Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today it will initiate a large-scale community-based test of its Intelligent Transport System (ITS), integrating cellular communications with vehicle telematics to help prevent pedestrian-related accidents. The pilot project will be conducted in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture for a two-month period from November 1 to December 27. (more…)
Author: Zahari Mladenov
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Nissan to Pilot Intelligent Transport System Model
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Opel and GM Develop Vehicles with a Sixth Sense
In its second international forum, the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium (C2C-CC) is demonstrating for the first time worldwide vehicle-to-X communication independent of manufacturer or vehicle-type. Opel is hosting the event at the GM Dudenhofen Test Center in Germany. (more…) -
Chevrolet Takes All-New Traverse Crossover To The World Series
For the third consecutive year, Chevrolet teams up with Major League Baseball’s World Series to hit another vehicle out of the ballpark – the all-new Chevrolet Traverse crossover. (more…) -
Even racier – even better: CARLSSON CK63 S
With the C-Class top-of-the line model C 63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz has given an impressive statement in the medium class. Where else can you get an enormous larger than 6 litre V8 engine in a relatively small car? But as the power output is comparably low, the high-tech manufacturer Carlsson activates the hidden potential. (more…) -
BRABUS 22-Inch Wheels and Sport Fenders for Mercedes S-Class and CL-Class
Size does matter after all: With the new 22-inch BRABUS Monoblock light-alloy wheels BRABUS opens the door to a new dimension for the latest Mercedes S-Class sedan and the CL-Class coupe. (more…) -
Lotus Wins Award for Engine Research that Delivers 15% CO2 Reduction
Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, is celebrating its latest accolade after triumphing at ‘The Engineer Technology + Innovation Awards 2008’ with another environmentally focused project. (more…) -
Toyota Hilux Bull Bars Complement New Front End
Toyota Australia has redesigned Toyota Genuine bull bars for upgraded HiLux to complement the vehicle’s new-look front end.
The Toyota Genuine Forge alloy bull bar is shaped to replace the existing (new shape) bumper and complement HiLux’s new trapezoid-shaped radiator grille and new headlamps. (more…) -
Yaris Shows OFF New Hands-Free
A new Toyota Genuine BluetoothTM* hands-free system makes the newly updated Toyota Yaris even more appealing and convenient to drive.
The small, unobtrusive BluetoothTM device operates via the vehicle’s audio system and connects wirelessly with BluetoothTM enabled mobile phones*.
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The SEAT Altea freetrack becomes king of the mountain
953 kilometres and 29 mountain passes in Italy, Austria and Switzerland in only 22 hours is the magnificent feat achieved by the SEAT Altea freetrack on the gruelling mountain tour carried out last weekend by Tyrolean Gerhard Plattner and Austrian Franz Doppler. (more…) -
All-new 2009 Dodge Ram Named “Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas”
Voting after their annual Truck Rodeo, members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 “Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas,” giving Dodge honors over competitors from Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Nissan, Honda and Toyota. (more…) -
First Mercedes-Benz GLK Handed Over to Customer
Magdalena Dietz, 29, entrepreneur and PR consultant, today received the key to her new Mercedes-Benz GLK from Bremen plant manager Peter Schabert. Ms. Dietz is the first customer to take delivery of a vehicle of the entirely new GLK-Class following its market launch. (more…) -
Vitaphone Racing and Maserati MC12 are Champions for the Fourth Time
A very exciting day here in Zolder, Belgium, where the ninth round of the FIA GT has just taken place. After hard work during the night to recondition MC12 no. 1, which went out of the track at the “Lucien Bianchi” curve, today the Andrea Bertolini – Michael Bartels duo won by a 7″ margin over their rivals Hezemans-Gollin. (more…)