Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that global cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles have exceeded 3 million units. Toyota has sold over 3.03 million hybrid cars worldwide to 28 February 2011.

In August 1997, Toyota launched in Japan "Coaster Hybrid EV, and in December launched the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle: Prius. Toyota Prius sales began in North America, Europe and the world in 2000. Then in 2003 came the second generation Prius hybrid system and extending the use of other types of vehicles, minivan, SUV's rear-wheel drive sedans and hatchbacks. Third generation Toyota Prius has been on sale in May 2009 and the cumulative worldwide sales have reached 2 million hybrid cars in August of that year.

Infiniti new car sales in Western Europe will double in this fiscal year, mainly due to new models and new engines. The Japanese manufacturer also wants to increase its dealer network from 40 to 60.

"In 2011, Western Europe will draw between 7,000 to 8,000 cars," said Jim Wright, Vice President Infiniti Europe in an interview with Automotive News at the Geneva Motor Show.

Wright said that Nissan's luxury brand will end fiscal 2010 on March 31 with 4,500 cars sold in Western Europe.

After discovering cobwebs in ventilation ducts, Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has decided to recall 50,000 units Mazda6 (2009-2010 model) in the U.S. and another 15,000 units in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Mazda announced that a spider species may be attracted by the smell of gasoline and can weave cloth in the ventilation system connected to the fuel tank. Putting pressure on the tank, it could crack, leading to fuel leaks, and risking a fire.

Ford officials have said the Geneva motor show whom it is addressed and what should be expected from future Ford B-Max MPV. Series production will start early next year.

Many expected the Romanian car produced by Ford in Craiova to be a low-cost (discounted), aimed specifically at emerging markets. Well, the presentation made at the Geneva Motor Show demonstrates that Ford "made in Romania" will not be a cheap car, but one full of new and quite expensive, write Capital. If we consider only reinforcement of doors, where they were used for high strength materials, and the system allows the rear sliding door, it is clear that B-Max may be a low cost vehicle.

Fiat continues to set new standards in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, after the Fiat brand as well as the entire Fiat Group have set a new record for average CO2 emissions, according to Jato Dynamics study.

As foreshadowed by the first half of the year, Fiat Automobiles recorded in 2010 an average CO2 emission of only 123.1 g / km (4.7 g / km less than the average since 2009), placing it among brands for the fourth consecutive year, well ahead of the target set by the European Union of 130 g / km to be achieved by 2015.

Chevrolet Volt will be sold on markets in Europe with 35.252 Euro + VAT price, the manufacturer announced at the Geneva Motor Show. Chevrolet announced at a press conference at the Geneva Motor Show (which runs from March 3 to 13, 2011) that the Volt extended range electric model will be offered in Germany at a price of 41.950 Euro (VAT 19% included).

Chevrolet's European customers will enjoy the same standard warranty ani/160.000 8 km in the U.S. as the propulsion system and battery, Li-Ion Voltec - the longest and most comprehensive warranty for the battery electric vehicle in the auto industry.

Renault announced at the Geneva Motor Show that its new 100% electric vehicle Twizy will be available later this year at a price of just 6990 euros. Battery, which gives them a range of 115 km, can be rented for 45 euros per month.

Making its debut at the Paris Motor Show, the version number, Renault Twizy will be sold later this year at prices comparable to a 3-wheel scooter.

Twizy range will start at 6990 euros, including taxes (price valid in France) and, depending on the tax measures in each country could qualify for various bonuses that will make it cheaper for end customers.

With a completely new design, innovative and exceptionally effective due to the hybrid drive system, Saab concept shows the direction in which Phoenix goes Swedish manufacturer and new technologies will be integrated in future Saab models.

Based on a new architecture behind the new Saab 9-3, Phoenix introduces design "aeromotional": a visual evocation of the principles of aerodynamic design and passion for innovation that inspires the creators of the first Saab car, Ursaab.

Tata has its world premiere Pixel concept. Based on the famous Nano, the small city vehicle has an attractive design, scissor-style doors open and efficient diesel engine, three-cylinder, which consumes an average of 3.4 litres/100 km.

Tata pixel with the "Zero Turn" and the door's innovative diamond is a new concept city car for Europe. Based on the Nano, Pixel - just three feet long - is the most practical vehicle with four places in the world, comfortably accommodating four adults, the Indian manufacturer says in a press release.