Hot Rod Maker Gives First Volvo a New Lease of Life - VIDEO STORY
Feb 29, 2008
Gothenburg - February 29, 2009: The very first Volvo car, the ÖV4 (later nicknamed Jakob) was built in 1927. Hot Rod maker Leif Tufvesson documented the original in detail before building his personal interpretation of the ÖV4, which became Hot Rod Jakob. The body of the classic vehicle has been built by hand from ra ... Continue reading
Chrysler Turns Excess Paint Into Electricity - VIDEO STORY
Feb 29, 2008
ST. LOUIS, MO - February 29, 2008: Teaming up with Missouri Utility Ameren Services, Chrysler's St. Louis assembly plant uses the latest environmental technology to turn excess paint into electricity. ... Continue reading
SKYPE The Auto Channel at 2008 Geneva Motor Show - Live 1-to-1 News As It Happens - VIDEO MESSAGE
Feb 28, 2008
TACH AUTO CENTRAL - February 26, 2008: The Auto Channel will be trying out a novel approach to reporting events from Media Days at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show: Live personal reports via video SKYPE. For those not familiar with SKYPE, and Skype's amazing video capabilities, this amazing communications tool allows you to ... Continue reading
The Ferrari Magic India Discovery started today from Mumbai - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 26, 2008
MUMBAI, India - February 26, 2008: Ferrari is delighted to announce the start of a new adventure, the Magic India Discovery Drive, which got underway from Mumbai today. The tour was flagged off by Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group, and Mr. John Elkann, Vice Chairman of the Fiat Group. On the occasion, the f ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2008
LONDON- February 26, 2008: Ahead of the 2008 Geneva Motor Show (March 6-16, 2008), MINI presents its John Cooper Works and John Cooper Works Clubman, the first two models to be launched by the manufacturer under the brand MINI John Cooper Works. The 1.6 litre 4-cylinder engine with Twin Scroll turbocharger and petrol d ... Continue reading
Ohana Road TV Show: Episode 234 - VIDEO FEATURE
Feb 23, 2008
This week's episode features Volkswagen: New products, historic Formula V racing, and VW concepts. ... Continue reading
40-Year-Old Hot Wheel Speeds Up Its Appeal at Toy Fair - VIDEO STORY
Feb 22, 2008
NEW YORK - February 22, 2008: Hot Wheels will turn 40 this year, and to commemorate its iconic anniversary, the toyâs maker hosted a makeover competition. Automakers were asked to submit ideas combining their own brand with the toyâs motto of power, speed and performance. With no rules, federal regulations, s ... Continue reading
Ohana Road TV Show: Episode 235 - VIDEO FEATURE
Feb 21, 2008
in this week's show, hosts Dale and Anita profile the latest Fords, take a nostalgic look at the original Mustang, and present an interview with Carroll Shelby. Plus the local team are on location at the latest automotive happenings in Hawaii. ... Continue reading
Volvo to Produce its 15 Millionth Car Today - VIDEO GALORE
Feb 20, 2008
GOTHENBURG - February 20, 2008: Car number 15,000,000, a convertible Volvo C70, will leave the Volvo Cars factory in Uddevalla, Sweden. The very first Volvo car left the factory on April 14, 1927. It was called the ÖV4 because the letters ÖV are Swedish for "Open Car" and 4 denoted the number of cylinders powering th ... Continue reading
A Look Back at the Rinspeed Senso - GREAT VIDEO
Feb 20, 2008
More from One of the World's Great Auto Visionaries TACH AUTO CENTRAL - February 20, 2008: For the past week or so automotive Internet sites have been buzzing with the news about the latest concept car to come out of the Rinspeed wonder garage in Switzerland, the sQuba - the world's first underwater "flying car." In fa ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Rolls-Royce to Reveal Phantom Coupé - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 17, 2008
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its new Phantom Coupé at the 78th International Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday, 4 March 2008. Production of the new car will start at Goodwood in the summer of 2008. ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2008 Mitsubishi EVO - EXCLUSIVE 3-PART VIDEO FEATURE
Feb 15, 2008
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all new 2008 Mitsubishi EVO. In the first episode of this 3-part series The Auto Channel's Mark Fulmer rides with Mike Evanoff, Mitsubishi Motors' Manager of Product Planning, and discusses the new Lancer EVO. In episodes 2 and 3, Mark rides with a professional rally racer ... Continue reading
GM Studio Story: When Aerodynamics Meet Art - VIDEO STORY
Feb 12, 2008
DETROIT - February 12, 2008: When science collaborates with art the results can be incredible. Aerodynamics is a critical part of vehicle development, performance and overall design. In this video, find out how aerodynamicists and designers work together to create a balance between form and function. ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Renault Presents 4x4 Crossover Koleos - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 12, 2008
PARIS - February 12, 2008: Ahead of the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, Renault presents its first ever crossover, completing its C-segment line-up. The new vehicle has been designed by Renault, developed by Nissan and is manufactured in Renault Samsung Motors' Busan plant in Korea. Renault Koleos will be available with a 2.5- ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Chevrolet Announces The All-New 2009 Traverse - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 12, 2008
New Crossover Features Bold Styling, Sophisticated Details and Best-in-Class Fuel Economy from a Direct-Injected 3.6L V-6 CHICAGO February 6, 2008; Introduced at the Chicago Auto Show, the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is an expressively styled, well-equipped crossover that gives customers people-hauling and cargo-carrying c ... Continue reading
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