Shanghai Volkswagen Presents Neeza Concept Car
Nov 19, 2006
BEIJING - November 19, 2006: Shanghai Volkswagen has revealed the Neeza concept car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The Neeza concept is a crossover between a sports coupé and an estate with an off-road appearance, and has been designed in China for China. The study combines Chinese and German desi ... Continue reading
"Auto China 2006" Show in Beijing: Mercedes-Benz Highlights in China
Nov 19, 2006
BEIJING - November 19, 2006: The new Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is celebrating its Asian premiere in the Chinese capital at "Auto China 2006", the nation's most important motor show this year. The impressive seven-seater premium off-roader delivers outstanding handling dynamics both on and off the road and pampers occupant ... Continue reading
Mazda to Reveal All-New Design Concept at 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 15, 2006
HIROSHIMA - November 15, 2006: Mazda Motor Corporation will present an all-new concept car, the Mazda Nagare (pronounced na-gah-reh), for the first time globally at the Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show during its press conference at 16:05 local time on 29 November 2006. Following on the heels of three very s ... Continue reading
The New Citroën JUMPY All-Purpose Vehicle
Nov 14, 2006
PARIS - November 14, 2006: Citroën has long been a key player on the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market. The constant match between Citroën's range and market trends enabled the Marque to take 10.2% of the European market (26 countries) and the number-three spot in 2005. To give an idea of the importance of the LC ... Continue reading
National AFVI Conference: Top Ten Reasons to Attend
Nov 14, 2006
Top Ten Reasons to Attend the Largest Alternative Fuels Conference in the World: Gain a full understanding of the many cost saving provisions of the 2005 Energy Bill · Explore documented ways to save significant operational costs · Meet the people and hear the perspectives that matter most · Receive informatio ... Continue reading
World's Largest Alternative Fuel Car & Transportation Show Set For December 9-10 In Santa Monica
Nov 14, 2006
Groundbreaking AltCar Expo to Showcase Never-Before-Seen Vehicles and Feature Ride-and-Drive Opportunities for the Public. Recent National Poll Shows One-Third of U.S. Adults Interested in Owning or Leasing an Alternative Fuel Vehicle SANTA MONICA, CA - November 14, 2006: The City of Santa Monica will sponsor and host ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class voted "SUV of the Year 2007"
Nov 13, 2006
STUTTGART/LOS ANGELES - November 13, 2006 - Motor Trend magazine has voted the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 the best SUV of the year 2007. The GL came out on top, beating off a field of 22 competitors. This accolade is all the more impressive as this is the first time Mercedes-Benz has been represented in this market segment, ... Continue reading
More Environment-Friendly CO2-Free Automotive Plants to Come, AB Volvo Says - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Nov 13, 2006
STOCKHOLM - November 13, 2006: Volvo Truck's plant in Tuve, Sweden - to open in 2007 - will be the worldâs first CO2-free automotive plant. As a result of investments in wind power and biofuel, the plantâs electricity and heat will come from sources that do not emit any carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. For ... Continue reading
Cruise Car's Solar-Powered 'SunRay' a Huge Hit at Solar Power Conference
Nov 13, 2006
Solar-Powered Cruise Cars Add to Environmental Consumer Choices SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 13 -- Cruise Car, Inc., Sarasota, FL, received an overwhelming positive response for its solar-powered SunRay featured at the 2006 Solar Power Conference and Expo held October 16-19 in San Jose, CA. The conference, attended by those co ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2006
Initiative allows Renault to strengthen their position in the Indian passenger car market PARIS - November 9, 2006: Renault and Mahindra have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a longterm strategic partnership in India. Under the agreement, Renault and Mahindra would create a greenfield site with capacit ... Continue reading
'Golden Steering Wheel' Award Goes To Volvo C30 - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Nov 9, 2006
GOTHENBURG - November 9, 2006: The Volvo C30 has garnered one of the automotive industryâs most prestigious awards − the German Das Goldene Lenkrad. This is the third time that Volvo Car Corporation has won this award. Volvo Cars CEO and President Fredrik Arp accepted the golden steering wheel at a distingui ... Continue reading
Speak To Me! - DaimlerChrysler's New Speech Assisted Navigation System
Nov 9, 2006
Convenient destination input for navigation Enhanced safety through reduced driver distraction STUTTGART - November 8, 2006: DaimlerChryslerâs researchers are developing a rapid, easy-to-operate speech input system for specifying navigation destinations. âInformation refinementâ is the name of this new m ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars Introduces Porsche Travel Club to U.S.
Nov 8, 2006
ATLANTA--For the first time in the United States, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is introducing the internationally renowned Porsche Travel Club. While the Porsche Driving Experience offers driving courses throughout the year at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, the Porsche Travel Club will feature spe ... Continue reading
Bristol Adds 'FIGHTER T' To Fighter Line Up
Nov 8, 2006
· Twin turbocharged and intercooled 8 litre V10 engine · 1012 bhp at 5600 rpm · 1036 lb.ft of torque at 4500 rpm · Bristol Cars have over a quarter of a century of turbocharging experience, for, in January 1980 they introduced UKâs first turbocharged car â the Bristol Beaufighter · Functional e ... Continue reading
The Truth About Cars Website Names Its Ten Worst Automobiles for 2006
Nov 8, 2006
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--The Truth About Cars website (TTAC) has revealed the ten winners of its first annual âTen Worst Automobiles Todayâ awards. According to the siteâs readers, the very worst vehicles sold in America today are⦠GMâs minivans. For voting purposes, TTAC lumped all four of GMâs ... Continue reading
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