Renault Unveils Sand'up Concept at the Sao Paulo Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 28, 2008
SAO PAULO, Brazil - October 28, 2008: Derived from Sandero Stepway, a vehicle sold under both the Renault badge and the Dacia label, Renault hopes that this urban sport concept will eventually help open up the Brazil market in a big way for its brand. The Sandâ up will only be available in Brazil and Argentina. Th ... Continue reading
China's Sales of Luxury Cars Drop by 70% in October
Oct 27, 2008
SHANGHAI - October 27, 2008: Since September 1 when the higher sales tax on big cars took effect in China, many orders for high-emission luxury cars have been canceled or delayed, and sales in these two months have dropped by more than 50% year on year (y/y) in big Chinese cities, said xinhuanet.com today. Some brands ... Continue reading
CalMotors' Green Performance ECU Powers the eRuf from Ruf Automobile
Oct 27, 2008
CAMARILLO, Calif.--CalMotors, makers of power electronics and embedded systems for hybrid and electric vehicles, today announced that interest in its electronic control unit (ECU) and its electromagnetic interference (EMI) reduction system has increased dramatically since the release of the first electric Porsche devel ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Donates New Gallardo LP560-4 to Italian State Police - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 25, 2008
BOLOGNA, Italy - October 25, 2008: At a private ceremony yesterday at the Viminale Palace where Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. donated a police version of the companyâs newest super sports car, Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia, to the head of the Italian State Police, Prefect Antonio Manganelli. The new Gallardo LP560-4 Po ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Announces the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo: World's Fastest One-make Series
Oct 25, 2008
BOLOGNA, Italy - October 25, 2008: Automobili Lamborghini has today announced The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo â the worldâs fastest one-make series. The series will debut in May 2009, and feature Lamborghiniâs Super Trofeo: a lightweight version of the Gallardo LP 560-4 super sports car launched e ... Continue reading
Everything You Want to Know about Electric Cars at EV-Motoring.com
Oct 25, 2008
Electric Cars and Trucks are the Future of Transportation, Get Up to Speed Now AUTO CENTRAL - October 7, 2008: The Auto Channel is proud to have covered the most important alternative fuel and vehicle events in America. You can catch up on all the news and information by visiting our sister website EV-Motoring.com. EV- ... Continue reading
Happy Guavaween from Kia Motors
Oct 24, 2008
Kia Motors Guavaween Family Fun Fest Offers Free $20 Gift Cards for Kia Borrego Test Drives, Plus Other Tricks and Treats TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 24 -- Kia's Borrego Experience brings its tent full of tricks and treats to the Tampa's annual Guavaween Festival on Saturday, October 25. The Kia Motors Guavaween Family Fun Fest ... Continue reading
Europe's First Car & Van Rental Industry Show to Launch in September 2009
Oct 24, 2008
23 October 2008 EUROPE'S FIRST CAR & VAN RENTAL INDUSTRY SHOW TO LAUNCH IN SEPTEMBER 2009 * New European Car & Van Rental Business Expo is launched * Taking place in Hannover, Germany, in September 2009 * Europe's first dedicated show for this crucial industry sector * Show to cover: environmental solutions, back offic ... Continue reading
Honda Stonewalls on Civic GX (CNG) Availability
Oct 23, 2008
This continuing coverage on Americaâs oil crisis arises from the just released book, The Plan: How to Save America When the Oil Stopsâor the Day Before (Dialog Press). Buy it here. By Edwin Black Honda is hunkering down in the face of widespread criticism over its mismanagement and reported suppression of its ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2008
Measure Would Divert Resources from Truly Clean Vehicles OCTOBER 20, 2008--Plug In America opposes Californiaâs Proposition 10. This so-called "California Renewable Energy and Clean Alternative Fuel Act" is a sham that would commit $10 billion in public money primarily to enrich natural gas investors such as its c ... Continue reading
Economic Stress Got You Down? Here's Something to Soothe Away the Troubles - VIDEO FEATURE
Oct 21, 2008
"LANGUEDOC France They say: 'This Cinderella of the south was once overshadowed by gorgeous Provence and the brash Côte d'Azur. Now, she stands as their equal, displaying a discreet charm that her more-visited siblings lost long ago." [Times Online 12 th October, 2008] Please find enclosed information on our current ... Continue reading
The World's First "Smart" Car Key Prototype
Oct 21, 2008
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands--BMW Group Research and Technology and NXP Semiconductors, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, have unveiled a prototype of the world's first multifunctional car key. The prototype features contactless payment, personalized access control, and advanced functionalities includ ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2008
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 19, 2008: Best selling author Edwin Black was the key speaker at the Western Automotive Journalists' annual Future Fuels Symposium in the San Francisco Bay Area this past Wednesday night. Edwin discussed his latest book, The Plan, and a possible catastrophic oil crisis that awaits the ... Continue reading
Teen Drivers Learn to 'Be Tire Smart'
Oct 20, 2008
Naperville Central High School to Host Tire Pressure Clinic During National Teen Driver Safety Week Drivers behind the wheel of the one in four cars with at least one significantly under-inflated tire face increased risks on the road, wasted fuel and an accelerated deterioration of their tires. Despite the implications ... Continue reading
As Digital Content Moves into Cars, CD Players Begin to Move Out
Oct 20, 2008
-- Continental reduces the radio to the size of a large Postcard -- Automotive Industry Gains More Interior Design Freedom -- Digital Media Connectivity achieved via SD, USB, iPod(R) and Bluetooth(R) AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 -- As a partner to the automotive industry, Continental continues to answer consumers' call ... Continue reading
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