Volvo's Electric Hybrid to be Unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 9, 2007
FRANKFURT - Volvo's ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors, can drive an estimated 100 kilometers before the vehicle's four-cylinder Flexifuel engine is needed to power the car and recharge the battery. When driving beyond the car's battery life, fuel consumption may vary from 0 to 5.5 ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Unveil Trio of New Vehicles at IAA 2007 in Frankfurt - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 9, 2007
Stylish and versatile i30 estate makes world debut i-Blue - Hyundai's third generation of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Veloster coupe designed for young, fun-loving drivers FRANKFURT - Spetember 9, 2007: Three new cars being unveiled by Hyundai at the Frankfurt show this week will demonstrate the company's commitment to ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi to Feature 3 World Premiers at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in October
Sep 7, 2007
TOKYO - September 7, 2007: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is proud to introduce three concept cars at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show. Each car is a different expression of the three pillars of Mitsubishi Motor's vehicle strategy: driving pleasure, reassuring safety and environmental responsibility. Held at Makuhari Messe, th ... Continue reading
New Porsche Cayenne GTS Now Even More Powerful
Sep 7, 2007
STUTTGART - September 7, 2007: With the new Cayenne GTS, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, is reiterating the successful Cayenne series' prominence in the sporty SUV segment. The model, which celebrates its world debut at the IAA in Frankfurt, features an enhanced 4.8-liter V8, has been lowered by 24 m ... Continue reading
Mazda2 Ready for Production In China, Priced At $10,600 And Up
Sep 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 7, 2007: Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. (CFMA) will produce the all-new Mazda2 in Nanjing. Priced at 80,000 yuan to 100,000 yuan ($10,600-$13,200), the new model will compete with rivals including Peugeot 206, Citroen C3, Fit and Polo. Mazda2 made its debut in Europe in advance of the Shan ... Continue reading
China Imported 167,700 Vehicles, Exported 294,100 in January-July 2007
Sep 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 7, 2007: China imported 167,700 vehicles in the first seven months this year, an increase of 33% from a year earlier. During the same period, exports of Chinese-made automobiles grew 70.38% to 294,100 units, according to the latest statistics by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). ... Continue reading
Beijing Auto Industry Holding Co. Builds New Auto Parts Plant to Strengthen Global Position
Sep 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 7, 2007: Beijing Auto Industry Holding Co., Ltd (BAIC), a long-term partner of DaimlerChrysler in China, has recently reached a deal with Beijing State-owned Assets Management Company to build an auto parts plant in the suburbs of Beijing. Under the agreement, the two sides will make a joint invest ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Launches New Technology to Combat Alcohol-Related Road Accidents - VIDEO STORY
Sep 5, 2007
GOTHENBURG - September 5, 2007: According to Volvo safety officials, one in every three traffic fatalities in Europe is alcohol-related. To help reduce this number, Volvo has developed 'Alcoguard', which uses fuel-cell technology to accurately read a person's blood alcohol level. In order to start a vehicle, the driver ... Continue reading
Renault Laguna to Enter Chinese Market in 2008
Sep 5, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 5, 2007: French car maker Renault will begin selling its third generation Laguna in China starting next year, according to the company¡¯s senior sales representative in East China market. Huang Lixin, Renault¡¯s chief sales officer in East China, said the vehicle is of high quality and will com ... Continue reading
Iceland - Leading the World Towards a 100% Sustainable Energy Society
Sep 4, 2007
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, September 4 -- Iceland is the world's leading nation in utilising renewable energy. Its next aim is to tackle the transport industry. Renewable energy for vehicles and sustainable solutions for transport are the focus of Driving Sustainability '07 Conference (http://www.driving.is) held in Reykjavik ... Continue reading
Your Teen's First Car: Striking the Balance Between Affordability and Safety
Sep 4, 2007
Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety's Dave Melton Weighs In on Potential Risks of Teens Driving Older Cars BOSTON, Sept. 4 -- Whether it was a Volkswagen Beetle or a Dodge Charger, parents typically recall their first car as a young adult with great fondness. But, as young people across the nation head back to ... Continue reading
Advantage New Yorkers: Lexus Brings Virtual Open to Rockefeller Center
Sep 4, 2007
New Yorkers can participate in ultimate tennis experience for chance to win a one-year lease on a new Lexus IS F NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- As the world's professional tennis players vie for greatness at the US Open, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to share the experience at the Lexus Virtual Open at Rockefeller Center ... Continue reading
Toyota FJ Cruiser to Enter Chinese Market in December
Sep 4, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 4, 2007: The 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be imported to China on completely built unit and sold through Toyota's sales networks nationwide, according to Guangzhou Toyota authorized dealerships in Beijing. FJ Cruiser is expected to arrive at dealer showrooms in December and sold at about 600,000 yua ... Continue reading
BMW X5 Prices More Than Double When Sold In Chinese Market
Sep 4, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 4, 2007: Many luxury cars sell for much higher prices in China than in Europe or the United States. BMW X5, which will go on in China this month, is one example. The estimated price of BMW X 3.0si is about $44,232 in the United States, but the same car model is sold at 8900,000 yuan ($118,666) in t ... Continue reading
Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation To Spend $255 Million On Technology Center
Sep 4, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 4, 2007: Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) will inject 1.92 billion yuan ($255 milliin) to strengthen its technology center, the company¡¯s president announced yesterday. ¡°The investment will be used to develop more than 30 own brand vehicles models based on 5 platforms. These ve ... Continue reading
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