News By Topic: Alpha Motor Car

The Launch of Volga Siber Production

Jul 28, 2008

Russian Federation Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the car plant on the eve of the production start and took the new car on a test drvie. "It takes off fast and they've increased the clearance. It will be fine for our roads," he said. After seeing the main 300-metre conveyor belt, which utilises a modern overhead ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire Bolts on to Lightning GT for Motor Show Debut

Jul 23, 2008

Cooper Tire will be unveiled as the official OE tyre supplier for one of the stars of this year's British International Motor Show - the Lightning GT, a new electric sportscar. The firm's ultra-high performance Cooper Zeon 2XS will be fitted in 20 inch rim size as standard equipment on every Lightning GT built, and its ... Continue reading

Stylish Vauxhall Insignia Shakes up Traditional Mid-Size Class Segment

Jul 22, 2008

With its breathtaking design and leading technology, the new Vauxhall Insignia makes its world premiere at the 2008 British International Motor Show, with a clear remit to rejuvenate the traditional mid-size segment. ... Continue reading

US-power from Austria Nitro, Voyager and Journey - Powered by O.CT Tuning

Jul 21, 2008

Chrysler and Dodge have hit it off big with their new models Grand Voyager and Journey. Bareley available, O.CT Oberscheider Tuning GmbH, the innovative Tuner from Austria, is responding to the increasing popularity with an impressive performance enhancement. ... Continue reading

First Fully Electronic Car Makes its UK Show Debut

Jul 21, 2008

Displayed at the 2008 British International Motor Show at ExCeL London by Norwegian electric vehicle pioneers Think, a company with 17 years experience in electric vehicles, the new TH!NK city will be available for UK customer orders next summer. ... Continue reading

MyCar is a Stylish, All-Electric City Car

Jul 21, 2008

Introducing MyCar, the all-electric city car that's set to take the motor show by storm. It's a two-seater, with a truly international pedigree; designed by Giugiaro of Italdesign , made in Hong Kong and on sale through the NICE Car Company in London come Autumn. ... Continue reading

Mexican Sportscar Mastretta MXT Launch Set to Spice Up British International Motor Show

Jul 18, 2008

Bristling with design flair, the all-new Mastretta MXT is the exciting and exclusive new sports car that will put Mexico on the map and offer UK drivers performance and more choice in the sub £40,000 sector. ... Continue reading

New Citroen C-Crosser Commercial - at the Motor Show

Jul 17, 2008

Making a surprise UK première at the Motor Show (Excel, London July 22 - August 3) is the new C-Crosser Commercial - the latest addition to Citroën's fast growing range of light commercial vehicles. Based on the C-Crosser 4x4 SUV, the new C-Crosser Commercial is priced from £16,995 + VAT + delivery, has been launche ... Continue reading

Vauxhall's New Brigade Hits Racing Line With BTCC Drivers

Jul 17, 2008

A stunning new Corsa VXR, known as the Arctic Edition, heads up a fresh trio of performance stars from Vauxhall and will make its UK debut at the British International Motor Show on July 22. ... Continue reading

Uk's Very First Electric Taxi Makes Debut At The 2008 British International Motor Show

Jul 15, 2008

Taxis will be propelled into a new era at this year's British International Motor Show with the launch of the UK's very first electric taxi. ... Continue reading

It's a First For Piaggio At British International Motor Show

Jul 15, 2008

Later this month, Piaggio Commercial Vehicles will be exhibiting at the British International Motor Show for the first time since importing the Piaggio Porter range into the UK. Piaggio Commercial Vehicles will form part of What Van? Live and will be displaying a selection of vehicles from the highly versatile Porter r ... Continue reading

Never Mind the Concepts; Here's the Ze-O from NICE

Jul 15, 2008

Affordable, practical, with low running costs and zero emissions; NICE Car Company today presents the first image of the all-new Ze-O. Making its global debut at the British Motor Show next week, this MPV is the first all-electric car available within a family budget. ... Continue reading

Daimler Hero Commercial Vehicles Production Plant to be Located in Chennai

Jul 9, 2008

The Indo-German joint venture Daimler Hero Commercial Vehicles (DHCV), which was founded a few weeks ago by Hero Group and Daimler AG, concluded negotiations concerning its production location this week. The company decided in favour of the city of Chennai on the east coast of Southern India, which is also India's four ... Continue reading

Daimler and UNEP Call for Infrastructure for Battery and Fuel-Cell Vehicles

Jul 3, 2008

t the fifth Magdeburg environmental forum staged by Daimler and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the two host partners called for the establishment of an infrastructure for electric and fuel-cell vehicles. The call is linked to extending Daimler's Memorandum of Understanding with UNEP, in existence sinc ... Continue reading

LDV Forges Global Union with Supplier Awards

Jul 1, 2008

The suppliers have all recently been awarded contracts by LDV and its Russian parent company GAZ Group to supply parts for the entire life of the MAXUS range of light commercial vehicles. The range is currently built in Birmingham, with Russia beginning production in 2010. ... Continue reading