Brits Refuse to Live Without Their Wheels on International Car Free Day on 22nd September
Sep 20, 2007
LONDON, September 20 -- - 88% of the UK Unaware of Global Initiative ibuyeco, the eco-friendly UK car insurance company, can reveal that the huge green movement is not affecting our love of the car. In fact, 35% of UK residents believe their car usage will actually increase in the future. Only 12% of people questioned ... Continue reading
China's Great Wall May Export Compact Sedans Before Selling Them at Home
Sep 20, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 20, 2007: China pickup and SUV maker Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd will roll out its first sedan and a new MPV in one month and a half, Beijing-based Jinghua News reported today. The 1.3 liter compact hatchback, named as "Jingling" in Chinese which means smart, will be priced between 40,000 yuan and 60, ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2007
The Auto Channel is pleased to present an exclusive four-part series about the design and development of General Motor's latest concept vehicles. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Transfers Outlander Production for Europe to Europe
Sep 19, 2007
TOKYO - September 19, 2007: In order to keep up with the strong demand for Outlander in Europe and new Lancer* worldwide, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has decided to transfer production of the Outlander (for European markets) to its regional production hub (Netherlands Car B.V. [NedCar], Born, the Netherlands) during ... Continue reading
GM Mulls Opening the Sixth Global R&D Center in China
Sep 19, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 19, 2007: General Motors is studying the feasibility of seting up its new R&D center in China, while attempting to enter Chinese commercial vehicle market, China Business News reported yesterday. "We are now studying all possibilities," said Kevin E. Wale, chairman and managing director of GM China ... Continue reading
Chery to Sell 5,000 Cars in Turkey in November
Sep 19, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 19, 2007: China's Chery Automobile will start to sell cars in Turkey through local sales agency in the country in November, a local newspaper in Turkey reported. Chery's sales agent in Turkey said it would import 2,000 Chery vehicles in five models in November. In the first half of 2007, Chery expo ... Continue reading
Renault Laguna Will Be Imported to China Next Year As Renault-Donfeng Talks Fail - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 19, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 19, 2007: Renault's latest generation Laguna will go on sale in China as completely-built imported units next year, an official from Renault's Beijing office said. Renault (Beijing) marketing director Lin Yaping said the unsuccessful talks between Renault and Dongfeng has led to his companyâs ... Continue reading
Fiat Bravo to Arrive In China Later This Year
Sep 18, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: Fiat Bravo will be imported to China in the fourth quarter this year and its lowest price will be no more than 200,000 yuan ($26,620), state media Xinhua News Agency reported today. Bravo made its debut early this year in Italy. It has four models priced from 14,900 euros to 22,800 euros. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Going to China Next Year, Priced at $53,200 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 18, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: Hyundai Motor Group (China) plans to import the latest luxury sedan Genesis and the fifth-generation coupe to the Chinese market next year, state media Nanfang Daily reported yesterday. Positioned between Hyundai Equus (called Centennial overseas) and Yazun (Azera), the 3.3L-3.8L Genesis ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2007
The Auto Channel is pleased to present an exclusive four-part series about the design and development of General Motor's latest concept vehicles. Webisode 1, "What Inspires the Designers Of GM's Latest Concept Vehicles" follows below. ... Continue reading
Jeep is Back in Uniform: New Military Version of Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Reports for Duty
Sep 18, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, September 18 -- - Iconic off-roader returns to its storied roots with J8 multipurpose model primarily developed for military use - but also suitable for civilian government applications Chrysler LLC unveiled the Jeep(R) J8 multipurpose vehicle at the 2007 Defence Systems & Equipment Internationa ... Continue reading
Chinese Cars Find Easy Road in Russian Market
Sep 18, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: Russia may import 120,000 Chinese-made cars this year, a Russian official predicted. Andrei Novikov, head of the international department of the Center for Strategic Research (CSR) in Russia made this prediction during his recent visit to China. The mission of Novikov¡¯s visit is to wor ... Continue reading
BMW Sues Shuanghuan's Importer in Germany, But Not the Company
Sep 18, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: BMW AG has filed suit against Shuanghuan's importer in Munich last week to prevent the importer from selling a Shuanghua SUV model that BMW said is a copy of its X5, BMW AG's spokerperson told reporters last week. "BMW AG's lawsuit targets Shuanghuan's importer in Germany, not Shuanghuan ... Continue reading
Chile's Largest Power Company Brings Electric Vehicles to the People
Sep 17, 2007
SANTA ROSA, Calif. & SANTIAGO, Chile--To help mitigate pollution and traffic congestion, Chile's largest power company, CHILECTRA, will allow its customers to use their monthly utility bill to finance the purchase of electric bicycles, scooters, mopeds and other vehicles from US-based ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP). As part of the p ... Continue reading
Lexus Launches £6 Million Hybrid Campaign in the UK
Sep 17, 2007
LONDON - September 17, 2007: Luxury car maker Lexus has announced a substantial multimedia ad campaign promoting its industry-leading range of hybrid models for the fourth quarter of 2007. The spend of more than £6 million includes national TV, landmark billboard, on-line, and magazine activities. Designed and co-ordi ... Continue reading
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