Cars of the Future - VIDEO STORY
Dec 26, 2006
DETROIT - It has been said that technology drives the world, and now, that statement can be taken literally. Where ten years ago most of us didnât own a computer, surf the web or even know what a cell phone was, today it is now commonplace to use your mobile phone to check your e-mail. Detroit, the automotive capi ... Continue reading
Renault Launches Trafic and Master Models That Run On B30 Biodiesel
Dec 26, 2006
Trafic 2.0 dCi B30 and Master 2.5 dCi B30 are the first expressions of Renault's commitment to biofuels. Renault Commits to all diesel engines sold in Europe by 2009 will be able to run on fuel blends containing 30% biofuel. PARIS - December 26, 2006: Trafic and Master vehicles fitted with diesel engines running on B30 ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2006
Remodeled inside and out and even more fuel efficient and eco-friendly HIROSHIMA - December 26, 2006: Mazda Motor Corporation has given the Carol, one of its micro-mini vehicles for the Japanese market, a fresh new look. The Carol has been a popular model with women due to its charming design and practicality, and this ... Continue reading
First Crash Tests Of "MiniCars" - Nissan Versa Earns Top Rating - GREAT VIDEO
Dec 26, 2006
Nissan Versa earns the highest overall rating; three minicars earn poor ratings in side tests ARLINGTON, VA - December 19, 2006: For the first time, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has tested the smallest vehicles sold in the US market, which gain popularity as fuel prices rise. Now these cars are rated for ... Continue reading
The Volvo XC60 Concept to Be Unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show - GREAT VIDEO
Dec 23, 2006
The XC60 Concept - a glimpse of the next Volvo XC - and of the future design language GOTHENBURG - December 22, 2006: The XC60 Concept is very much a car for the future. It not only offers the world a sneak preview of the next XC model to come from the Volvo Cars, the concept car is also full of design innovation and i ... Continue reading
Mazda Unveils Special Edition Roadster for the Japanese Market
Dec 23, 2006
Premium sport 'Blaze Edition' roadster features extensive quality enhancements inside and out HIROSHIMA - December 23, 2006: Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch of the special edition Mazda Roadster Blaze Edition for the Japanese domestic market. Mazda's world-renowned lightweight, open-top sports car ha ... Continue reading
Solar Power Making A Comeback For Use In Corporate Installations - VIDEO
Dec 21, 2006
DETROIT - December 21, 2006: Energy conservation and high fuel prices seem to go hand-in-hand. However, oil and natural gas are not the only expensive sources of energy â on average, solar powered panels are not economically reasonable for most consumers. To help drive down these costs and become environmentally-c ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2006
AUTO CENTRAL - December 20, 2006: Here's a great example of what I call "Vanvertising," from a service company in Nova Scotia, Canada. ... Continue reading
How To Make Ethanol Work - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 19, 2006
DETROIT - December 19, 2006: With the recent run up in gas prices and the lingering war in the Middle East, there has been talk of renewable energy sources to power our cars and trucks. Ethanol, a biofuel, can be produced not only from corn, but sugar cane, switch grass, and wood. And using it, instead of gasoline, dec ... Continue reading
Umea's 2006 Eco-Award Goes to Volvo's Truck Cab Factory
Dec 19, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The Volvo Trucks cab factory in Umea has received the local authority's eco-award for 2006. In its statement, the local authority cites the company's long-term environmental investments which have resulted in a reduction in the emission of carbon dioxide and solvents. Environmental Affairs manager Kj ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2006
A "Glass Car" Made from Plastic World premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2007 for the Companyâs 30th Anniversary Zumikon (CH) - Is it just a clever 3-D projection or maybe a mirage of a four-wheel art object? Or is it actually a real car sitting there? Some visitors to this yearâs Geneva Motor Show (March 8th ... Continue reading
ALT CAR EXPO - Press Pass Coverage Of The Largest Alternative Fuels and Technologies Exposition
Dec 17, 2006
On the weekend of December 9th and 10th, the City of Santa Monica, California hosted the first-ever ALTERNATIVE CAR AND TRANSPORTATION EXPO, a timely and engrossingly informative event. The expo was divided into three distinct arenas within Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hanger facility: • Speak ... Continue reading
HOW WE BECAME ADDICTED TO OIL AND HOW TO BREAK THE ADDICTION RIGHT NOW
Dec 16, 2006
Edwin Black is the award-winning, New York Times and international bestselling investigative author of 50 bestselling editions in 13 languages in 60 countries, as well as scores of newspaper and magazine articles in the leading publications of the United States, Europe and Israel. His work focuses on genocide and hate, ... Continue reading
Double Win For Volvo At Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 13, 2006
LONDON - December 13, 2006: Volvo won two awards at the 2006 Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards, to bring the total won by Volvo since the Awards began to nine. Volvo's first 2006 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award was for the contribution to road safety made by the Volvo Child Safety campaign. ... Continue reading
Renault Prepares To Develop A Mobility Solution Using Electricity
Dec 11, 2006
PARIS - December 11, 2006: As part of Renault Commitment 2009, Renault has firmly committed to cutting its vehiclesâ CO2 emissions significantly in order to help reduce the greenhouse effect. Plan "120/140" has a precise target for 2008: to sell one million vehicles emitting less than 140 g of CO2/km, with one thi ... Continue reading
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