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Monthly Archives: April 2010

Volkswagen presents new 3-cylinder turbodiesel

Experts discuss the future of powertrain technologies Wolfsburg, 29 April 2010 – Along with the presentation of a new 3-cylinder TDI, Volkswagen will be represented by a contingent of engine experts at the 31st International Vienna Motor Symposium. Its presentations in front of an international audience of engineers will focus on top values in CO2 [...]

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Buick New Regal Receives Maximum 5-Star Safety Rating in China

2010-04-29 Shanghai – The Buick New Regal sedan from Shanghai GM has received a maximum five-star safety rating from the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), which recently released its China New Car Assessment Program ratings. A U.S. version of the Regal will be in Buick showrooms in May.

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Audi looks to invest in renewable electricity

* Audi joins international Desertec alliance as associated partner * Renewable energy sources powering Audi production * Total energy balance in the focus * Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: “Electric cars from Audi will run on sustainably produced electricity” AUDI AG is looking to invest in renewable sources of energy. In support of this goal, Audi [...]

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Ramazzotti, Belli and Alonso promoting “Partita del Cuore” match

Maranello 28 April – Eros Ramazzotti, Paolo Belli and Fernando Alonso are the protagonists of a TV ad, promoting the “Partita del Cuore” football match between the Nazionale Cantanti, Italian musicians, and the Squadra Telethon, where also the three Scuderia Ferrari are playing.

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RENAULT LAUNCHES THE MOTRIO TIRE RANGE

Since January 2010, Renault has launched the Motrio tire range in France, Portugal, Germany, Turkey, Romania, Spain and Belgium. Renault has launched this new tire range in response to a strong consumer demand at an attractive price, in all its sales networks. It is not only available in the aftermarket but also manufacture-fitted on Dacia [...]

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BMW outlines future motorsport programme

* 29.04.2010 Munich, 29th April 2010. Motorsport will continue to play a leading role at BMW, with plans now being implemented for an extensive programme. BMW will significantly expand its activities in the field of production car racing over the coming years: last week the executive board of BMW AG came to a positive policy [...]

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HYUNDAI UNVEILS ALL-NEW AVANTE AT BUSAN MOTOR SHOW

- World-premier of new Avante compact, Hyundai’s global best-seller – Featuring 1.6L Gamma GDI engine, 6-speed automatic Hyundai Motor Co. had its world-premier of the all-new Avante compact sedan, the company’s best-selling model worldwide, at the Busan International Motor Show 2010 today.

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HYUNDAI RISES IN FORBES LIST OF THE WORLD’S LEADING COMPANIES

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 04/26/2010 Hyundai Motor Company climbed eight spots to become the 188th leading company in the world, and third among automakers, according to an annual list of the top 2000 leading global companies published by Forbes magazine. Hyundai has gained ground in the past two rankings, rising from 245 in 2008 and 196 [...]

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FORD START WINS AUTOWEEK’S BEST CONCEPT

BEIJING, April 27, 2010 –The stunning red Ford Start pulled ahead of 65 concept vehicles to be named Best Concept by the AutoWeek editorial staff at the Beijing auto show this year. Small, green, smart and fun, the Ford Start won admirers for its decidedly playful take on kinetic design. More than a design exploration [...]

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GM to Bring Chevrolet to Korea

Will launch GM’s leading global brand to strengthen its position in domestic market 2010-04-28 Busan, Korea – Chevrolet, General Motors Company’s leading global vehicle brand, will be introduced in Korea in 2011. GM Daewoo Auto & Technology President and CEO Mike Arcamone made the announcement today at a press conference held in conjunction with the [...]

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