Porsche Panamera Makes World Debut in Shanghai - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 20, 2009
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, presented the Panamera to the world public today at the 13th Auto Shanghai. Joining the 911, the Cayenne, and the Boxster/Cayman, this new four-door Gran Turismo is Porsche's fourth model series, with three variants entering the market in Germany on 12 September 2009. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Offers First Glimpse of New XJ at 2009 Shanghai Auto - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 20, 2009
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! FIRST SIGHT OF JAGUAR'S ALL-NEW XJ SHANGHAI - April 20, 2009: An all-new Jaguar XJ will make its public debut this July â and today saw the preview and release of first information on this breathtaking new Jaguar. Speaking at Auto Shanghai 2009, Jaguar Cars Managing Director, Mike O'Driscoll ... Continue reading
China-produced Kia Forte Sedan Premieres at Shanghai Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 20, 2009
Forte to play crucial role in Kia's fortunes in China New Sorento makes Chinese debut SEOUL - April 20, 2009: Kia Motors Corporation, along with its joint venture Donfeng Yueda Kia (DYK), has taken the wraps off its locally-produced Forte C-segment sedan (export model from Korea known as âall-new Ceratoâ in m ... Continue reading
Zero-Emissions are Up in The Air with MDI's Compressed Air-Power - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Apr 19, 2009
GENEVA - April 19, 2009: This odd-looking vehicle might struggle to meet crash testing rules – but it contains technology that could lead to a range of zero-emissions vehicles that don’t rely on electricity. How? The clue’s in the name. The Moteur Development International (MDI) AIRPod runs on compres ... Continue reading
Nissan Electric Vehicle Preview - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 18, 2009
Pre-Preview: Nissan Electric Vehicle By Carey Russ (c) 2009 What's the biggest block to a truly functional electric car? The power source. Electric cars have been around since the dawn of the Automobile Age. Even then, electric propulsion was nothing new, having seen widespread use in interurban railways (what we'd cal ... Continue reading
Apr 18, 2009
Government Intends to Add Tricycles to its Natural Gas Vehicle Program for Public Transport; Tricycles to be Powered by Natural Gas From the Large Malampaya Offshore NatGas Reserve Energtek Inc., a world leader in the development of Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG) technology, today announced that the Government of the Phili ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Response to Fiat's Comments Regarding: Unions - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 16, 2009
EDITOR'S NOTE: It looks increasingly like Chrysler is moving towards the end of their lifeline. It's especially a shame because of the announced intentions of the company, as voiced by Jim Press during his presentation at the Western Automotive Journalists meeting last September. It really sounded like Chrysler had a w ... Continue reading
Opel Insignia OPC: Hot Chili Premiere at the Barcelona Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 15, 2009
The high performance version of the Car of the Year 2009 will be unveiled on May 7, when the Opel Insignia OPC premieres at the Barcelona Motor Show, ten years after the launch of the first OPC model (Opel Performance Center). The heart of the Insignia OPC is its 2.8 V6 Turbo engine. Derived from the powerful gasoline ... Continue reading
Many Questions Left Unanswered in General Motors Apparent Plans
Apr 13, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - April 13, 2009: In addition to the confusion over the recent GM announcement concerning their intention to âclearly focusâ on four core brands (when they then go on to enumerate five), or why they would embroil themselves in a whole new direction with Segway, there are several significant gaps ... Continue reading
2009 NY Auto Show - Kia Introduces Forte Koup - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 11, 2009
Kia Motors introduces Forte Koup at 2009 New York Motor Show - Kia adds design-focused two-door coupe to Forte (all-new Cerato) lineup - Newest vehicle offers distinctive Kia style, value and safety features - Sporty features and capabilities make Kia's first-ever two-door a true driver's car (SEOUL) April 9, 2009 -- W ... Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS: Reason for GM Failure Discovered! - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 10, 2009
Recent New York Auto Show Video Pinpoints the Problem Behind GM's Malaise By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher There's a lot of theories and opinions as to why General Motors, the world's biggest automaker fell into hard times. And I have to admit, that some of the diverse opinions have originated right h ... Continue reading
2010 Toyota Prius Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 9, 2009
2010 Toyota Prius â The Green Giant By Rex Roy 2010 Toyota Prius In the U.S. alone, Toyota has sold more than 670,000 Prius hybrid models. The car has become an icon of the environmental movement. We've just driven the all-new, third-generation Prius, and we believe that it will continue to be popular with the eco ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - April 9, 2009: Yesterday, Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter was interviewed by Yahoo! Finance and Henry Blodgett on the auto industry and economic situation. That video can be watched by clicking on the PLAY button in the window below. The following is Marc Rauchâs response to Congressman McCot ... Continue reading
2010 MINI Convertible Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 8, 2009
ITâS SPRING AND MINIâS TOP IS DOWN BUT WHEN TESTED IT WAS SNOWING! by Marty Bernstein At Mini stores across American, the new drop top, convertible is on display. Washingtonâs Cherry Blos-soms are in full, sweet bloom, sunny daffodils are popping up in once frozen earth and seed catlogs are arriving in t ... Continue reading
GM Fiddles with Segway Toys While World Economy Tanks - COMPLETE VIDEO
Apr 8, 2009
EDITOR'S NOTE: Yesterday, in what may be mere hours before the momentous decision to take what was once the world's largest car maker into Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, General Motors joined with Segway Corporation to announce the development of a two-seat urban vehicle called the SMEGMA... oh, I mean the PUMA, and acroynym f ... Continue reading
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