Just how well onboard controls can be operated is being investigated by the DaimlerChrysler researchers at a very early stage of vehicle development. Using a special simulator to determine whether systems can be easily and intuitively operated, they can thus offer recommendations for interior design at an early stage, thereby reducing costs. Continue reading Eyes on the road: User-friendly onboard operating systems
In addition to the Shooting Sport Concept, Chinese auto manufacturer Chery also had the A6CC Concept on display at the 2007 Shanghai Auto Show. The A6CC appears even more production ready than the Shooting Sport, except for those faux disc brakes that could make decelerration interesting. Continue reading Shanghai Auto Show: LIVE shots of Chery A6CC Concept
Chevrolet Europe has decided to bring the HHR to Europe. The current plan is to offer this unique vehicle that combines styling and interior adaptability, suited to all lifestyles, to European customers in the last quarter of 2007. The HHR has a distinct design that was inspired by the 1949 Chevrolet Suburban – the original utility vehicle. Continue reading Chevrolet will import HHR to Europe
25 years ago, Mercedes-Benz introduced the Model 190 and laid the foundations for what has become the bestselling model series in the history of the brand: the C-Class. To date around six million Mercedes C-Class Saloons, Estates and Sports Coupés have been delivered to customers. On March 31, 2007 the fourth generation of this bestselling Mercedes will appear in the showrooms of company-owned Mercedes sales outlets and dealerships throughout Europe to continue this success story. Around 60,000 orders have already been received for the Saloon. Continue reading 25 years of the Mercedes C-Class
Volkswagen announced new environmental goals for China at the inauguration of the engine plant in Dalian. These goals envisage a reduction of over 20 percent in fuel consumption and emissions for models built at the plants operated by the two joint ventures FAW-Volkswagen and Shanghai Volkswagen by 2010. Continue reading Volkswagen launches new initiative to reduce fuel consumption in China
The Mugello Historic Festival gets underway today. This is a unique event for car fans featuring over 200 cars in the paddock and on track, many of them having contributed to some of the most unforgettable moments of international motor sport. Ferrari has chosen to dedicate this weekend to its own historic cars, with the opening round of this season’s Shell Ferrari Historic Challenge and the first event in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the F40. Continue reading Ferrari festival at Mugello with the historics
SEAT Sport UK is pioneering breathtaking new technology that could soon deliver the ultimate in 21st Century motor racing – the driverless touring car. Cutting-edge developments in electronics, virtual reality and on-board computers have enabled the Seat team to create probably the most advanced remote control car in the world. Continue reading Seat UK trials the world’s first driverless touring car
Fiat Auto (UK) will be strongly represented at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham’s NEC (stand No.320, Hall 4, 24-26 April 2007).
Five versions of Fiat Auto’s new Ducato range, including two conversions, will be on the Fiat stand, together with four versions of the recently launched new Scudo range, and two versions of the widely acclaimed Doblò Cargo range. Continue reading Fiat commercial vehicles at the CV Show 2007
Lightning has struck again, the Ford Shelby GT-H “Rent-A-Racer†program from Ford Motor Company, Shelby Automobiles and The Hertz Corporation has returned with a special run of convertible versions of the performance-modified Ford Mustang GTs for rent exclusively through Hertz. Continue reading Ford, Shelby and Hertz team up for Shelby GT-H ‘Rent a Racer’ convertible
Honda announced the release of the all-new Civic Type R, a pure sports edition of the Civic with further enhanced driving performance. The new Civic Type R will go on sale throughout Japan on Friday, March 30. Continue reading The all-new Honda Civic Type R
Ford Motor Company of Australia has confirmed its support of a long-term research project by the University of Melbourne to study efficient and practical hydrogen fuelled vehicle technologies. Continue reading Ford Joins with the University of Melbourne to Study Hydrogen Engine Development in Australia
Kia today pulled the covers off a completely new motoring solution, the Concept i. With the Concept i, Kia will be the first manufacturer to offer a modular car to UK customers enabling them to choose almost every aspect of their car from a simple ‘menu’. The ‘i’ is part of Kia’s initiative to provide design led vehicles which target European customers. With the help of their local Kia dealer, customers can choose the engine, transmission and trim specification of their vehicle before opting for the rear module – saloon, hatch, estate or pick-up formats are all available. Continue reading Kia unveils ‘Concept i’