2007 Frankfurt Auto Show - IAA - Renault-Nissan Alliance Clean Diesel Engine Presented
Sep 10, 2007
3-Liter V6 dCi Concept Unveiled in Frankfurt is Basis for 2010 Maxima Engine NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 10 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today confirmed that a concept clean diesel engine unveiled in Frankfurt by its Alliance partner Renault will be the basis for the clean diesel engine planned for the Nissan Maxima in 20 ... Continue reading
Five Chery Car Models Debut in Beijing
Sep 10, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 10, 2007: Chery Automobile, Chinaâs largest home-grown automaker, has five car models making their debut in Beijing last Saturday. These models include A5, Oriental Son, QQ3 and Cowin. Under A5 series, there are A518 Manual Transmission (1.8 L engine); A520 Automatic Transmission (2.0 L engine ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Nardelli At The Detroit Automotive Press Association
Sep 10, 2007
The New Chrysler's Nardelli Has His Measure Taken At the Detroit Automotive Press Association By Steve Purdy Detroit, MI â Friday, September 7, 2007 â The new Chryslerâs new big boss, Bob Nardelli, faced the largest gathering in recent memory of the Detroit Automotive Press Association today to offer som ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Now For Sale in India
Sep 10, 2007
New Delhi - On 6 September Volvo Cars presented the first two Volvo car models that will be for sale in India. Volvo Car India is opening its sales programme with the Volvo S80 luxury sedan and the Volvo XC90 Sports Utility Vehicle. Both models will be offered with three different engine alternatives: the 4.4 litre pet ... Continue reading
Toyota to Test Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles in France
Sep 10, 2007
Tokyo, Sept 6, 2007; Jiji Press reported that Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. said it will cooperate with France's state-owned power supplier EDF in testing "plug-in" hybrid vehicles. In the two-year test from this autumn, four plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid models will be tested on public roads with the use of recharging ... Continue reading
Honda to Beef Up Presence in Brazil with Fit, Civic
Sep 10, 2007
Tokyo, Sept 6, 2007; Jiji Press reported that Japan's Honda Motor Co. plans to beef up its presence in Brazil with the introduction of its Fit and Civic models, which have engine displacements of over 1,000 c.c., a senior Honda official said Wednesday. Sho Minekawa, chief operating officer for business in Latin America ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors's Electric Car Can Use Solar and Wind Power
Sep 10, 2007
Tokyo, Sept 7, 2007; Jiji Press reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. on Friday unveiled a concept electric vehicle model that makes use of both solar and wind power, for exhibiting at the Tokyo Motor Show this autumn. The i MiEV Sport model features a high-performance rechargeable battery and a body made of aluminum t ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: Volkswagen Set to Unveil New Caddy Maxi Life
Sep 10, 2007
FRANKFURT - September 10, 2007: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is set to unveil the versatile new seven seat Caddy Maxi Life at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. Forging a link between the larger Transporter model the new Caddy Maxi Life, despite its modest dimensions, is capable of carrying up to seven people in comf ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: Kia To Unveil Schreyer Sports Coupe Concept
Sep 10, 2007
FRANKFURT - September 10, 2007: This year's IAA will see the world debut of the production ready pro_cee'd - the three-door incarnation of the cee'd family. It will also see the unveiling of the first Peter Schreyer vision for the look of future Kia product, the Sports Coupe Concept, Kee. ... Continue reading
Volvo's Electric Hybrid to be Unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 9, 2007
FRANKFURT - Volvo's ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors, can drive an estimated 100 kilometers before the vehicle's four-cylinder Flexifuel engine is needed to power the car and recharge the battery. When driving beyond the car's battery life, fuel consumption may vary from 0 to 5.5 ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Unveil Trio of New Vehicles at IAA 2007 in Frankfurt - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 9, 2007
Stylish and versatile i30 estate makes world debut i-Blue - Hyundai's third generation of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Veloster coupe designed for young, fun-loving drivers FRANKFURT - Spetember 9, 2007: Three new cars being unveiled by Hyundai at the Frankfurt show this week will demonstrate the company's commitment to ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: BMW 328xi Engine: 3.0-liter DOHC inline six Horsepower/Torque: 230 hp @ 6500 rpm/200 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed Steptronic automatic/manual Wheelbase: 108.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 178.2 x 71.5 x 55.9 in. Tires: 225/45R17 run-flat tires Cargo volume: ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports August 2007 Sales in Europe
Sep 7, 2007
TRAPPES, France, September 7 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 36,570 vehicles (1) in August 2007, an increase of 6% compared to the same month last year. Total year-to-date sales have reached 359,271 units. This is the fifth consecutive month in which Nissan sales in Europe have been higher year-on-year. The st ... Continue reading
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Review
Sep 7, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The newest Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV that is equal to any vehicle in its class in refinement, comfort, space, and performance. This shouldn't be surprising, as it was designed with a close look at the most popular entry-luxury crossovers, not merely its price-lev ... Continue reading
BMW Debuts Individual 6 Series Golf Sport to Celebrate Inaugural BMW Championship
Sep 7, 2007
LEMONT, Ill., Sept. 7 -- With the world's top golfers on hand at the inaugural BMW Championship this week, BMW is celebrating the event and the sport by creating a BMW Individual 6 Series Golf Sport, a vehicle offering specially created colors and features designed to align luxury driving with the sport of golf, it was ... Continue reading
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