Infiniti Ex concept at a glance

The Infiniti EX Concept, which makes its world debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, follows in the tradition of previous Infiniti design studies with its combination of seductive design, elegant interior and advanced technology systems – including an advanced Around View Monitor (AVM) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system.  And, like many of the Infiniti concepts that have come before, the new EX Concept is a very real preview of an upcoming production vehicle – the 2008 Infiniti EX crossover SUV. Continue reading Infiniti Ex concept at a glance

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Chrysler Announces Pricing on All-New 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

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

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Mercedes CL65 AMG: high-performance coupe

Two special events make 2007 a particularly significant year for Mercedes-AMG: the arrival of a new top model – the Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG high-performance coupe with its 450 kW /612 hp V12 engine – which rounds off the unique AMG range and which also, in “40th Anniversary” limited edition guise, marks a special anniversary: the high-performance brand of the Mercedes Car Group (MCG) celebrates its 40th birthday in 2007. Continue reading Mercedes CL65 AMG: high-performance coupe

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Chevrolet prepared to unveil three Minicar Concepts in New York

The Chevrolet Trax is one of three Chevrolet minicar global concepts that General Motors will unveil at the New York International Auto Show on April 4.

Designed to appeal to young car buyers in urban markets, these concepts will prove that art needn’t take a back Seat just because the canvas is small. The highly creative concepts drive the energy, diversity and excitement of urban life into cars that deliver good-looking fun, fuel economy and value. Continue reading Chevrolet prepared to unveil three Minicar Concepts in New York

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Eyes on the road: User-friendly onboard operating systems

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

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25 years of the Mercedes C-Class

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

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Volkswagen launches new initiative to reduce fuel consumption in China

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

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Ferrari festival at Mugello with the historics

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

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Seat UK trials the world’s first driverless touring car

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

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Fiat commercial vehicles at the CV Show 2007

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

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