A brilliant US debut for the new BMW Advanced Diesel with BMW BluePerformance: renowned specialist magazine “Ward’s Auto World” has selected BMW’s 3.0-litre inline-six-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine with SCR system for reducing nitrogen oxide emissions as one of “10 Best Engines” in 2009. (more…)
Tag: 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)
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“10 Best Engines”: Double Success for BMW EfficientDynamics in the US
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Readers Choose Town & Country Best Family Hauler
So much for awards handed out by journalists. John and Jane Q Public, y’know, customers, have chosen the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country minivan as The Detroit News Readers’ Choice Family Hauler. (more…) -
Audi Recognized for Design Excellence at Prestigious EyesOn Design Awards at the NAIAS 2009
Audi of America announced that it won two awards at the EyesOn Design Awards Ceremony at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). (more…) -
Chevrolet Volt Battery Packs Will Be Manufactured by General Motors in the United States
The Chevrolet Volt, an extended-range electric vehicle that delivers up to 40 miles of gasoline- and emissions-free electric driving, will use battery packs manufactured in the United States by General Motors, Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announced at the North American International Auto Show. (more…) -
Lexus Stages World Debut of the 2010 HS 250h at NAIAS
Lexus today revealed the 2010 HS 250h, the world’s first dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle, at the North American International Auto Show. The HS 250h will be Lexus’ fourth hybrid and the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its lineup. It also will be the first Lexus to utilize carbon-neutral Ecological Plastic materials in a new futuristic cockpit and interior design. (more…) -
Toyota Introduces 2010 Camry at the 2009 NAIAS
The 2010 Camry is on display for the first time today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). As the best-selling passenger car in America for seven years running and 11 of the past 12 years, Camry continues to redefine standards for comfort and performance. (more…) -
Converj: The “Cadillac” Of Electric Vehicles
General Motors unveiled a further glimpse at the potential of electric propulsion today, this time in the form of luxury transportation, with the Cadillac Converj Concept. The Cadillac Converj was developed as a well-appointed grand touring coupe with a bold design and a host of interactive technology. (more…) -
smart fortwo Planning Electric Drive Vehicle
smart is producer of one of the worldwide most economical and environmentally friendly cars: the smart fortwo. The brand takes advantages by using alternative technologies to develop even more ecologically friendly vehicles. (more…) -
2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Makes World Debut at the North American International Auto Show
The all-new 2010 Honda Insight hybrid car made its world debut today at the North American International Auto Show. Utilizing the latest generation of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist™ (IMA®) hybrid technology and new, more cost-efficient production methods, the 2010 Insight defines a new stage in the evolution of hybrid technology, providing hybrid customers with a new level of affordability, fun-to-drive performance, and a U.S. EPA city/highway fuel-economy rating of 40/43 miles per gallon. (more…) -
Scion Announces Pricing for xB Release Series 6.0
Scion announced today that its first limited-production vehicle for 2009, the xB Release Series 6.0 (xB R.S. 6.0), will be available at dealer showrooms in February. (more…) -
All-new Mazda3 to be Exhibited at the 2009 North American International Auto Show
Mazda Motor Corporation has confirmed that the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) four-door sedan and five-door hatchback models will be shown at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), to be held in Detroit from January 11 through January 25, 2009. (more…)