That is the figure that was raised to the works, as agreed with the unions in the viability plan and did not rule out the ERE having exhausted other avenues such as voluntary redundancies. A company spokesperson explained that an ERE to eliminate the surplus that exists in the Catalan factory-applied after a voluntary redundancy scheme and 160-retirement is an option you have left to Nissan, "because measures have been exhausted no trauma. "We've done everything we could." Trade unions,... more

The German Volkswagen has managed to overcome his own record sales achieved during a month of March in China and Hong Kong, accounting for no less than the 112,466 units sold. The data are for the products assembled by VW in its two joint-venture, FAW-VW and Shanghai-VW and imported more. In the years accrued during the first three months the firm VW has sold in China and Hong Kong 284,000 units, representing an increase of 5.4%. Skoda sold 19,248 for his part drives, increasing its sales... more

The last two European countries to join the group to provide direct aid for the purchase of new vehicles have been Slovakia and the Netherlands. In both cases, the consumer benefits of a fixed amount if the car you buy more than the anti-Euro IV standards and is low in emissions. In Slovakia the initial support is € 1,000 but the dealer may add another € 500 if it sees fit. In Holland, the amount is between 750 and 1000 € for cars while the commercial benefit from higher amounts.... more

During the month of March sales of new cars in the Netherlands fell by 26.8 over the same month last year, with a total of 34,550 units registered. It marks the most prominent were: Gainers Audi +16.0% VW +9.4% Porsche +27.5% DOWN Peugeot -46.2% Opel -35.1% Renault -46.4% MARCH MARKS RANK Toyota 3586 3500 Ford VW 3382 Peugeot 2454 Opel 2337 Renault 2130 Fiat 1970 Citroen 1774 Hyundai 1673 Audi 1545 Volvo 1067 Honda 1019 BMW 949 SEAT 867... more

Nissan maintained its campaigns for almost all models with very attractive discounts, especially Micro and Tied. Note that the compact can be purchased from just € 11,700, with 110 hp and a reasonably equipped. Other developments include: Micro 80 hp 1.2i Visio from 8900 € C + C Micro 88 hp 1.4i 16v Accent from € 15,600 Note 1.4i 88 hp Visio, from 11,600 € Note 1.5 dCi 86 hp Visio, from 14,200 € Tiida 1.5 dCi 105 hp, from 15,000 € 313 hp 350Z Pack (units in stock), from €... more

During the past week began local manufacturing in China for the third generation Toyota RAV4. Marketing has also started, with prices much lower than the imported model to agorae RAV4 is manufactured in the factory which has FAW-Toyota in the city of Tannin. Is offered with two petrol engines of 2.0 liters and 2.4 liters. Last week began local manufacturing in China for the third generation Toyota RAV4. Marketing has also started, with prices much lower than the imported model so far. The... more

During the first quarter of 2009, sales of new cars in Japan for non-domestic brands fell by 31.1% over the same period last year, totaling 44,483 units. It marks the most prominent were: Gainers Fiat +108.6% Hyundai +165.5% Ferrari +34.5% DOWN Volvo -43.2% Peugeot -45.7% Jeep -62.1% RANKING MARCAS 2009 VW 10057 Mercedes 7744 BMW 6114 Audi 3374 MINI 2576 Volvo 1424 Peugeot 1052 Fiat 895 Ford 811 Porsche 804 Alfa Romeo 481 Renault 424... more

Hyundai is one of the firms that have experienced major growth in recent years in the United States with products containing reliable and affordable. With the advent of new more advanced and better quality, prices are not as competitive, and some variants are not profitable. In the United States a model that provided a lower acceptance is Entourage, the version of the Hyundai Kia Grand Carnival. Since in 2008 only 8600 units were sold, the firm has decided to take the minivan market. To... more

After years of criticism and unfavorable loss of customers, Cadillac finally hit the bull's-eye with the CTS, a luxury sedan that actually embroidery will soon be joined by family and coupe variants. The problem is that the rest of the range does not match, and the premium brand of GM has to think of something to fill the voids that are now above and below the star model. According to The Detroit Bureau, Cadillac hopes to recover its market position with a real rival to the BMW 3 Series... more

The grant is € 2,500 per car, has allowed sales rise 40% in March. With the expansion could be performed up to two million transactions. The German Government decided today to increase to 5,000 million endowment fund that provides direct assistance to 2,500 euros buying a new car, provided that in exchange for giving a low of nine or more years old. Moreover, they have to purchase a low emission car. The decision came in light of the success of this measure, which now eligible for up to... more

That does not go anywhere near it as something that should already have told you every month. Spain is of particular concern in the general decline in enrollment in March and although the fall was 38.3%, the cumulative figure remains higher than 43%. That sales are not anywhere near as they should is something that you have counted every month. Spain is of particular concern in the general decline in enrollment in March and although the fall was 38.3%, the cumulative figure remains higher... more

During the first quarter of SsangYong has seen its enrollment in the Spanish market in a meaningful way, it has taken action in this area and now promotes its model unless sold almost double discount. Until the end of month or stock, the Radius will be € 6132 for promoting the level of finishing easier (which is already too full), bringing the final price is reduced to € 20,278. Moreover, it remains the gift of entertainment system with DVD, CD MP3 radio and Bluetooth. For the higher trim... more

Undoubtedly the crisis does not seem to get some car manufacturers have seen their enrollment grow smoothly. This is the case of Hyundai, which has increased by 70% in China during their deliveries in March with a total of 41,881 units. With the new reduced taxes for models fitted engines below 1.6 liters, sales of the Accent and especially the Yuedong Elantra jumped through the roof. Just remember that in 2008 the saloon was the best selling half Elantra, thanks to its good-value... more

While no pilot wanted to open the road to clear the second day, things were so Hirvonen was the first day in the lead, ahead of a mandar Sordo after the first part of the rally was to "shape "to be second, ahead of Loeb and Gronholm cunning. The first stage began with a splendid days and the roads dry and hot, which made the first planned as the roads clean for those who remained. In this game, Loeb was the most affected, followed by Hirvonen and Sordo, while Latvala (Ford), in seventh... more

It seems the economic crisis has given a respite to the Italian market during the month of March registrations increased slightly by 0.24% compared to the same month last year, totaling 214,218 units. It marks the most prominent were: Gainers Subaru +121.8% Chevrolet +46.2% Hyundai +135.1% DOWN Skoda -31.6% Mercedes -33.7% Mitsubishi -55.9% MARCH MARKS RANK Fiat 54521 Ford 22102 VW 12649 Toyota 12320 Opel 11116 TOP MARCH 10 (cars) 17376 Fiat Punto... more

The Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG is the most powerful version of the E-Class. It is distinguished mainly by its 525-hp engine and a few details that change their outward appearance and interior. Will be available in August 2009. The engine has eight cylinders in V-and 6.2-liter capacity. It's the same engine that has the SL 63 AMG. The gearbox is coupled to which is the same as the SL, an automatic 7 relations called 'AMG SPEED SHIFT MCT. Can be operated from the new lever (not a travel lane,... more

Last week publicabamos the news of the alleged car designed by Ikea. We thought it was an innocent, but the end result was that this was a mechanism to promote car sharing among French citizens. Ikea argues that this is a good way to share the cost of fuel, while reducing CO2 emissions per person, which really is true. A disappointment became the joke of the car you ride in your house to pieces with instructions impossible, and an exact number of screws without the possibility of... more

If you do not have a premium car segment, but a lot of car you want, you can protect with a new anti-theft security system with GPS technology also allows you to have it located by the minute from your mobile phone or computer. Detector comes competition. Localize, the Spanish company belonging to the tracking systems Seguriber Group, has launched Car Secure, an economical solution designed to ensure recovery from any type of vehicle in case of theft. But not all. The director of Localize,... more

The Russian government granted aid amounting to more than 760 million euros to support the car industry of the country to the sharp drop in sales and to avoid mass dismissals of workers, as announced by the prime minister of the country, Vladimir Putin. Putin has shown that the Russian manufacturer Avtovaz has made mass layoffs, despite the economic crisis and lower sales. "This is a very expensive task," he said, while recalling that General Motors has laid off 34,000 people. " In this... more

When selling Proton in Europe? This has to be one of the most repeated questions when it comes to the group owner of Lotus. And today, we answer: from 2010. And then with surprise, as their models to be batteries. While Proton and markets its vehicles in United Kingdom, the Malaysian manufacturer has announced an important agreement with Detroit Electric to launch models Gen2 and Customers in Europe, China and United States since 2010, prices actually juicy and with performance that should... more