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Presenting a high-performance mid-engined concept sports car with
ultra-efficient, low-emission drive technology, Dr. Ing. h.c. F.
Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is further increasing the Company’s competence
in hybrid technology.
The 918 Spyder prototype combines high-tech racing features and
electro-mobility to offer a fascinating range of qualities: An emission
level of just 70 grams CO2 per kilometre on …
GMC today announces the new 2011 Sierra Denali HD, the first
offering of the exclusive Denali line on a heavy-duty GMC pickup. The
Sierra Denali HD leads a comprehensively redesigned lineup of 2011
Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks that go on sale in early summer –
including the most powerful diesel engine in the …
Chevrolet’s new 2011 Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD pickups deliver the
segment’s best diesel power. Their new, optional 6.6L Duramax
turbo-diesel V-8 is rated at 397 horsepower (296 kW) at 3,000 rpm and
765 lb.-ft. of torque (1,037 Nm) at 1,600 rpm – an improvement of 32
horsepower (24 kW) and 105 lb.-ft. of torque …
When the 2006 Corvette Z06 was introduced, it represented the
closest connection to the Corvette race cars ever. The 2009 Corvette
ZR1 closed the gap between racing and production even further. This
year, Corvette continues its tradition of track-to-street technology
transfer with the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition.
“Designed to …
In keeping with the brand’s “Creative Use of Space”
philosophy, MINI is holding an international design competition to
celebrate the launch of the MINI Countryman in suitable style. The
competition invites creative people around the world to design
potential tools for the unique MINI …
Honda has unveiled two battery electric urban concept cars at Geneva,
the stylish EV-N and the three-wheeled 3R-C, which envisions a single
occupant vehicle for zero emission commuting. The radical concepts draw
on Honda’s expertise in zero and ultra low emission technologies to
show two urban vehicles with no harmful tailpipe emissions.
The Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Journey have been awarded
Bark Buckle UP’s 2010 Pet Safe Choice Awards at the 2010 Chicago Auto
Show. The Pet Safe Choice Award is given to vehicles that best
accommodate a variety of pet needs, including ventilation for pets and
adaptability of third-party pet-travel gear.
“The 2010 Chrysler …
Carlos Ghosn, Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, today
unveiled the company’s all new Micra, the fourth generation of the
iconic city car, at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show.
Micra
Boasting breakthrough packaging and small-car engineering, the
all-new, fourth generation Nissan Micra (known as March in Japan) is on
course …
Lexus announces that it will unveil the five-door hybrid “CT200h1″—the first Lexus vehicle in the premium-compact segment—at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show2, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, for the press on March 2 and 3 and for the public from March 4 to 14.
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DETROIT – The U.S. production version of the Chevrolet Cruze,
unveiled at the 2009 L.A. Auto Show, delivers many segment-leading
features and details that challenge preconceived notions about what a
compact car can be in North America.
The Cruze also affirms Chevrolet’s commitment to building refined,
fuel-efficient vehicles using new, small-displacement four-cylinder
engines. It …
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