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
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
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
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
The BMW Concept ActiveE - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 4, 2010
The BMW Group presents yet another milestone along the way to achieving CO2 free mobility. The BMW Concept ActiveE provides a taste of a purely electrically-powered BMW. Focused on the requirements of practical use, the study is based on the BMW 1 Series Coupe and embodies the outstanding agility and characteristic dri ... Continue reading
MINI Beachcomber Concept Coming to 2010 Detroit Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 4, 2010
The joy of motoring has a future and MINI presents this great future in a thrilling range of models. WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - January 4, 2010: MINI is showcasing various visions for individual mobility in the world of tomorrow at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The MINI Beachcomber Conce ... Continue reading
New Volvo S60 Sedan to be Officially Unveiled at 2010 Geneva Motor Show - THREE VIDEOS
Jan 4, 2010
Concept for the New S60 Sedan was introduced at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show GOTHENBURG - January 4, 2010: "The all-new Volvo S60 is sculpted to move you. It looks and drives like no other Volvo before and the car's technology will help you to be safer and more confident behind the wheel," says Stephen Odell, President ... Continue reading
2010 Is Here! Will This be the First Day of the New Electric Car Era? - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 1, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - Janury 1, 2010: Three years ago, at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS), General Motors introduced a dynamic looking battery-powered vehicle they called the Chevrolet Volt. For all practical purposes it ushered un the new age of electric cars, that should kick off later this year. As the time has passed s ... Continue reading
Virgin Airlines Moves Closer to Providing First Time Mile High Experience - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 29, 2009
Branson's Dream of Opening Up Outer Space to Tourism Takes the Next Big Step AUTO CENTRAL - December 29, 2009: Lost in this month's excitement over the first flight of Boeing new 787 Dreamliner was Richard Branson's unveiling of On Monday 7th December Virgin Galactic unveiled SpaceShipTwo to the world at Mojave Spacepo ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28 -- -- The new Mustang GT continues Ford's powertrain offensive with an all-new 5.0-liter V-8, which uses advanced technology to deliver 412 horsepower and projected unsurpassed highway mileage of 25 mpg -- For 2011, Mustang GT adds specially tuned Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), 11.5-inc ... Continue reading
Girls Gone Cars: A Look at the Girls of the 2009 Detroit Auto Show - VIDEO FEATURETTE
Dec 22, 2009
With the start of the 2010 North American International Auto Show just a couple of weeks away, what better way to get revved up then by taking another look at the beautiful girls of the 2009 Detroit show. ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Speaking at the Hopenhagen Climate Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke let the âcat out of the bagâ and inadvertently admitted that we can kiss our economy goodbye for at least the next generation. As the accompanying video ... Continue reading
Volvo Building Electric Car Test Fleet - VIDEO STORY
Dec 16, 2009
GOTHENBURG - December 16, 2009: Volvo Cars presented a driveable electric car prototype in September 2009. The C30 now being shown in Detroit takes the company one step further in the development process. It features both a complete interior and full instrumentation, as well as enhanced battery packaging. The next step ... Continue reading
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