GM Family Drives Design and Technology at Auto China 2008
Beijing, China – General Motors Corp. and its Chinese joint ventures are highlighting their achievements in design and technology at Auto China 2008, this year’s leading auto show in China, which runs from April 20 through April 28 in Beijing.
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Detroit, Mich., April 15, 2008 – Twelve automotive suppliers won 2008 Automotive News PACE Awards for innovation during a black tie ceremony last night at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Mich. Three automotive manufacturers were also honored during the program with Automotive News PACE Innovation Partnership Awards.
The 14th annual awards program for [...]

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Chrysler LLC Announces Barrage of New Engineering and Technology Innovations
Available on 2009 Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge models
•    Customer benefits: improved fuel economy, performance, flexibility and convenience
•    In-vehicle wireless Internet connectivity: coming from Mopar® by year end
•    Rear Cross Path: Chrysler-exclusive system warns drivers of approaching traffic in the parking lot aisle during back-up maneuvers
•    Blind [...]

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According to the Detroit News Ford expects to sell 100,000 units of the new Flex the first year.

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FORD MODEL T STARS IN THE DESIGN MUSEUM TANK
BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, 7 April, 2008 – The car that changed the world has been installed in the famous glass ‘tank’ outside front of the Design Museum in London, within sight of Tower Bridge.
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VIRTUAL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY A BIG FACTOR BEHIND FORD’S CONTINUALLY IMPROVING QUALITY
* Ford’s industry-leading virtual manufacturing tools results in ever-improving quality performance.
* Virtual ergonomic tool set predicts and eliminates movement and fatigue issues for assembly operators using digital employees known as Jack and Jill.
* Virtual build tool set ensures manufacturing feasibility long before physical prototypes are [...]

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The 2009 full-size crossover moves people.
The 2009 Ford Flex is made for people. Seating up to seven passengers, it features a bold design, a roomy interior, and a quiet, powerful ride. Picking up some friends and their gear? Ford Flex offers a functional mix of interior seating and storage configurations.
On road trips, the journey is [...]

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All-new Mazda2 Wins 2008 World Car of the Year Award
HIROSHIMA, Japan—The Mazda2 is the 2008 World Car of the Year (WCOTY). From an initial entry list of thirty-nine (39) new vehicles from all over the world, the overall 2008 WCOTY title was announced today (Thursday, March 20, 2008) at the New York International Auto Show. [...]

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LIVE! FROM NEW YORK: SUZUKI DEBUTS CONCEPT KIZASHI 3
AT 2008 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Suzuki “Way of Life!” brand spirit illustrated by world debut of athletic Concept Kizashi 3
Suzuki broadcasts plan to produce global sport sedan based on Concept Kizashi 3 design
Series premiere of complete Concept Kizashi family
NEW YORK (March 20, 2008) — Performing onstage [...]

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KIA DEBUTS KOUP CONCEPT AT 2008 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Design Cues, Indicative of an Emotional and
Powerful Driving Experience, Reflect Brand Evolution
Distinctive “check mark” shape furthers the performance-inspired appearance
Realistic interior design makes KOUP a true driver’s car
NEW YORK, March 20, 2008 – Combining youthful exuberance with a sporty and sleek design, Kia Motors America (KMA) [...]

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