Nissan Concept Car to Showcase Anti Drunk-Driving Technology
Aug 3, 2007
TOKYO, Aug. 3 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has revealed a new concept car featuring multiple preventative features designed to reduce drunk-driving. The various technologies are designed to detect the driver's state of sobriety and to activate a range of preventive measures including immobilization of the vehicle. Alcohol ... Continue reading
Chrysler-Dodge Cava-Van Production Wins Chinese Government Approval
Aug 3, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 3, 2007: Chrysler-Dodge has obtained production license from National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to produce a new car model called Cara-Van, according to a NDRC announcement yesterday. "If everything goes smoothly, Chrysler-Dodge cars made in China will be launched in the last quarter of ... Continue reading
WTO to Adjudicate China Auto Parts Case by Jan 2008
Aug 3, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 3, 2007: The World Trade Organization (WTO) will adjudicate China's auto parts imports tariff case in January 2008, a senior official from Ministry of Commerce said yesterday. In March 2006, the United States, Canada and the European Union filed a complaint against China with the WTO regarding China's ... Continue reading
China's Geely Automotive To Cut Its Chinese Auto Parts Suppliers By Half
Aug 3, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 3, 2007: Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd, China's largest privately-owned carmaker, plans to cut its spare parts suppliers in China by over 50% in the near future. Meanwhile the company also set up a management team to take charge of the company's spare parts purchase procedures, spare parts inventory a ... Continue reading
Audi Ranks Top in China For Customer Satisfaction
Aug 2, 2007
INGOLSTADT, Germany - August 2, 2007: For the second time in succession, Audi is ranked top in the "J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 China Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study," which has now been released. As in the 2006 comparative study, the J.D. Power Asia Pacific report viewed the company with the four rings as the ... Continue reading
China Citroën to be Mass Produced in France
Aug 2, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 2, 2007: The mid segment model C-Triomphe developed by Chinese and French researchers will be mass produced in France and launched in Europe soon, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile announced yesterday. Powered with either a diesel or a gasoline engine, C-Triomphe will also feature integrated advance ... Continue reading
Chevrolet SUV's To Re-Enter China
Aug 2, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 2, 2007: "Chevrolet SUV will come to the Chinese market by the end of this year." said Sun Xiaodong, Shanghai GM marketing director. "The new SUV is an Opel SUV model, but branded Chevrolet, and there are two versions: 2.4L and 3.2L engine for consumers to choose. Shanghai GM will not produce this mod ... Continue reading
Environmental Concerns Grow Hybrid Car Sector - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 2, 2007
MADISON, WI - August 2, 2007: As concerns over the environment continue to grow, so does the hybrid vehicle sector - as seen at this year's Hybridfest in Madison, WI. The hybrid, electric car show showcases automakers' solutions for sustainable transportation and highlights issues such as climate change and air quality ... Continue reading
China Auto Export Volume Up 71.2% In H1, Unit Price Up 23%
Aug 2, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 2, 2007: China exported 241,000 automobiles in the first six month of this year, up 71.2% from a year earlier; while China's total auto export revenue reached $2.7 billion, up 110.7% from a year earlier, China Securities Journal reported yesterday. The price of China's exported automobiles averages $1 ... Continue reading
New 2008 600bhp Continental GT Speed Extends the Worldwide Appeal of Bentley's Iconic GT Coupe
Aug 1, 2007
- The most powerful production Bentley ever and the first to top 200mph. - Inspired by Bentleyâs legendary âSpeedâ models of the1920s. - A harder-edged, more sporting Bentley driving experience. - Builds on the success of Bentleyâs iconic Continental GT coupe. The Continental GT Speed is the most po ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 1, 2007: BMW AG has sold 23,667 BMW-brand sedans and Mini-brand cars in the first six months, up 38% year on year, of which 22,891 units were sold in Chinese mainland, an increase of 36% year on year, according to Chinese media report. Sales of the BMW brand, especially China-made 5-Series sedans, ros ... Continue reading
Earthcars.com Launches; Comprehensive Green Car Website for US Consumers
Aug 1, 2007
BURLINGTON, Vt.--Americans tired of rising gas prices, as well as those environmentally conscientious now have a national resource to learn more about âgreenâ transportation. Earthcars.com, the only national website providing consumers with all the tools they need to learn, browse, compare and buy their fuel ... Continue reading
SuperCarDirect.com Offers Free Automotive Classifieds to Individuals, Dealers
Aug 1, 2007
July 31, 2007 05:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time SuperCarDirect.com Offers Free Automotive Classifieds to Individuals, Dealers SAN FRANCISCO--What could be better than nationwide exposure when you want to sell a new or used car or truck? How about free nationwide exposure? âStarting Aug. 1, anyone wanting to sell a ve ... Continue reading
SAIC-GM-Wuling Mini-Car Sales Hit 300,000 in 2008 H1
Aug 1, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 1, 2007: SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd, the leader in China's mini-car industry, sold over 300,000 mini-cars in the first half year, representing 43% of China's mini-car market, the company said in a recent report. Earlier this year, the company announced its sales target of 520,000 units in 2007 ... Continue reading
Mazda to Deliver Rotary Hydrogen Vehicle to Japan's METI
Jul 31, 2007
HIROSHIMA - July 31, 2007: Japan-Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the company is to deliver one dual-fueled RX-8 Hydrogen Rotary Engine (RE) vehicle to Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) on August 1, 2007. The dual-fuel system enables the driver to select either gasoline or hydrogen fuel ... Continue reading
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