Jan 12, 2010
Acquisition Brings Together Dow Kokam Cells and Pack-Ready Solutions for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Today, at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Dow Kokam announced it has acquired Societe de Vehicles Electriques (SVE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the France-based Groupe Ind ... Continue reading
Michelin Details Future of Tire Innovation at North American International Auto Show
Jan 12, 2010
Michelin EV Concept Tire, Michelin Active Wheel paving way for Electric Vehicles Tire Performance Directly Responsible for 9 percent of Global Oil Consumption DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- At a press conference during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today, Michelin detailed its view of the future of automotive ... Continue reading
Toyota to Roll out Family of Prius Models
Jan 12, 2010
Detroit January 12, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to The Detroit News, Toyota Motor Corp., seeking to build on the popularity of its Prius hybrid, announced Monday that it will create a family of Prius cars that will include a gas-electric compact based on the FT-CH concept car that it unveiled her ... Continue reading
Kia Hypes Value in an Energetic NAIAS Presentation - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2010
DETROIT - January 11, 2010: Kia staged a television infomercial-style presentation for the media today, using the TV format to deliver their message of value, value, and more. The featured vehicles were the Kia Soul, Forte, Forte coupe and Sorento. ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2010
Acquisition Brings Together Dow Kokam Cells and Pack-Ready Solutions for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles DETROIT â January 12, 2010: Today, at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Dow Kokam announced it has acquired Société de Véhicles Electriques (SVE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the F ... Continue reading
American Owned Car Makers Show European Flair at Detroit Auto Show
Jan 12, 2010
After three decades of looking to Asia for automotive ideas and integrity, the American market is pirouetting toward Europe for inspiration. According to USA Today, the about-face is driven by Europe's emphasis on smaller vehicles powered by smaller engines that emit little yet make big power. The cars also often manag ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Awarded Turbocharger Business for 4-Cylinder Ford EcoBoost Engines
Jan 12, 2010
Combination of BorgWarner's Turbo Technology and Gasoline Direct Injection Enables Engines to Downsize, Increase Fuel Economy 20%, without Sacrificing Power AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 12 -- Ford selected BorgWarner's leading gasoline turbocharger technology for the company's new four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, scheduled ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2010
New Special Edition Package for Forester 2.5X New Navigation and Convenience Package for 2.5X Limited NHTSA 5-Star Ratings and IIHS Top Safety Pick DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Subaru of America, Inc., which just announced best-ever sales of 216,652 vehicles for 2009 - a 15-percent jump over calendar year 2008 - is introducing ... Continue reading
2010 NAIAS: Lincoln MKX at Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2010
Ford is changing the game when it comes to the way cars are made. Two of the most exciting reveals this year will be the next-generation Ford Focus and the 2011 Lincoln MKX. Monday - Ford unveils the new global Focus - it's the first Ford car that is truly global in design. It will look the same in the United States, E ... Continue reading
Industry-First Technologies, Engaging Design, World-Class Craftsmanship Define 2011 Lincoln MKX
Jan 12, 2010
-- The 2011 Lincoln MKX luxury crossover features the first application of industry-exclusive MyLincoln Touch(TM) driver connect technology, which creates a whole new way for customers to interact with digital and vehicle technology -- All-new interior showcases use of more luxurious materials and attention to detail; ... Continue reading
Hyundai Blue-Will Concept Makes North American International Auto Show Debut - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2010
Blue-Will Concept Foreshadows Future Plug-in Hybrid from Hyundai DETROIT - January 11, 2010: Following Hyundai's successful ascent to the top of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) report in November, the Blue-Will Plug-in Hybrid concept makes its U.S. debut at the 2010 Nor ... Continue reading
Cadillac Unveils The XTS Platinum Concept at Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- -- A new study re-imagining the luxury sedan, showcasing the progression of the Cadillac Art and Science philosophy -- Designed from the inside out, featuring a new concept for the interface between the driver and the auto electronics -- Plug-in hybrid system is matched with a 3.6L V-6 and all-wheel ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show: World Premiere for New Volkswagen Compact Coupe - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2010
Concept of an entirely new compact coupe emits just 98 g/km CO2, can go 227 km/h if necessary and accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- For Volkswagen this marks the beginning of an action-packed year, in which more new models will be introduced than ever before in the company's history. Number 1 o ... Continue reading
Audi e-tron Showcar Displays Another Variant of their Electric Concept in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2010
DETROIT - January 11, 2010: Audi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the first major auto show of 2010. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is the name of this 3.93 meter (154.72 in) long and 1.78 meter (70.08 in) wide but just 1.22 meter (48.03 in) tall two-seater; just a few ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Selects AeroVironment To Install Home-Charging Stations for Nissan LEAF
Jan 11, 2010
Agreement part of one-stop shop experience for EV purchase process DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Nissan North America (NNA) today announced its selection of AeroVironment (AV) to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the zero-emission, all-electric Nissan LEAF lat ... Continue reading
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