'Slip of the Lip' in China Leaves BMW in Consternation
Sep 10, 2008
BMW Brilliance divided on model of BMW 1 Series Shanghai, September 10 (Gasgoo.com) On September 4, the F18 sedan project of BMW Brilliance Auto was prematurely revealed. Now while the German carmaker is astonished at the divulging of the project, the two sides of the joint venture are divided on whether BMW 1 Series o ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 7 - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 10, 2008
WARREN, MI - September 10, 2008: As the program winds towards its end, the graphic designers and animator are wrapping it all together for the big presentation. Using their creative juices and technological expertise theyâre working to infuse their vehiclesâ core messages into the teamsâ logos and animat ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Opens Sixth Showroom In Greater China
Sep 10, 2008
WEST SUSSEX, England - September 10, 2008: A new Rolls-Royce showroom was officially opened today in Hangzhou, China by Tom Purves, Rolls-Royce Motor Carsâ Chief Executive Officer. The new showroom, the sixth for Rolls-Royce in Greater China, is situated in the commercial area of the city, opposite a famous touris ... Continue reading
The new Volvo C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe with Low CO2 Emissions - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 9, 2008
GOTHENBURG - September 9, 2008: At the 2008 Paris Motor Show in early October, Volvo Cars is presenting economical new diesel variants of the C30, S40 and V50 models with fuel consumption of just 4.4 litres/100 km (C30) or 4.5 litres/100 km (S40 and V50). The corresponding CO2 figures of 115 and 118 g/km mean that the ... Continue reading
NYC Hybrid Taxis Unfit and Unsafe, Says Report
Sep 9, 2008
Taxi Industry Demands Ford, Nissan, GM and Other Automakers Prove Crashworthiness of Hybrid Taxis Danger to Public Safety Cited in Lawsuit Against City NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- A new report by a well-known automotive engineer, who previously consulted for the City of New York and several major automakers, exposes the risks ... Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE SPY SHOTS: Porsche GT3 facelift
Sep 9, 2008
*Exclusive Spy Shots Snapped in Spain, these four cars, including the new GT3 and an old-shape silver and orange GT3, were taking a break from mountain pass blasting. The track-biased tweaks are obvious, with a big rear wing and a new rear bumper with twin central pipes. The updated nose features a big front splitter a ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Racing Driver Jarno Trulli Looks Back on His Life in Motorsport - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 9, 2008
COLOGNE - September 9, 2008: Ahead of his home Grand Prix at Monza circuit on 14 September, Panasonic Toyota Racingâs Italian driver Jarno Trulli looks back on the road he has taken to reach the pinnacle of motorsport â Formula 1. Born in Pescara, which hosted one of the most famous races of the early 20th ce ... Continue reading
Ford Flex Partners With Esquire and E Ink to Present First-Ever Digital Magazine Cover
Sep 9, 2008
-- The 75th Anniversary issue of Esquire magazine makes history with the first-ever digital cover. The inside front cover also uses moving electronic imagery to showcase the new 2009 Ford Flex. -- With its futuristic design and advanced technologies, the Ford Flex connects perfectly with the theme of Esquire's 75th Ann ... Continue reading
AAA Washington pledges $1.6 Million to LeMay - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM - Correction
Sep 9, 2008
AAA Washington pledges $1.6 million to LeMay - America's Car Museum(r) (Tacoma, WA) - LeMay - America's Car Museum(r) is proud to announce that AAA Washington has pledged $1.6 million for the Museum's proposed building to be located adjacently to the Tacoma Dome. The Museum plans to open the new facility to the public ... Continue reading
Vice Chairman/President Jim Press Talks About Chrysler's Strategy and Direction - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Sep 8, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO - September 8, 2008: One of the auto industry's most respected and well liked executives is Jim Press. Now a Chrysler Vice Chairman and President (alongside Tom Lasorda), Jim spent many years with Toyota, where he worked his way up to President and COO of Toyota Motors North America and Senior Managing Di ... Continue reading
Matt DeLorenzo Named Editor-In-Chief of Road & Track Magazine
Sep 8, 2008
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- Alain Lemarchand, President & CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. announced today that Matt DeLorenzo, Deputy Editor, Road & Track has been promoted to Vice President/Editor-in-Chief of the magazine reporting to Senior Vice President, Group Editorial Director John Owens. DeLorenzo has been running ... Continue reading
General Motors Teams with Goodwill to Recycle Byproducts to Reduce Landfill - VIDEO STORY
Sep 8, 2008
DETROIT - September 8, 2008: Several manufacturing companies are partnering with Goodwill to reduce their carbon footprint by recycling or reusing all production. One such company, General Motors, reports 12 of its U.S. plants and 43 worldwide are now landfill free â meaning they reuse or recycle everything from a ... Continue reading
Sep 8, 2008
TOKYO - September 8, 2008: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and its motor sport unit, the Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart team, in association with its partners Repsol, Valeo and BFGoodrich - will enter the new, turbodiesel 'Racing Lancer' in next year's Dakar Rally which will take competitors through Argentina and Chile from ... Continue reading
The New Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro: Masterful Technology
Sep 8, 2008
INGOLSTADT, Germany - September 8, 2008: For two decades Audi has driven forward the advancement of diesel technology â from the very top. Now the brand with the four rings is presenting another world first: the first V12 TDI in a passenger vehicle. The diesel, which generates an output of 368 kW (500 hp) and 1,00 ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Subaru to Unveil New Boxer Turbo Diesel in Forester and Impreza
Sep 7, 2008
PARIS - September 8, 2008:Subaruâs highly-acclaimed new Boxer Turbo Diesel engine will appear for the first time in both the new Forester and Impreza at the 2008 Paris Motor Show (October 4-19). Meanwhile, other highlights include a Subaru Impreza WRX2008 replica plus the Subaru R1e and G4e electric cars. There wi ... Continue reading
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