Sep 15, 2011
On November 11-13, the Footman James Classic Motor Show will take place at the NEC in Birmingham and Volvo Cars Heritage will be there again, after a two year absence. The stand will also house the Volvo Owners Club (UK) during the show. ... Continue reading
Range Rover Evoque to Make a Splash at London Press Club Ball
Sep 15, 2011
One of the most sought-after cars in Britain is to be the star charity auction prize at this year's prestigious London Press Club Ball. ... Continue reading
Kia Wins Used Car Scheme Of The Year in the Auto Express Used Car Awards 2011
Sep 15, 2011
Kia's Approved Used Car Scheme has been recognised as the best in the industry having been crowned Used Car Scheme of the Year in the Auto Express Used Car Awards 2011 which were announced today. ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2011
Mongol Rally 2011 participants, Adrian Joubert and Roger Ashman, have just returned home after driving a Motorpoint car across 15,000 miles of desert, gravel and harsh Mongolian landscape, providing the ultimate road test for the Seat Ibiza 1.2l given to the fundraising team by the UK's leading car supermarket. ... Continue reading
Ford Unveils New Smart Design FG Falcon MkII in Australia
Sep 15, 2011
Ford Australia today previewed the new FG Falcon MkII range, featuring the latest smart technologies, an enhanced safety package, new exterior design appointments and improved vehicle refinement, while also confirming the introduction timing of the first global application of EcoBoost engine technology in a rear-wheel ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2011
Alongside the all-new i30, Hyundai Motor Company is displaying two models which feature the latest technological advancements developed under the company's Blue DriveTM sub-brand at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). The eco-focused Blue Drive programme is driving the company towards its target of globa ... Continue reading
The StreetScooter - Electric Mobility Made in Aachen
Sep 15, 2011
With the StreetScooter, RWTH Aachen University presents a new approach to electric mobility which is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. In close collaboration with partners from industry, Professor Achim Kampker of the Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) is developing a new type ... Continue reading
Technische Universität Münich unveiled its new MUTE vehicle concept at the IAA 2011 in Frankfurt
Sep 15, 2011
Over 200 assistants and students from 20 TUM Chairs have been working on the concept over the past 18 months and are now ready to unveil the prototype of this efficient, affordable and safe electric car. ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2011
A new dimension of race cars is about to hit motorsports: with the new AEGT prototype, Altran and Quimera jointly push forward and expand the limits of electric technology. 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds powered by batteries, with a 300 km/h top speed and the goal to raise deeper awareness for e-cars. In hall 4.1 of the IAA ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Welcomes Rowan Atkinson "Johnny English" to Frankfurt Stand
Sep 14, 2011
FRANKFURT - September 14, 2011: Some famous faces were in attendance at the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars press conference, on day one of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Stars come as standard for Rolls-Royce, thanks to cars as individual as their ownerâs fingerprint, and this year Rolls-Royce Motor Cars hosted two renown ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz World Premieres at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show +VIDEO
Sep 14, 2011
Mercedes-Benz kicked off the International Auto Show in Frankfurt, IAA, with the world premiere of a truly revolutionary research vehicle - the F 125! - a fuel cell-powered luxury sedan that will make possible emission-free driving in the future. In the year of the 125th anniversary of the automobile, the company that ... Continue reading
Quantum Technologies Reports Fiscal 2012 First Quarter Financial Results
Sep 14, 2011
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc, a leader in the development and production of hybrid propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, alternative fuel vehicles and applications including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen and owner of an emerging portfolio of renewable energy farms, today reported i ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2011
To help mark the 125th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz and its invention of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz dealers launched a social media contest to identify local community service groups doing great work. Playing off of the 125th anniversary, the dealers are donating $125,000 to a select group of charitable organization ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Previews Its Brightest Stars at Motorexpo New York City
Sep 14, 2011
Mercedes-Benz debuts the brand's brightest stars, five all-new 2012 models, at Motorexpo at the World Financial Center in New York City from Sunday, September 18 to Friday, September 23, 2011. The event is the biggest free motoring event with over a million visitors each year, and features the latest products and infor ... Continue reading
Tire Recycling Common Practice in 88 Percent of Auto Repair Shops
Sep 14, 2011
Today's auto repair shops do much more than fix cars. They also play a key role in protecting the environment. According to a study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), 88 percent report they recycle tires. ... Continue reading
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