GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 3 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 13, 2008
WARREN, MI â July 3, 2008: In this week's episode, the design interns ideas start to take shape. About the Internship Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan. Their charge is to design c ... Continue reading
Volkswagen TRANSPORTER Van Completes 27,000 Mile Round Trip To India - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 12, 2008
Demonstrating Volkswagen's reputation for durability, quality and appetite for adventurous travels, a Volkswagen Transporter has successfully completed a 27,000 mile trip to the southern tip of India and back. LONDON - July 12, 2008: Helen Simpson and Michael Broadwith set off from England in their Volkswagen Transport ... Continue reading
Geeley Panda 'Eagle' Set to Hit Chinese Showrooms in September
Jul 7, 2008
SHANGHAI - July 7, 2008: Geely Auto recently announced that its all-new Panda model will carry the new "Geely Eagle" logo when the mini-car goes on sales in September. Last week, Geely Auto began to set up an independent sales network, according to sina.com.cn. The Panda minicar of the Geely Eagle series will sell for ... Continue reading
Australia's Holden Celebrates its 60th Anniversary, Pt. 2
Jul 6, 2008
Stars of the Sixties - 1963-1969 Holden Rolls Out Landmark Models As Confidence Grows This year, Holden will commemorate the 60th anniversary of Australiaâs own car, the 48-215. In the countdown to this significant anniversary, Holden will revisit the iconic models that cemented its place in Australian history. SY ... Continue reading
Audi Sets New Sales Record in China
Jul 5, 2008
More than 60,000 vehicles sold in the first half-year Sales up by 23 percent Audi remains the market leader in the premium segment INGOLSTADT/BEIJING - July 5, 2008: Audi has set yet another sales record in China, delivering a total of 60,509 automobiles to customers in China (including Hong Kong) between January and J ... Continue reading
Chrysler International Established Record as Sales Increased Four Percent in First Half of 2008
Jul 5, 2008
Auburn Hills, MI -Jul 5, 2008: Chrysler LLC has announced the following results for the first six months of 2008: Chrysler established a record for the best mid-year sales ever outside North America as sales increased four percent (118,386 units) compared to the same period in 2007; a result of the increased demand for ... Continue reading
First 50 Chery Hybrid Taxis Run on Beijing Streets
Jul 1, 2008
First-50-Chery-hybrid-taxis-run-on -Beij ing-streets.html Shanghai, July 1 (Gasgoo.com) In the days when fuel prices are soaring, a small number of gas-electric hybrid taxis running on the Beijing streets have arrested the attention of passengers and pedestrians alike, reported Beijing Evening News today. These hybrid ... Continue reading
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group Joins Ranks of Global Top 5 Automakers
Jul 1, 2008
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group joins ranks of Global Top 5 Automakers - Rapid climb from 11th in 1999 global rankings to 5th place in 2007 - Kia Motors to continue improvements in quality, design, eco-friendliness and brand innovation (SEOUL) July 1, 2008 -- With global sales of 3,961,629 units in 2007 the Hyundai-Kia Au ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 1 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 26, 2008
WARREN, MI â June 26, 2008: Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan. Their charge is to design concept vehicles that meet the needs of emerging markets in the year 2020. Working alongside a team ... Continue reading
Many Chinese Auto Dealerships May Close by Year End
Jun 23, 2008
Shanghai, June 23, 2007; (Gasgoo.com) The sharp slide of the auto market and the mounting stockpile of vehicles in the past two months have put Chinaâ car dealerships in great difficulty. A recent survey by a market research firm predicts that a large number of auto dealerships will be closed by the end of 2008. " ... Continue reading
New Technology Helps Cities Predict Traffic to Improve Urban Planning - VIDEO STORY
Jun 11, 2008
KYOTO, Japan - June 11, 2008: Kyoto University and IBM's Tokyo Research Laboratory have jointly developed a system that can simulate a broad range of urban transport situations -- including millions of individual vehicles involved in complex traffic interactions -- to predict what will happen if a new office building, ... Continue reading
General Motors Reminds Parents That Hot Cars Can be Death Traps for Kids - VIDEO STORY
Jun 8, 2008
DETROIT - June 8, 2008: In the past decade, an estimated 36 children have died every year from being left in a hot car, according to a study by the National Weather Service. Most hyperthermia deaths are accidental and many parents are unaware of how dangerous it is to leave children in cars unattended â even for a ... Continue reading
Uruguay-built Chery vehicles to roll into Brazil
Jun 6, 2008
Uruguay-built Chery vehicles to roll into Brazil http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6676/Uruguay-built-Chery-vehicles-to-ro ll-in to-Brazil.html Shanghai, June 6 (Gasgoo.com) Brazil and Uruguay will sign a new deal on auto trades, which will make it possible for Chinese carmaker Chery Auto's vehicles built or assembled in ... Continue reading
Rising Demand Causes Diesel Shortages in China
Jun 4, 2008
Rising demand causes diesel shortages in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6656/Rising-demand-causes-diesel-shorta ges-i n-China.html Shanghai, June 4 (Gasgoo.com) The current diesel shortages in China are mainly caused by the rising demand, rather than the pricing, an official from PetroChina said on Monday. Howev ... Continue reading
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