Character: • High-performance concept study with BMW ActiveHybrid technology visualising the dynamic performance typical of a BMW against the backdrop of future demands in sustained mobility. BMW Vision EfficientDynamics as a symbol for the future of Sheer Driving Pleasure in harmony with trendsetting efficiency. • Development aim: The performance of a BMW M Car and [...]
These figures make the hearts of sports car drivers beat faster: 600 HP (441 kW), acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, top speed of 322 km/h. The car to which these impressive performance figures belong is the ABT R8 5.2 FSI. Its V10 engine draws plenty of power from its large [...]
TOKYO (Aug. 28, 2009) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its production, sales and export figures for July, 2009. 1. Production Nissan’s global production in July decreased 15.9% year-on-year to 265,623 units. Production in Japan decreased 28.3% year-on-year to 92,609 units. Production outside of Japan decreased 7.4% year-on-year to 173,014 units. In the U.S., [...]
???? Market crashes by 48.7% ???? Lada still the market leader; 26% market share, but sales down 45.1% YtD ???? Russian government acts to arrest decline ???? Volkswagen is only top brand to increase sales JATO Dynamics, the world’s leading provider of automotive data and intelligence, reports that the Russian market has almost halved, suffering [...]
New fuel cell car from Mercedes-Benz: 100 percent driving pleasure, zero emissions Stuttgart , Aug 28, 2009 Mercedes-Benz is launching its first series-produced fuel cell car on the road: the new B?Class F-CELL. The environmentally friendly electric car has better a performance similar to than a 2,0-litre petrol car and is fully suited for everyday [...]
Honda Access introduces new Bicycle Carrier Even if the summer vacation has already been and gone this year, there are still many opportunities for all of us to get out and enjoy some valuable exercise on our bicycles. There’s simply no better way of getting away from the stresses and strains of modern life than [...]
* The S5 Sportback uses a powerful, supercharged V6 * A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro with stunningly clean exhaust * The A3 1.2 TFSI consumes just 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (42.77 mpg) Audi will unveil three new vehicles at Frankfurt’s International Motor Show (IAA): the remarkably dynamic S5 Sportback, the extremely [...]
TOKYO, Japan, August 28, 2009– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of July 2009, including an all-time record for any month for production in China. <Production> Production in Japan for the month of July 2009 experienced a year-on-year decrease for the ninth [...]
DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS – The all-new 2010 Toyota 4Runner is headed for Dallas to make its world debut at the State Fair of Texas during a news conference on Sept. 24. More rugged than ever, the new fifth-generation 4Runner offers sure-footed off-road capability and increased comfort with added roominess. More than 1.8 [...]
Suzuki presents its revamped SX4 at the 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). Attention will also focus on a special Swift model, the successful Alto and Splash, and other innovations. Small cars have always been a priority at Suzuki – a model strategy that has taken the carmaker along a path of success in Germany [...]
