Drive

Volvo presents first pedestrian airbag

STOCKHOLM, May 25 — Swedish brand Volvo is the first carmaker to offer an airbag aimed at protecting pedestrians. The feature is available on its 2013 V40 model.The device, which ...

Toyota plans 8 compacts for emerging markets

TOKYO, May 25 — Toyota Motor Corp said today it would roll out eight compact car models tailored for emerging markets by 2015 in an attempt to catch up to front-runners such as ...

Nissan announces electric van production from 2013

BARCELONA, May 24 — Nissan Motor Co announced yesterday it will launch global production of an all-electric van, the e-NV200, as early as next year in the Spanish city of ...

Tesla to launch electric sedan in US on June 22

FREMONT (California), May 23 — Tesla Motors said yesterday it would begin deliveries of “the world’s first premium electric sedan” on June 22, slightly ahead of schedule.Several ...

Fiat’s Elkann gets behind the wheel for Mille Miglia

BRESCIA, May 18 — John Elkann, the media-shy chairman of one of the world’s biggest car companies, got behind the wheel and demonstrated his driving skills yesterday in Italy’s ...
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