2007 Detroit Auto Show: Sir Jackie Stewart Makes a Pit Stop at Charity Preview
Jan 5, 2007
Guests to compete for charities in interactive F1 simulator DETROIT, Jan. 5 -- Charter One Bank will help celebrate the opening of the 100th North American International Auto Show by showcasing The Royal Bank of Scotland Group's ("RBS") F1 simulator during press week from January 7 to 12, 2007 at Cobo Center. The RBS F ... Continue reading
2007 North American International Auto Show Luncheon at the Detroit Economic Club
Jan 5, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 5 -- On Friday, January 12, 2007, the Detroit Economic Club (DEC) is pleased to continue their tradition of celebrating the opening of the 2007 North American International Auto Show, with featured speaker, the Honorable Kwame Kilpatrick, mayor, city of Detroit. The meeting will be held from noon to 11:30 ... Continue reading
Production of the new smart fortwo gets off to a successful start
Jan 5, 2007
Ordering starts mid January: Stuttgart, Jan 05, 2007 At "smartville", the production plant for the smart fortwo in Hambach, France, production of the new smart fortwo has got off to a successful start. The first vehicle produced in the pure equipment line has white bodypanels and a black tridion safety cell. Since the ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen GTI Mk5 Review
Jan 5, 2007
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Mk5 Honoring the Original Pocket Rocket By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Iâm old enough to remember fondly the original Rabbit GTI of the early 80s, the hot-shot that first defined the genre we like to call âpocket rocket,â or later known as âhot hatch.â That ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Charger R/T AWD Review
Jan 5, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Dodge Charger R/T AWD Despite its nostalgic name, "Hemi" power, and fastback roofline, the current Dodge Charger is anything but a retro car. Introduced forty years after the nameplate's first use in 1966, today's Charger is the first four-door to bear the name. "Bummer," thos ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show; Scion tC Release Series 3.0 on Display
Jan 5, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the tC Release Series 3.0 (tC R.S. 3.0) will be on display at the 2007 North American International Auto Show and hit dealer showrooms beginning in mid-February. The 2007 tC Release Series 3.0 will come in a frosty Blizzard Pea ... Continue reading
GM Style Red Carpet Event Delivered Live via the Internet
Jan 5, 2007
Detroit January 5, 2007; The whole online world can watch Saturday, January 6, as Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC-TVâs âJimmy Kimmel Live,â emcees the GM Style red carpet event via streaming video through GM's web site, http://www.gm.com. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Those who miss the live pres ... Continue reading
Citroën Launches Its New Five-Seater C4 Picasso
Jan 5, 2007
PARIS - January 5, 2007: Following the successful launch of the Grand C4 Picasso (7-seater) visiospace, Citroën is broadening its MPV range further in first-quarter 2007 with the release of its second visiospace, the uniquely styled C4 Picasso (5-seater). The Marque's new compact MPV instantly stands out with its dyna ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2007
- More Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge owners can enjoy their iPod tunes through their vehicle's audio system - iPod Integration Kit provides optimal digital audio quality - Simple plug-and-play installation means connect-in-a-snap to enjoy and listen CENTER LINE, Mich., Jan. 4 -- Mopar(R), DaimlerChrysler's original equip ... Continue reading
GM Awards Lithium Ion Battery Development Contracts
Jan 5, 2007
DETROIT, January 4 -- - 2 Suppliers Chosen to Work on Batteries for Saturn Vue Green Line Plug-in Hybrid SUV General Motors Corp. today announced it has awarded advanced battery development contracts to two suppliers to design and test lithium-ion batteries for use in the Saturn Vue Green Line plug-in hybrid SUV. One c ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2007
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems today announced that it will supply General Motors Corp. advanced Lithium Ion batteries optimized for plug in hybrid vehicles through its Tier 1 partner, Cobasys LLC. A123Systemsâ batteries will be evaluated in prototype Saturn Green Line Vue plug-in hybrid SUVs later this year. GM re ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2007
The following is the final feature in a four-part transportation design safety series GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 4 -- Concept vehicles are designed to inspire. Most are created to whet the appetite of the car-buying public (and the automotive press corps) for what might be coming down the road in a few years, whether it's ... Continue reading
2007 North American International Auto Show Offers Convenient Parking and Transportation
Jan 5, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 4 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is providing an easy and efficient parking system through Click and Park and new shuttle services from the Detroit Zoo and Greenfield Village during NAIAS 2007 Public Days. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060728/NAIASLOGO ) "Our goa ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - World Debut of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Model Line
Jan 5, 2007
--Porsche Cars North America: What: Press Conference at the North American International Auto Show for the world debut of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne line up, the more powerful second generation of Porsche's sport utility vehicle. When: Monday, January 8, 2006, at 8:30 AM EST. Coffee and pastries to be served prior to the ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 and Siblings Review
Jan 5, 2007
2007 Ford Mustangs Driving Ford's New Alpha Male, the GT500. By Rex Roy Photos: Ford Motor Company and the Author TheAutoChannel.com Clever those Ford marketing types ⦠their new favorite phrase regarding the Mustang is "A steed for every need." So is this true, or just banal hyperbole? After driving a 2007 Mustan ... Continue reading
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