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Monthly Archives: October 2010

LEXUS: CAR MEDIA GUIDE FOR THE 2010 SEMA SHOW

Lexus marks its return to the 2010 SEMA Show with another impressive selection of exciting custom build cars following its official debut at the 2007 show. As the only luxury maker to offer five hybrid vehicles, Lexus is celebrating the launch oftheall-new2011CT200h. Thisyear,Lexuswillfeaturesixelectrifyinghybridvehiclesatitsexhibit: ?    CT 200h F Sport Concept ?    HS 250h by Vip Auto [...]

2010 SEMA Show: RK Collection Toyota Camry NASCAR Edition

The RK Collection Toyota Camry NASCAR Edition makes its public debut at the 2010 SEMA Show.  The special two-door Toyota Camry NASCAR Edition was developed by RK Collection (RKC) to assist Toyota Racing Development (TRD) in visualizing the virtues of a standard Camry and morphing them into a powerful NASCAR counterpart.

The Peugeot 107 celebrates its 500,000th vehicle

The 500,000th Peugeot 107 has rolled off the TPCA* car production lines in Kolin, in the Czech Republic. Launched on European markets in spring 2005, the Peugeot 107 enjoyed immediate success which has never waned, since the annual industrial potential devolved to the “little” Peugeot has been continually saturated by strong business demand through to [...]

Audi honored with red dot award as brand with strongest design

* Audi big winner in the category communication design * New title “red dot: client of the year” goes to the brand with the four rings * Red dot initiator Prof. Zec: “Audi’s implementation of its brand core in the media is exemplary” Pure expression of innovative design is honored by the red dot design [...]

Last endurance test for the new MAGIC SKY CONTROL panoramic vario-roof: In the glowing heat of Death Valley

Stuttgart Heat. Around noon it becomes unbearable. In the legendary Death Valley, on the border between California and Nevada, the thermometer soars to over 50 degrees Celsius during the summer. But the Mercedes-Benz test team considers these exceptional thermal conditions to be ideal.

NISSAN REVEALS PRICE OF NISSAN LEAF 100% ELECTRIC VEHICLE IN SWITZERLAND

–Fifth market in which price disclosed; deliveries start in second half of 2011- ROLLE, Switzerland (Oct. 28, 2010) – Nissan International SA today announced the price of Nissan LEAF in Switzerland, making Switzerland the fifth European market in which Nissan has disclosed the price of the world’s first affordable 100% electric vehicle. The zero-emission Nissan [...]

Innovative glass roof for the new SLK: MAGIC SKY CONTROL – wellness atmosphere at the touch of a button

Stuttgart Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz is enhancing the vario-roof of the SLK with innovative technology boasting entirely new features. As a result, a totally unique glass roof will be celebrating its world premiere in the new SLK next year: at the touch of a button it can be made either transparent or darkened. In transparent mode [...]

ASIMO, Honda’s Humanoid Robot, Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

ASIMO has reached a huge milestone and will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on 31st October. A decade ago, Honda created a humanoid robot so advanced it started a revolution in humanoid robot technology. To mark this date, dedicated Anniversary websites and films have been launched today, with new photos, videos, the story of its creation [...]

Audi A7 Sportback at dealerships across Europe

* Purist coupe design for the executive segment * Sales chief Schwarzenbauer: “We expect roughly two-thirds of all buyers to be new customers” * 200,000 units planned over life cycle In January 2008, the concept car for the Audi A7 Sportback was the star of the Detroit Auto Show. Starting tomorrow, the series production model [...]

Corvette Engine Build Booth Coming to SEMA

Chevrolet exhibit will include “build your own” Corvette engine demonstration DETROIT – Skilled engine builders from General Motors’ Performance Build Center (PBC) will slowly assemble the LS9 6.2L supercharged engine that powers the Corvette ZR1 on the floor of this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas. Booth  #23743 within the Chevrolet display will be the [...]