Volvo Unveils a Crash-Tested C30 at Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 14, 2011
Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision DETROIT - January 14, 2011: At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way. On the company's stand there is a Volvo C30 Electric that has undergone a fron ... Continue reading
BYD Announces Green Vision at 2011 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 13, 2011
BYD Co., Ltd (BYD) revealed their "Three Green Dreams" Strategy at the 2011 North America International Auto Show. In showcasing their "Green City Solutions", their green electric vehicle series, and a portfolio of eco-friendly products including: solar panels, home energy storage units and energy-saving LED Lighting, ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 125 years of the Automobile at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2011
"The love of invention never dies" - from the Benz Patent-Motorwagen to the reinvention of the automobile It was on January 29, 1886 that Carl Benz filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car. That day has since come to be considered the official birthday of the automobile, which celebrat ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima Honored as 'Best of 2011' by Cars.com
Jan 12, 2011
Kia Motors America's (KMA) all-new stylish and performance-oriented midsize sedan, the 2011 Optima, continues to accumulate accolades, and its latest achievement is winning Cars.com's second annual "Best of 2011" award. Â Optima was selected for its sharp styling inside and out as well as its available luxury features ... Continue reading
Bright Future for Biodiesel Gains Focus at NAIAS
Jan 11, 2011
Automakers Back Biodiesel, Americaâs First Commercially Available âAdvanced Biofuelâ DETROIT, Mich., January 10, 2011 â The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit has long been known as THE event of the year for the latest vehicle technologies and innovations, setting the pace and ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Celebrates Ten Years and Announces the 2012 Design Theme
Jan 11, 2011
First introduced at the 2002 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the Michelin Challenge Design program now celebrates its tenth year. The program has seen dramatic growth in its first decade and will celebrate this milestone by returning to the Auto Show with an exhibit displaying various forms of design in ... Continue reading
ZF Technology Develops 9-Speed Automatic Transmission for Passenger Cars - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2011
ZF has developed the world's first 9-speed automatic transmission for vehicles equipped with a transversely mounted engine. It will be built in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Greenville, South Carolina. "Already a leader in technically advanced, fuel-saving multi-speed transmissions for rear-drive ... Continue reading
2011 Detroit Auto Show - Crash-tested C30 Electric On Display
Jan 11, 2011
Crash-tested C30 Electric on display - Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way.On the company's stand there is a Volvo C30 Electric that has underg ... Continue reading
Teslas Groundbreaking Vehicle Engineering on Display in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2011
Detroit, January 10, 2010 -- Tesla Motors has unveiled the most detailed look yet at the Model S, showcasing Teslas revolutionary approach to vehicle engineering. The Model S, engineered from the ground up as an EV, is meticulously designed for superior aerodynamics, stability and handling, crash safety, performance ... Continue reading
Ener1 Achieves Milestone with Volvo's C30 Electric Vehicle
Jan 11, 2011
Ener1, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion energy storage systems for transportation, utility grid and industrial electronics applications, today achieved another significant advance in its growing relationship with Volvo Cars. Â During the North American International Auto Show here, Volvo President and CEO ... Continue reading
Hyundai Revolutionizes the Coupe with the All-New (WOW!)Veloster at The 2011 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 11, 2011
Hyundai introduced its cutting-edge Veloster three-door oupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show. The 2012 Veloster delivers innovation to the compact coupe segment with a unique third door for easy rear-seat access, Hyundaiââ¬â¢s Blue Link telematics system, Pandora internet radio ... Continue reading
100th Year of Chevrolet Begins at 2011 North American International Auto Show - VIDEO STORY
Jan 11, 2011
DETROIT - January 11, 2011: Over 200 million Chevrolets have been sold since the brand was founded, and today one Chevy is sold every 8 seconds around the world. Founded in Detroit in November 1911, by racer Louis Chevrolet and General Motors founder William C. Durant, the Chevys quickly earned a reputation for perform ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage Named 'International Truck of the Year' by ICOTY Jury
Jan 11, 2011
Presented during the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit during a presentation sponsored by Bridgestone Tire, the 2011 Kia Sportage compact CUV has been honored with the "International Truck of the Year" award by Road & Travel Magazine. Â Launched in summer 2010 as part of Kia Motors America ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reveals the All-New 43 MPG Passat TDI at 2011 NAIAS - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 10, 2011
Volkswagen of America, Inc., today announced the world debut of the all-new Passat, a transformational car in Volkswagen's ambitious growth plan for the U.S. market. Designed in Germany and made in America, the Passat was developed as a larger vehicle with premium features and handling characteristics that will perfect ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2011
DETROIT - January 10, 2011: Calling MINI's newly announced marketing relationship with Burton Snowboards a "perfect fit for the MINI brand," BMW Board Member Ian Robertson announced MINI's sponsorship of the Burton Global Open Series that will take place in Switzerland, Canada and in the U.S. Robertson glowed with exci ... Continue reading
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