Autoliv Launches Second Generation Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIV) â the global leader in automotive safety systems â is introducing the second generation Night Vision system. This next-generation system includes the worldâs first advanced pedestrian detection capability for worldwide application using a single ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Joins Auto Alliance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced that Jaguar Land Rover has joined the Washington, D.C.-based association, bringing the total number of Alliance member companies to 11: BMW Group, Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda ... Continue reading
Honeywell Addressing Growth in Turbochargers for Small-Displacement Engines
PARIS, October 2 -- - VNT 3rd Generation for Diesel and New Gasoline Technologies Enable Engine Downsizing Honeywell has announced that it is scheduled to launch turbo applications that will be fitted on over 200 small engine vehicles in the next two years. The focus on small engines reflects a market trend that sees s ... Continue reading
Kia Soul and hybrid concepts star in Paris
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Soul and hybrid concepts star in Paris - All-new Kia Soul urban crossover passenger car makes debut in France - Hybrid concepts of Kia cee'd ... Continue reading
Visteon's Modular Electric Compressor Showcased in Hybrid Demonstration Vehicle
KERPEN, Germany, Oct. 2 -- Visteon Corporation's electrically driven air conditioning compressor is featured in BMW's hybrid demonstration vehicle, first presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Applying its proven expertise in compressors with its electri ... Continue reading
Proterra Hybrid-Electric Transit Bus Powered by Electric Propulsion System Debuts
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that Proterra LLC, Golden, Colorado, will showcase the prototype of its HFC 35 composite body, zero-emission, battery-dominant hybrid-electric transit bus powered by a UQM® PowerPhase® 150 propulsi ... Continue reading
Smart Models to be Equipped With Valeo's Micro-Hybrid System
PARIS, October 2 -- Valeo announced today that its StARS micro-hybrid system, already available on the smart mhd for a year, will now be extended to all 45 KW and 52 KW gasoline engine models. This system shuts the engine off when the vehicle is stationary, at a red light, for example, and starts it up instantly and si ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Drop-top Gorgeous - World Debut for Lexus IS 250C
The new Lexus IS 250C makes its world debut today at the Paris motor show, ahead of going on sale across Europe during the summer of 2009. The new model combines the award-winning design of the IS sports saloon with outstanding open-top engineering ingenuity. ... Continue reading
Economy Without Compromise: Opel Insignia ecoFLEX
The new Insignia ecoFLEX, debuting at the Paris Motor Show, offers environmentally friendly driving without making any compromises. In contrast to many other competitors, it is not a low-end model, but rather combines powerful propulsion and driving fun with highest efficiency. Opel's newest ecoFLEX model features a po ... Continue reading
GTbyCITROEN - Cross Over To The Virtual World...
With GTbyCITROËN, a show-car presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Citroën becomes the first vehicle manufacturer to cross over to the virtual worlds: An original take on a road car, GTbyCITROËN is a style replica of a vehicle from the digital world. ... Continue reading
Mazda at 2008 Paris Motor Show: The Freshened Mazda MX-5
The facelift MX-5 embodies the purest form of Zoom-Zoom. With evolved sensory qualities, it continues to deliver the unchanging value of "Jinba-Ittai"despite the changing world. Marking its 20th anniversary next year, the new MX-5 offers a "lots of fun" driving experience underpinned by the untiring passion of Mazda's ... Continue reading
Mazda at 2008 Paris Motor Show: Mazda Kiyora Concept Car
Mazda Kiyora demonstrates how Mazda will achieve the targeted 30 percent improvement in fuel economy while still introducing new vehicles that are exciting to look at and drive. Featuring next generation environmental technologies, Kiyora was envisaged as a fun and cool concept for young European urbanites, and one tha ... Continue reading
Renault Z.E. Concept, An All-Electric Concept Car Which Provides a Glimpse of Mobility In The Future
Z.E. Concept is Renault's vision of the electric vehicle as an efficient, userfriendly zero-emission car. Based on the brand new Renault Kangoo be bop, Z.E. Concept features a design which has been adapted to the spirit of an electric vehicle, with the focus on minimizing energy consumption while at the same time provi ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback & Lancer Ralliart - Driving Force
Core - in form and content - to Mitsubishi Motors's mid-term development is the all-new 'Project Global' Lancer family and especially the two variants to star at the Paris Motor Show: Lancer Sportback (World premiere) and Lancer Ralliart (European premiere). ... Continue reading
Next Generation Mitsubishi Colt - Junior !
Hot on the heels of the all-new Lancer family, the next generation Colt - unveiled today at the Paris Motor Show - confirms Mitsubishi Motors Europe strategic expansion into the passenger car market with a full line-up of sharply designed quality products sporting its signature 'Jet Fighter' grille. ... Continue reading
Nissan unveils Nuvu and Pixo at Paris Motor Show
Nuvu is literally a 'new view' at the future of the city car. It is electric, of course, but as far as Nissan is concerned, for tomorrow's city cars that is a given. No, the most important aspect of Nuvu is the interior design which provides great comfort and space in an intelligent package designed to make best use of ... Continue reading
The Aston Martin Project One-77
Announced through a "teaser" advertisement to emphasise its unique nature, Project One-77 is the ultimate expression of what Aston Martin stands for and will combine modern technology and design with craftsmanship and ultimate exclusivity to create the world's most desirable automotive art form. ... Continue reading
Seat Presents the New Sporty Limousine Exeo in Paris
On the Paris Motor Show SEAT presents for the first time the new Exeo to the international public. By this new sporty middle class limousine, the Spanish car manufacturer extends its model range, offering for the first time a limousine in the important B-segment. ... Continue reading
The New Volkswagen Golf GTI Concept Car - World Premiere at the Paris Motor Show
From the debut of the first generation through production runout of the fifth generation, more than 1.7 million buyers made the GTI a world's bestseller. Following now is a new GTI, sharper and more impressive than any of the others before it. ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto at the Paris Motor Show
As a world premiere, Skoda Auto is going to present a facelifted version of the Octavia at this year's Paris Motor Show. Produced or assembled in altogether eight countries, the Octavia is Skoda's bestseller. The rejuvenated version is now coming with a more emotionally powerful design. ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Watch the Live Renault Press Conference Right Here - VIDEO FEATURE
PARIS - Octover 2, 2008: This morning at 10AM local Paris time*, Renault will broadcast their Paris Motor Show press conference live. The Auto Channel will be presenting it right here. At the conclusion of the event the press conference will be repeated continuously throughout the course of the two media day (October 2 ... Continue reading
Washington DC October 1, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the owner of Luscious Garage is wondering whether the electric wall outlet will be the "gas tank" of the future. Drivers of gas-sipping hybrid vehicles are increasingly interested in converting their vehicles from gasoline powered to electric, according ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces $75,000 Grant to American Indian College Fund for Scholarships
DENVER, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA announced that it has renewed its commitment to American Indian education by donating $75,000 to the American Indian College Fund in support of scholarship grants. Toyota has also gifted $40,000 to support the Fund's annual Flame of Hope fundraising gala ... Continue reading
Ford Advances Supplier Diversity With New Technology-Sharing and Innovation Initiative
- Ford is launching the Joint Technology Framework initiative to improve technical expertise at minority- and women-owned businesses through the sharing of intellectual property. - Six suppliers will initially work with Ford on joint technology projects. DETROIT, Oct. 1 -- Ford Motor Company is launching a new initiati ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Management Changes
DETROIT, Oct. 1 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), announced today the following officer and executive appointments: David A. Culton has been appointed vice president, Unibody Vehicle Business Unit. Prior to his new assignment, Culton served as AAM's Controller. Michael J. Lynch has been named Controller. Pr ... Continue reading
TRW to Release Third Quarter Financial Results on October 30th
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 1 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it plans to release its third quarter 2008 financial results at 6:30 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, October 30th, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. During the call, John C. Plant, president and chief executive officer, and Joseph S. Cantie, ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Announces Production Adjustments
FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced it continues to adjust production schedules at its U.S. facilities primarily due to raw material shortages but also influenced by soft demand in the North American market. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) The devastati ... Continue reading
New Honda Engine Plant Drives Green Jobs in Ontario
TORONTO--A new engine plant is giving Ontario's green economy a boost. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty joined executives from Honda Canada Inc., to officially open the company's new plant in Alliston on September 25. This is the third manufacturing facility to be opened at this site. It will produce approximately 200,0 ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Defense Awarded $180 Million Contract for 1,500 Reducible-Height Armor Kits
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation , has been awarded a new contract valued at more than $180 million from the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command. The contract includes more than 1,500 reducible-height armor kits to be supplied to the Marine Corps for aftermarket support of the Oshkosh® ... Continue reading
Grant Thornton LLP Says Decline in Number of Car Dealerships Will Accelerate
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 1 -- The decline in the number of new car dealerships will accelerate this fall and into 2009 as weak sales, increased operational costs and the credit crunch continue to take their toll, according to Grant Thornton LLP Corporate Advisory and Restructuring Services. "An increasing number of deal ... Continue reading
Jetta TDI Cup Finale Set for Petit Le Mans Weekend at Road Atlanta
BRASELTON, Ga. Oct. 1, 2008 â Road Atlanta will host the final race of the inaugural Jetta TDI Cup season this weekend. One of 30 amateur drivers will be crowned the first Jetta TDI Cup Champion and receive a check for $100,000 to further his professional racing career. The race is scheduled to take place on Satur ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES NOTES - Oct. 1, 2008
1. Briscoe eager to race in home country: Ryan Briscoe was born and raised in Sydney, Australia â about 600 miles south of Surfers Paradise, site of the Nikon Indy 300 on Oct. 26. Despite winning three national karting championships as a youth, Briscoe has done very little racing in his home country. âI reall ... Continue reading
Championship contenders head for JEGS Pacific SPORTSnationals
FONTANA, Calif. Oct. 2, 2008 â Auto Club Dragway at Fontana will become a battleground for the nationâs best amateur drag racers when the third annual JEGS NHRA Pacific SPORTSnationals takes center stage this weekend. Several hundred racers are expected to attend the event, which showcases racers in the NHRA ... Continue reading
ANOTHER TURN: TITLES ON THE LINE
Porsche is chasing Acura for the LMP2 manufacturer title while Penske Racing leads in the driver and team standings. While attention is rightly focused on a variety of facets associated with Petit Le Mans Powered by the Totally New MAZDA6 ranging from a boffo entry featuring perhaps the most technologically diverse and ... Continue reading
Alcoa Celebrates 120 Years of Innovation
PITTSBURGH--Alcoa , the company that created the modern aluminum industry, today marked its 120th anniversary with the launch of a website (www.alcoa.com/history) celebrating the Companyâs progress since October 1, 1888, the day it was incorporated as The Pittsburgh Reduction Company in Pittsburgh, PA. The new web ... Continue reading
Andretti Green Racing to Run USA Team;
London, Great Britain, Oct. 1, 2008 â A name that stands for American racing royalty will join forces with A1GP World Cup of Motorsport for Season Four. Andretti Green Racing (AGR), the most successful team in Indy Racing League history, announced today it will run the US entry in A1GP beginning at Circuit Park Za ... Continue reading
Autoliv Introduces new Light-pack Anti-sliding Airbag
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv (STO:ALIV) â the global leader in automotive safety systems â has developed a new anti-sliding airbag which is 60% or almost 1 kg lighter than the existing anti-sliding airbag. This is another step in Autolivâs commitment to help vehicle manufacturers meet the ... Continue reading
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