China Auto Shows: Venue for World Premieres by Giant Automakers
Many giant automakers, such as BMW, GM, and Audi, are aggressively tapping into an emerging car market far east. No longer are world premieres held in Europe and North America. China seems to get a fair share of the giant automakers’ attention, as they debut their upcoming models in this region, along with new car [...]
The New Look of the 73-year Old Beetle!
From its hippie days to the chick car look, the 73-year old Volkswagen Beetle, which first came to US post-World War II, gets a revamp. The new-generation Beetle has lost some of its signature curves and perky designs to make way for a sportier look. The new Beetle The third-generation bug comes in an edgier design. It [...]
A Closer Look at the BMW Concept M5
The Shanghai Motor Show is going to be a huge event. With leaked photos of the Subaru XV Concept and other world premieres by giant automakers, this isn’t your ordinary auto show. Just recently, the BMW Concept M5 has come out in the open with more juicy details to offer. The new M5 This concept version of [...]
In Focus: Subaru XV Concept
Just a few days before the Shanghai Motor Show (on April 21 to 28), it looked like Subaru could no longer cool its jets. The Japanese automaker didn’t wait for the show to start and unveiled some photographs of the XV, which is well-hidden in the dark. The photo doesn’t reveal much, except for the [...]
Ford developing a “virtual child” to aid in vehicle safety research
Ford researchers have begun constructing a “virtual” six-year old child to help them in researching future safety devices. This multilayer digital dummy will take years to complete, as Ford spent 11 years constructing a “virtual” adult crash-test dummy. Developing the child dummy should take less time than the adult version. The gender has yet to [...]
Chevrolet Mi-ray “mid-electric” hybrid concept unveiled
Making its world debut at the Seoul Motor Show, General Motors Co. unveiled a sporty hybrid concept. Known as the Chevrolet Mi-ray, this South Korean-developed concept car is equipped with a “mid-electric” hybrid powertrain that can either run on electric-only front-wheel drive or switch to a gasoline to power the rear wheels for extra [...]
Toyota Adds New 7-Seater Prius
As the competition between manufacturers of hybrid cars gets tougher, Toyota looks to get a bigger edge by introducing a seven-seater Prius vehicle in Japan. By late April this year, Toyota’s five and seven-seater wagons will already be available in Japan. Since 1997, two million Prius cars have been sold worldwide and as a result, it’s [...]
Kia Introduces the Optima Hybrid
Kia is set to release a hybrid version of the Optima Hybrid in the United Kingdom this year. With more and more manufacturers looking to explot the hybrid car indsutry, Kia is also joining all the other automakers in the race. As a hybrid car, the Kia Optima runs on both diesel and pertrol. Aside from [...]
Tata Nano goes up in Flames
The world’s cheapest car, the Tata Nano is the news again and this time around, it’s because of a unit that caught fire in India. According to reports, the fire incident was caused by “unauthorized” electrical fitments that were used in that particualr unit. According to the driver of the Tata Nano, Vipul Jani, his car [...]
Car Sales go up in February
According to the latest reports, the automotive industry continues to get stronger as indicated by the 27-percent increase in sales this February. The ratings have been the highest since August 2009 and the way it’s going, there’s a good chance that it will even get better. Basically, sales increased by 42 percent for Toyota, 32 percent for [...]
China Auto Shows: Venue for World Premieres by Giant Automakers
19 April 2011
Many giant automakers, such as BMW, GM, and Audi, are aggressively tapping into an emerging car market far east. No longer are world premieres held in Europe and North America. China seems to get a fair share of the giant automakers’ attention, as they debut their upcoming models in this region, along with new car [...]
Posted in Auto Shows and Industry Events, Auto Trends and Innovations, BMW, GMComments (0)
The New Look of the 73-year Old Beetle!
19 April 2011
From its hippie days to the chick car look, the 73-year old Volkswagen Beetle, which first came to US post-World War II, gets a revamp. The new-generation Beetle has lost some of its signature curves and perky designs to make way for a sportier look. The new Beetle The third-generation bug comes in an edgier design. It [...]
Posted in Auto Shows and Industry Events, Auto Technology, Auto Trends and Innovations, Vehicle Reviews, VolkswagenComments (0)
A Closer Look at the BMW Concept M5
12 April 2011
The Shanghai Motor Show is going to be a huge event. With leaked photos of the Subaru XV Concept and other world premieres by giant automakers, this isn’t your ordinary auto show. Just recently, the BMW Concept M5 has come out in the open with more juicy details to offer. The new M5 This concept version of [...]
Posted in Auto Shows and Industry Events, Auto Technology, Auto Trends and Innovations, BMWComments (0)
In Focus: Subaru XV Concept
12 April 2011
Just a few days before the Shanghai Motor Show (on April 21 to 28), it looked like Subaru could no longer cool its jets. The Japanese automaker didn’t wait for the show to start and unveiled some photographs of the XV, which is well-hidden in the dark. The photo doesn’t reveal much, except for the [...]
Posted in Auto Shows and Industry Events, Auto Trends and InnovationsComments (0)
Ford developing a “virtual child” to aid in vehicle safety research
05 April 2011
Ford researchers have begun constructing a “virtual” six-year old child to help them in researching future safety devices. This multilayer digital dummy will take years to complete, as Ford spent 11 years constructing a “virtual” adult crash-test dummy. Developing the child dummy should take less time than the adult version. The gender has yet to [...]
Posted in Auto Safety, Auto Technology, Auto Trends and Innovations, Featured, Ford, UncategorizedComments (0)
Chevrolet Mi-ray “mid-electric” hybrid concept unveiled
05 April 2011
Making its world debut at the Seoul Motor Show, General Motors Co. unveiled a sporty hybrid concept. Known as the Chevrolet Mi-ray, this South Korean-developed concept car is equipped with a “mid-electric” hybrid powertrain that can either run on electric-only front-wheel drive or switch to a gasoline to power the rear wheels for extra [...]
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