Smart Car Look-alike Shuanghuan Noble AMT To Go On Sale in China This Summer
Jan 8, 2008
SHANGHAI - January 8, 2008: Shuanghuan Automobile Co. Ltd will start to sell Noble 1.1L AMT (automatic mechanical transmission) this August, Chinese media reported. Citing sources from a Shuanghuan authorized dealer, auto industry Website Cheshi.com.cn reported that the Noble AMT model will be priced lower than 56,000 ... Continue reading
Porsche to Build Hybrid Drive Panamera
Jan 7, 2008
Gran Turismo Particularly Fuel-Efficient STUTTGART - January 7, 2008: Porsche will also be building a hybrid drive version of the new Panamera. This four-door Gran Turismo with sporting driving dynamics so typical of Porsche will boast the proven components featured in the Cayenne Hybrid entering the market at the end ... Continue reading
2008 NAIAS: Subaru Detroit Auto Show Preview
Jan 7, 2008
All-New Design with Improved Comfort, Space and Utility All-New Platform With Sport-Sedan Dynamics Standard Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) CHERRY HILL, N.J â Subaru of America, Inc. today released the first official photos of the all-new, third-generation 2009 Forester, a total re-design of the award-winning cross ... Continue reading
Audi R8 to go on sale in China on January 17 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 7, 2008
SHANGHAI - January 7, 2008: Audi R8 sports car will finally go on sale in the Chinese market in the middle of January, Chinese auto media reported. The Audi R8 will sell at a bit less than 2 million yuan ($274,914). Meantime Audi A5 will also go on sale in March, which will be priced at 700,000 yuan ($96,220) to 850,00 ... Continue reading
Mazda Sends Off First Cargo Shipment of 2008
Jan 7, 2008
- Commitment to further growth this year - HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mazda Motor Corporation today held its annual ceremony marking the first product shipment of the year at the companyâs cargo dock near its headquarters in Hiroshima. Approximately 500 people, including Hisakazu Imaki, Mazdaâs representative directo ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Achieves Record Sales Outside North America With Best Year Ever
Jan 7, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, January 7 -- - Chrysler achieved its best year ever outside North America in 2007, surpassing the previous sales record set 10 years ago - 2007 sales increased 15 percent over 2006 - December 2007 sales grew six percent over the same month last year - Unprecedented 31 consecutive months of year- ... Continue reading
Chinese Government Approves Chery-Quantum LLC Joint Venture Project
Jan 7, 2008
SHANGHAI - January 7, 2008: National Development and Reform Commission, Chinaâs powerful top economic policy-making and regulatory body, has recently approved a joint venture project between Chery Automobile and Quantum LLC, a U.S. unit of Tel Aviv-listed holding company Israel Corp, Chinaâs official media Xi ... Continue reading
China's Automobile Imports in November Surge 43% Year-On-Year
Jan 7, 2008
SHANGHAI - January 7, 2008: China's vehicle imports continued to surge in November. A total of 32,200 vehicles were imported in November, up 42.52 percent year-on-year and 38.03 percent month-on-month, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Of 32,200 vehicles imported to China in November, 1 ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2008
RANDERS, Denmark - January 5, 2007: Vestas has received an order for four projects in Inner Mongolia comprising 232 units of the V52-850 kW turbine. The order is from China Guangdong Nuclear Wind Power Co. Ltd., which is part of the China Guangdong Nuclear Group. The order includes supply and commissioning of the turbi ... Continue reading
2008 NAIAS: BMW 1 Series Convertible To Make Public Debut in Detroit - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 5, 2008
BMW's 128i and 135i Convertibles Come to America in 2008 WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - January 5, 2008: For those whose definition of pure driving pleasure includes wind in the face and sunshine above, the new BMW 1 Series Convertible follows the tradition established by the iconic BMW 2002 sport sedan. The essence of such driv ... Continue reading
GM Asks the World: 'What's Next?' - VIDEO STORY
Jan 4, 2008
DETROIT, January 3 -- What should power the world's vehicles in 20 years? How can personal transportation become more sustainable in an age of increasing global competition for resources? What role will the automotive industry play in developing markets? Decisions on issues like these will largely shape transportation ... Continue reading
2008 Subaru Impreza - VIDEO REVIEW
Jan 4, 2008
Canadian auto journalist Justin Pritchard profiles the new 2008 Subaru Impreza. Video will auto-start momentarily. ... Continue reading
Canada Presents Awards for Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2007 - VIDEO STORY
Jan 4, 2008
OTTAWA, Canada - January 4, 2007: The annual ecoENERGY for vehicle Awards, administered by Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency, are presented for the most fuel-efficient vehicles for the current model year. Winning vehicles are determined by testing that simulates 20 000 kilometres annually (55 perce ... Continue reading
Chery and Fiat To Form Joint Venture in 2008
Jan 4, 2008
SHANGHAI - January 4, 2008: Chery Automobile will definitely establish partnership with Italian automaker Fiat Group to build a passenger vehicle joint venture in China in 2008, an official from Chery Automobile confirmed recently. Besides establishing the joint venture, Chery and Fiat also plan to locally produce Fiat ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT: Chevrolet Unveils Two Unique '08 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Cars - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 3, 2008
Two-time Indy 500 Champion Emerson Fittipaldi to Drive Corvette Z06 E85 Concept Pace Car at 92nd Indianapolis 500 INDIANAPOLIS â January 3, 2008: Known for their charismatic designs and superior performance, the pack-leading pace cars share a special place in Indianapolis 500 lore. History will be made at the 2008 ... Continue reading
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