Sentences with phrase «european automakers»

Dueling Technology: GM, Ford, Chrysler and the major European automakers back a fast - charging technology called J1772, while Japanese automakers support a standard called CHAdeMO.

European automakers have traditionally tried to appear environmentally friendly.

The Rio has adopted Kia's current design language — overseen by ex-Audi designer Peter Schreyer — along with a brash look that is distinctive and upscale, with the slightly angry face European automakers now favor.

European automakers demonstrated a new interest in hybrid and electric vehicles at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Currency fluctuations as well as new, less - expensive luxury vehicles from European automakers have more or less wiped out any price advantages Japanese automakers once had over their European rivals.

With their DualTronic [1] technology, BorgWarner has gained contracts with European automakers [1] that want to use dual clutch transmissions.

In the truck category, domestic automakers won 10 times, Japanese automakers four times, and European automakers have won twice.

A five - passenger fastback sports sedan poised to redefine a segment currently populated by European automakers, the Stinger promises to be the highest - performance production vehicle in the company's history.

In the past 16 years, domestic automakers have won North American Car of the Year eight times, Japanese automakers three times, European automakers four times.

It also costs a whole lot less than the only other plug - in hybrid crossovers and SUVs which command princely sums by their European automakers who've put them together as a quick and easy way to meet tightening European regs.

The European automakers are arguably on the cutting edge when it comes to providing style and power.

As European automakers were releasing graceful and light - weight sports cars, American automakers went in the opposite direction — big and full of brawn — producing some of the most memorable automobiles of all time.

But 1998 could be tougher as European automakers continue to gobble up more of the luxury car market.

Led by its Land Rover division, Great Britain's Rover Group is one of the hottest European automakers this year, with sales up a healthy 14.9 percent over last year.

Taking cues from European automakers such as BMW and Mercedes, the Japanese offered American buyers quick, agile and stylish family sedans - products the Big Three couldn't come close to matching.

Of all European automakers, BMW may be in the best position.

It should come as no surprise, then, that European automakers have taken the lead in developing gasoline direct injection technology.

Toyota soon followed suit, along with European automakers.

European automakers are posting exceptionally strong earnings today and we hit some of the highlights.

Several long - awaited Tesla - fighting models from European automakers will be the center of attention at this year's Geneva auto show.

This is one of the fastest growing European automakers in the world, and the quality of the vehicles which are being produced by Audi is on par with the best.

To many of the world's automakers at the 1998 North American International Auto Show, the past is almost as important as the present and the future.With American and European automakers finally closing in on Japanese levels of quality and with too many manufacturers chasing after too few buyers, many car companies at this year's show are playing up their heritage to strengthen their brand identity.At the show, which opens to the public Saturday at the Cobo Center in downtown Detroit: * Volkswagen unveiled a groovy new version of the Beetle, the best - selling car in history.

Just sad that european automakers can only look at 20 to 30 miles on pure electricity.

The Chicago Auto Show is now open, but for most European automakers, the event they're preparing for is the next one on the calendar.

European automakers have won four times, and Japanese automakers have won three times Domestic automakers have won North American Truck of the Year nine times.

If you counted the all - wheel drive wagons on the market, you might not get past two or three fingers.Japan's Subaru offers all - wheel drive wagons, and so does the German automaker Audi, which provided this week's test vehicle, the V - 6 powered 100 CS Quattro Wagon.The 100 CS Wagon sports an impressive array of equipment: anti-lock brakes, driver's side airbag, all - wheel drive and a luxury interior featuring leather seats and wood inlays.Of all European automakers, few have worked harder than Audi to improve its lineup.

You will notice a decidedly slanted advantage towards European automakers.

Expect a number of new vehicles from European automakers including the new Mercedes C - Class Coupe, the latest generation of the Audi A4, Jaguar F - Pace and a new Ferrari F12 GTO.

Mercedes - Benz and BMW, the other European automakers with diesels still on the menu, have hedged their bets by offering a very limited selection of diesel engines stateside.

To be clear, among European automakers, I blame the Germans first.

Misreading the richly varied character of the American marketplace, European automakers are failing to embrace the exciting opportunities that fuel - efficient luxury cars and the small car's long - overdue march upscale present.

No, it's no BMW or Porsche or Alfa Romeo «sport / activity vehicle,» and that may place it in your mind on the wrong side of Automobile's «No Boring Cars» credo, but if like me, you're wary and weary of those European automakers and their attempts to defy their centers of gravity to make their SUVs handle «almost like a sports car,» you might see the 2018 Buick Enclave Avenir as a worthy do - almost - everything garage mate for your Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ or Miata / Fiata or Porsche Boxster / Cayman.

But being shaped like the box in which it came, was not about to help any of Volvo's lineup against the stylish competition coming from the other European automakers.

In half seriousness, I wonder why European automakers have never tried to attack the diesel stigma head on in their advertising in an effort to make the trademark clatter synonymous with environmental and social awareness.

European automakers fell across the board Friday after Germany's Economy Minister warned of a legal challenge to President Donald Trump's border tax plans ahead of a meeting with Angela Merkel.

Tesla's goal of accelerating the switch to electric cars is catching up with it as European automakers begin to roll out full - electric models.

European automakers are urging the president to abandon thoughts of imposing a retaliatory tax on vehicles coming into the U.S. from the European Union.

Traditional European automakers are prioritizing the development of electric cars as they seek to gain market share from U.S. upstart Tesla.

An unnamed European automaker will be the first use to the latch.Wednesday, May 23, 12:05 pm ET

This is a low - cost solution that is meant for entry - level to mid-range vehicles and the two companies say a European automaker will be the first to adopt it.

Magna teamed up with Sberbank, a Russian bank, in an ffer to buy the European automaker and expand Magna's manufacturing footprint.

Competing for the top - European automaker spot, BMW will present the all - new 2015 2 - Series coupes, along with the 2015 M - Sport sedan and coupe.

Jaguar became the first European automaker to shore up its defenses against Infiniti and Lexus.

The key aims of the new model are to open Hyundai to an even wider audience; further develop perceptions of the brand; and confirm Hyundai's position as a truly European automaker.

The brakes are also non-metallic and the rotors painted with the loving care that only a European automaker can offer.

Another European automaker making the voyage to Chicago is Mercedes - Benz.

Look at European automaker Volkswagen (OTC: VLKPY)- the company's emissions scandal broke in September 2015 bringing the stock down to $ 20 per share as the news came out.

Not exact matches

In Europe, some think the American reaction to the scandal is overwrought, driven by contingency - fee lawyers and politicians eager to help domestic automakers gain ground against a European rival.

The automaker has claimed that its new diesel engines will hit the European Union's beefed - up emissions targets by improving filters and building in electric generators to start cars.

The revival of U.S. automakers and strong line - ups from European and other Asian car makers present a challenge to Toyota, said Karl Brauer, senior analyst for Kelly Blue Book.