Maranello 24th July 2008 – Michael Schumacher is currently completing the track and road development stages of the Ferrari California, the new 8-cylinder model due to be officially unveiled at the Paris International Motor Show on October 2nd this year. (more…)
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Michael Schumacher Completes Development Testing On Ferrari California
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BMW Group confirmed as the uk’s cleanest premium motor manufacturer
BMW Group products are officially the cleanest premium cars following independent, industry-wide research into CO2 emissions. The data, compiled by www.cleangreencars.co.uk, also shows that, through its EfficientDynamics programme, the BMW brand has the most improved average CO2 emissions of any premium manufacturer. (more…) -
One-Of-A-Kind Mustang AV8R To Benefit Youth Program At World-Famous Airventure 2008
The numbers tied to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh are impressive, if not overwhelming – but there’s one statistic especially worth eyeing. (more…) -
North American All-New Mazda6 Production Begins at AutoAlliance International
Mazda Motor Corporation today (July 23) announced that a Job One ceremony was held at AutoAlliance International Inc. in Flat Rock, Michigan to celebrate the first United States production of the North American all-new Mazda6. (more…) -
Engine conversion and modification of the top speed limit for 135i, 335i and X6 35i
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Engine conversion (additional ECU)for 1 series 135i (E82 / E88)
for 3 series 335i (E90 / E91 / E92 / E93) and
for X6 35i (E71)
(based on 225 kW / 306 hp)
257 kW (350 hp) / 5660 rpm 480 Nm (lb-ft 354) / 2950 rpm (more…) -
Toyota Expands Yaris Line for 2009 with Third Model and New Safety Features
Toyota is adding a five-door Liftback, to its popular, fuel-efficient Yaris subcompact model line for 2009.
The versatile new five-door Yaris joins the three-door Liftback and four-door Sedan, making Yaris the only model line in its segment to offer a full complement of three body styles. Toyota projects 130,000 Yaris sales for calendar year 2009, with the new five-door accounting for about a third of those. Yaris five-door will begin arriving in dealerships in August. (more…) -
Eleven Minutes, 58 Seconds And Zero Emissions
Lap runs on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany’s Eifel region are often cancelled due to rain. But the wet weather didn’t stop Nissan from taking its X-TRAIL fuel cell vehicle for a spin on the course recently, making Nissan the first automaker to record an FCV lap on the famous race track. (more…) -
Employees Celebrate Nissan Americas Opening
Nissan today celebrated the dedication of Nissan Americas in Franklin, Tenn. The new center serves as regional headquarters for the United States, Canada and Mexico. Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen and U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander joined Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn for opening ceremonies. The day-long event included more than 1,500 employees and members of the community. (more…) -
Cooper Tire bolts on to Lightning GT for Motor Show debut
Cooper Tire will be unveiled as the official OE tyre supplier for one of the stars of this year’s British International Motor Show – the Lightning GT, a new electric sportscar.The firm’s ultra-high performance Cooper Zeon 2XS will be fitted in 20 inch rim size as standard equipment on every Lightning GT built, and its superb cornering ability and steering response is a perfect fit for the 700bhp, 130mph sportscar. (more…)
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Evora – Beautiful, functional and fun; the new green sportscar from Lotus
The Lotus Evora is sleek, sophisticated and socially aware. Coupling stunning looks and agile performance its impressive green credentials, prove that Evora is a cool and eco-friendly alternative to gas-guzzling 4×4’s. Emissions for the brand-new sportscar are on target to beat the 225 grams of CO2 per kilometre threshold above which UK road tax rapidly increases. (more…) -
“Travolution” promotes eco-friendly driving
A wave of “green” is washing over Ingolstadt: after two years of research, the “Travolution” team has developed a trend-setting concept to improve traffic infrastructure. Investment amounts to a total of about €1.2 million. AUDI AG and its venture partners presented the results today, with further joint pilot projects to follow. (more…) -
Don’t miss the Beat!
The Camaro Convertible might be hugging the limelight, but an equally important star of Chevrolet’s motorshow stand will be the baby Beat… (more…)