Sep 12, 2007
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 11, 2007; The premiere of the Accord Tourer Concept provides a strong indication of the design direction of the all-new generation Accord Tourer set to debut in mid-2008. The wider, lower look signals a sportier, more emotional styling approach, and while the design of the current Accord Tourer maxim ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Subaru Press Conference
Sep 11, 2007
September 11, 2007 14:00 Mat Nagato Director, Executive Vice President Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Ladies and Gentlemen, I am Mat Nagato of Fuji Heavy Industries. I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak to you. First, I like to report our sales in Europe have been growing steadily through 2004, 05, 06 and this ye ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Tribu Concept Previews Seat's Future Design
Sep 11, 2007
SEAT has delivered the surprise of this yearâs Frankfurt Motor Show, with the unveiling of the dramatic Tribu concept. This dynamic-looking compact SUV showcases the latest interpretation of âAuto Emociónâ, and is the first model wholly designed by SEAT Design Director Luc Donckerwolke and his team si ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Lamborghini Unveils Reventon
Sep 11, 2007
Lamborghini has unveiled the Lamborghini Reventón at Frankfurt Motor Show. With a price tag of â¬1 million euros plus taxes, all of the 20 cars to be produced are pre sold to customers worldwide. Lamborghini Reventón Clearly a Lamborghini, but nothing quite like it. A super car without equals: the Lamborghini ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Fuji Heavy Industries introduces the new Subaru Justy in Europe
Sep 11, 2007
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced that it will unveil its new Subaru Justy at the 62nd Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) and it will go on sale in Europe immediately following the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new Justy is positioned as an entry-level car in Subaruâs l ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - New Ford Focus: Sharper Focus for 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 11, 2007
Winner of more than 80 awards and the only vehicle in the world to be named Car of the Year both in Europe and North America, Fordâs Focus has been something of a phenomenon since the launch of the original back in 1998. Now in its second generation, with more than 1.1 million examples sold in the UK and a range w ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Turbo X Celebrates 30 Years of Saab Turbocharging at IAA
Sep 11, 2007
Frankfurt September 11, 2007; The new Saab Turbo X high-technology model, making its world debut tomorrow at the first press day of the Frankfurt auto show, celebrates that it was Saab who put turbocharging on the automotive map. It all began exactly 30 years ago, at exactly the same place, when the first Saab 99 Turbo ... Continue reading
Sunroofs Get Upgraded - It's Not Your Fathers Sunroof
Sep 10, 2007
Washingtron DC September 10, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that while much has been made of the resurgence of retractable metal hardtops, many of this fall's new models will stake their claims to novelty on skylights. The New York Times reports that one of the most striking recent efforts with roof glass is offer ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Dacia Logan Pickup Unveiled
Sep 10, 2007
FRANKFURT September 10, 2007; Dacia Logan Pickup is the latest addition to the Logan family, which already boasts a saloon, an estate, and a light commercial van. Manufactured at the Pitesti plant in Romania, Logan Pickup is the ideal working vehicle for craftsmen and tradespeople, while also meeting the needs of the o ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Renault Kangoo Compact Concept: Unveiled - Video Enhanced
Sep 10, 2007
Frankfurt September 10, 2007; Renault takes the wraps off Kangoo Compact Concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Kangoo Compact Concept sets the tone for the new, wider Kangoo line-up. It targets young, active town- and city-dwellers who are into sport and are looking for a compact car that matches their life-style. ... Continue reading
2008 Honda Fit Subcompact Proves that Small is the New Big
Sep 10, 2007
September 10, 2007 -- TORRANCE, Calif. -- As the newest addition to the Honda lineup, the Fit subcompact five-door hatchback epitomizes the Honda legacy of quality, innovative packaging and a fun-to-drive character. "Small is big," said Dick Colliver, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The Honda F ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2007
Torrance, Calif, September 10, 2007; The 2008 Honda Pilot offers traditional SUV versatility with eight-passenger seating in a refined and comfortable package that also achieves the highest five-star crash safety rating by the federal government for both frontal and side impacts1, and the Insurance Institute for Highwa ... Continue reading
Honda Announces U.S. Pricing for All-New 2008 Accord
Sep 10, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2007; The all-new, completely redesigned 2008 Honda Accord is set to debut at dealerships nationwide on September 12 (sedan) and September 20 (coupe), with Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices(1) (MSRP) ranging from $20,360 for the well-equipped Accord LX Sedan to $30,510 for the sporty and ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Auto Show - IAA - Renault-Nissan Alliance Clean Diesel Engine Presented
Sep 10, 2007
3-Liter V6 dCi Concept Unveiled in Frankfurt is Basis for 2010 Maxima Engine NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 10 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today confirmed that a concept clean diesel engine unveiled in Frankfurt by its Alliance partner Renault will be the basis for the clean diesel engine planned for the Nissan Maxima in 20 ... Continue reading
BMW Debuts Individual 6 Series Golf Sport to Celebrate Inaugural BMW Championship
Sep 7, 2007
LEMONT, Ill., Sept. 7 -- With the world's top golfers on hand at the inaugural BMW Championship this week, BMW is celebrating the event and the sport by creating a BMW Individual 6 Series Golf Sport, a vehicle offering specially created colors and features designed to align luxury driving with the sport of golf, it was ... Continue reading
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