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Monthly Archives: April 2012

Honda Develops World’s First Technology to Detect the Potential for Traffic Congestion With the Goal to Prevent Traffic Jams; Public-road Testing to Begin in May 2012

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the successful development of the world’s first*1 technology to detect the potential for traffic congestion and determine whether the driving pattern of the vehicle is likely to create traffic jams. Honda developed this technology while recognizing that the acceleration and deceleration behavior of one vehicle influences the traffic pattern [...]

High-performance SUV with many talents – the updated Audi Q5

* Completely updated Q5 model series * New engine-transmission pairings are up to 15 percent more efficient * Audi connect services set new benchmark for infotainment Sporty, spacious, comfortable and multifunctional – the Audi Q5 has a versatile and successful character. Now the mid-class SUV is even more attractive, efficient and sporty – adding many [...]

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse premieres in Asia Bugatti presents most powerful roadster ever at Beijing Motor Show

Following the success of the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, Bugatti did not wait long before the company received inquiries about an open-top version of the Grand Sport that could also deliver 882 kW (1,200 hp). “We were instantly electrified by the idea of transferring the power of the Super Sport to the Grand Sport, that [...]

Virtual driving pleasure with BMW models

Authentic driving pleasure is not just for the real world – as Auto Club Revolution , the new online racing game and car community for PC, demonstrates. Different BMW models can be configured for driving according to personal preferences. The online game from British game developer Eutechnyx features the BMW 1 Series M Coup?, the [...]

Renault, official partner of the 65th Cannes Film Festival

Renault has been the sole official partner carmaker of the Cannes Film Festival for nearly 30 years now. A fleet of over 250 Renault cars will take to the roads of Cannes this year, starring two full-electric models, Fluence Z.E. and Twizy. Renault electrifies Cannes From May 16 to 27 and for the first time [...]

Most Frugal Ford Van Ever – Fiesta Van ECOnetic Technology Returning 86mpg – Debuts at Birmingham CV Show

* The most fuel-efficient van ever produced by Ford, the new Fiesta Van ECOnetic Technology makes its public debut at the Birmingham CV Show * Enhanced fuel-saving technologies, including standard Auto-Start-Stop, cut CO2 emissions from 95g/km to 87g/km, and reduce fuel consumption by eight percent to 3.3l/100km (86mpg) * Best-in-class emissions and fuel economy provide [...]

Hyundai Motor Unveils China-Exclusive Elantra at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show

- China-exclusive Elantra has differentiated design, improved features – Hyundai introduces Blue Link infotainment system to China – Hyundai also unveils all-new Santa Fe to China Hyundai Motor Company, whose joint venture in China is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, today unveiled its China-exclusive Elantra (“Langdong,” or ?? in Chinese) and its all-new Santa [...]

2012 Beijing, Renault confirms its ambitions in China with the launch of Renault Talisman

With the world premiere of Talisman, Renault fulfils the promise of “casual luxury” that is winning over more and more Chinese customers. Talisman, Renault’s new flagship sedan for the Chinese market, embodies the “casual luxury” that Chinese customers have come to appreciate: value for money and luxury for daily life. Its elegant design and best-in-class [...]

DENZA Unveils All-Electric Show Car at Auto China 2012 in Beijing

* First appearance of the DENZA brand at a motor show * Inspiring New Energy Vehicle (NEV) concept developed in China for the Chinese market * First prototypes of future production model already out on the streets * BYD and Daimler Joint Venture making good progress Beijing, China – DENZA unveiled its new all-electric vehicle [...]

Jaguar at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition

Jaguar unveils the XJ Ultimate, announces two new forced-induction petrol engines and releases further details of the F-TYPE sports car * The XJ Ultimate- the new pinnacle of the XJ range – makes its global debut * Two new forced-induction engines; the 240PS2.0-litre I4 Turbocharged Petrol and the 340PS 3.0-litre V6 Supercharged Petrol are announced [...]