Semcon Cooperating with Volvo Cars to Develop Plug-in Hybrid Technology
Aug 20, 2009
Over the past year, Semcon has been working with Volvo Cars' development of 3 demo plug-in hybrids in a cooperation project between Volvo Cars, Vattenfall, ETC and Energimyndigheten (The Swedish Energy Agency). Semcon has worked on converting a vehicle with a conventional combustion engine to a plug-in. ... Continue reading
Trio of Aston Martins for Nürburgring 1000 km
Aug 20, 2009
Aston Martin Racing will enter three Gulf liveried LMP1 challengers in the penultimate round of the Le Mans Series, the ADAC 1000km of Nürburgring on the 23 August 2009. ... Continue reading
Rally Legend Erik Carlsson Celebrates 80th Birthday
Mar 2, 2009
Erik "Mr Saab" Carlsson is 80 years young this week (March 5) and still employed by Saab, making him the Swedish manufacturer's longest-serving employee. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Hostesses in Geneva Wear Winning Outfit of "Young? Creative? Chevrolet! 2008" Contest
Mar 2, 2009
In 2008, Chevrolet Europe conducted the second edition of "Young? Creative? Chevrolet!", a pan-European contest aimed at students of applied arts schools. The public and media visiting this year's Geneva Motor Show can see one of the fruits of this successful initiative: The hostesses on the Chevrolet stand are wearing ... Continue reading
All-New Chevrolet Spark: A Mini-Car with Attitude
Mar 2, 2009
The all-new Chevrolet Spark, making its world premiere at Geneva, is a small car designed to make a big statement. It's big on style, big on fuel economy and, like all products carrying the gold bowtie, big on value. ... Continue reading
Dunlop Celebrates 120 Years of Driving Enjoyment
Mar 2, 2009
It started with a simple idea and would over the course of the coming 120 years prove to be the first step in the creation of one of the world's leading tire brands. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Extends G-Class Production at Magna Steyr Until 2015
Mar 2, 2009
Magna Steyr, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., announced today that it has signed an agreement with Daimler AG to extend the Mercedes-Benz G-Class production at Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria until 2015. ... Continue reading
Hans Go Becomes Chief Financial Officer of Spyker Cars N.V.
Mar 2, 2009
Spyker Cars, manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars, announces the appointment of Mr Hans Go (46) as Chief Financial Officer. Mr Go will join Spyker as per 15 March 2009. In his function as CFO he will report to the Chief Executive Officer. ... Continue reading
Mar 2, 2009
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën announced today that both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding collaboration on electric vehicles based on a vehicle currently under development by MMC in Japan. ... Continue reading
New Honeywell Turbo Technology Redefines Efficiency and Performance of Diesel V-Engines
Mar 2, 2009
Honeywell has launched a unique groundbreaking turbo technology that is enabling the new Jaguar XF 3.0L V6 Diesel to reduce fuel consumption by 12% and CO2 emissions by 10% compared to its predecessor. In addition, this new boosting system allows the V6 engine to achieve performance levels of current V8 diesel engines. ... Continue reading
Fiat Automobiles is the European Leader for CO2 Emission Reduction for the Second Year Running
Mar 2, 2009
Fiat Automobiles is one of Europe's ten best-selling automotive brands and for the second year running confirmed the lowest average value for CO2 emissions from the vehicles sold in 2008: 133.7 g/km (137.3 g/km in 2007). ... Continue reading
Daihatsu Launches the New Multi-purpose Vehicle Luxio in Indonesia
Mar 2, 2009
Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd announced the launch of a new compact multi-purpose vehicle, the Luxio, in Indonesia ... Continue reading
The Opel Ampera: Star of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show
Mar 1, 2009
The revolutionary Opel Ampera, which will premiere March 5 at the Geneva Motor Show, will be the first emission-free, electrically propelled automobile in Europe suitable for everyday driving. ... Continue reading
Did You Miss the 2008 Auto Shows? We Didn't! Experience Them Here! - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE
Feb 28, 2009
Even if you were at the 2008 Auto Shows in Los Angeles, London, Geneva and Detroit there was so much to see and the media introduction schedules were so hectic that chances are you would have missed something. And you may have missed some of the best. But don't worry, because we have it all on TheAutoChannel.com. In ad ... Continue reading
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