The New Audi Q5: The Performance SUV for the Active Lifestyle
Jul 7, 2008
INGOLSTADT - July 7, 2008: Audi is creating a new market segment: the Audi Q5, the new performance SUV, combines the dynamism of a sports sedan with an impressively versatile interior and multiple talents aimed at leisure and family use. Three powerful, efficient engines, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and an agile ... Continue reading
Geeley Panda 'Eagle' Set to Hit Chinese Showrooms in September
Jul 7, 2008
SHANGHAI - July 7, 2008: Geely Auto recently announced that its all-new Panda model will carry the new "Geely Eagle" logo when the mini-car goes on sales in September. Last week, Geely Auto began to set up an independent sales network, according to sina.com.cn. The Panda minicar of the Geely Eagle series will sell for ... Continue reading
Declare Your Energy Independence - Get Free From Oil Slavery
Jul 6, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL - July 6, 2008: The world sits on the precipice of monumental change; a change that will bring back economic prosperity and an unprecedented clean environment. The change will be brought on by energy sources that donât pollute, and mobile and stationery machinery that emits less and less pollutants (u ... Continue reading
Volvo Turns To Costco to Battle Industry Slow-Down And Declining Economy
Jul 6, 2008
SAN DIEGO - July 6, 2008: With the recent downturn in the American economy, Volvo Cars of North America is combating the resulting sales struggle with a tried-and-true method-a promotional partnership with the Costco Auto Program. Hoping to repeat their successful December holiday promotion targeted to Costco members, ... Continue reading
Australia's Holden Celebrates its 60th Anniversary, Pt. 2
Jul 6, 2008
Stars of the Sixties - 1963-1969 Holden Rolls Out Landmark Models As Confidence Grows This year, Holden will commemorate the 60th anniversary of Australiaâs own car, the 48-215. In the countdown to this significant anniversary, Holden will revisit the iconic models that cemented its place in Australian history. SY ... Continue reading
Students Design Clothing to Pair With Chevrolet Vehicles - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 5, 2008
ZAGREB, Croatia - July 5, 2008: The final ceremony in Zagreb, the museum Mimara on June the 3rd, with 10 student finalists and 10 models. All the students worked very hard which we could see from their beautiful creations, each of them special on it's own way. Mostly they have used the combination of blue and gold, the ... Continue reading
Audi Sets New Sales Record in China
Jul 5, 2008
More than 60,000 vehicles sold in the first half-year Sales up by 23 percent Audi remains the market leader in the premium segment INGOLSTADT/BEIJING - July 5, 2008: Audi has set yet another sales record in China, delivering a total of 60,509 automobiles to customers in China (including Hong Kong) between January and J ... Continue reading
American Honda Announces Release of First 2009 Models
Jul 5, 2008
TORRANCE, CA - July 5, 2008: American Honda announces the beginning of the 2009 model year with the arrival of a number of favorite models for both on-road and off-road use. This first group of 2009 machines includes the ever-popular dirt-going CRF50F, CRF70F, CRF80F and CRF100F, the perfect starter bikes for beginning ... Continue reading
Chrysler International Established Record as Sales Increased Four Percent in First Half of 2008
Jul 5, 2008
Auburn Hills, MI -Jul 5, 2008: Chrysler LLC has announced the following results for the first six months of 2008: Chrysler established a record for the best mid-year sales ever outside North America as sales increased four percent (118,386 units) compared to the same period in 2007; a result of the increased demand for ... Continue reading
50 Million Peugeot Vehicles Produced - 1891 to 2008
Jul 5, 2008
From humble beginnings to global expansion 24 worldwide production sites 160 different models sold Innovation is key to Peugeotâs success Peugeot demonstrates its strength and experience by producing its 50-millionth vehicle, a Peugeot 308 SW. From its pioneering days as a family business, Peugeot has expanded bey ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: Vauxhall to Stage Double Insignia Premiere
Jul 5, 2008
Choice of saloon or hatchback from launch Sleek, aerodynamic body with class-leading Cd of 0.27 Both models in UK showrooms at end of 2008 LUTON, England - July 5, 2008: Vauxhall will showcase four-door saloon and five-door hatchback versions of the new Insignia for the first time at the British International Motor Sho ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Racing Joins Forces With 'The Dark Knight' at Silverstone - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 4, 2008
LONDON - July 4, 2008: Formula 1 met Hollywood at Silverstone yesterday when Panasonic Toyota Racing's TF108 Formula 1 car drove head-to-head with the 'Batmobile', as part of a promotion for the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight. Timo Glock drove the TF108 alongside the Batmobile, which made a Formula 1-style pit stop, ... Continue reading
Jul 4, 2008
LONDON - July 4, 2008: Sir Jackie Stewart, three-time Formula 1 World Champion and RBS Global Ambassador, and Gary Anderson, technical consultant, share their thoughts on F1 race strategy ahead of the 2008 British Grand Prix taking place at the Silverstone racetrack on July 6. Sir Jackie Stewart also discusses his high ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 2 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 4, 2008
WARREN, MI - July 3, 2008: This week's episode details why and which "emerging markets" the design interns have chosen to begin their projects. About the Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michig ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: World's Top Car Stylists Have Designs on London
Jul 4, 2008
LONDON - July 4, 2008: Top car designers from around the world will converge later this month at The British International Motor Show, sponsored by Zurich Connect, as the vibrant automotive design community prepares for one of the biggest events in the international motoring calendar. A special evening event will see u ... Continue reading
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