Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 production is carried out

Finally, after what seems to be two centuries since the Tokyo Motor Show 2011, which both cars displayed, the Toyota GT 86 and BRZ Subaru began production last Friday, March 16. Presidents of both car companies attended the event.

After being unveiled last year, both the Subaru BRZ and the Toyota GT-86 have now officially started production at Subaru’s Gunma factory in Ota-city, Japan. FHI President Yasuyuki Yoshinaga commented: "This car symbolizes our corporate strategy in two significant aspects: good progress in our alliance and advancement of our ‘select and focus’ approach. TMC President Akio Toyoda said: "The Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 could not have been successfully developed without collaboration between FHI and TMC.

Presidents of both Toyota Motor Corporation and Fuji Heavy Industries were on hand at the Subaru Gunma factory yesterday to watch the first models come off line, the culmination of a significant retooling that will allow the plant to make both Toyota GT 86/86 / , Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S. Both the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S will be 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 200 new horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque through a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The cars are differentiated by some subtle styling cues, different levels of standard content.
A Subaru BRZ runs about $ 24,000 in its least expensive form.

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Porsche looking to China for production of Cajun CUV

When Porsche was integrated into the Volkswagen group, its new parent company set an ambitious sales target for its latest division: 150,000 units annually. That would require a 50% increase in sales, but Porsche figures it can hit the far more ambitious target of 200,000 units per year for a 100% increase.

To get there, however, Porsche realizes its current production capacity will not be enough. And so it will need to produce vehicles at additional facilities, which could include plants in the United States and China.

The latter would seem a logical first step as the Audi Q5, on which the upcoming Cajun SUV is based, is already being built in China. Beyond the Cajun, however, production in the United States – still the biggest market for Porsche – could be in the cards within a few years.

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Skoda Rapid already started mass production

Skoda Rapid: already started mass production. This year Skoda has introduced two new models interesting first showed them in the event and raised much expectation. These models are the urban Citigo and Rapid sedan. The latter has become one of the most anticipated models this year as it had from the outset an appealing and modern addition to complying with good technical features, thanks to the work of the Volkswagen Group. Although at the Paris Motor Show next month will run again, today has started series production of this model.

The Skoda production plant located in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, has been rebuilt in recent months to adjust to the new Skoda Rapid and power and manufacture 1,200 vehicles a day, with the models Fabia, Octavia and now it opens new Rapid facilities made everything much more convenient and faster, but without compromising on quality at any time.

While most manufacturers in the crisis strong squeezes and forces them to be limited, it seems that Volkswagen Group all goes well and more that can not only keep pace with the production they had in all firms that are part of the group, but also can afford to expand facilities and templates to achieve the production and marketing of new models as in the case of the Skoda Rapid.

If a few months ago, we announced that both Audi and Seat sought in personnel in the sector, confirming the expansion of facilities and increased staffing for the production of the new "Skoda Rapid", the details are no more and no less than 2,000 workers external to realize the adaptation of the plant in the Czech Republic to manufacture the new model.

After being presented at the Paris Motor Show, the new Rapid will be available in the month of October in our markets and we expect a great increase in sales by Skoda. A few years ago we could ensure that the quality and convenience of the manufacturer were modest, in recent times there has been a significant change in the case of Seat, and the manufacturers reputation has risen sharply in European demand. The main attraction of Skoda today is that despite having an aesthetic of Volkswagen or Audi, and suitable equipment at all times, has very competitive prices and with the times always helps those interested in buying a vehicle again.

The new Skoda Rapid will be placed in an intermediate position between Fabia and Octavia models, and the latter will also receive an update in the coming months to complete the modernization of the range. Thus, it is likely that Skoda offers interesting offers to end the current model stock and this is interesting for those seeking a spacious saloon at a good price.

Recall that in the same way that the model of Skoda Citigo is a replica of the Volkswagen Up! The Skoda Rapid has characteristics almost identical to the new Seat Toledo, the only thing that varies is the aesthetic tendency, respecting the ideals of the Czech firm.

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Fisker Karma Production Version

Fisker Karma, the premier plug-in hybrid electric car, fascinated, to merge with its stylish exterior and luxurious interior and traditional and modern with a timeless style.

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