At the Geneva Motor Show (06 – 18 March 2007) smart will be presenting the two BRABUS variants of the new smart fortwo to the public for the first time. Rated at 72 kW / 98 bhp, the smart fortwo BRABUS and smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive have more than 30 percent more engine power than [...]
Posted on February 22nd, 2007 by livgon
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Chrysler Group workers arriving for work found an email in their inbox from President and Chief Executive Officer Tom LaSorda.
Here’s Tom’s email in its entirety:
Dear Colleagues,I know you have many questions as a result of the DaimlerChrysler Annual Press Conference last week and the resulting rumors about the future of the Chrysler Group. [...]
Posted on February 22nd, 2007 by livgon
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Kia’s exciting all-new ex_cee’d cabrio concept car will be premiered at the 77th Salon de l’Automobiles in Geneva, Switzerland on 6 March. The styling of the eagerly anticipated ex_cee’d cabrio is the work of Peter Schreyer, Kia’s new Chief Design Officer, and hints at the future direction Kia vehicles could be taking under his guidance. [...]
Posted on February 22nd, 2007 by livgon
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2007 Civic Hybrid + enlarge image | view gallery > Last week, Honda Motor announced a global recall of 45,000 Civic Hybrid sedans, hoping to correct defective voltage converters that could cause short circuits, stopping the cars’ engines and preventing them from restarting.
This is an example of a recall
Posted on February 22nd, 2007 by livgon
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Kia will use the upcoming Geneva Motor Show to reveal its latest concept — the ex_cee'd cabrio. The car is the work of Peter Schreyer, Kia's new Chief Design Officer, and hints at the future direction Kia vehicles could be taking under his guidance.
Based on the new three-door cee'd hatchback, due to go into production [...]
Posted on February 22nd, 2007 by livgon
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This year’s 77th edition of the Geneva Auto Show (or motor show, as the Swiss call it) promises plenty of noteworthy debuts. Here are a few previews of the vehicles that will premiere at the show, which runs from March 8-18. Check back for new model announcements in the coming weeks, and look for [...]
Posted on February 22nd, 2007 by livgon
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The second generation of the sporty all-terrain Cayenne is preparing for launch: the new models will be waiting in the sales rooms of the 86 German Porsche centers from Saturday, February 24, 2007. Thanks to the newly developed engines with gasoline direct injection, they are distinguished by higher performance combined with lower fuel consumption. In [...]
Posted on February 22nd, 2007 by livgon
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In a letter sent to Chrysler employees today, CEO Tom LaSorda encouraged workers to continue to "produce great cars and trucks," but refused to deny rumors of a possible sale or spin-off of the Chrysler Group from DaimlerChrysler.
"Journalists and analysts have been busy conjecturing over what will happen," LaSorda wrote. "We simply cannot respond to [...]
Posted on February 22nd, 2007 by livgon
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Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that the exclusive Fahrenheit GTI has arrived at dealerships. This uniquely styled, high performance hatchback is available to only 1200 lucky customers. The Fahrenheit GTI distinguishes itself from others in the lineup with its electrifying orange exterior color that is sure to turn heads. Each distinctive vehicle includes “Fahrenheit†[...]
Posted on February 22nd, 2007 by livgon
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When Honda unveiled the Advanced Sports Car Concept earlier this year, it said the vehicle was a direct preview of the 2008 Acura NSX. Typically automakers don't say which future production cars ambiguously named concepts are supposed
Posted on February 22nd, 2007 by livgon
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