All Electric Volvo C30 Makes its Official Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 7, 2010
It looks like a regular Volvo C30 and it features the very same safety, comfort and space as the standard car. The difference is that it is powered solely by electricity, entirely without exhaust emissions, and has a range of up to 150 kilometres. GOTHENBURG - January 7, 2010: Volvo Cars' ambitious electrification stra ... Continue reading
Tesla and Panasonic Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Battery Cell Technology
Jan 7, 2010
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Tesla Motors and Panasonic today announced that they will collaborate to develop next-generation battery cells for electric vehicles. âOur collaboration with Panasonic will accelerate the development of next generation EV cells, enabling Tesla to further improve our battery pack performanceâ ... Continue reading
Visteon Helps Connect Drivers and Passengers to Their Vehicles . . . and Their Vehicles to the World
Jan 7, 2010
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2010 -- Visteon Corporation has developed a range of innovative solutions aimed at supporting consumers' desire to access the digital world from their vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Through extensive consumer research, Visteon confirmed that today's new car ... Continue reading
GM Builds First Lithium-ion Battery for Chevrolet Volt - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 7, 2010
-- GM is the first major automaker to manufacture an advanced lithium-ion battery pack in the U.S. -- Brownstown Township to be first high-volume U.S. automotive lithium-ion battery manufacturing site -- Plant's battery cell processing, module and pack manufacturing capabilities strengthen GM's in-house battery experti ... Continue reading
MyFord Touch Defines Intuitive Driver Experience: Advanced Capabilities All Voice-Controlled Now
Jan 7, 2010
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- -- New MyFord Touch(TM) driver connect technology redesigns the driver's interface with the car, matching modern consumer electronics screens and controls that have become the standard for ease of use and rich graphic displays -- The new technology organizes functions and settings with minimal menu ... Continue reading
Buick Unveils Regal GS Show Car
Jan 7, 2010
DETROIT - January 7, 2010: 21st-century successor to Buick's Gran Sport heritage -- Bold, sporty design with unique exterior details and an aggressive stance -- High-output Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine and six-speed manual transmission -- Adaptive all-wheel-drive system and electronic limited-slip rear differential ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 6 -- -- Ford's F-Series is America's best-selling truck for 33 straight years, outselling its nearest rival by 97,000 units, largest margin in three years -- December sales for F-Series were 48,209, a 16 percent increase over last year and the best sales month since March 2008 For the 33rd year in ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Introduces New Clothing Line to Support Those Touched By Breast Cancer
Jan 7, 2010
Forges Partnership With Breast Cancer Network of Strength(R) MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6 -- It's an unwritten rule in motorcycling culture to stop for a distressed rider. Of course, rider ethics go well beyond the open road, as motorcyclists often stop on the journey of life to help those in need - rider and non-rider alike. In ... Continue reading
Winter Driving Tips From Bridgestone - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 7, 2010
From driver preparation to seasonal car care, Bridgestone Americas' driving and tire experts have tips to take the stress out of winter driving NASHVILLE, TN - January 7, 2010: With the onset of winter weather in many parts of the country, drivers are bracing themselves for potentially treacherous road conditions. Brid ... Continue reading
Film Maker Test Drive: Barry Levinson on Ford - VIDEO STORY
Jan 6, 2010
DETROIT - January 6, 2010: Academy Award-winning film director Barry Levinson (âRain Man,â âGood Morning, Vietnam,â âDiner,â âBugsyâ) contacted Ford to test drive the new 2010 Taurus SHO. As a filmmaker who has always carefully chosen the vehicles seen in his movies, Barry was in ... Continue reading
Jan 6, 2010
Detroit January 6, 2010; In the midst of a very cold winter, and in a struggling economic climate, On Wheels Media, Inc. and Hyundai Motor America are coming to the aid of Detroit area residents with a practical donation of 1,000 winter coats. Working with Focus:HOPE, a nationally recognized civil and human rights orga ... Continue reading
Jan 6, 2010
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- -- Chevrolet Volt First Electric Vehicle to Demonstrate Wireless Smartphone Application -- Volt showcases technology beyond the battery with OnStar Mobile Application -- OnStar created a mobile application for Volt that provides drivers custom services and added control -- Charging Volt is easy, co ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils Concept Version of New Compact Car for India
Jan 6, 2010
TOKYO - January 6, 2010: Toyota announced yesterday that its production and sales subsidiary in India unveiled a âWorld First, India Firstââ a concept version of the âEtios*â, a compact car newly developed specifically for the Indian market. Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private, Ltd. (TKM) is showing ... Continue reading
Jan 6, 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- The Lexus exhibit at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will be starkly different from one year ago, featuring a single-level layout and some of the brand's most exciting new vehicles. Gone is the previous two-story structure with sweeping staircase. This year, the exhibit has ... Continue reading
Tata Technologies Displays Tata Nano for First Time in U.S. - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 6, 2010
DETROIT--Tata Technologies announced today that it will display the worldâs lowest-price passenger car, the Tata Nano, for the first time in North America in Detroit on January 14. âTata Technologies was front-and-center in engineering and developing the Nano; working closely with Tata Motors and with a signi ... Continue reading
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