2007 Detroit Auto Show : Ford Boss Mually LUVS Jaguar - Aston Martin Who?
Jan 15, 2007
Jaguar is no longer for sale â but Aston Martin will be under new ownership by the end of the year, according to new Ford president Alan Mulally. Mulally, who joined Ford last year after a 37-year career at plane-maker Boeing, told reporters: âJaguar is not for sale at this time.â While this comment does ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show; Changfeng Motors Plants Stake in Detroit - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 15, 2007
The Chinese invasion of the US car market was widely predicted â but so far it hasnât materialised, with manufacturers such as Chery and Geely backing off from plans announced by their US distributors. Neither showed up at Detroit this year, and nor did Landwind or Great Wall, two other Chinese firms that had ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show : Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Car - Fast Clean Fun
Jan 15, 2007
Forget the congestion charge, petrol taxes and global warming â motoring in the future can still be fun according to Toyota with its FT-HS hybrid sports concept being shown at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Pairing a potent hybrid powertrain with essential sports car fundamentals, the FT-HS conce ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Vectra-Based Saturn Gives Awards and Impetus to Brand
Jan 15, 2007
Detroit January 15, 2007; Saturn general manager Jill Lajdziak has good reason to smile â her companyâs Aura salon has scooped the North American Car of the Year award, the first time Saturn has won the prize in the 16 years of its existence. Indeed, the award is a sign that Saturn is finally starting to prod ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show : 2008 Chevrolet Malibu - Honda Slayer?
Jan 14, 2007
After a week of exciting concept car launches, General Motors rounded off its media schedule by revealing perhaps the most new ordinary car itâs shown all week â but itâs arguably the most significant. Already the Chevrolet Malibu is being spoken of as the first serious GM competition to the Toyota Camry ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Review of the Nissan Bevel Concept Introduction - 2 Videos
Jan 14, 2007
DETROIT - January 14, 2007: Nissan debuted the Bevel concept SUV at the 2007 NAIAS in Detroit. The concept was conceived at Nissan Design America and is an exploration of the future of the sport utility vehicle. The Bevel is a dynamic, multi-purpose SUV that emphasizes passenger needs and comfort. ... Continue reading
2007 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview Raises Millions For Children's Charities
Jan 14, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- As the conclusion to the excitement of Press Days and Industry Preview Days, the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) celebrated the annual black-tie Charity Preview gala on Jan. 12, raising around $6 million for 11 local children's charities. Along with the excitement of seeing celeb ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Review of the Chevrolet VOLT Unveiling - 3 Videos
Jan 14, 2007
DETROIT - January 14, 2007: As automakers look to curb fuel consumption, the North American International Auto Show saw the unveiling of a new electric-powered concept car by General Motors (GM) - Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt is a battery-powered electric vehicle that uses a gas engine to create additional electricity. T ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opens to the public today with new breathtaking exhibits, vehicles and incredible technologies never before seen in the United States. "This world class event has so much to offer everyone from car enthusiasts to kids wanting to see their first ... Continue reading
Yamaha Motor to Release the 2007 Automatic Sports Bike
Jan 13, 2007
Tokyo, Jan 12, 2007 (JCN) - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its release of the sporty XP500 TMAX in 2007. The automatic motorbike features a strong body and even weight distribution between the wheels. XP500 TMAX has a four stroke CVT engine (500cc), fuel injection, double disk brakes for the front wheels, radia ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Blizzard Concept Vehicle at 2007 Utah International Auto Expo
Jan 13, 2007
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line SANDY, Utah, Jan. 12 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Utah International Auto Expo with its full-line of exciting cars and SUVs, ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2007
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 12 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 South Carolina International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2007
Sarkissian Mason Builds Interactive Museum Experience NEW YORK, Jan. 12 -- Known for its design and technology heritage, Mazda Motor Corporation is offering consumers an inside look at its many automotive firsts though an online museum (www.mazdamuseum.com) developed and created by longtime interactive agency partner S ... Continue reading
Laminated Glass Gaining Ground at 2007 North American International Auto Show
Jan 13, 2007
More than 40 vehicles on display with laminated glass DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- More than 40 production vehicles on display at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) tout laminated glass in side and rear windows, as well as roof applications, as reported by the Enhanced Protective Glass Automotive Associatio ... Continue reading
Volvo S80 Holiday Gift Wrap Donation Presented to Charitable Organizations
Jan 13, 2007
ROCKLEIGH, N.J., Jan. 12 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) today presented checks to three charities who participated in last month's Volvo S80 Holiday Gift Wrap program. The organizations were the Shelter Our Sisters ($5,000.00), American Cancer Society ($9,127.42) for their work at the Garden State Plaza in ... Continue reading
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