Mmmm boy. Do we love us some Hemis. Knowing this, our boy Drew tipped us off to some of Mopar’s newest performance parts for the 5.7-liter, 6.1-liter and 392ci engines. Continue reading Mopar releases new hop-up parts for your Hemi
Chrysler is raising the roof on the convertible segment, introducing the all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. With a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $26,145 (including $675 destination), the Chrysler Sebring Convertible is priced $645 below the comparable outgoing model with $2,965 more content, including standard side seat-mounted air bags for head and thorax protection, four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes, tire-pressure monitoring system, automatic latching convertible top, standard hard tonneau cover, AM/FM stereo with six- disc CD player, six-way power driver and passenger seats and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel. Continue reading Chrysler Announces Pricing on All-New 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
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
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
With its sporty appearance and sumptuous level of appointments, the immediately available Sport Edition is a new highlight among the Coupés and Cabriolets of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. 18-inch light-alloy wheels in an exclusive design, AMG styling features in the exterior and bi-xenon headlamps as standard give this special model a particularly distinctive appearance. The sporty, exclusive atmosphere of the interior is especially characterised by the grippy AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel, aluminium-look sports pedals and special velour floor mats. Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CLK Sport Edition
Production began this week at Nissan’s factory, situated in Sunderland, north-east England, of the new Qashqai compact crossover equipped with the state-of-the-art 2.0-litre dCi engine. Equipped with this engine, the Qashqai is available in both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains. Continue reading Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi Goes Into Production
The Malaysian government should consider cash incentives for car owners to voluntarily scrap old vehicles as part of efforts to revive the slumping auto market, an industry group said Monday. Continue reading MAA joins call for scrapping of old vehicles
New Ideas Emerge on How to Leverage Data Analytics for Maximum Operational Savings and Minimal Losses Continue reading 2007 Mitchell Medical Conference Examines Ways to Optimize the Auto Casualty Claim Process and Increase Customer Satisfaction
One experimental clean-energy car runs on natural gas. Another uses ethanol distilled from corn. A third has a zero-emissions electric motor powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. Continue reading Chinese showcase alternative vehicles at Shanghai Auto Show
MILAN, Italy (AP) – Fiat SpA said Monday that its net income more than doubled in the first quarter, due largely to growth in its flagship auto and trucks businesses. Continue reading Fiat: 1Q Net Income More Than Doubled