2007 Tokyo Motor Show: BMW Debuts a Diverse Offering of Cars and Technologies - VIDEO EHHANCED
Oct 26, 2007
TOKYO - October 25, 2007: The BMW Concept 1 Series tii, the fifth concept car presented by BMW in 2007, features lightweight materials, optimised aerodynamics and a race-inspired interior. The new BMW M3 Saloon is the second body version of the BMW M3, powered by the new 4.0-litre 309 kW/420 hp V8, which enables the ca ... Continue reading
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Audi Metroproject Quattro - High Tech in Compact Form
Oct 25, 2007
TOKYO - October 25, 2007: At the Tokyo Motor Show, Audi is unveiling the metroproject quattro, an original, characteristically Audi design study for the sub-compact segment. The three-door four-seater car blends dynamic styling with exemplary economy of space and supreme quality in trailblazing fashion. At the same tim ... Continue reading
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Mazda Taiki Unveiled - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 25, 2007
TOKYO - October 24, 2007: The Mazda Taiki makes its debut appearance at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007. The fourth concept car in the Nagare (flow) design theme series, Mazda Taiki continues the evolution from the Mazda Nagare, Mazda Ryuga, and Mazda Hakaze by further advancing and refining the theme through a fusion of Nag ... Continue reading
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Hyundai Lifts The Wraps On Three New Vehicles - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 24, 2007
⢠Japanese market premiere of i-30 hatchback ⢠QarmaQ Advanced Technology Demonstration Vehicle ⢠Universe Inter-City Luxury Express Coach TOKYO - October 24, 2007: Hyundai unveiled a trio of new models at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show led by the i30 hatchback which will reinvigorate Hyundai's sales in Japan ... Continue reading
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Next Generation Honda Green Cars Confirmed for Production
Oct 24, 2007
TOKYO - October 24, 2007: Honda has confirmed plans to bring its most exciting green cars into production. The FCX hydrogen fuel cell car and a lightweight, hybrid sportscar will both be built â with a production version of the FCX making its debut next month. Speaking today, Hondaâs President and CEO, Takeo ... Continue reading
New 2009 Nissan GT-R at Tokyo Motor Show: - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 24, 2007
TOKYO, October 24 -- - New Dimensional Multi-Performance Supercar Available in Early December in Japan Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of the Nissan GT-R, a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "an ultimate supercar enjoyable to anyone, anywhere, at anytime". The ... Continue reading
The Growing Family of Green Machines at the 37th Annual South Florida International Auto Show
Oct 23, 2007
MIAMI, Oct. 23 -- As consumers look for more ways to soften the hit at the gas pumps, the auto industry is responding with innovations for both cars and trucks. The best of those efforts will help fill the Miami Beach Convention Center at this year's South Florida International Auto Show, November 9-18. Hybrid has caug ... Continue reading
Honda Says It Won't Pursue Plug-in Hybrids
Oct 23, 2007
Washington DC October 23, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda Motor Co. Chief Executive Takeo Fukui today said plug-in hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles offered too few environmental benefits for his company to pursue, adding that the Chevrolet Volt that GM is aiming to launch in a few years made little sens ... Continue reading
FedEx to Launch Commercial Hybrid-Electric Vans in Europe
Oct 23, 2007
BRUSSELS, Belgium--FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the worldâs largest express transportation company, today announced plans to introduce 10 hybrid-electric/diesel vehicles to its European fleet, bringing the worldwide total of hybrid vehicles in revenue service at FedEx to more than 100 in ... Continue reading
AIAM Member Company Vehicles Establish Exceptional Fuel Efficiency Standards in EPA-DOE Report
Oct 23, 2007
AIAM Member Vehicles Take Eight of Top 10 Spots in EPA-DOE Fuel Economy Ratings for 2008 Models Based on New Testing Methods ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The EPA and DOE recently released their annual report of the highest fuel economy vehicles for 2008 with AIAM member companies taking eight of t ... Continue reading
The UK is One of the Top Five Global Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets
Oct 22, 2007
LONDON--The popularity of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) is increasing dramatically across all the countries in the world and the United Kingdom is listed as one of the top five global hybrid electric vehicle markets. At present, the developed countries are keen on promoting HEVs, while the developing countries are un ... Continue reading
Quantum Receives Order for Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicles for U.S. Army
Oct 22, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 22 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it received an order for six hydrogen hybrid vehicles for the U.S. Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC). The contract will be administered by Aerospace Engineering Spectrum (AES), ba ... Continue reading
5th Annual AltWheels Festival Draws A Record Crowd
Oct 20, 2007
<http://www.altwheels.org/> *Creating a Sustainable Transportation & Energy Vision for the 21^st Century* www.AltWheels.org <http://www.altwheels.org/> *For Immediate Release* *Contacts*: /Event Founder: /Alison Sander 617-868-1582 info@altwheels.org <mailto:Alison%20Sander%20%253cInfo@AltWheels.org%253e> / Event Media ... Continue reading
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