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’
Mazda Motor Europe announced that effective today it is taking the distribution of Mazda in Belgiumand Luxemburg into its own hands, under the name of Mazda Motor Belux. Mazda takes over the import of Beherman Auto, which has taken care of distribution since 1967. The appointment of the new Managing Director, Olivier Sermeus, was announced in December 2006. The new management team consists of, among others, Dominique Wouters, Sales Manager, Johan Costrop, Marketing Manager, Lionel Goyeau, Finance Manager and René Derboven, After Sales Manager. Continue reading Mazda Motor Europe Takes Imports in Belgium and Luxemburg into its own Hands
Audi will be unveiling an innovative entertainment system for rear-seat passengers in the A6L at the Shanghai Auto Show (20 – 27 April 2007). Two 10.2-inch monitors are fitted on the backs of the front seats. The DVD player integrated in the centre armrest also includes connections for a games console, iPod and digital camera. Together with the TV tuner, the system transforms the luxury-class saloon into a mobile film theatre. Sound can be relayed via either the on-board speakers or headphones. Continue reading Audi A6L as a mobile film theatre
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 Buick Riviera, a stunning concept car designed to showcase Buick’s new global design direction, made its global debut today at Auto Shanghai 2007. Continue reading Buick Riviera: World premiere at Auto Shanghai 2007
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