Ford's Second Manufacturing Joint Venture Inaugurates In China
Sep 25, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 25, 2007: Ford Motor Co announced the opening of its latest joint-venture (JV) vehicle manufacturing facility in China's eastern city of Nanjing yesterday, according to the state-owned Xinhua newswire. The second factory of the Detroit carmaker's joint venture with its Japanese unit Mazda Motor Co ... Continue reading
Jaguar XJ8L Goes On Sale at US$170,666 in China
Sep 25, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 25, 2007: Jaguar's new XJL sedans go on sale in China today, joining the competition in the country's rapidly expanding luxury car market, according to statement from Jaguar China. The lengthened edition of Jaguar XJ8L and Jaguar XJ6L will be sold at 1.28 million yuan ($170,666) and 868,000 yuan ($ ... Continue reading
Fashion Designer and Bentley Re-Connect for Spectacular Exhibition
Sep 24, 2007
MILAN - September 24, 2007: At first sight, a couture dress and a luxury car might not seem to have much in common, but they share the spirit in which they were both created: a passion for detail and craft, a sense of personality and style and a visionary quality grounded in an understanding of tradition. So it is no s ... Continue reading
Truck Showrooms Drive to New Locations, Literally - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 24, 2007
DETROIT - September 24, 2007: The ongoing real-estate slump is also causing a decline in truck sales, automakers report. As homebuilders look to tighten their expenses, many are using their current resources a little longer than they normally would. However, truck makers are hoping to open new doors, and new sales, by ... Continue reading
Sep 24, 2007
HOLLYWOOD BEACH, Fla., Sept. 24 -- WHAT: Kia Motors Summer of Surprises Tour / Kia Optima Drivin' 1. Drive a Kia Optima and get a FREE $20 gas card 2. FREE Drivin' movie and snacks at dusk on a GIGANTIC 35' X 70' Outdoor Screen (Napoleon Dynamite) 3. Chance to win a brand new 2007 Kia Optima 4. ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Right Technology for 2010
Sep 24, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Cummins Inc. today announced its technology approach for on-highway engines to meet the more stringent 2010 EPA emissions standards. The company will use an evolution of its proven 2007 solutions to maintain power and torque with comparable fuel economy and maintenance intervals the same as today. Cum ... Continue reading
NAC Makes Progress On "Project MG"
Sep 24, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 24, 2007: Nanjing MG is moving forward with its plans to re-introduce the internationally renowned MG brand to car enthusiasts â first in China and then in the UK. Across China, 41 dealer launches are underway â with every one of the newly appointed Nanjing MG dealers holding their own ev ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Licenses Its Patented Emission Control Technology to Tenneco
Sep 24, 2007
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (EBB: CLDS; AIM: CDT/CDTS; XETRA: CDI), a global company providing innovative technologies and solutions that reduce emissions, conserve fuel and improve engine performance, announced today that it has signed a worldwide, non-exclusive licensing agreement with Tenneco , ... Continue reading
Hydrogen-Powered Chevy and Saturn Hybrid On Display at ECOFEST
Sep 24, 2007
Chevrolet Unveils First of Fuel-Cell SUVs that will be Tested by Real Drivers in New York this Winter, Saturn Shows Manhattan its Award-Winning Aura NEW YORK - September 24, 2007: Visitors to Manhattanâs ECOFEST 2007 will witness the first of a fleet of fuel-cell Chevrolet SUVs that will soon be driving across met ... Continue reading
China Selects Four Cities as Second Tier Auto-Parts Export Bases
Sep 24, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 24, 2007: China has chosen Hefei (Anhui province), Guangzhou (Guangdong province), Baoding (Hebei province) and Liuzhou (Guangxi province) as the second tier auto parts export bases, a senor official from Ministry of Commerce said yesterday. Since China's entry into WTO in 2001, China's automobile ... Continue reading
Honda to Sell Only 400 Civic Hybrids Annually in China
Sep 24, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 24, 2007: Dongfeng Honda plans to sell the imported Honda Civic hybrid in China by the end of this year, and sales volume of the model is forecast at 400 units annually, a senior company executive said yesterday. "We has yet to set a price target for it, but it may slot in higher than Toyota Prius ... Continue reading
Sep 21, 2007
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Largest U.S. Outdoor Auto Show Opens the Season in Midland, Michigan
Sep 21, 2007
Northwood University's student-run show features new, concept and classic cars MIDLAND, Mich., Sept. 20 -- Auto enthusiasts will get their first look at the newest and hottest innovations from auto makers worldwide at the upcoming Northwood University International Auto Show September 28-30, 2007 at Northwood Universit ... Continue reading
Chrysler Jeep Compass Goes On Sale In China
Sep 20, 2007
Price Starts At $33,200 (US) SHANGHAI - September 20, 2007: Chrysler has just launched Jeep Compass in the Chinese market in imported unit, which is seen as a potential competitor to locally-built Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 in Chinese market, Shanghai Securities Journal reported today. The report says Chrysler is also ... Continue reading
SPECIAL VIDEO EVENT (GERMANY) Alternative Fuel Volvo Wins at Nürburgring
Sep 20, 2007
NURBURGRING, Germany - September 20, 2007: Competing in the "alternative fuels" division, a converted Volvo S40 using bio-ethanol recently won a 6-hour race in Nürburgring, Germany. Team HEICO SPORTIV's two drivers Patrick Brenndörfer and Martin Müller took turns to help steer the vehicle to victory. This is the sec ... Continue reading
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