MINI VISITS THE 2008 OLYMPICS IN BEIJING

Munich/Beijing. Just in time for the biggest sporting event of the year, the Olympic Games in the Chinese capital of Beijing, MINI is on top sporting form too - and is making a great start in Beijing!
A very special MINI vehicle is providing passengers with a fantastic, unforgettable driving experience of a most unusual type. Locals and visitors to the games alike can move smoothly through the busy traffic in the Asian capital in a MINI Rickshaw made specially for Beijing - a typical MINI experience. [Read more →]

GM Full-Size Pickups And SUVs Deliver Better Fuel Economy And Same Great Capabilities With New ‘XFE’ Models

* EPA-rated fuel economy increases to 15 city and 21 highway
* Silverado and Sierra have the best aerodynamics in the class
* Towing capacity on Silverado and Sierra increases to 7,000 lbs (3,175 kg)
* 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Delivers 25-Percent Improved Fuel Economy With All Of GMC’s Professional Grade Capability
* 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Delivers 25-Percent Improved Fuel Economy And Delivers Chevy’s Rugged Capability [Read more →]

Lotus to develop OMNIVORE Research Engine
Lotus conduct research study into engine efficiency when

utilising sustainable second and third generation bio fuels
Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus announces a collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast and Jaguar Cars Ltd to develop an engine which maximises fuel efficiency when running on renewable fuels. The OMNIVORE concept will employ novel engine architecture to achieve a high thermal efficiency when fuelled on any alcohols or gasoline. [Read more →]

WRC Hits “Hot Asphalt” in Germany
Special challenge for the gravel specialists from Scandinavia
Munich/Trier, 12 August 2008 – For the team principals, the German WRC run represents a new phase in the WRC calendar. The ADAC Rallye Deutschland (14 to 17 August) is an asphalt rally. How well are the gravel specialists going to do on smooth surfaces? Which car can make the most of asphalt? Two very interesting questions indeed. As the next three WRC rallies are all asphalt events, the answers will provide decisive clues in the contest for the WRC title. [Read more →]

GM Brings High-Performance Crate Engines and Components to Online Shoppers

GM Performance Parts engines, blocks, heads, cams, intakes, accessory drives and dress-up parts - available at retail prices online [Read more →]

05/08/08 - Lotus introduces Safe & Sound Hybrid

Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, has developed technologies to synthesise external sound on electric and hybrid vehicles to counteract the growing concern these ‘quiet’ vehicles pose to pedestrians and cyclists. A simulation of a real engine sound is used on the ‘Safe & Sound’ Hybrid technology demonstrator vehicle, making it instantly recognisable that the vehicle is in motion. [Read more →]

¡¤ Hyundai Brand Jumps Eight Rank Positions in Yearly Dependability Study
¡¤ Problems–per–100 Vehicles Drop Overall by 14 Percent
¡¤ High–mileage Accent at the Top of its Class
¡¤ All models improved over last year

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – August 7, 2008 – The fuel–efficient Hyundai Accent, which gets up to 35 miles per gallon on the highway, today was named the most dependable sub–compact car by J.D. Power and Associates in its 2008 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). The highly regarded study measures problems experienced by original owners of three–year–old (2005 model year) vehicles. The study is based on the responses of more than 52,000 owners of new vehicles bought between November 2004 and April 2005. [Read more →]

4 million Volvo cars built in Ghent plant

On August 8, the four millionth car was built at Volvo Cars Gent. It was a Volvo V50, a sporty R Design version, ordered by VDL, a customer from Breda in Netherlands. [Read more →]

2009 Honda Accord Sets the Pace with Style, Power and Efficiency

08/07/2008 -Torrance, CA - The 2009 Honda Accord lineup is designed to impress with premium features, accommodating technology and efficient performance geared for both the finish line and the bottom line.
Available as a sedan or a coupe and powered by advanced 4-cylinder or V-6 engines, the Accord embodies a sophisticated design and provides an accommodating, spacious interior. An emphasis on safety includes such highlights as standard electronic stability control, standard side curtain airbags and the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE®) body structure. Premium technologies available on certain models include the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation1 System™ with Voice Activation, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and XM® Satellite Radio2. [Read more →]

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