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2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai's i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept Revealed - VIDEO ENHANCED

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai's i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept Revealed - VIDEO ENHANCED

Concept reveals third-generation fuel cell technology Chicago, 02/06/2008 Hyundai's new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), debuted in North America at the 100th edition of the Chicago Auto Show today. Developed at Hyundai’s Design and Technical Center in Chiba, J ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show - Volkswagen Expands Minivan Portfolio - PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO

2008 Chicago Auto Show - Volkswagen Expands Minivan Portfolio - PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO

CHICAGO - February 7, 2008: On Wednesday, during the Chicago Auto Show's first of two Media Days, Volkswagen unveiled the Routan, a seven-passenger minivan. Volkswagen indicates the vehicle is inspired by European style and comes standard with a 3.8L V6 engine that offers 197 horsepower. The Routan also features two 9 ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: International LoneStar Debuts; Truck Combines Style, Functionality - VIDEO ENHANCED

2008 Chicago Auto Show: International LoneStar Debuts; Truck Combines Style, Functionality - VIDEO ENHANCED

CHICAGO--The deep-throated roar of a big bore diesel engine wrapped in a sleek chrome grill announced the arrival today of the world’s most innovative big-rig truck. Navistar International Corp. (Other OTC: NAVZ) unveiled its International® brand’s new flagship product, the visually stunning and technologi ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show : Porsche Unveils Cayenne GTS - VIDEO ENHANCED

2008 Chicago Auto Show : Porsche Unveils Cayenne GTS - VIDEO ENHANCED

--Photo Caption:PORSCHE SUV UNVEILED – Peter Schwarzenbauer, President of Porsche Cars North America, introduced the 2008 Cayenne GTS to over 300 journalists at a media breakfast prior to the opening of the Chicago Auto Show. The new GTS features a 405hp 4.8 liter V-8 and a lowered air suspension with Porsche Acti ... Continue reading

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder At-A-Glance

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder At-A-Glance

Downloads ascii February 4, 2008 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is the "attainable exotic" that combines exciting design and performance with a high-tech convertible top and excellent value. For 2009, Mitsubishi restyled the Spyder's front and rear bumper fascias, and the GT model also gets three s ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Volkswagen Unveils the New Routan Van - VIDEO ENHANCED

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Volkswagen Unveils the New Routan Van - VIDEO ENHANCED

CHICAGO - February 7, 2008: Volkswagen unveiled its new minivan yesterday, the Routan, at the Chicago Auto Show, running Feb. 6-17, just weeks after the premiere of the new Passat CC at the NAIAS 2008. The Routan is a seven-seater that is more than five meters in length. The vehicle comes standard with a 3.8L V6, offer ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Fuel-Efficent 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Arrives in United States

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Fuel-Efficent 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Arrives in United States

CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai Motor America took the wraps off its Elantra Touring five-door compact at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show today. Making its United States debut, the all-new 2009 Elantra Touring is a sportier, more functional variant of Hyundai's popular Elantra sedan, and is slated to hit dealerships by the end o ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show; Porsche Cars North America President Peter Schwarzenbauer Unveils Newest SUV; Brings Chicago Show Media up to Date on Sports Car Market

2008 Chicago Auto Show; Porsche Cars North America President Peter Schwarzenbauer Unveils Newest SUV; Brings Chicago Show Media up to Date on Sports Car Market

--Porsche Cars North America, Inc.: WHAT: Peter Schwarzenbauer, President of Porsche Cars North America, will unveil the 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS at a breakfast before the public opening of the Chicago Auto Show. Schwarzenbauer will demonstrate how an SUV can be fun to drive and earn a high performance rating in additi ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Key Note Address By Troy Clarke President, General Motors North America

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Key Note Address By Troy Clarke President, General Motors North America

More Choice, More Votes” Thank you, and good morning everyone. This is a great venue for an auto show. You’ve really struck a great balance, especially for GM, of being to showcase products, but also this is a selling show, and we appreciate that. I also appreciate everyone getting up so early … I know m ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Nissan GT-R Supercar Pre-Orders Now Being Taken at 691 'GT-R Certified' Dealers Nationwide

2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Nissan GT-R Supercar Pre-Orders Now Being Taken at 691 'GT-R Certified' Dealers Nationwide

CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Nissan today announced that the all-new Nissan GT-R supercar is now available for pre- ordering at 691 officially certified Nissan dealers across the United States. The 2009 Nissan GT-R, equipped with a 480-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine and advanced 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmis ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai Motor America Announces 2009 Sonata Pricing

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai Motor America Announces 2009 Sonata Pricing

CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai Motor America announced pricing for the refreshed 2009 Sonata at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show today. The 2009 Sonata features an all-new interior, enhanced suspensions and revised powertrains boasting even more horsepower and improved fuel economy. The 2009 Sonata is now on sale at Hyundai deal ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept Makes North American Debut

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept Makes North American Debut

Concept reveals third-generation fuel cell technology CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai's new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), debuted in North America at the 100th edition of the Chicago Auto Show today. Developed at Hyundai's Design and Technical Center in Chiba, Japan, ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Elantra Touring Introduced

2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Elantra Touring Introduced

CHICAGO, 02/06/2008 Elantra Touring SpecificationsElantra Touring FeaturesHyundai Motor America took the wraps off its Elantra Touring five-door compact at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show today. Making its United States debut, the all-new 2009 Elantra Touring is a sportier, more functional variant of Hyundai’s popular ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Chevrolet HHR Gets E85 FlexFuel Capability

2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Chevrolet HHR Gets E85 FlexFuel Capability

Ecotec four-cylinder engines to join industry-leading FlexFuel lineup CHICAGO - The 2009 Chevrolet HHR small SUV will become the first four-cylinder model in General Motors Corp.'s North American lineup that can run on either gasoline or E85 ethanol. GM North America President Troy Clarke unveiled the FlexFuel Chevy HH ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: The Ultimate Modern American Muscle Coupe 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

2008 Chicago Auto Show: The Ultimate Modern American Muscle Coupe 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

All-New 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) - Iconic Dodge muscle car returns after a 35-year absence - Design stays true to Challenger heritage while delivering a host of modern amenities and "race inspired, street legal" SRT DNA - Powered by a 6.1-liter HEMI(R) V-8 engine that produces 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of tor ... Continue reading

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