GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 5 - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 25, 2008
WARREN, MI - August 25, 2008: In this episode, GM's design interns talk about their selection of interior materials, patterns and colors. Click PLAY to watch video About the Internship Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM ... Continue reading
1.2 Million Michiganians Will Travel on Labor Day, Says AAA
Aug 23, 2008
Air fares are 15 percent higher DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 22 -- An estimated 1.2 million Michiganians have Labor Day holiday travel plans, according to a recent survey by AAA. Of this number, 1 million will travel by car and 87,000 will travel by air. The number of auto travelers in the Great Lakes region, including Michig ... Continue reading
University of Miami Welcomes Zipcar to Campus
Aug 23, 2008
Car-sharing program offers fuel efficient vehicles on demand CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 22 -- When students come back for classes at the University of Miami in late August, a new transportation option will be available to them called Zipcar, an innovative car-sharing program that allows members to reserve cars online or ... Continue reading
Holden Barina Hatch Gets a Stylish Makeover
Aug 23, 2008
Refreshing new look inside and out for 3-door & 5-door hatch GM Holden continues its competitive push into the value end of the light car market with a fresh new look and feel for the Barina 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks, plus the addition of side impact airbags across the range. Starting from $14,490*, the upgraded Hol ... Continue reading
2008 Moscow Motor Show: New Citroën C4 to Make Public Debut
Aug 22, 2008
PARIS - August 22, 2008: A symbol of its commitment in Russia, Citroën is unveiling the new C4 at the Moscow Motor Show in both hatchback and coupé versions. To present the new model, Managing Director Gilles Michel will be hosting a press conference on Press Day, at 4.45 pm on 26 August 2008, in Hall 14. Russia is a ... Continue reading
Chrysler Begins Production of New Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Aug 22, 2008
- Advanced two-mode hybrid system available in Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen - Intelligent implementation of new manufacturing processes manages quality, cost - Two-mode hybrid technology provides fuel-saving benefits of a full-hybrid system, including electric-only operation AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 22 -- Chrysler ... Continue reading
Chrysler Announces New Mid-Atlantic Business Center Director
Aug 22, 2008
Peter Fong appointed Director â Mid-Atlantic Business Center Fong brings strong automotive experience to sales team AUBURN HILLS, MI - August 21, 2008 - Yesterday, Chrysler LLC named Peter Fong, Director â Mid-Atlantic Business Center, reporting to Steven Landry, Executive Vice President, North American Sales ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Outlander Earns Top Safety Pick From Insurance Institute
Aug 22, 2008
CYPRESS, CA - August 20, 2008: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety today awarded its "Top Safety Pick" to the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, after the crossover SUV earned the top rating in all three of the Institute's crashworthiness evaluations. "When you add Outlander's superior crash protection to its combinatio ... Continue reading
Olympic Hybrid Cars to be Mass-produced This Year
Aug 21, 2008
Olympic hybrid cars to be mass-produced this year. Shanghai, August 21 (Gasgoo.com) There are more than 500 new-energy vehicles ferrying athletes and spectators during the ongoing Beijing Olympic Games. They include the Chery A5 and Changan Jiexun hybrid-electric sedans, Shanghai VW's hydrogen fuel-cell sedans, Beiqi F ... Continue reading
Tank Sports Ready to Officially Launch its Newest Design to the U.S. Market
Aug 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 -- Tank Sports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TNSP) announces the first official launch of its own designed and manufactured Go Karts / Buggies under the recently acquired DAZON brand name into the U.S. market. Tank's Go Kart series, is designed, developed and manufactured by Tank's wholly owned subsidiary ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Racing: Discovering the Valencia F1 Street Circuit - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 21, 2008
Formula 1 is preparing for a new addition to the calendar this weekend, when the Valencia street circuit in Spain hosts the European Grand Prix for the first time. The 5.419km street circuit around the spectacular Americaâs Cup port combines a glamorous location with a technical challenge and Panasonic Toyota Raci ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 4 - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 21, 2008
WARREN, MI - August 21, 2008: In this episode, the design interns take their concepts through the clay modeling process; talking about the challenges and problems they encountered along the way. About the Internship Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns f ... Continue reading
Women's Auto Website Names Audi A3 "Car of the Year"
Aug 21, 2008
The Audi A3 Cabriolet has been named Car of The Year by women's car-buying website evecars.com. ... Continue reading
Surf Motel and Gardens Offers Motorcyclists Access to Roads That Defy the Senses
Aug 21, 2008
FORT BRAGG, Calif., Aug. 20 -- The scenic roads of Mendocino County, from giant redwoods to ruggedly beautiful coastline, are a motorcycle rider's paradise and the seaside town of Fort Bragg, California the ultimate destination. One avid rider said its roads "defy the senses ... with endless twists and turns." With tha ... Continue reading
Cadillac Global Directors Talk About the New CTS Sport Wagon - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 20, 2008
CTS Sport Wagon: Cadillac's Renaissance Takes A New Form DETROIT - August 20, 2008: Clay Dean (Cadillac Global Design Director) and John Howell (Cadillac Global Products Director) talk about design, style and marketing aspects of the new vehicle in two separate videos. ... Continue reading
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