Breakthrough in Battery Technology by Daimler; Diesel - Electric Hybrid S300
Feb 29, 2008
* First patented integration of a lithium-ion battery into a series-produced passenger car * Available in Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID starting in 2009 * 25 patents for top technology âmade in Germanyâ Stuttgart February 29, 2008; Daimler AG has achieved a crucial breakthrough in battery technology. The Stu ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing on All-New 2009 Forester
Feb 26, 2008
- 2009 Forester Boasts All-New Styling, Chassis and Added Safety Features. - Larger Interior Features Improved Comfort, Space and Utility. - Forester Features Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Stability System - Starting Price of $19,995 is $1,200 Lower Than 2008 Model. CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 26 -- Following its ... Continue reading
Renault announces details of new Laguna GT ahead of Geneva Motor Show world premiere
Feb 22, 2008
Laguna GT introduces the new Active Drive chassis with four-wheel-steering and two exclusive high-performance engines in the form of the diesel 2.0 dCi 180hp and the petrol 2.0 turbo 205hp. Available in Hatchback and Sport Tourer, Laguna GT combines quality with performance, safety and driving pleasure. ... Continue reading
All-New 2009 Honda Fit to Make World Debut at New York International Auto Show
Feb 22, 2008
Pilot prototype and FCX Clarity also set to make New York debut NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today that its all-new Honda Fit will debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). "The current Fit has been a tremendous success for Honda with its spacious, versatile interior ... Continue reading
Hi, I'm Diesel, Have We Been Introduced?
Feb 21, 2008
SEE ALSO: Editorial - Where are the Electric-Diesel Hybrids? Special to The Auto ChannelBy Jim KoscsAIADA Contributing Editor Will high fuel prices and new fuel economy legislation ensure success for a number of so-called âclean dieselâ models heading to the U.S. market in the fall? Several international bran ... Continue reading
New Ad Campaign Heralds Arrival of 'The Other MINI'
Feb 20, 2008
Butler Shine Stern & Partners crafts campaign for new MINI Clubman WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 20 -- MINI zigged when it launched the hardtop model in 2002 and zagged with the convertible in 2004. So what does MINI do when it's already zigged and zagged? Easy, MINI zugs with the arrival of the all-new 2008 MINI Clubman. ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Pricing on Updated MAZDA3; Adds New i Touring Value Model
Feb 20, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 19 -- Offering European sophistication, exhilarating driving performance, advanced technology and best-in-class safety, the MAZDA3 is a leader in the compact sedan segment and continues to be Mazda's best-selling vehicle globally. Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced updated prici ... Continue reading
New Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Previewed
Feb 18, 2008
by Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising Editor Movies are always previewed to critics prior to release of the movie, so why donât auto writers, journalists and photographers get a preview prior to a major auto show. In the past a couple favorite magazine publications may get a sneak look, but thatâs been ... Continue reading
Ford Confirms Fiesta as Global Name for Small Car
Feb 15, 2008
- Ford's new-generation global small car to be previewed at 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Its worldwide name is confirmed - Ford Fiesta. - New Fiesta is the first product of Ford's new global product development process, with versions due for launch also in Asia and North America between 2008 and 2010. - European production ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.0T
Feb 12, 2008
Value priced special model now on sale AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.0T. Volkswagen will produce approximately 12,500 of these special edition models. This new version Jetta 2.0T follows last year's highly successful Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.5 ... Continue reading
All-New 2009 Acura TSX to Debut at New York International Auto Show
Feb 11, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2008: Acura announced today it will debut the all-new 2009 Acura TSX sports sedan at the 2008 New York International Auto Show and released an exterior photo of the new model. Scheduled to go on-sale in the spring, the 2009 Acura TSX will be the second generation of Acura's popular entry leve ... Continue reading
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder At-A-Glance
Feb 7, 2008
Downloads ascii February 4, 2008 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is the "attainable exotic" that combines exciting design and performance with a high-tech convertible top and excellent value. For 2009, Mitsubishi restyled the Spyder's front and rear bumper fascias, and the GT model also gets three s ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Fuel-Efficent 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Arrives in United States
Feb 7, 2008
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai Motor America took the wraps off its Elantra Touring five-door compact at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show today. Making its United States debut, the all-new 2009 Elantra Touring is a sportier, more functional variant of Hyundai's popular Elantra sedan, and is slated to hit dealerships by the end o ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2008
--Porsche Cars North America, Inc.: WHAT: Peter Schwarzenbauer, President of Porsche Cars North America, will unveil the 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS at a breakfast before the public opening of the Chicago Auto Show. Schwarzenbauer will demonstrate how an SUV can be fun to drive and earn a high performance rating in additi ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2008
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Nissan today announced that the all-new Nissan GT-R supercar is now available for pre- ordering at 691 officially certified Nissan dealers across the United States. The 2009 Nissan GT-R, equipped with a 480-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine and advanced 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmis ... Continue reading
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