Randy Potts Elected President of Winnebago Industries
Jan 19, 2011
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturer, today announced the Board of Directors elected Randy Potts to the position of President. "Randy has a great working knowledge of the Company and its operations, having worked in senior management positions wit ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches All-New Grandeur in Korea
Jan 19, 2011
LONDON--The Grandeur, Hyundai's top-selling premium large sedan, returns with new safety and convenience features and sharper, more graceful styling. "Our world-class technology and dedication to quality management made it possible to create the new Grandeur, making it the leading premium sedan of our times." Hyundai ... Continue reading
Tesla Roadster Drives Environmental Responsibility During Berlin Fashion Week
Jan 19, 2011
BERLIN--The Tesla Roadster will drive the message of environmental responsibility at Berlin Fashion Week's "Green Avantgarde," which showcases some of the world's most exciting and environmentally friendly designers. "I want to prove that fashion, beauty, individuality and comfort do not conflict with sustainability -- ... Continue reading
Report Says China Will Kick U.S. Electric Butts, in Race for New Transport Fuels,
Jan 18, 2011
NEW YORK & BEIJING--China could lead the race to roll out electric vehicles and will deploy new transport technologies at scale more quickly than the United States, according to a report by Accenture that compares the two countries. But the US could lead a global biotechnology-based agricultural revolution that will ge ... Continue reading
Fuel-efficient Cars and Crossovers Drive Chevrolet Sales 16 Percent Higher in 2010
Jan 18, 2011
DETROIT, Jan. 18, 2011 DETROIT, Jan. 18, 2011 -- Better fuel efficiency, which is rising on the list of customer demands, played a big role in Chevrolet's U.S. sales increasing 16 percent in 2010. Chevy sold 1,565,632 vehicles, and gained 0.7 points of market share last year, showing gains across the brand's full line ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2011
DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2011 DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company debuts its largest display in the world at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit; the Ford area is 25 percent larger than last year and will include 75 vehicles, 22 interactive exhibits and 67 product specialists on hand to answer ... Continue reading
BYD Announces Green Vision at 2011 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 13, 2011
BYD Co., Ltd (BYD) revealed their "Three Green Dreams" Strategy at the 2011 North America International Auto Show. In showcasing their "Green City Solutions", their green electric vehicle series, and a portfolio of eco-friendly products including: solar panels, home energy storage units and energy-saving LED Lighting, ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster - Passion Meets Efficiency
Jan 13, 2011
Stuttgart - With the completely new developed SLK, one of the most exciting and successful sports cars ever built is entering its third generation. The new roadster takes driving pleasure and open-air enjoyment to a new level. It blends light-footed sportiness with stylish comfort, a striking sports-car design with tot ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 125 years of the Automobile at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2011
"The love of invention never dies" - from the Benz Patent-Motorwagen to the reinvention of the automobile It was on January 29, 1886 that Carl Benz filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car. That day has since come to be considered the official birthday of the automobile, which celebrat ... Continue reading
IBM Study: Electric Cars Stir Interest But Face Obstacles
Jan 11, 2011
ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2011 ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2011 -- Many automobile industry executives believe that sales of traditional vehicles will peak before 2020 and are looking to electric-only vehicles (EVs) as one of the next hot products, but they will first have to address stringent consumer requirements about EV pe ... Continue reading
Teslas Groundbreaking Vehicle Engineering on Display in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2011
Detroit, January 10, 2010 -- Tesla Motors has unveiled the most detailed look yet at the Model S, showcasing Teslas revolutionary approach to vehicle engineering. The Model S, engineered from the ground up as an EV, is meticulously designed for superior aerodynamics, stability and handling, crash safety, performance ... Continue reading
100th Year of Chevrolet Begins at 2011 North American International Auto Show - VIDEO STORY
Jan 11, 2011
DETROIT - January 11, 2011: Over 200 million Chevrolets have been sold since the brand was founded, and today one Chevy is sold every 8 seconds around the world. Founded in Detroit in November 1911, by racer Louis Chevrolet and General Motors founder William C. Durant, the Chevys quickly earned a reputation for perform ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2011
DETROIT - January 10, 2011: Calling MINI's newly announced marketing relationship with Burton Snowboards a "perfect fit for the MINI brand," BMW Board Member Ian Robertson announced MINI's sponsorship of the Burton Global Open Series that will take place in Switzerland, Canada and in the U.S. Robertson glowed with exci ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2011
DETROIT - January 10, 2011: Today, at the North American International Auto Show, Wolfgang Dürheimer was introduced to the media as the new Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors. Mr. Dürheimer accepted the symbolic keys to one of the company's most revered cars â W.O. Bentley's 1930 8-litre saloon which ... Continue reading
Kia KV7 Concept Concept Reveal at NAIAS Showcases Future Vision for Van Segment - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 10, 2011
Kia KV7 concept showcases future vision for the van segment - Concept car with gullwing door, tabletop computer and lounge-like seating debuts at 2011 North American International Auto Show - Kia's Southern California design team builds on the Soul's philosophy of "embracing the box" - KV7 delivers maximum functionalit ... Continue reading
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