Internal Combustion Engine Pushes the Boundaries of Detectable Emissions
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - March 31, 2008… BMW announces its latest milestone in its pursuit of the hydrogen future, the BMW Hydrogen 7 mono-fuel. Based on the BMW Hydrogen 7 bi-fuel version (gasoline and hydrogen), the mono-fuel vehicle’s internal combustion engine is optimized to run solely on […]
DEARBORN, March 31, 2008 – Ford Motor Company has made a commitment to fit 80 to 90 percent of its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury products with electric power steering (EPS) systems by 2012, improving the overall fuel economy, performance and reliability of the company’s lineup.
The start of series production of Continental’s sensor system for the avoidance of rear-end collisions at city driving speeds represents an important milestone for the international automotive supplier’s all-round ContiGuard® safety system. The sensor system monitors the road ahead of the vehicle and is networked with the braking system. It automatically applies the brakes if […]
PALO ALTO, Calif. – March 27, 2008 – The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Ford Motor Company today announced a three year agreement to develop and evaluate technical approaches for integrating plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) into the nation’s electric grid system, a key requirement to facilitate widespread adoption of the vehicles.
EPRI will form […]
Aggressive Styling, Refined Platform, More Powerful V6, Cockpit
like Interior and Enhanced Quality Highlight Changes to Seventh Generation of Nissan’s Flagship Sedan
The 2009 Nissan Maxima, which makes its world debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show, marks a return to the longtime Nissan flagship sedan’s roots as a commanding 4-door sports car – a […]
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced the Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.0T. Volkswagen will produce approximately 12,500 of these special edition models. This new version Jetta 2.0T follows last year’s highly successful Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.5 L.
Staying true to the Wolfsburg Edition heritage, the Wolfsburg Jetta 2.0T will offer customers a value priced version of […]
March 19, 2008 - New York - Scion unveiled its Hako Coupe Concept vehicle at a press conference today at the New York International Auto Show.
Scion’s Hako Coupe was developed by Tokyo Design Division, which studied global, youth-inspired trends. Japanese and American youth cultures often influence each other and are interpreted with a unique twist. […]
NEW YORK - March 18, 2008 - The Mitsubishi Motors vehicles displayed at the 2008 New York International Auto Show will help North American consumers “get small” and get acquainted with Mitsubishi’s renowned small car building capabilities. Tetsuro Aikawa, Managing Director In Charge of Product Development Group Headquarters, will introduce to the North American media the […]
Crash-tested Ford Taurus on display at Ford’s New York International Auto Show stand
Showgoers place themselves inside the crash vehicle to re-live the test crash in a theatre-like experience
Taurus earns the highest available rating of five stars in frontal and side crash tests; earned five stars for rollover resistance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
With the new XC60, Volvo takes yet another step in offering cars that are fun to drive yet comfortable to ride in. The compact format and the precise road attributes mean the new Volvo XC60 provides a superb ride on both city streets and country lanes.
“The new Volvo XC60 is designed for customers who impose […]
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