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Azure Dynamics Outlines Lead Customer Strategy For Ford Transit Connect Electric
By Azure Dynamics Corporation
OAK PARK, MI, – Azure Dynamics Corporation(TSX:AZD) (OTC: AZDDF), which announced the sale of the first two Ford Transit Connect Electric vans to AT&T last week, today said that an initial allotment of ten vans will be produced late this year and will be exclusively available to Azure’s lead customers. Azure is [...]
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet: Assistance in critical situations
By Mercedes-Benz
Preventing traffic accidents is at the heart of Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to safety. This is why the engineers in Sindelfingen are dedicated to advancing the development of sophisticated assistance systems which warn and assist the driver in critical driving situations and can act autonomously if there is acute danger.
Toyota Introduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles In Europe
By Toyota
Toyota and the Clean Energy Partnership announced today (5 March) that Toyota has become a new international auto partner for the organisation. The move will add further impetus to CEP’s programme of advancing sustainable mobility through the development of hydrogen filling stations and a fuel supply network in Germany.
Volkswagen Plans To Expand Its Fleet Of Electric Drive Vehicles
By Volkswagen
Wolfsburg / Geneva –The use of hybrid technology in production vehicles is already being demonstrated in the Touareg Hybrid at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. In 2011, a test fleet of 500 Golfs with electric drives will follow.
Futuristic Audi Space on the PlayStation Home virtual platform
By Audi
As reported by Audi
Audi is the first carmaker to make a home for itself within the PlayStation Home platform. Known as Audi Space, it’s a virtual world that architects and designers have given a futuristic look. It has a lot going for it, including the presentation to visitors of the Audi A1 on February [...]
Mazda launches Limited Edition MX-5 to celebrate 20th Anniversary
By Mazda
As reported by Mazda UK
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the world’s best-selling two-seater roadster going on sale in the UK, Mazda is introducing a special version of the legendary Mazda MX-5 sportscar called, appropriately, the ‘Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Limited Edition’.
Mercedes-Benz builds the vehicles with the highest value retention
By Mercedes-Benz
Four Mercedes-Benz models have the lowest depreciation in their segment, and can justifiably call themselves the “Value retention champions 2010″ – the E, C, S and R-Class. These are the findings of analyses carried out each year by the Saarbrücken-based market research institute Bähr & Fess Forecast on behalf of the motoring magazine “Auto [...]
Ford engineers use the virtual tools to design vehicles
By Ford Motor Company
DEARBORN, Mich., – Engineers at United Space Alliance (USA) and Ford Motor Company are sharing their animation software experiences to create virtual reality simulations that benefit both astronauts and drivers.
The Chrysler 300C that will be donated for auction is expected to raise $1 million
By Chrysler
Beverly Hills, Calif., – Nominees, presenters and performers arriving to “The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards” will have an opportunity to help raise money for Haitian relief efforts with a simple signature. Positioned at the entrance of the Beverly Hilton Hotel is President and Chief Executive Officer for the Chrysler Brand, Chrysler Group LLC, [...]
Mercedes-Benz Canada honours 9 Star Dealers for 2010
By Mercedes-Benz
Toronto, ON, Mercedes-Benz Canada recognized the outstanding achievements of its top-performing dealers today by announcing the 2010 Star Dealers list. This highly coveted designation identifies the top nine authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, and acknowledges the important contributions they have made in 2009 to the overall success of the brand within Canada.
Protoscar unveils its electric sports car prototype LAMPO2
By Protoscar
LAMPO2 is an electric demonstration sports car conceived by Protoscar, a Swiss company which has been developing CleanCar projects for 23 years including consulting of OEMs, power utilities and governments. The LAMPO2 boasts “quick-charging” capability (up to 100 km range extension in just 10 minutes charging time) and will be presented at the Geneva [...]
Ontario Government Strengthens Motor Vehicle Sales Sector
By Government of Ontario
Ontario is providing consumers with improved protections when they buy or lease new and used cars.
The province’s new Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002 (MVDA) that came into force on January 1, 2010, requires dealers to:
2011 BMW ALPINA B7 Sedan
By BMW Group
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – BMW of North America announced today that the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 sedan will join BMW’s North American product range as the most dynamic 7 Series model. The BMW ALPINA B7 represents the second generation of ALPINA automobiles based on the BMW 7 Series to be offered in [...]
Detroit Autoshow 2010 : Hyundai Blue-Will Concept
By Hyundai Motor America
Blue-Will serves as a test bed of new ideas that range from roof-mounted solar cells to drive-by-wire steering, lithium polymer batteries and touch-screen controls, and foreshadows future focused hybrid production vehicles from Hyundai. Blue-Will promises an electric-only driving distance of up to 40 miles on a single charge and a fuel economy [...]
Porsche Powers In 2010
By Porsche
Porsche never rests on its laurels, whether on the road or the race track, and 2009 was once again a year of constant activity with the launch of a number of new models and new facilities both in the UK and Germany. The good news is that 2010 is set to be another exciting [...]





