Honda at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
Earth Dreams Technology European CR-V Concept Honda NSX Concept EV-STER New Jazz derivatives The first engine from Hondaâs ground breaking new Earth Dreams Technology range was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2012. The 1.6litre i-DTEC is the first in a new generation of engines being introduced to Honda models o ... Continue reading
Volvo Style and Luxury with All-New V40 at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
GENEVA - March 6, 2012: Volvo Car Corporation officially revealed its all-new premium five-door, five-seat hatchback, the Volvo V40 to the world's media at a press conference today at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The all-new Volvo V40 enters the Premium Hatchback class featuring a luxury look and feel that emphasises th ... Continue reading
SEAT Ramps Up Product Offensive with Three New Models at Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
Geneva - March 6, 2012: At the Geneva Motor Show, SEAT's President James Muir unveiled the next phase of the brandâs product offensive in the form of a close-to-production study â the dramatic Toledo Concept. It combines the proportions of a classic saloon car with a very sophisticated and sporty, almost coup ... Continue reading
Bentley Reveals EXP 9 F - A Pinnacle Luxury Performance SUV Design Concept +VIDEO
Bentley is offering a vision of the future with a dramatic new Sport Utility Vehicle concept, EXP 9 F, at the Geneva International Salon d'Auto. ... Continue reading
Nissan's Invitation Concept Unveiled in Geneva +VIDEO
INVITATION concept underlines Nissan's commitment to compact car segment An inspiration for Nissan's forthcoming new offering in the compact hatchback segment in Europe, to join Micra and Juke Concept combines dynamic design, packaging and well balanced performance to appeal to sophisticated European consumers Technolo ... Continue reading
Range Rover World Premiere of Evoque Convertible SUV Concept +VIDEO
The Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept made its public debut today at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. One of the most talked about vehicles at the Show, the Evoque Convertible Concept is the world's first premium SUV convertible. It is a bold design study that builds on the current model's success and reflects Land Rov ... Continue reading
"Take The Best That Exists and Make It Better" Presenting The Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II +VIDEO
In the first half of the 20th century, Sir Henry Royce famously urged his employees to strive for perfection in all that they did - and "to take the best that exists and make it better". Today Rolls-Royce Motor Cars continues to embrace the finest principles of its founding father by proudly presenting Phantom Series I ... Continue reading
New Ford B-MAX Opens Doors to Practical Solutions for City Driving at 2012 Geneva Motor Show
GENEVA - March 6, 2012: The new Ford B-MAX, revealed at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, features a winning combination of unique design, unrivalled economy and what is among the most advanced small car technology in Europe. The B-MAX's Ford Easy Access Door System provides unobstructed entry and exit with hinged front door ... Continue reading
Jaguar XF Sportbrake Concept Revealed at Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
■ The XF Sportbrake is the most versatile derivative of the Jaguar XF ■ It represents a compelling combination of elegance and capability - both practical and dynamic ■ It extends Jaguar's design leadership in a new direction to create a desirable, premium estate GENEVA - March 6, 2012: The XF Sportbr ... Continue reading
China Yuchai Announces New Gas Engine Development Project
China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company") announced today that its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL") has inaugurated a new project to develop and produce a full portfolio of natural gas powered engines to complement its existing suite of diesel engi ... Continue reading
Tensions over Iran's nuclear program are pushing up global oil prices and as a result, American consumers are paying more at the gas pump than they should be otherwise. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average price of regular grade gasoline has jumped by 49 cents since the beginning of the ... Continue reading
GMAC Named "Best Auto Finance Company 2012"
GMAC has been named "Best Automotive Finance Company 2012" for its outstanding services provided to both the UK and European automotive sectors by the Institute for Transportation Management (ITM), located in Birmingham, UK. The Institute Award is based on a comprehensive independent pan-European survey among manufactu ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils Pioneering Full Hybrids, Fun to Drive Cars and More at Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
⢠World premiere of the Yaris Hybrid, the first full hybrid in the European B-Segment ⢠World premiere of the FT-Bh concept, demonstrating a total vehicle approach to reducing emissions for an affordable compact city car ⢠European premiere of the GT 86, a sports car recapturing the pure, intrinsic joy o ... Continue reading
CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of propane autogas infrastructure and engine systems, today introduced with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) the only propane autogas-fueled vehicle option for the medium duty commercial market. The new Freightliner S2G chassis is equipped with CleanFUEL USA liquid propan ... Continue reading
Parents Step Ahead and Ford Motor Company Kick-Off March as Month of the Family
On March 3,Parents Step Ahead partnered with Ford Motor Company to host an event to celebrate March as Month of the Family. More than 300 participated in a family day of community service at Paul Keyes Elementary, Crockett Middle School, and Irving High School in Irving, Texas. With the assistance of Oasis Landscaping, ... Continue reading
Ram Announces New Ram Tradesman Crew Cab and Quad Cab Models
America's best value commercial fullsize pickup now available in three cab styles Great value includes no-charge RamBox and V-8 power Price reduction on regular cab Tradesman makes it an even better value The Ram Truck brand today announced that it would expand Ram 1500 Tradesman availability to include Crew Cab and Qu ... Continue reading
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The Hyundai folks are nothing if not efficient and effective. They brought a gaggle of us to Las Vegas in the dead of winter (winter in Vegas, by the way, is 55 and sunny) to experience not one, but three cars â the uber-luxury sedan Equus with new V8, the all-new, ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Awarded 2012 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award
Nissan North America has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2012 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award. The award recognizes continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy efficiency. The EPA will recognize Nissan's accomplishments at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on ... Continue reading
HARMAN introduces the personalized dashboard at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show
HARMAN introduces the personalized dashboard at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show HARMAN breaks new ground in personalized infotainment with its visionary networked infotainment concept incorporating a customizable situational human machine interface Geneva Motor Show - Imagine a car that automatically adjusts to every driver ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera Voted European "Car of the Year 2012" +VIDEO
GENEVA March 5, 2012; The Opel Ampera and the Chevrolet Volt electric cars with extended-range capability today won the European âCar of the Year 2012â award voted by a panel of 59 judges from 23 European nations. The Ampera/Volt 330 points against the Volkswagen Up with 281 and Ford Focus with 256. For the f ... Continue reading
VIA Motors and Verizon to Develop Innovative Electric Vehicles for Verizon's Fleet
Verizon and VIA Motors announced on Tuesday (March 6) that they will collaborate to develop and demonstrate plug-in electric work vehicles using VIA's proprietary eREV (extended range electric vehicle) technology and evaluate the technology for possible wide-scale application into Verizon's fleet. The announcement was ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Aventador J: Worldwide Premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Automobili Lamborghini is presenting the most uncompromising open super sports car of its entire history. The Lamborghini Aventador J is a force of nature on wheels â supremely powerful and supremely open. ... Continue reading
GGT 4-Door Scout All-Electric Pickup Truck
GGT Electric is bringing some Detroit-style horsepower back to the electric vehicle industry in 2012 with the introduction of the new GGT 4-Door Scout All-Electric Pickup Truck. The big news is that the 2012 Scout Pickup has a robust new 96 volt/50 Horsepower power train, making it one of the most powerful all electric ... Continue reading
Smith Electric Vehicles Launches Production of All-Electric Newton Step Van
Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. (Smith), a global leader in all-electric commercial vehicles, today unveiled the Newton Step Van, an all-electric, zero-emission vehicle built on the versatile Newton platform that features a walk-in body produced by Indiana-based Utilimaster. 'This opportunity helps support our goal to op ... Continue reading
Goodyear's Newest Innovations on Display in Geneva
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's innovative technology and industry-leading new product engine are on full display at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show, which opens to the public on Thursday. New technologies on display include Goodyear's Air Maintenance Technology (AMT), a self-inflating tire system that ca ... Continue reading
HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group , announced today that Volkswagen AG will launch the new models of its best-sellers VW Golf, Audi A3 and Skoda Octavia with the next-generation infotainment systems from HARMAN. Volume of the contract is estimated at about 1.25 Billion US-Dollars. The new multimed ... Continue reading
Nitto Tire Named 'Best in Class' by 2011 Interactive Media Awards
Nitto Tire, a leading producer of high performance tires, today announced that it is the winner of two awards in the 'Automobile' category of the prestigious 2011 Interactive Media Awards (IMA). Nitto was awarded 'Best in Class' for its Nitto Tire Mobile Launch and Nitto Tire Website Relaunch projects, developed by its ... Continue reading
The UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM) PowerPhase Select 145 electric propulsion system has been selected by EV Engineering to power its proof-of-concept fleet of Australian-built EV Commodore electric vehicles. 'We believe that Australia's automotive future lies with electric cars' The EV Engineering project is c ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors and Athlon Car Lease Announce First Model S Leasing Program
Athlon Car Reserves 150 Model S Premium Sedans Tesla Motors and Athlon Car Lease announced an agreement today to introduce Model S, Tesla's premium electric sedan, into corporate fleets across Europe. Athlon Car Lease has also reserved 150 Model S sedans to ensure early availability of Model S for its customers. This i ... Continue reading
Who Profits from High Gas Prices? NACS Asks
ATLANTA March 6, 2012; The NACS newsletter reported that the conversation over high gas prices has evolved over the past few years, as the retailers selling the fuel are less likely to be blamed for consumersâ pain at the pump. And thatâs to be expected, since Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) numbers show ... Continue reading
The Giugiaro-Designed Brivido Is Unveiled At Geneva
For its 42nd appearance at the Geneva International Motor Show, Italdesign Giugiaro makes the world premiere of a functional, hybrid, four-seat prototype developed on a mechanics of the Volkswagen Group. Capable of reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, with a maximum speed of 275 km/h without compromising on-board comfort ... Continue reading
Ram to Build North America's Only OEM Compressed Natural Gas-powered Pickup
Today, Ram Truck announced it will become the only manufacturer in North America to offer a factory-built compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) pickup truck. The Ram 2500 Heavy Duty CNG pickup is designed for fleet and commercial customers and offers cost and emissions benefits, using an abundant, domestically sourced f ... Continue reading
Touring Superleggera at the 2012 Geneva motor show
For the third year in a row, the international Geneva Motor Show is the stage for a world premiere presentation by Touring Superleggera. ... Continue reading
Superior sound: JBL unveils sound system for the brand new Peugeot 208 at the Geneva Motor Show
Superior sound: JBL unveils sound system for the brand new Peugeot 208 at the Geneva Motor Show Geneva Motor Show - HARMAN , the premium global audio and infotainment group, continues its longstanding partnership with the PSA Group to present a first class sound experience for the world premiere of the Peugeot 208 feat ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus RX Luxury Utility Vehicle Unveiled at 2012 Geneva Motor Show
GENEVA -- March 6, 2012: Featuring the new bolder, signature Lexus spindle grille and upgraded interior, the new 2013 RX will continue to be the most popular choice in the luxury crossover segment it created over 10 years ago. The 2013 RX gets a fresh sportier look at the front with a new bumper, complemented with new ... Continue reading
Porsche Shows the new Boxster at the Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
Matthias Mueller, President and CEO of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, today showed the new generation of the mid-engine sports car Boxster at the International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Day 1 Open Test Report
SEBRING, March 06, 2012: Andretti Autosport's Ryan Hunter-Reay led the opening day of the IZOD IndyCar Series' Open Test at Sebring International Racing Hunter-Reay, driving the Chevrolet-powered No. 28 DHL/Sun Drop Citrus Soda car for Andretti Autosport, recorded the quickest time during the seven hours of track time ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Smith Race Report
PHOENIX, March 5, 2012: What appeared to be a top-10 finish turned out to be a 20th-place result for Regan Smith, who ran out of fuel with two laps remaining in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway. "When I crossed the start/finish line with two to go our Furniture Row/Farm American Chevy ra ... Continue reading
Dirt Late Model - Roush-Yates Engines Dominate All Ranks
Mooresville, March 5, 2012: Roush Yates engines and performance products are being used throughout the world this season to bring drivers in all series of racing increased performance. After defending the title of Daytona 500 Champion last week, Roush Yates has begun dominating the dirt world with wins in Dirt Late Mod ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Kurt Busch Race Report
Phoenix, Mar. 5, 2012: Kurt Busch earned a hard-fought 15th-place finish in the Subway Fresh Fit 500k Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway. Busch, the driver of the No. 51 Phoenix Construction Services Chevrolet, masterfully managed his fuel mileage and overcame a late-race incident to move up eight positions in the ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Race Report
Phoenix, Mar. 5, 2012: Tony Stewart saw a potential top-10 result disappear when a freak mid-race engine issue caused him to lose two laps and finish a disappointing 22nd in the Subway Fresh Fit 500k NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway. The trouble began for Stewart on lap 248 when a c ... Continue reading
Pininfarina Cambiano Luxury Electric Sports Saloon Launched Today
It is a new approach to luxury in the car, according to Pininfarinaâs school of thought. The Cambiano is launched today, a concept car that is elegant and sporty, refined and comfortable. An enticing combination of pure, cutting edge design and uncompromising engineering that respects the environment in both in th ... Continue reading
. The heartbeat of a new generation: at the centre of Mercedes-Benz's presence at the Geneva Motor Show (8 to 18 March 2012) will be the world premiere of the new A-Class. The company is opening up a whole new chapter in the compact segment: markedly emotive in design, with powerful engines ranging from 80 kW (109 hp) ... Continue reading
Infiniti Emerg-E: An Electrifying New Take on the Sports Car +VIDEO
The Infiniti Emerg-E Concept, which makes its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, is a highly advanced, mid-ship sports car that provides an exciting glimpse into Infiniti's future. Infiniti Emerg-E is physical proof of Infiniti's intention to produce a bold halo model befitting the brand's promise of Inspired Perform ... Continue reading
A Statement About Competence: Audi A3 at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
The new A3, which celebrates its premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, presents the combined technological competence of Audi in compact format. In its lightweight body, the architectures of its interior and user interfaces the three-door car is once again setting standards in its class. Its engines impress with t ... Continue reading
SsangYong Motor Company is gaining a reputation in Europe for creative, futuristic and advanced designs, and at this year's Geneva Motor Show the 4x4 specialist will unveil its next groundbreaking concept. ... Continue reading
At this year's Geneva International Motor Show, SsangYong Motor Company will introduce its revised Korando crossover. With new powertrains, enhanced styling and improved quality, the enhanced Korando is ready to challenge the market leaders in its class. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors' EV-Based Plug-In Hybrid System New Frontier
A pioneer in electro-mobility since 1966 and the first major manufacturer to launch a series production electric car (i-MiEV in 2009), Mitsubishi Motors is committed to explore the new frontiers that will allow electric vehicles (EVs) to venture beyond urban areas. ... Continue reading
Ford's Stylish And Spacious All-New Kuga Makes European Debut At 2012 Geneva Motor Show
The all-new Ford Kuga unveiled in Geneva builds on the huge success of the current model and introduces new technologies as well as a more streamlined, stylish and spacious design. ... Continue reading
Ampera and Volt Voted "Car Of The Year 2012" +VIDEO
The Vauxhall Ampera and Chevrolet Volt have today won the 'ar of the Year' award, with the highest score of 47 points coming from COTY's UK jurors. ... Continue reading
Production-Ready Ford Fiesta ST Debuts At 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Ford Motor Company is unveiling the new production-ready Fiesta ST at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in advance of the performance hatchback going on sale in the UK in the first half of 2013. ... Continue reading
Ford's First-Ever All-Electric Passenger Car Takes To The Road At 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Ford is offering visitors to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show an early opportunity to try its first-ever all-electric passenger car, the Focus Electric. ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Cross Coupé Concept: Now Even More Efficient +VIDEO
Last year, Volkswagen unveiled the Cross Coupé concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, powered by a plug-in petrol-electric hybrid system with low fuel consumption of 2.7 litres per 100 km (around 105 mpg) and CO2 emissions of just 62 g/km. ... Continue reading
Ford Unveils Kick-Activated Tailgate For All-New Kuga At 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Ford Motor Company will offer an innovative hands-free tailgate for the all-new Kuga, offering customers a first-in-class, kick-activated means of accessing the boot. ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda CX-5 Leads Fleet Rivals In Residual Value Forecasts
Excellent residual values are being predicted for Mazdaâs All-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV featuring breakthrough technology that will deliver major fuel savings and emission reductions for fleets. ... Continue reading
Dynamic Ford Tourneo Custom Concept Makes Global Debut At 2012 Geneva Motor Show
The dynamic new Ford Tourneo Custom Concept will make its global debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March, bringing a new level of energy and style to the European personal use vehicle segment. ... Continue reading
Fashion 'Unearthed' By Alfa Romeo Young Designer Of The Year Winner
On Friday (24 February) BA Fashion Design student, Janine Clark, was crowned Alfa Romeo Young Designer of the Year 2012 at an award ceremony and catwalk show hosted in Edinburgh, by fashion expert Brix Smith-Start. ... Continue reading
Kia Unveils All-New cee'd and Kia Ray EV at 2012 Geneva Show +VIDEO
Geneva - March 6, 2012: The all-new Kia cee'd makes its world premiere today (Tuesday) at the 82nd Salon International de Auto in Geneva. Joining the Kia cee'd in Switzerland, the Ray EV (electric vehicle) and the Track'ster concept make their first appearance before a European audience. "The three Kia premieres taking ... Continue reading
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