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17th May, 2007
OPEL is better than Toyota
Renate Künast, leader of the parliamentary group of the Greens in the Bundestag, informed yesterday with OPELs about natural gas vehicles. Here it regards the gas tanks of a Zafira CNG; at the microphone OSV Marketingleiter Klaus Hablik. The Adam OPEL GmbH found a new advertising medium for its cars ......
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16th May, 2007
About the business transfer of brake business for the automobile
Because this corporation and the Sumitomo Electric Industies, Ltd. corporation (below, the Sumitomo electric) both corporations on 2007 October 1st brake business for the automobile of the Sumitomo electric agreed to business transferring at this corporation, we inform.
　As for both corporations, corporation [denso], with the Toyota Motor Corporation corporation establishing ......
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15th May, 2007
Ford Motor China launched the eighth annual Conservation & Environmental Grants,
Ford Motor China launched the eighth annual Conservation & Environmental Grants, China Program (CEGC) today, with a focus on encouraging community environmental protection to raise environmental awareness in China. Along with continuing programs in youth engagement and NGO training, this year’s CEGC will unveil new Community Environmental Grants for fostering ......
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14th May, 2007
The Chinese Market for OEM Automotive Electronics
A trend for vehicle manufacturers in China to use electronic systems made in China rather than importing them is forecast to accelerate in the next five years. This is according to a new report, entitled “The Chinese Market for OEM Automotive Electronics”, published recently by IMS Research.
The fast growth in ......
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14th May, 2007
New Saab 9-3 range debuts for 2008 Model Year
Inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car, the new Saab 9-3 range will feature bold styling and cutting edge technology for greater driving appeal.
With all-new front bodywork, ‘signature’ lighting, new door panels and rear styling features, the latest generation 9-3 acquires a more focused, assertive stance, reflecting the ......
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13th May, 2007
A new type of engine that could dramatically reduce oil consumption
Researchers have created the first computational model to track engine performance from one combustion cycle to the next for a new type of engine that could dramatically reduce oil consumption and the emission of global-warming pollutants."We're talking about a major leap in engine technology that could be used in hybrid ......
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13th May, 2007
Latest Ressearch fuel cell catalyst by AKTA
Catalyst developer Acta has launched a new fuel cell catalyst for direct alcohol fuel cells. Acta claim that the HYPERMEC 3-Series anode electro-catalysts offer 70 percent higher performance than the 2-Series. The company also claims that early samples to key customers have been successful and that the product is now ......
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13th May, 2007
Nissan Micra C+C Open For Pre-Orders
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced it will begin taking pre-orders for the Micra C+C (Coupe + Convertible) from May 11, 2007. The new model will be introduced in Japan in mid-July.
Micra C+C, the coupe/convertible model of the Micra, initially launched in Europe in November 2005, continues to be a popular ......
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13th May, 2007
Lifetime Achievement Award from Transportation Safety Equipment Institute
Research Triangle Park, N.C. – Larry Henneberger, partner at the law firm of Arent Fox in Washington, D.C., was awarded the first ever Henneberger Lifetime Achievement Award by the Transportation Safety Equipment Institute (TSEI) at its Spring Meeting in Tucson, Arizona.
“Larry has devoted an extraordinary amount of his professional ......
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13th May, 2007
Reduce the cost of drilling for oil.
Technology that has helped improve the environmental performance of cars is being adapted to reduce the cost of drilling for oil. Engineers at the University of Bath are working on a new £175,000 project that will help reduce the size and cost of the drilling systems used to reach oil ......
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12th May, 2007
General Motors announced moves within its North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing (VSSM) staff today
Jim Bunnell, 51, has been appointed divisional general manager, Buick-Pontiac-GMC, replacing John Larson, who left GM to pursue an outside opportunity. He was previously general manager of the North Central region.
Steve Hill, 46, replaces Bunnell as the North Central regional general manager. He was formerly executive director, Retail Planning ......
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12th May, 2007
Creating corn for cars
A new variety of corn developed and patented by Michigan State University scientists could turn corn leaves and stalks into products that are just as valuable as the golden kernels.
Right now, most U.S. ethanol is made from corn kernels. This is because breaking down the cellulose in corn leaves and ......
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11th May, 2007
Ten cool cars
Most car manufacturers produce vehicles which come with price tags that are within the reach of more people. This means more cars will be bought thus an increased profit is expected. But there are those who cater to the automobile needs of the rich and the privileged. Car companies like ......
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