The Future of Motoring is Electric
Jan 18, 2009
Futuristic concepts have pointed toward electric vehicles for years. Remember the GM's Sequel concept that used a fuel cell to power wheel-mounted motors? Its mechanicals were all included in a sleek skateboard chassis that could be fitted with virtually any type of body. But economic times like these demand more pract ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Jaguar Reveals New XFR and XKR - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 14, 2009
DETROIT Auto Show, Jan. 11 -- Jaguar has revealed the new XKR and XFR at the 2009 North American International Auto Show -- two cars that are true to the heritage of Jaguar's legendary performance, delivering a superb balance of high performance, dynamic ability and refinement. Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director of Jag ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2009
The guided tour, hosted by AutoWeek editors, is available for download on autoweek.com DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- The editors at AutoWeek released today an audio podcast tour of the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), which is now available, along with a map of the show floor, for free download at autoweek.co ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: China's Brilliance Motors Looks to Shine in U.S. - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 14, 2009
DETROIT - January 14, 2008: With the absence of several key auto manufacturers at this year's show, a number of lesser known OEMs have taken advantage of the available exhibit floor space to grab a piece of the limelight. One such Chinese company is Brilliance Motors. On Monday, January 12th, Brilliance held their firs ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Tesla Motors introduces Roadster Sport - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 14, 2009
SAN CARLOS, CA - January 13, 2009: Tesla Motors Inc. began taking orders Monday for the Roadster Sport, a high-performance sports car based on the worldâs leading all-electric, zero-emission vehicle. The Roadster Sport does 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, compared with 3.9 seconds for the standard Roadster. It comes w ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2009
EyesOn Design revealed the finalists for the "Best Concept Vehicle" and "Best Production Vehicle" awards before the Tuesday, January 13th award ceremony at the North American International Auto Show. The finalists are as follows: Audi R8 V10 Audi SportBack Concept BMW Z4 Cadillac ConverJ Concept Cadillac CTS Sport Wago ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: EV Startup Companies Compete With The Big Boys
Jan 13, 2009
Selling luxury and electric-drive, startups seek to capitalize on push for green cars DETROIT January 13, 2009; Ken Thomas writing for the AP eported that several startup automakers are in hot pursuit of electric-powered vehicles, but they face an uphill road as they challenge major car companies like Toyota and Genera ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show - Thoughts From "Our" Optimist
Jan 13, 2009
DETROIT AUTO SHOW The Views of an Optimist By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I canât tell you how many times Iâve been asked my opinion about the likelihood of survival for the Detroit Three automakers. (Youâll no doubt notice that we no longer talk about the Big Three, since Chrysler hasn ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2009
GM will establish the first lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing facility in the United States operated by a major automaker LG Chem has been selected to supply the lithium-ion battery cells for the Chevrolet Volt Advanced battery strategy strengthens GM's capabilities to develop hybrid and electric vehicles GM will ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2009
DETROIT, January 12 -- - 100mpg Fisker Karma Makes its World Wide Premiere at the 2009 North American International Auto Show Fisker Automotive, Inc., the new American manufacturer of premium green automobiles, unveiled its first production car -- the 2010 Fisker Karma -- at the 2009 North American International Auto S ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Audi Takes the Wraps Off the New R8 5.2 FSI Quattro - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2009
With the R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start - and now comes the R8 V10. Its 5.2-litre, ten-cylinder engine churns out 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm of torque, which makes for breathtaking performance. With superior Audi technologies such as quattro all-wheel d ... Continue reading
Target Met: Volkswagen Group Tops Prior-Year Level, Delivering 6.23 Million Vehicles In 2008
Jan 12, 2009
Last year, the Volkswagen Group delivered 6.23 million vehicles worldwide (2007: 6.19 million; +0.6 percent), thus setting a new record. ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Maserati Unveils New Quattroporte Sport GT S - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2009
The new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S making its worldwide première at the 2009 North American International Auto Show sets yet another milestone in terms of sportiness in the high performance luxury sedan segment of the automotive market. Conceived and developed as "a real driving machine in the guise of a luxury ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2009
Alongside the new Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder, Lamborghini will present two exclusive, highly individualized super sports cars at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. With a unique, matt-luster paint finish in matt blue and all available special equipment options, this Murciélago LP 640 and Gallardo LP 560-4 demonstrate the virtu ... Continue reading
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