Sep 18, 2007
The Auto Channel is pleased to present an exclusive four-part series about the design and development of General Motor's latest concept vehicles. Webisode 1, "What Inspires the Designers Of GM's Latest Concept Vehicles" follows below. ... Continue reading
Watanabe Orders Toyota's Developers Back to Drawing Board
Sep 17, 2007
Washington DC September 17, 2007; The AIADA reported that Toyota Motor President Katsuaki Watanabe is not completely satisfied with the automaker's low-cost car. "When I drove the first prototype in late March, I found the level of the new car not bad," Watanabe told Automotive News Europe at the IAA in Frankfurt. "But ... Continue reading
What Sizzled, What Fizzled in Frankfurt
Sep 17, 2007
Washington DC September 17, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Europe's automakers are trying to show that you can go green and still paint the town red. This is a European show, but there are huge implications for the United States: If Congress passes tough fuel-economy standards, the ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: The New Chrysler Puts More Muscle into European Expansion - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 17, 2007
FRANKFURT - September 17, 2007: As last week's press conference at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show illustrated, the New Chrysler is putting more muscle behind the brandâs expansion in volume markets outside North America with the world premiere of the all-new Dodge Journey at the 2007 International Motor Show (IAA) ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Demonstrates Freedom in Cockpit Design
Sep 13, 2007
BURSCHEID, Germany, September 13 -- - Driver Information System of Tomorrow How might cockpits look in the near future? The answer can be found in a prototype from Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries. It will be presented at the International ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2007
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today unveiled details of its advanced 24ghz mid-range radar technology aimed at bringing the exciting advantages of radar-based systems to the mass vehicle markets. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2007
BURSCHEID, Germany, September 12 -- - Space for Individuals - Cross Reference: Picture is Distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be Downloaded Free of Charge Under: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/19526/johnson_controls_gmbh/ Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2007
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 11, 2007; The premiere of the Accord Tourer Concept provides a strong indication of the design direction of the all-new generation Accord Tourer set to debut in mid-2008. The wider, lower look signals a sportier, more emotional styling approach, and while the design of the current Accord Tourer maxim ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: World Debut of the Audi A4 and Bryan Adams Performance - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 11, 2007
FRANKFURT - September 11, 2007: Car lovers and music fans got double the value at the world debut of the new Audi A4 at the Frankfurt Motor Show: in addition to the fascinating A4 successor model, an extra highlight was provided by the rock star Bryan Adams. The Canadian born singer is one of the worldâs most high ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Subaru Rally Concept Car Debuts
Sep 11, 2007
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 11 -- Debuting at the Frankfurt International Motor Show today is the Subaru World Rally Championship Concept car which in its 5-door form points to the future direction of the Subaru WRC competition car. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) Boasting a striking all ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Subaru Press Conference
Sep 11, 2007
September 11, 2007 14:00 Mat Nagato Director, Executive Vice President Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Ladies and Gentlemen, I am Mat Nagato of Fuji Heavy Industries. I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak to you. First, I like to report our sales in Europe have been growing steadily through 2004, 05, 06 and this ye ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Toyota iQ Concept - Intelligent Urban Transport Solution
Sep 11, 2007
The Toyota iQ concept, unveiled today at the Frankfurt Motor Show, marks a step change in small car design, challenging conventional thinking by being small, yet spacious and high in premium quality features. Itâs an ultra-compact vehicle that achieves exceptional space efficiency and is perfectly tailored to the ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - BMW Concept X6 Sports Activity Coupe
Sep 11, 2007
Debut of the worldâs first Sports Activity Coupé: The BMW Concept X6. Character: ⢠Concept innovation of the worldâs first Sports Activity Coupé. ⢠As the founder of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment, BMW is now once again presenting a new, consistently developed concept. ⢠The mo ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Mercedes-Benz F 700 Concept Redefines Luxury
Sep 11, 2007
With its F 700 research car, Mercedes-Benz redefines the idea of effortless, superior refinement: this concept for a future luxurious touring sedan shows how outstanding riding quality can be combined with high levels of environmental friendliness, and good performance with exceptionally low fuel consumption. Thus, the ... Continue reading
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