Mitsubishi Motors Commences Production Of Electric Vehicles For Europe
Oct 7, 2010
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced the start of production of its European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle along with production of PSA Peugeot Citroen's (PSA) Peugeot iOn and Citroen C-ZERO at its Mizushima Plant. ... Continue reading
If You Can Think It, You Can Watch It: Logitech Delivers Google TV to Living Rooms Across the U.S.
Oct 7, 2010
FREMONT, CA - Consumers today have access to an enormous amount of content, delivered by a range of sources and increasingly complex devices. To bring this content together through a single interface on the best screen in the house ââ¬â the TV screen ââ¬â Logitech (SIX: LOGN) has worked with Goo ... Continue reading
Kia Adds Stylish New Cerato (Forte) 5-door Hatchback to Model Line-Up VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 7, 2010
Kia adds stylish new Cerato (Forte) 5-door hatchback to line-up - Addition of third bodystyle to Kia's best selling model overseas to attract a broader range of customers - 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions standard on all models - Styling, equipment, refinement and technical improvements also to be featured o ... Continue reading
2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4X4 Review
Oct 6, 2010
SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4X4 Model: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4X4 Engine: 3.8-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 202 hp/237 lb.-ft. Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 116.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 173.4 x 73.9 x 70.8 in. Tires: LT255/75R17 Cargo volume: 46.4/83 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
GE Continues Expansion of $40 Billion Energy Technology Portfolio With Acquisition of Dresser, Inc.
Oct 6, 2010
ATLANTA--GE today announced that it has signed a contract to acquire Dresser, Inc., a global energy infrastructure technology and service provider. The $3 billion deal is the latest in a series of acquisitions over the last 10 years that has helped grow GEââ¬â¢s energy business and deliver record profitabili ... Continue reading
OriginOil (Algae Transformer) Enters Strategic Partnership with Major Bio-Capture Player
Oct 6, 2010
LOS ANGELES--OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced that it entered recently into a strategic partnership agreement with MBD Energy Limited, its first customer and a leading p ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Build $118 Million Automotive Battery Plant in Chongqing, China
Oct 6, 2010
PR Newswire MILWAUKEE, Oct. 6 MILWAUKEE, Oct. 6 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. , the world's largest supplier of automotive batteries, today announced it is investing $118 million to build a third automotive battery plant in China, to be located in Chongqing. The plant complements the company's existing plants located in Sh ... Continue reading
smart USA Plans to Launch Five-Door Model
Oct 6, 2010
PR Newswire DETROIT and STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 6 DETROIT and STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 6 -- smart USA intends to launch a five-door car on the US market within the next 15 months. This was announced by smart USA in Detroit today. The B-segment five-door car is to be sold solely in the United States and is based on veh ... Continue reading
Lincoln Revival: Reduce Dealers, Launch New Cars
Oct 6, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich. October 5, 2010; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that in a last-ditch effort to save Lincoln and shed the brand's image as a maker of land yachts for old men, Ford plans to cut dealerships, spiff up remaining showrooms and introduce new cars and trucks, including a replacement for the iconic ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Eos Receives Engine Update
Oct 6, 2010
With the arrival of the new model year 2011, the Volkswagen Eos will be treated to an engine upgrade, which sees the Eos deliver the same power output as the acclaimed Golf GTI. ... Continue reading
Mazda's Sensational September Is An All-Time Record
Oct 6, 2010
Mazda Australia has notched up an all-time monthly sales record during September with a total of 8,850 new passenger and light commercial vehicles being sold for a market share of 10.4 per cent. This result surpasses the previous record of 8,406, set in June last year and gives Mazda a 9.1 per cent market share for the ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops Advanced Energy Management System
Oct 6, 2010
Tokyo, Oct 5, 2010; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces the development of the TOYOTA Smart Center, a system that links homes, vehicles, electric power companies and users, and enables integrated control of energy consumption. TMC developed the system as a part of its smart-grid initiatives, which are intended to ... Continue reading
First Look at Audi's 2011 A8 Luxury Sedan - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 5, 2010
by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor The Auto Channel, One of the cultural jewels of Detroit is the $60 million Max M. Fisher Hall, an elegant part of the Detroit Symphony's home auditorium. This past Thursday night Audi premiered its new 2011 A8 luxury sedan to a select group of auto journalists in this musical venue as i ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell Prototype Vehicle Powered By Quallion Li Ion Battery on Display at California Trade Show
Oct 5, 2010
Fiat Panda Hybrid Fuel Cell/Battery powered vehicle today at The Battery Show, in San Jose, California. Â Fiat partnered with Quallion to develop a Lithium Ion battery pack for the vehicle that maximizes the Panda's energy storage and management capacity and improves the vehicle's safety. ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2010
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 5 TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 5 -- After weeks of online contest submissions, Southern California's Martin Esquenazi was voted the most passionate Toyota Prius owner by the Toyota Prius Facebook community. Esquenazi will host the official 10 Years of Prius Anniversary Celebration on 10.10. ... Continue reading
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