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Dodge Challenges Ford, Chevy Police Cars
2007-11-24 14:07:00
Police cars have to be fast. They have to be reliable. Ask the police ? which car is best for chasing criminals? With the heightened competition in the police car segment, expect remarkable products. One of the promising police cars on American roads comes from Dodge . The sporty upstart Dodge Charger is aiming to challenge the Ford Crown Victoria as chief of police cars. Chrysler's full-sized model launched in the previous year is no immediate threat to the Crown Vic or Chevrolet Impala, the market's other major player. But the Charger is increasing traction in a market that sells 75,000 vehicles annually as national tests cite its speed and handling. "We've been steadily gaining market share and acceptance for the police vehicle since its inception," said Chrysler LLC spokeswoman Shawn Morgan. "We see that trend continuing." It is a small dent in the automotive industry, which expects to sell about 16 million cars this year. But it is an important niche for automakers because it...
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It?s Car Shopping Time For Burglars!
2007-11-24 06:52:00
While you?re busy shopping for gifts and other items, burglars have their own way of shopping as well?They?ll take all your stuff such as cell phones, groceries and other valuable stuff inside your unattended car. The holidays provide an easy access to burglars to do the thing their good at, and that is stealing of course! They have the skills to open whatever car in sight. Even you?re your Acura car with a secured Acura vent visor can be their easy target! According to TheAutoChannel.com, a vehicle is robbed in Texas with its valuables stolen every 2 1/2 minutes. Apparently, these felonies go up during this season when shopping raises and drivers don't take the required safety measures to secure their valuable items left in their vehicle. "We know that auto burglars scout mall and other large parking lots, waiting for the opportunity to break into a vehicle. Within seconds, they take your items, your identity, and, oftentimes, your car. Texas drivers need to understand that thei...
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Spy Scandal Pressure Escalates
2007-11-23 02:48:00
I can smell politics everywhere I go. It isn?t just in the Congress or the White House. Say Formula One. Sigh. It?s written all over the sport. Earlier, McLaren Mercedes went on the offensive against Renault. In a concerted attack, the Woking team sought to emphasize that the French team?s possession of its technical secrets is as bad or even worse than McLaren?s possession of Ferrari?s dossier. A leaked briefing memo from McLaren dubbed ?Renault-gate? affair seen by The Times claims that Renault had more than 780 individual drawings, allegedly stolen from McLaren, on their F1 computers that amounted to ?the entire technical blueprint of the 2006 and 2007 McLaren F1 cars.? The memo also names what it calls the ?Renault seven?, a group of 7 senior figures in the Renault design and technical team who McLaren say discussed the McLaren technical information. Among them is the Renault chief designer, the head of research and development, the head of mechanical design, the head of transmi...
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GM Recalls 90,000 Cars
2007-11-21 02:48:00
We are aware that both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) are strict when it comes to safety and security of cars that US auto makers and foreign car brands make. The cars have to pass their standards in order to be secured as a safe commodity in the market. General Motors had to experience a recall of the car models they made under Chevrolet and Pontiac. The problem does not concern the Nissan hard body but some safety issues on vehicle parts like like timing chains, safety foams and engine components. The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent, 2001 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra with the 8.1-liter engine, and the 2.2-liter Saturn L-Series line were affected models. 90,000 vehicles had to undergo recall so as to replace these existing car parts problems. According to GM, Equinox and Torrent vehicles with roof air bags or sunroofs will be given more safe features like they will be adding more ...
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BMW Sauber Eyes Asmer Move
2007-11-20 11:30:00
Perhaps, you are also excited to know who?s gonna occupy BMW Sauber ?s vacant test driver seat at Formula One. Mind you, he could be Marko Asmer. Remember the name. BMW Sauber team head honcho Mario Theissen has revealed that Asmer, a British F3 Champion, is a leading contender for BMW's vacant test driver seat. "He would be a potential candidate for a future test drive, one of several I have to say," Theissen told Autosport. But the German chief explained that aside from the Estonian driver there are a few other candidates. "Obviously I will have a closer look at who emerged from Formula BMW, because I know them from the past years and I want to see how they develop. And then there are a few others," he said. The Hinwil-based team is in the market for a test driver after Formula One's Contract Recognition Board ruled that the 2007 incumbent Timo Glock could leave BMW. The German driver wanted out of his contract so he could take up a race seat with Toyota, said Sporting L...
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Volkswagen And Passat Cars Recalled In China
2007-11-20 01:02:00
We have been receiving reports about recalls going on in China . Just a few weeks ago, the Toyota Motor Corporation had recalls for its Camry cars because of faulty floor mats that extended to its brake pad which can cause car accidents. Now another set of recalls will be given to some Volkswagen and Passat cars. China's Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Company Limited which is owned by both Dongfeng Motor Corp and Peugeot Citroen has been recently reported to undergo recalls for cars they made. The particular models are the '206' and there are 5,609 units affected by faulty car parts. It is not because of Volkswagen radiator trouble but the recall is because of gearbox flaws as China News Agency reported today. The recall is from the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) who said that these affected models were built between Jan 22 and July 5 of 2006. There were no noted injuries or accidents in connection to its failure but to sec...
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More Vehicle Data for New U.S.News Car Rankings Website From Chrome Systems
2007-11-15 01:48:00
Chrome Systems , Inc. Are you familiar with this name? If not, let me give you a short description? Chrome Systems Inc. is an industry leader in collecting, enhancing, and distributing best-in-class automotive data like info on the performance exhaust and all other automotive stuff. Got it? Anyway, according to TheAutoChannel.com, Chrome Systems has announced a joint venture with U.S. News Rankings & Reviews to bring out vehicle pricing, fuel economy data, and configuration services for the automotive class of its newest Internet site which you can now visit at www.rankingsandreviews.com. This site is designed to sanction consumers to make the mainly informed vehicle buying decisions by presenting standings and meta-reviews. RankingsAndReviews.com offers consumers with vehicle design, research, and pricing tools, made possible by Chrome. ?Having Chrome information on our website complements our car rankings with the pricing, specifications, and options information that co...
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GEM Reveals Electric Cars At LA Auto Show
2007-11-08 02:09:00
After ten years of being in the car market, GEM is finally celebrating this victory and is still proud to be a producer of electric cars which they will be showing at the forthcoming LA Auto Show . They promise that the units will be more interesting and more revolutionary this time. We have seen GEM grow from a simple company to be the most reliable source of electric cars and more customers have been looking forward to see more revolutionary cars from them. There are a total of 35,000 GEMs distributed today plus the 14,000 units in California alone. Wait until November 14 to see both Chrysler and GEM at the LA Auto Show. Theautochannel.com revealed GEM facts & figures: Affordable: Low cost - low maintenance Inexpensive - Six models that range from $6,795 to $12,49572-volt battery system powers a range of 30 to 40 miles on a chargeGEMs can be recharged in any standard 110-volt outlet Fuel consumption: Pennies per day In the U.S., the average car trip is between four ...
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'Why Not?? Says Toyota
2007-11-06 09:33:00
WHY NOT? Two words that are filled with possibilities. They can turn a challenge into an opportunity. An obstacle into an inspiration. It's a question we ask ourselves at Toyota every day. Because we're continuously looking for new ways to improve What we do. By asking tough questions. Can we make a car that has zero emissions? Can we improve the economy of a community? Can we enrich the lives of people around us? Why not? That?s the text of an ad campaign launched today by Toyota Motor Corp. The said campaign centers on the question ? Why not? It includes print, online and TV ad. The 3 new print ads will appear in more than 20 magazines, including Time, Newsweek, Fortune, Real Simple, and Architectural Digest, reported CNN News. Each ad focuses on one of the pillars of the campaign. They are the following: Economic impact: focuses on Toyota's new plant in San Antonio, Texas, which directly employs 2,000 people and adds thousands of other new jobs to the ...

Keep Your Car In Good Shape
2007-11-06 01:28:00
Keeping my cars in good shape gives me the assurance of longevity. So to preclude my self from purchasing new cars too soon, I see to it that my cars are well maintained. Toyota engine, Volkswagen A/C compressor, Porsche suspension and other auto parts, needs regular maintenance. According to a Consumer Reports survey, with proper care, many cars now can last 200,000 miles or more with few if any major repairs. The annual survey found 6,769 readers with 200,000 miles or more on their vehicles, including 488,000 for a 1994 Ford Ranger pickup. When comparing the costs of purchasing and keeping a car for 225,000 miles over 15 years to buying and financing an identical model every 5 years, Consumer Reports found savings could be more than the original purchase price, and even greater if the savings are invested. Purchasing a car with a good track record is pretty much essential, and Consumer Reports, which does not accept advertising and is published by the non-profit Consumers Union...
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Range Rover Sport Wins Residual Award!
2007-11-05 03:20:00
It wasn?t long before another Ford subsidiary came out victorious with this month?s various awarding events. Just recently, the Ford Mondeo was crowned as the 2007 Scottish Car of the Year! And this time, the Land Rover took center stage to take a crown as well! For the past few days, things are turning sizzling hot like the Isuzu radiator! Whew? Land Rover North America, a division of Ford Motor Company, recently announced that the 2008 Range Rover Sport earned the Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) Residual Value Award for the Luxury CUV segment. The ALG Residual Value Award evaluates the best models that retained the highest percentage of their purchasing price after three years of leasing. The 2008 Range Rover Sport dominated other competitors in the segment and bagged the trophy. Acccording to Chris Marchand, the executive vice president of Marketing and Sales, Land Rover North America: ?We understand the importance of residual values in our highly competitive business an...

Mazda Supports Sustainable Future
2007-10-26 03:43:00
The Japanese automaker known for its use of Wankel engines, Mazda is making a name for itself when it comes to the development of vehicles geared towards a sustainable future. At the ongoing Tokyo Motor Show, the automaker once again affirmed its commitment to a greener future in the auto industry. Hisakazu Imaki, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mazda recognize the change that is going on in the demand for clean vehicles. "As people grow increasingly concerned about protecting our environment, consumers look to car makers to take firmer measures to reduce the consumption of natural resources and prevent global warming, while respect for human life demands greater levels of safety," said Imaki during teh Tokyo Motor Show opening. "This marks a transition in demand away from cars as a simple mode of transport in favor of cars that pay greater deference to traffic conditions and the environment. In other words, we have entered an era in which the very existence of car...
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Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicles for U.S. Army Will Be Delivered By Quantum!
2007-10-23 18:52:00
If your merchandise are great and has excellent quality, consumers will be delighted to purchase your goods. It?s like a hot and yummy pizza with the best toppings on top - all set for delivery! In the world of hydrogen vehicles, Quantum, a fully integrated alternative energy company that tops in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems energy storage technologies and alternative fuel vehicles, is the most trusted group to carry out the best hydrogen-powered vehicles. Speaking of pizza delivery, the U.S. Army has ordered hydrogen hybrid vehicles from Quantum! The U.S. Army is now promoting hybrid vehicles as their primary vehicles on duty. They sure don?t want CO2-breathing cars like Saturn with the best Saturn wheel hub or any vehicle that damages the environment. According to TheAutoChannel.com, Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it has took in an order of six hydrogen hybrid vehicles for the U.S. Army's Tank Automotive R...
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Chevrolet Volt Concept Car Comes Back In Florida
2007-10-17 03:39:00
I was extremely excited to see the Chevy Car Concept last January. I can?t even imagine how perfect the car was and General Motor Corporation promised to bring it back to the scene again. Well, the Chevy Volt Car Concept is finally going to town again revealing it?s self on the 18th to the 23rd day of October this year. But where? Where else but in South Florida . We all had seen the first Chevy Volt Concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last January. The concept car held 16 kWh lithium-ion batteries empowering 40 miles of all-electric range. Not only that, GM made it more interesting by adding few more features like an on-board ?range-extender? engine as well as the generator set with is given power by gasoline or E85 which gives the car a huge range of more than 640 miles. And to give the vehicle more interesting car parts, GM also added greener specifications like batteries and a greener engine to reduce the emission rates during the drive. Almost f...
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25 Most Beautiful Cars: The Wonders Of The Auto World
2007-10-12 03:44:00
If there?s a list of the eight wonders of the world, Auto MobileMag.com has their own record of the most beautiful cars in the planet as well! The BMW 3 Series car with a brilliant BMW 3 Series radiator is one of the most beautiful cars in the world. But there can only be 25 top picks - the finest of them all... the extremely magnificent! Let?s check out the crowned vehicles for the top 25 most beautiful cars in the planet provided by www.automobilemag.com: 1935-1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 ? The outstanding inspiration for Enzo Ferrari. 1952-1955 Bentley R-type Continental- This car was designed and built by Brits, but wasn?t sold to Brits. 1971-1975 BMW 3.0CS/CSi/CSL- The coupe as art. The enchanting masterpiece from the german car manufacturer. 1937-1938 Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic - A seemingly sensational design with an awesome attitude. 1963-1965 Buick Riviera - Out of the fog came a Buick for the ages. 1938-1941 Cadillac 60 Special - An attraction sedan that earned a special push f...
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Impreza: Ready For iPod
2007-10-09 06:59:00
Think of the Impreza. What comes to your mind? You might think of the uber fast blue rally cars. Or perhaps - a sober version. A what? Oh yeah, Subaru will be rolling out a sober version of the Impreza. Calm and confident - the pleasant ride quality makes the new version feel like a pricier car. Under the helm of a new chief exec, a range of a range of promising new cars and features are about to march into the UK auto industry. As the Subaru brush guard continues to support the façade of the Impreza, the company is also looking forward to wrap its lineup with fabulous features. One of the much-awaited features is the iPod. The automaker said it will introduce a technology that allows easy control of iPod through vehicle's audio system. While many new vehicles offer only an auxiliary input jack as part of their factory audio system, the 2008 Subaru Impreza takes portable music to the next level with the debut of the company?s integrated interface of the popular Apple iPod throug...
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63rd Annual Columbus Day Parade Happens In New York
2007-10-05 01:51:00
Excited about the upcoming event? Well, just like anybody else, we have all anticipated the event to happen. Once again, a wide array of classic sports cars as well as some luxury cars aged to perfection are now again going to display themselves and show off the most outstanding designs and engineering. As elegant as you can imagine, these cars are all Maserati models and the Powerful 2008 Maserati GranTurismo is going to be part of a charity work. All the Maserati sports and luxury cars will be seen lining up for the 63rd Annual Columbus Day Parade which is happening on the 8th day of October 2007. We should not expect anything like the Mazda speed parts maker Mazda on the show as the event is sponsored by Maserati itself. And take in the Italian style and elegance, the event will surely be the most sophisticated event this month. We are all aware that the Italian styles and designs are incomparable so expect engineering and design so different from all other cars you usually see...
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Placido Domingo To Drive A BMW Hydrogen 7
2007-10-04 06:19:00
Let?s put our Geo brake pads aside for a while and set the pace to the hydrogen mood! Ok? Last month, Jay Leno, the comedic host of the Tonight Show, was given the keys to a brand new BMW Hydrogen 7 model thus adding his name to the list of celebrities with a hydrogen-propelled vehicle made by BMW. The list of celebrities owning hybrid cars such as the Hydrogen 7 is growing. Today, another big-time persona has obliged to take in the Hydrogen 7! The ever famous opera singer and conductor Placido Domingo will be given the keys to a BMW Hydrogen 7 - the industry?s pioneering hydrogen-powered luxury sedan! BMW announced the high-noted news yesterday which was published on TheAutoChannel.com. Placido Domingo is an extensively considered as the world?s supreme operatic artist of modern times. Domingo joined a group of other finest personas in government, entertainment, and the environment among many others as the most recent individual to drive the BMW Hydrogen 7 on U.S. roads as a pa...
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The New Pricing Program from the Total Parts Plus
2007-09-29 04:24:00
I visited the official website of Total Parts Plus hoping to find the best deal Dodge Shocks but I was surprised when I found out something. The Total Parts Plus Incorporated has developed a new Value Pricing Program that will sure favor the practical needs of their clients. Under the new program, the customers can avail the newest offers of the Total Parts Plus in terms of budget-friendly services which does not allow extra fees for those whoa avails it. this will definitely attract more clients to avail the new program which is only comes today. I was able to find this content of the New Pricing Program of Total Parts Plus on theautochannel.com. Here take a few minutes learning the new program: Parts Plus Content Tracker Provides: -- Complete BOM/AVL management for obsolete components -- Identification of No-Lead components -- Daily PCN/PDN Alert Service for obsolescence and material changes -- Lifecycle forecasting and alternate component sourcing -- Manufacturing Process ...
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The 2008 Jaguar XJ8: Feel The Roaring Power!
2007-09-26 12:17:00
All Jaguar s are accounted as fast and splendid cars; this is the reputation they hold on to their belts over the years. Beautiful? it?s the constant character of all Jaguars? unrivaled? Definitely! One of the Jaguars that claims these qualities plus an exceptional aluminum body shell, reduced weight?almost as strong as the man of steel, so step aside Subaru tune up parts and to all those who dare?Ladies and gents, hear the mighty roar of the 2008 Jaguar XJ8! All the amenities and comfort you can possibly experience in a luxury car is in the 2008 Jaguar XJ8! Spacious legroom both in front and back allows you to experience the most convenient ride inside a mean and powerful vehicle. Speed? As quick as a cunning jaguar ready to take on its prey and go for the kill?definitely fierce! The American Automobile Association (AAA) announced its top cars for 2006 in 13 distinct categories and selected the Jaguar XJ8L as its top pick in the $50,000+ category." --- American Automobile Associ...
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The Dodge Dendro
2007-09-24 07:16:00
Here's a new concept car called a Dodge but not actually made by the engineers from Dodge. This new concept vehicle is made by a pair of students. Designed by Nicolas Ren Stone of the College for Creative Studies and engineered by Alok Pradhan of the University of Michigan, this new concept cart is named after a snake. And not just an ordinary snake but the fastest and the most venomous of them all. This would surely put to shame the iconic Dodge Viper which has been the favorite of performance enthusiast for years. According to Mr. Stone, the cars we see today are "built much like humans, with a structure under a layer of cosmetically pleasing skin". He added that: "All of the strength of the vehicle is hidden. While the structure may be strong, the external parts outside the structure are easily susceptible to damage." Thus he set out to "take the automobile and apply evolutionary design principles and the new technologies in steel to explore (and push) the possibilities for the ...

How Sweet Is That Chocolate-Coated Jeep?
2007-09-20 10:09:00
Finger-lickin? goodness ? that?s Jeep . Sweet and luscious Jeep! Huh? Yes, Jeep is offering a chocolate-coated treat?with a driver?s seat! But Why? The company has this to say: Are you a chocolate lover? Do you believe anything is better when it's covered in chocolate? What about a Jeep? With Sweetest Day right around the corner, the Jeep brand is inviting consumers to prove just how "sweet" their "sweet tooth" is in the Sweetest Day the Jeep Way challenge. On Thursday, Oct. 18 in Cleveland, Ohio, where the Sweetest Day tradition began, 7 randomly selected participants will lick their way through 1 of 7 chocolate-covered Jeep vehicles, representing each of the models in the brand's lineup. The first two participants to lick their way through the layers of chocolate will make their way to the Jeep Liberty, filled with wrapped chocolate and candies, in search for the keys to an all-new Jeep Liberty 4x4 with a Sky Slider roof. And because Sweetest Day revolves around the giving ...
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Jay Leno With The BMW Hydrogen 7!
2007-09-19 03:35:00
Jay Leno , not only the lively and comic host of the most watched program, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - he is one hell of a car collector! Several of the rarest vehicles lie in Jay Leno?s garage! And oh, if you want to get familiar with these cars, just visit his site on http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/! Anyway, talking about Jay Leno?s collection with his unlimited supplies of wholesale auto parts, the Emmy-winning comedian and host will add another great vehicle to his line-up of vehicles! He will soon hit the road with the BMW Hydrogen 7 - the first hydrogen-powered luxury sedan! The news was published on TheAutoChannel.com yesterday. According to this featured story, BMW has handed down the keys to a brand new BMW Hydrogen 7 to Jay Leno, the newest owner of this one of a kind hybrid car next to actor Will Ferrell and other known personalities as announced by BMW Company. The host is very much excited to shelter his brand new car under his infamous garage in Burbank, Californi...

Top Ten Cars We Can?t Get in the US Car Market
2007-09-18 03:45:00
This is in connection with the recently opened Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany where most of the cars will only be available in the European car market. The car show displays lots of new gorgeous cars. But sadly, we Americans can only see whatever's happening at the auto show through pictures because only those who are in European countries would be very much accessible to the show. As we all know, Europe is the home for small cars... say the SmartForTwo. They are also into diesel propelled cars like Acura which is a little greener now because of its Acura 2.2 cl radiator. European car owners are also looking for small cars, oil-burners, touring vehicles, wagon type cars and hybrid cars as well. Of course, the US car market also need more car buyers who are looking for these types of vehicles. Motortrend released the '2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: Top 10 Cars We Can't Get in the U.S.' on their official website. Here are the top ten cars on the list. Audi RS 6 Avant Artega GT BMW M...
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BMW, DCX: Chinese Are Copying Cars
2007-09-13 11:31:00
True, imitation is the greatest form of flattery. But too much of it is quite repulsive. In the auto industry, the latest victims of the alleged copying of cars are Germany?s BMW and DCX. BMW AG claims that a Chinese automaker?s sport utility is very much similar to one of its own. This week, the German automaker filed suit in Frankfurt against Shuanghuan Automobile. The suit intends to preclude the Chinese automaker from selling its car model called the CEO. The Munich-based automaker said the SUV was a copy of the BMW X5. ??China is here and we are here at the fair,?? said Karl Schloessl, CEO of China Automobile, which plans to import and sell the car in Europe. He said the car was designed independently. ??We do not deny. We do not admit,?? Schloessl told AP Television News. ??One gets inspiration from every SUV, no matter whether it is Japanese, Chinese, German or French. When you look at a car today, no matter from which perspective, you will always discover similarities, eve...
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The Volt's European Counterpart
2007-09-11 04:00:00
We already know what the Chevy Volt is all about. It is just a matter of waiting until the fuel miser that is the Volt reaches the production stage. But the Volt is not the only General Motors car which boasts of superb fuel economy and limited greenhouse gas emission. That's because the Chevy Volt has a European counterpart in the Opel Flextreme. The Flextreme is a concept car just like the Chevy Volt. It is also a vehicle that will get you to your office and back without ever burning a single drop of fuel if your daily mileage amounts to about 34 miles. And I think, just as the Volt will use components as sturdy as Chevrolet Tahoe step plates, the Flextreme will also be using reliable and safe parts. While American automakers are more focused on the development of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, European automakers are focusing on the use of clean diesel engine. And since Opel is a German brand, the automaker will equip the Flextreme with a fuel efficient, clean as gasoline 1...
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Toyota Motor Corporation Reveals Another Plug-in for France
2007-09-11 02:16:00
The leader in making quality hybrid cars is now making a new wave in another car market. The Toyota Motor Corporation , the maker of the famous Prius, is now making another breakthrough. This time the new product is not going to be sent to the US car market, nor to Japanese car market. Now, the Asian famous fast growing car maker is venturing to France and it is building a new plug-in hybrid for the French car market. The news was from theautochannel.com. According to the one among the most reputable sources of car information, Jiji Press reported that Toyota is cooperating with France's state-owned power supplier EDF in the test of the plug-in vehicles for the French car market. After two years of perfecting these four new plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, the collaboration between the two famous companies will bring the test on the road of the French capital. This is to identify the effectively of the plug-in in terms of recharging as well as the billing systems of hybri...
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Special Edition Mercedes C350 To Raise $1M For ?Key To The Cure?
2007-09-07 08:42:00
Mercedes for a cause. The German automaker reaches out to lend a helping hand and touch other people?s lives. It intends to put a stress on benevolence and not just profit-making ventures. The German automaker?s American division has engineered a special edition version of its sleek 2008 C350 sport sedan to raise $1 million for Saks Fifth Avenue's ?Key To The Cure ? - a women's cancer initiative developed in partnership with the Entertainment Industry Foundation's (EIF) Women's Cancer Research Fund. To raise awareness of the cause, actress Renee Zellweger has been named the Entertainment Industry Foundation ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue's 2007 Key To The Cure and will show her support by wearing this year's Key To The Cure t-shirt designed by Juicy Couture. The actress will appear in promotional materials and in a national public service announcement (PSA) to bring attention to this critical issue. As a national sponsor of ?Key To The Cure,? MBUSA expects to c...
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Chinese Women Prefers?
2007-09-04 03:50:00
We cannot deny the fact that more and more vehicles are being sold in the Chinese auto market. And in that said market, women buyers are increasing. By last count, of the total car buyers in the Asian country, 32 percent are women. That means that automakers, in order to have a strong foothold on the Chinese auto market should design cars which can attract Chinese women. According to this article from the autochannel.com, Chinese women auto buyers prefer small cars. Although ordinary folks like us will not be involved in the designing of a new car for the Chinese, I would still share to you what these cars are. The Chery QQ with the round headlights is a bit on the bad side of things for me but Chinese women dig it, or so the article said. The Honda Fit or the Jazz as it is called in other markets is also a favorite of Chinese women. I kinda like this car because even if it's small, it has that aggressive look to it thanks to that headlight. In the United States, the Fit is the eig...
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Featured Features of 2009 Dodge Journey: Technologies for Flexibility
2007-09-04 02:21:00
Just recently, I have learned about an upcoming Dodge model for 2009 that has been engineered to provide everyone?s preference for a car. It is the 2009 Dodge Journey with SUV capabilities. From jalopnik.com, several features amazed me. These are the following I found: Innovative and Clever Technologies for FlexibilityMyGIG? cutting-edge multimedia audio and entertainment systemAvailable ParkView? Rear Backup Camera displays the view behind the vehicle in the navigation display when backing up or parkingAvailable Full-color, GPS Map Navigation System with 7-inch (17.8 cm) display provides convenient directions and traffic alertsChill Zone? cooled beverage storage bin located in the glove box helps keep two cooled 12-oz. (330 ml) cans cool through the air conditioning system or fresh air inletYES Essentials Premium Cloth Seats are stain resistant, odor resistant and anti static for easy cleaning and a long-lasting appearanceAvailable Aimable LED Map/Reading Lamps provide focused ...
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