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Holden EFIJY Surfaces at Detroit's Woodward Dream Cruise - VIDEO FEATURE

Aug 26, 2007

DETROIT - August26, 2007: The EFIJY, a concept car inspired by Australia's FJ Holden, made its debut at the 13th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit on Aug. 18. During the one-day celebration, the EFIJY joined four of the vehicles featured in the movie “Transformers.” Like the movie’s stars, the EFIJ ... Continue reading

Chevy Introduces 155-MPH HHR SS - VIDEO FEATURE

Aug 16, 2007

DETROIT - August 16, 2007: Chevrolet has unveiled the latest member of its SS family: the 2008 HHR SS. The four-door vehicle was specifically developed by the GM Performance Division, a team of engineers and designers who work solely on high-performance vehicles. The HHR SS features a turbocharged and intercooled engin ... Continue reading

British Pair Drive Aston Martin into the Record Books - VIDEO FEATURE

Aug 16, 2007

LONDON - August 16, 2007: Bold Brits Richard Meredith and Phil Colley drove into the record books when they and their travel-stained Aston Martin V8 Vantage arrived at the InterContinental London Park Lane on August 14 at the end of an epic 10,000-mile journey from Tokyo to London along the new Asian Highway network of ... Continue reading

Toyota's 'Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience' Puts You Behind the Wheel

Aug 15, 2007

Hybrid and Interactive Exhibits at the Missouri State Fair Gives Attendees Hands-On Hybrid Experience WHAT: Toyota is bringing a nationwide tour called "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience" to the Missouri State Fair on August 17-19, 2007. The hands-on "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience" is de ... Continue reading

All-New Mazda Demio Sales Take Off in Japan - VIDEO ENHANCED

Aug 7, 2007

Demio orders are three times the monthly sales target, reaching 15,000 units in the first month - HIROSHIMA - August 7, 2007: Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that total orders in Japan for the all-new Demio (known overseas as the all-new Mazda2) reached 15,000 units during the first month of sales since its domes ... Continue reading

Ford Sky-high Over New 2008 Taurus - VIDEO ENHANCED

Aug 3, 2007

DEARBORN, July 31, 2007 - Ford is taking to the skies this month helping busy summer air travelers pass the time on their flights with entertaining content on seat-back tray tables. Beginning in July and running through September, tray tables on domestic airlines will feature exclusive content, including an interactive ... Continue reading

Environmental Concerns Grow Hybrid Car Sector - VIDEO FEATURE

Aug 2, 2007

MADISON, WI - August 2, 2007: As concerns over the environment continue to grow, so does the hybrid vehicle sector - as seen at this year's Hybridfest in Madison, WI. The hybrid, electric car show showcases automakers' solutions for sustainable transportation and highlights issues such as climate change and air quality ... Continue reading

MINI Reveals the New Clubman: The Other MINI - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jul 30, 2007

Additional Member of MINI Family Offers Flexibility, Fun and Performance WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - July 29, 2007: The wraps have finally come off the new MINI Clubman, an all-new addition to the MINI model range. With an anticipated international debut this fall, the MINI Clubman will go on sale in Europe this November in t ... Continue reading

A Glimpse at the Life of Formula One Racer Ralf Schmacher - VIDEO FEATURE

Jul 27, 2007

July 27, 2007: Ralf grew up in Kerpen, Germany, just a few miles from the Panasonic Toyota Racing’s factory in Cologne. He started riding karts when he was two, raced in club championships by the age of five, and made his Formula 1 debut 10 years ago, challenging his brother, Michael, on the race track. Ralf stood ... Continue reading

Japan Certifies Toyota Plug-in Hybrid for Public Road Tests - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jul 26, 2007

TOKYO - July 26, 2007: Toyota Motor Corporation announced yesterday that it has developed a plug-in hybrid vehicle and become the first manufacturer to have such a vehicle certified for use on public roads in Japan. The TOYOTA Plug-in HV — certified for public road-use by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure a ... Continue reading

Decrease in Oil Dependency Causes Debate on Food Prices - VIDEO STORY

Jul 26, 2007

DETROIT - July 26, 2007: With ethanol production increasing, the price of corn – the fuel’s primary ingredient – has also risen. As a result, more people are now blaming ethanol for a rise in food prices. However, General Motors (GM) reports that studies indicate the price of gasoline has twice the impac ... Continue reading

Volvo to Sell Four Models in China

Jul 24, 2007

SHANGHAI - July 24, 2007: Volvo Cars has announced that they will be selling four models in China: the S40, XC90, C30 and S80 T6. The S40 will be built in Ford’s Chongqing plant, while the other three models will be imported from abroad. The C30, Volvo's first two-door sedan, debuted at the Paris Auto Show last ye ... Continue reading

Dramatically Redesigned 2008 Cadillac CTS Readies for Launch - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jul 20, 2007

New design and features create compelling value DETROIT - July 20, 2007: The dramatically designed new 2008 Cadillac CTS will launch in late-August with a higher level of technology, luxury and performance. With many new standard features and a long list of new options, the all-new 2008 CTS, Cadillac's most affordable ... Continue reading

Fewer Miles Mean More Savings for Car Insurance Holders - VIDEO STORY

Jul 19, 2007

LOS ANGELES - July 19, 2007: Drivers who use OnStar vehicle communication technology can calculate their miles and receive special discounts on their car insurance, General Motors reports. Most insurance companies base coverage rates on the average miles a driver travels each year. In the U.S., the average vehicle trek ... Continue reading

Martin Brundle, Former F1 Driver Examines Physical Challenges of Racing - VIDEO FEATURE

Jul 18, 2007

Martin Brundle, former F1 driver and TV pundit, investigates the physical effects of driving a Formula One car by undergoing a series of assessments at QinetiQ's human performance laboratories. ... Continue reading