Honda Begins Mass Production of Civic Sedans in Indiana - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 9, 2008
GREENSBURG, Ind.--Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC today began mass production1 of the fuel-efficient, 4-cylinder Honda Civic sedan at its new facility in Greensburg, Indiana. The $550 million facility will ultimately produce 200,000 vehicles, and employ 2,000 associates at full capacity. âWith continued high d ... Continue reading
Author Charges: Honda is Deliberately Sabotaging it's Own Hydrogen Fuel Cell Efforts
Oct 8, 2008
Honda Hydrogen Hoax: Japanese Carmaker Says Hydrogen Car Must Await Filling Stations While Suppressing Home Refueling Device This story is adapted from Edwin Black's latest book "The Plan: How to Save America When the Oil Stopsâor the Day Before" (Dialog Press). Japanese Honda is delaying for years a national roll ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Fiat and AKQA Launch eco:Drive - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 7, 2008
Driver feedback tool to improve efficiency and lower emissions LONDON, Oct. 7 -- Fiat and AKQA have developed eco:Drive. A motor and technology first for linking drivers with in-car telemetry -- improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions. eco:Drive is the very latest in digital integrated technology. It is an ... Continue reading
Oct 7, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL - October 6, 2008: Thanks to the CBS 60 Minutes story last night about electric cars, the Fisker Karma luxury plug-in hybrid has become the hottest automotive news of the day. Fortunately, The Auto Channel was on-location in Detroit and we have the complete video of the Fisker as it was unveiled at last Ja ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Engine Center Announces a 9.3L Compacted Graphite Iron Engine
Oct 6, 2008
ALGONA, Iowa--Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (HEC) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Eliminator Performance Products to produce the largest spark ignited hydrogen V8 engine yet built. It is intended for large hydrogen-fueled electrical power generation systems and for buses. Ted Hollinger, HEC Fo ... Continue reading
Quantum Ships New Generation Hybrid Electric Vehicles to the US Army
Oct 6, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has designed, developed and shipped a new generation of hybrid electric vehicles incorporating hydrogen internal combustion engines to the US Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) for ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2008
âFuture of the Internetâ at next week's Automotive Internet Roundtable, hosted by J.D. Power and Associates. J.D. Power and Associates will be joined by leading retailers, OEMs, agencies and automotive Web sites at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, October 7-9, as industry experts and thought leaders discuss ... Continue reading
Autodesk Showcase Helps Bentley Motors Create and Review Digital Prototypes
Oct 6, 2008
Car Manufacturer Predicts Faster Development of Design Options for More Informed Decision Making SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 6 -- Bentley Motors Limited is the latest prestige car manufacturer to choose Autodesk software. The world-renowned firm, famous for its engineering and craftsmanship, has licensed Autodesk Showcase ... Continue reading
First Annual Propane Fuel Summit - Don't Miss This Important Trade Event
Oct 4, 2008
Cheaper and Cleaner Than Gasoline High Octane Power Than Gasoline Abundant Supply Domestically Produced Readily Accessible Enviable History of Performance Get a Thorough Understanding of this Exceptional Fuel DETROIT - October 4, 2008: Why is propane the most widely used alternative fuel in the world? Come to the First ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2008
Propane, an Available, Plentiful, Affordable Solution to the Gasoline Crisis â EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW Part 1 of a series that examines how the U.S. can rid itself of gasoline dependency. For an overview of this investigation CLICK HERE. By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher June 22, 2008 A couple ... Continue reading
Lexus Reveals IS Convertible at Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 3, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 2 -- Lexus today revealed the IS retractable hard-top convertible at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Continuing the performance and styling trends set by the IS luxury sport sedans, the IS 250C and IS 350C will come to the U.S. in the late spring of 2009. Featuring a three-panel roof that opens in jus ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Drop-top Gorgeous - World Debut for Lexus IS 250C
Oct 2, 2008
The new Lexus IS 250C makes its world debut today at the Paris motor show, ahead of going on sale across Europe during the summer of 2009. The new model combines the award-winning design of the IS sports saloon with outstanding open-top engineering ingenuity. ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Watch the Live Renault Press Conference Right Here - VIDEO FEATURE
Oct 2, 2008
PARIS - Octover 2, 2008: This morning at 10AM local Paris time*, Renault will broadcast their Paris Motor Show press conference live. The Auto Channel will be presenting it right here. At the conclusion of the event the press conference will be repeated continuously throughout the course of the two media day (October 2 ... Continue reading
Behind the Scenes of a Race Day Experience - VIDEO FEATURE
Oct 1, 2008
GROVE, England - October 1, 2008: The Williams F1 Race Day is the opportunity for Formula One fans to get closer to the sport without the expense of attending a race, as guests are invited to watch a Grand Prix at the AT&T Williams teamâs headquarters at Grove, United Kingdom. The RBS Williams F1 Conference Centre ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: World Première of the New Dutch Car Brand QUICC! - VIDEO FEATURE
Oct 1, 2008
HEERLEN, The Netherlands - Mondial de L'Automobile, October 1 -- - World Première DuraCar, Mondial de L'Automobile 4-19 October It is a world-first for a Dutch automobile manufacturer to have a world première at the historic Paris fair. DuraCar introduces itself and its first type of the QUICC!, the QUICC! DiVa, at s ... Continue reading
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