Aug 1, 2008
LONDON - August 1, 2008: The latest addition to the Renault Sport family is Mégane R26.R, a car that has been engineered for performance and extreme driving enjoyment. Mégane R26.R is based on Mégane F1 Team R26 and uses the same engine, gearbox and limited slip differential, but has been lightened by 123kg and feat ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: Alfa Romeo Formally Introduces MiTo to the UK - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Aug 1, 2008
LONDON - August 1, 2008: Alfa Romeo's eagerly anticipated sporty compact, the Alfa MiTo, made its UK public debut at this year's British International Motor Show in ExCeL London. The Auto Channel was on-location to videotape the complete Alfa Romeo press conference. The first compact Alfa Romeo for more than 35 years, ... Continue reading
Moms Blog Their Way Across the U.S. in a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid - VIDEO STORY
Aug 1, 2008
DETROIT - August 1, 2008: A group of five mothers have completed a U.S. cross-country road trip in which they blogged about their experiences. Driving a hybrid Tahoe, the moms chronicled their experiences which included stops in Chicago; Omaha, NE; Denver; Salt Lake City and Reno, NV. While the moms were sans children, ... Continue reading
GM and Utility Companies to Prep for Electric Car Rollout - VIDEO STORY
Aug 1, 2008
Paves way for customers to realize the benefits of plug-in electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt and Saturn Vue Plug-in Hybrid Further progress on road to electrification of the automobile San Jose, CA - August 1, 2008: General Motors announced that it will collaborate with the nonprofit Electric Power Research ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: Hyundai Has Fun with Variety of Concepts - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 23, 2008
Genesis Coupe, i30 i-Blue, and an i-10 Ice Cream Truck Make a Delicious Statement for this Korean Car Maker LONDON - July 23, 2008: Hyundai Motors continues to impress the world and change its image from that of a cheap-car maker to that of an experienced top-notch OEM. Hyundai's exhibit delighted all visitors. ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: GM Premieres New Vauxhall and Opel Insignia - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Jul 23, 2008
LUTON, England - July 23, 2008: Vauxhall showcased four-door saloon and five-door hatchback versions of the new Insignia for the first time at the British International Motor Show yesterday. Both Insignia body styles boast a flowing, muscular, yet elegant silhouette with a coupé roofline. Designers deliberately crea ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2008
LONDON - July 23, 2008: The 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and Continental Flying Spur Speed made their official international motor show debuts at ExCel (London) later this month. âWe are delighted that the next chapter of the Flying Spur success story will begin in our home market and at the British Intern ... Continue reading
Hyundai Develops New Fuel-Saving Kappa Engine - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 18, 2008
Innovative technologies cut weight and friction to boost fuel economy â 5.0L/100km (47 mpg) in the European combined test cycle â Lowest CO2 in its class: just 119g/km â Lightest dry weight in its class: just 82.4kg â To be installed on Hyundai i10, i20 Aâ and Bâsegment cars â Kappa e ... Continue reading
Volvo Aims for Zero Accidents - VIDEO STORY
Jul 18, 2008
GOTHENBURG - July 18, 2008: At the Volvo Car Corporation, the vision is to design cars that should not crash. In the shorter perspective the aim is that by 2020 no-one should be killed or injured in a Volvo. "We don't accept that people lose their lives in airplane accidents, so why should we regard car accidents as in ... Continue reading
Home Run for Timo Glock: Looking Forward to Hockenheim F1 Grand Prix - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 18, 2008
COLOGNE, Germany - July 18, 2008: For every Formula 1 driver, their national Grand Prix is an event to look forward to, but for Timo Glock, this weekendâs German Grand Prix represents a very special homecoming. With his mature approach and consistent pace, it is easy to forget Timo is in his first full season of r ... Continue reading
Even Car Dealerships Are Going Green - VIDEO STORY
Jul 18, 2008
Rising Energy Costs Makes Green Building Sense DETROIT - July 18, 2008: Going green hasnât always been economically friendly. In fact, the initial cost of developing a more energy efficient building can be 10 percent higher than using standard equipment. But with the recent rise in energy costs that gap is startin ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce and British Airways Launch Alternative Fuel Trial - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 13, 2008
Rolls-Royce and British Airways announced on Thursday the start of a scientific test programme to investigate the viability of alternative fuels for the aviation industry. The in-depth study will seek to identify practical alternatives to the current industry-standard fuel kerosene, with the potential to make real redu ... Continue reading
Mazda Updates 2009 Mazda6 Launch Info - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 13, 2008
IRVINE, CA - July 13, 2008: The 2009 MAZDA6 is all new, and built specifically for the North American market. Lessons learned from the first MAZDA6 and Mazdaâs newer successful vehiclesâespecially the Mazda CX-7 and award-winning CX-9âencouraged a clean-sheet approach to building the best mid-size sports ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 3 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 13, 2008
WARREN, MI â July 3, 2008: In this week's episode, the design interns ideas start to take shape. About the Internship Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan. Their charge is to design c ... Continue reading
Sprint and All NASCAR Fans Celebrate Richard Petty Day - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 12, 2008
In honor of The King's 50th Anniversary The Auto Channelâs proudly presents an encore showing of the award-winning Stock Car documentary that we produced about 18 years ago, which features Richard Petty, his son Kyle and even some racing footage of Richardâs father Lee. HUNTERSVILLE, NC - July 12, 2008: Sprin ... Continue reading
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