They press all the buttons, try to open the windows, then drop their lunch down every crevice in the upholstery. So what better way to test the durability of a brand new hatchback than to leave it at the mercy of a troop of cheeky little monkeys? It was definitely a case of monkeying around [...]
Toyota recently announced that worldwide cumulative sales of its Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) project series reached five million units at the end of March. Development of the IMV series started with three models – Hilux, Innova and Fortuner – for introduction in 2004 to over 140 countries. Based on the concept of producing vehicles [...]
Nissan is doing well compared to its Japanese peers. It was announced that profits made a sharp jump in the first quarter of 2012 on the back of an aggressive push in fast-growing markets. The Yokohama-based company reported a net profit of 75.3 billion yen (US$943 million), up from 30.8 billion yen from 2011. Global [...]
Chevrolet is set to add a new small sport utility vehicle to its model lineup later this year. Called the Trax, the SUV will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September. The company hasn’t divulged any specific details about the muscular-looking offering, beyond saying that it’ll offer a generous cargo space and [...]
Kia’s new flagship K9 sedan has begun selling in Korea. The company’s first rear-wheel drive large sedan in over a decade isn’t just to be a domestic offering – it’s set to be launched in a number of key overseas markets later this year. The V6 and eight-speed transmission-equipped vehicle measures 5.09 metres long, with [...]
The Nigerian public has been urged to pay serious attention to happenings in the country’s automobile industry so as to be able to contribute their quota to the development of the sector. The call was made recently in Lagos by Mr. Jabez Aina-Scott, the publisher of On Wheels magazine and organiser of The Nigerian Auto [...]
The Chrysler Group’s CEO says demand is so strong for the Jeep Grand Cherokee that the factory is skipping the usual two-week summer shutdown, and will add the previously announced 1,100 new jobs in November instead of waiting for next year. Sergio Marchionne made the announcement at a speech marking Chrysler’s plan to move a [...]
