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Japanese luxury brand car sales rose collective counterattack de series





Pengboshe data show that in March of this year, Japanese luxury car North American sales rose 30% above, Lexus in the 2-month low after force pressure of Mercedes- , return to the Mercedes-Benz North America first throne.

The Chinese market, a quarterly sales figures, although still not get rid of the "Lexus back door" influence, but and Acura Infiniti has started strong growth, which accounted for more than 100 of Infiniti%, and ranks among the largest luxury car brand in the first quarter of the increase in the first place. Sino market luxury car brand still fierce battles.

Lexus United States return to top

According to Toyota company published data, the 3 month Lexus sedans and SUVs sales reached 20219 to weak superiority over the same period 19637 mcg. First quarter, North American sales reached 49523 Lexus vehicles. Over a quarter of sales for 49229 to less than 300 a disadvantage than Lexus.

In January, 2 two-month listing Burns by virtue of the new E series car quickly exerting force, over Lexus and BMW first became a North American luxury brand. But Toyota in February after mass recall crisis, rapid implementation of zero-interest loans, and other promotional methods that enable sales fast lifting.

De Department of luxury cars, another representative BMW performance in March. United States sales for the month of BMW vehicles, an increase of 18060 only 3.1%, far behind the Lexus 42% increase. But BMW North America branch President Jim ・ Dan Neil said as new models of hot, BMW is expected to surpass Lexus 2012 has become the United States market's largest high-end car brand.

Data display, BMW 3 month average sales costs for each vehicle 4797 $ Mercedes and Lexus respectively $ 3527 USD and 1778. This indicates that BMW is more promotion tools impact Lexus and Benz's market share.

At the same time, the Japanese Ho car brand of Infiniti and Acura up also, changed the Lexus, BMW, Benz three kings. Data display, Nissan's Infiniti sales for the United States in March, 9942 compared to the same period last year increased by 37%; Honda akula 3 month sales for 11722, representing an increase of 30%. Its growth is better than BMW. In addition Ford , flag under brand Lincoln 3-month sales rose 19% to 8693.

Infiniti home win for the first quarter increase of

The situation with the United States, China and sales still popular Lexus Toyota recall door, still improve in 2010. However, Infiniti and Acura does not seem to influence by Lexus, Infiniti sales growth in first quarter more than 100% increase in leads, de six luxury car brand.

In 2009, the launch of 6 product background, Lexus sales in China only 3.3 million units, compared to 2008, only a slight decline. Enter the 2010 Lexus China sales still does not appear markedly. While Nissan's Infiniti sales in the first quarter of this year, more than 3000 units, an increase of 100%, the growth rate of more than Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi de Department of the big three.

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Kesasi Nissan China published data show that in February 2010, Infiniti sales increase in China 113.1%, March sales data still in the statistics, but the Nissan March China said that the year-over-year increase in more than 100%, an increase of more than a quarter of Infiniti 100% had already become a foregone conclusion.

Infiniti's best-selling sports cars-SUV FX (Gallery Forum) series preceding two months sales year-over-year growth of up to 108%, just behind the G series models also won 104% year-over-year growth.

De series three-year performance in China remains very strong. Audi car season sales reached 51449 units, the highest single season record levels over 77% growth. BMW car season sales, an increase of $ 34179 nearly 100%. Mercedes-Benz is a quarterly sales in China increased by 105% to $ 24100.

Picking the Fiat takeover of Chrysler Europe business





Super cars news in order to reduce costs, increase sales, while for three years the European dealer shop increased 25% of plans, Chrysler is its European sales network and brand the day-to-day management of transferred to the partner Fiat .

  Chrysler European integration programme

Chrysler Europe existing dealers will continue to be responsible for sales of the brand models. However, from April 1 onwards, Fiat has begun to take over the Chrysler Europe everyday business tasks. Chrysler Europe market dealer distribution, car prices, product positioning, product sales and advertising will be solely responsible for the Fiat, to meet the specific needs of regional markets. At the same time, Fiat will also provide other administrative support, including audit and legal services. In Chrysler and Fiat Alliance, these work mainly by Daimler Chrysler former partner.

At present, Europe's leading Chrysler in 13 countries of the total of 700 employees. As one of the integration measures, these employees in the fourth quarter of this year will be accepted before Fiat management. However, independent dealer networks of employees will not be included in the consolidation scope.

Chrysler global operations department leader Mike Manley said: "for Chrysler, the European market is a significant market position. Fiat in European market sales network is perfect, so the new programme for the development of Chrysler Europe business. ”

  Fiat wants to gradually "occupation" Chrysler

Fiat and Chrysler CEO Malchow (Sergio Marchionne) has said in the previous month, in the next two years, Fiat will be held by the Chrysler Corporation from 20% to 35%. And Fiat and Chrysler to share its global sales network is the Fiat for increase three Chrysler Corp. The other two conditions for Fiat to Chrysler research and fuel economy engine and vehicle type, and the United States in Chrysler factory production.

According to media reports, when Chrysler before the North American market of accumulated income exceeded 15 million, Fiat will increase 5% stake in Chrysler. However, the current official has not released the Chrysler Chrysler in North America, the market's specific income figures.

  Situation is not optimistic Fiat body burden

In the first quarter of 2010, the total sales volume of Chrysler Europe as 10,600, compared with 2009 declined 17%.

United States professional automotive website wardsauto.com has recently announced data display, since 2005, as a global mainstream cheqi, Chrysler in the European market share of less than 1%.

However, CSM Worldwide Northville branch is responsible for global market forecast by Michael Robinet, Vice President of Chrysler Europe expressed optimistic about the prospects. He thought: "compared with Daimler, Fiat, more suitable for Chrysler. Fiat in European market dealer network covering broad, spare parts, logistics and service network is relatively comprehensive. I believe they were wise to this consolidation. ”

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Chrysler and NASA sign technology sharing protocol





Super cars news, comprehensive foreign coverage United States automobile manufacturers Chrysler Group announced on April 13, Chrysler has United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has signed a three-year technology sharing protocol.

Under the agreement, Chrysler and NASA will implement technologies in various fields, including engineering and manufacturing is shared, radar, robot technology and battery system.

Chrysler spokesman Nick Cappa says: "Chrysler and NASA this cooperation is not involved in financial issues. Cooperation is intended to complement the technical aspects of implementation. For example, in some areas, NASA could not Chrysler, through shared technology, NASA can upgrade itself, and vice versa. "By working with NASA sharing technology, Chrysler will raise its flag under Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brand vehicle quality.

NASA spokesman Josh Byerly says: "by working together, NASA plans to space technology applied to the real environment. In addition, NASA also plans to develop non-space areas. ”