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Audi R8 “Warm up” with new sport car’s TV commercial. The new Audi commercial will showcase the 70 years of the company in the field of motor racing. The title of the commercial is “Warm Up” which will be premiered in Germany on April 6 together with the blockbuster movie “I, Robot” starring Will Smith and the Audi RSQ on the RTL channel.
The Ford Motor Co. Australia has intimated its willingness to support the forthcoming research project by the University of Melbourne to study efficient and practical hydrogen fuelled vehicle technologies. According to Peter Batchelor, the Minister for Energy and Resources, “The important study today received a $1.
The Suzuki Motors Corp. (SMC), one of the largest Japanese automakers, has announced that it will implement an aggressive strategic marketing plan that covers the release of new vehicle types to boost auto sales and consolidate its share in the Middle East. The automaker earlier gathered all its dealers in the Middle East to tackle about the strategic plan and bring together insights on how to better customize their cars and after-sales services so as to meet the growing demand of the customers.
The Bush’s administration’s aim to reduce gas consumption by twenty percent in the next ten years has prompted car manufacturers to develop and produce green cars. The Ford Motor Company is one of the car manufacturers leading the way in the production of alternative fuel vehicles. Recently, the Dearborn based auto manufacturer announced that they will be producing an alternative fuel powered Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor for the 2008 model year.
The Ford Motor Co. will launch three new limited-edition models - the Shelby GT500KR, the F-150 Foose Edition and the Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition – and all of which are making their official debut at this year’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The automaker’s trio of vehicles showcases how Ford is leveraging crucial partnerships to build thrilling and more functional new products.
CNN has just featured the so-called driverless cars -- all equipped with sensors, radars, cameras, computers and communicators that allows them to maneuver its way on roads and through traffic with very little human assistance. Of course these driverless vehicles still have the usual automobile parts like the Mercedes radiator.
The Insurance Institute for the Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Administration has these cars as the “Top Safety Picks” and top raters in all crash tests. The Acura RDX with its price around $33,000 to $37,000 and a fuel economy of 21 mpg garnered the pick due to its electronic stability.
Anticipation is rising as the 2007 New York International Automobile Show goes back to the Jacob Javits Convention Center this April 6th. Many automobile enthusiasts are looking forward to feasting their eyes and satisfying their hunger for the freshest line-up that their favorite brands have to offer.
2007 is a significant year for Mercedes-AMG for two reasons: the first one is the arrival of a new top model, the CL65 AMG high-performance coupe which delivers 450 kW/612 hp V12 engine and rounds off the AMG range. It will also take part as one of the 40th Anniversary limited edition models. The second reason is the coming of the high-performance brand of Mercedes Car Group (MCG) which will commemorate the company’s 40th birthday for this year.
The upcoming New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) is already creating a huge buzz in the auto market. Different car makers have already announced what they will be exhibiting at the country’s largest motor show. The huge number of attendees will surely be treated to a dazzling display of concept, production, and limited edition vehicles.
The all-new Mustang GT of the Ford Motor Co. is radiating a different charm to pull its sales up in the convertible season. To some enthusiasts the purchase was just a spur-of-the-moment decision. That is how Katy Long of Novi, Mich., ended up purchasing the new Mustang. I have always wanted a convertible, that's absolutely what it is, says the 26-year-old automotive lease renewal specialist, who took delivery of her dark grey Mustang GT from Varsity Ford in Ann Arbor, Mich.
The auto industry has seen the increase in the demand for eco-friendly vehicles as the global community becomes more aware of the threats of global warming. To address the demand, car manufacturers have been investing in the development of eco-friendly vehicles. One of the more promising technologies is the use of hydrogen as fuel.
Volvo, the renowned Swedish automaker, plans to refine and upgrade its dealer network to offer more comprehensive service for fleet customers. To make the aim a reality, the automaker is unveiling new Business Centres. The Swedish manufacturer of commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, and construction equipment, drive systems for industrial and marine applications, and aerospace components, recognizes that there is a requirement for the entire dealer network to retain corporate customers and strive to attract more in the cycle.
AB Volvo plans to boost workforce by employing the expertise of Kenexa which is a leading provider of talent acquisition and retention solutions. The Sweden-based automaker, world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, and aerospace components and services, earlier announced that it has chosen Kenexa to support the global recruiting initiatives.
Experts in the auto industry say the housing bubble that is bursting in warm, enticing states such as California, Florida, Arizona and Nevada has been drowning sales for Detroit's automakers in some of their most important markets. By far, sales of vehicles nationwide are down by 8.5 for General Motors Corp.
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