"Spot the Tot" Aims to Reduce Child Deaths From Car Accidents - VIDEO STORY
Jul 18, 2007
DETROIT - July 18, 2007: A new program called "Spot the Tot" has been created to raise awareness about child safety and reduce fatalities resulting from automobile accidents. The program is run by Safe Kids Worldwide and General Motors and is designed to educate parents about child safety measures needed both in and ar ... Continue reading
BMW Unveils the New M3 - COOL VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 12, 2007
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - July 12, 2007: BMW has unveiled its fourth generation BMW M3. The sports car features an eight-cylinder power unit and can obtain a maximum engine speed of 8,400 rpm. The BMW M3 can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers-per-hour (km/h) in 4.8 seconds and achieve a top speed limited electronically to ... Continue reading
GM Europe Works to Increase "Green" Efforts, Decrease CO2 Emissions - VIDEO STORY
Jul 11, 2007
BERLIN - July 11, 2007: As concerns over global warming continue to increase, General Motors Europe has unveiled a new environmental strategy aimed at decreasing and eventually eliminating CO2 emissions. Under its short-term plan, GMâs Opel/Vauxhall will introduce an ecoFLEX variant that emits lower CO2 levels in ... Continue reading
Brand New Rolls-Royce Bought at UK Auction for $1.6 Million - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 9, 2007
6 July 2007 A Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé has been bought at a charity auction for £800,000. The successful bid was made at the 9th Annual White Tie and Tiara Ball held to raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Overall the event raised in excess of £6 million, with £3.1 million raised at the auction ... Continue reading
Hyundai Opens New Chapter with Launch of i30 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 5, 2007
A new way of naming cars heralds a new era for Hyundai Designed and built for Europe Three UK trim levels with new, higher than ever levels of safety and specification First in a family of C segment cars from Koreaâs leading car maker The only C segment car with Hyundaiâs unlimited mileage five year warranty ... Continue reading
Iraq War Veterans to Receive Specialty Cars - VIDEO STORY
Jul 4, 2007
DETROIT - July 4, 2007: The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, in conjunction with singer LeAnn Rimes, is working to give away modified cars to Iraq war veterans. The cars are equipped with Sit N' Lift, a power seat designed to assist individuals to get in and out of their vehicles. General Motors reports more than ... Continue reading
VIDEO FEATURE - The Race to the Track: Logistics in Formula 1
Jul 3, 2007
COLOGNE - JULY 3, 2007: Formula 1 is all about racing but away from the competitions, a different kind of race is fundamental to the workings of Panasonic Toyota Racing. For the teamâs logistics department, there is a constant race against time to get the cars, spare parts and pieces of equipment, to the track on ... Continue reading
Saab 9-3 Ranks Among Safest Convertibles - VIDEO STORY
Jul 2, 2007
DETROIT - July 2, 2007: Some convertibles are safer than regular vehicles, according to a crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Among the ten mid-sized convertible models tested, the agency ranked the Saab 9-3 and Volvo C70 as the safest. Automakers from Saab say they created a safer vehic ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-7 - Designing the Sports Crossover - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 2, 2007
Mazda CX-7 design team adopts "European sports car" visual themes CX-7 styling elements also reflected by Mazda RX-8 and new Mazda2 June 30, 2007: When Mazda presented the MX-Crossport concept car at the 2005 Detroit Motor Show media and public feedback was universally positive. Within a few days, the design team, unde ... Continue reading
BMW Releases 2008 6 Series Coupé and Convertible - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 29, 2007
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - June 29, 2007: BMW has released its new 2008 BMW 6 Series Coupé and BMW 6 Series Convertible. The BMW 650i contains a 4.8 liter eight-cylinder engine, while the BMW 635d is powered by a 3.0 litre straight-six diesel engine. The new models also feature new technologies designed to increase fuel-eff ... Continue reading
Volvo Participates in Joint Environmental Program with US and Swedish Governments
Jun 28, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The Volvo Group will be participating as a cooperation partner in a joint environmental program between the US and Swedish Governments. The program is aimed at reducing consumption of fossil fuel by focusing on projects within the areas of energy and vehicle development. For Volvo, it would involve p ... Continue reading
A Glimpse Into the Life of Panasonic Toyota Racing Driver Franck Montagny - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 27, 2007
Growing up in the south of France, Franck Montagny was exposed to rally and motorsport at an early age, thanks to his father. This is the 29-year-old Frenchmanâs first season as the third driver for the Panasonic Toyota Racing team. Away from the track, Franck Montagny enjoys kite surfing and riding motocross bike ... Continue reading
Tuesday's Jeep Media Webcast Canceled
Jun 26, 2007
This week's scheduled webcast and media briefing for the Jeep(R) brand has been canceled. Additional Information will be provided to the media when available. ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2007
Detroit - June 26, 2007: The Chevrolet Volt concept was awarded the 2007 North American Specialty Concept Vehicle of the Year and the Most Significant Concept Vehicle of the Year at an awards ceremony at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn. The Holden EFIJY won the 2007 North American Concept Car of the Year Award. ... Continue reading
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