ZAP Jonway Secures Up to $16.33 Million in Bank Lines, Outlines Expansion Strategy
Sep 15, 2011
Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co., Ltd. (a majority-owned subsidiary of ZAP Jonway (OTC BB: ZAAP), a growing manufacturer of electric vehicles, announced today that it is approved for two credit facilities for a total of $16.33 million in available credit. These credit facilities will be used to support the company's expa ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz World Premieres at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show +VIDEO
Sep 14, 2011
Mercedes-Benz kicked off the International Auto Show in Frankfurt, IAA, with the world premiere of a truly revolutionary research vehicle - the F 125! - a fuel cell-powered luxury sedan that will make possible emission-free driving in the future. In the year of the 125th anniversary of the automobile, the company that ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Build $100 Million Start-Stop Battery Plant in China
Sep 14, 2011
Due to increasing global demand for high-quality automotive batteries for environmentally friendly Start-Stop technology, Johnson Controls is investing $100 million to build a Start-Stop vehicle battery plant in China. The plant will supply global and local automakers in Asia and is expected to start production in earl ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2011
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 14, 2011 -- For more than six decades, Land Rover has been designing and building 4x4s that define capability, versatility and usability. Like no other vehicle, Defender inspires affection and loyalty the world over. It is the original reconfigurable vehicle, inspiring people to go beyond ... Continue reading
Volvo Concept YOU at 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 14, 2011
FRANKFURT - September 13, 2011: Following on from the reveal of the Concept Universe earlier in the year, the Frankfurt Motorshow marks the debut of an evolution to the Concept Universe - Concept You - and gives another insight into Volvo Cars future. Both concept cars are being used as design studies to obtain input f ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Sheds its Disguise at Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 13, 2011
Honda has launched the new Civic at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. Developed specifically for the European market, the Civic will be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback and will compete in the C-segment, the heart of the European Car market. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012. ... Continue reading
Toyota North American Production Back to 100 Percent
Sep 13, 2011
Recovery from March Earthquake and Tsunami beats initial expectations TORRANCE, CA - September 13, 2011: Addressing the Los Angeles Motor Press Guild at the Toyota U.S.A. Automobile Museum, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Executive Vice President Steve St. Angelo today confirmed that Toyotaâs North Americ ... Continue reading
Audi R8 Model Range at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 13, 2011
The Audi R8, Audi R8 Spyder, Audi R8 GT and Audi R8 GT Spyder FRANKFURT - September 13, 2011: The R8, the high-performance sports car from Audi, is a high-tech work of art with the formidable power of its engines, the quattro permanent all-wheel drive and its lightweight Audi Space Frame (ASF) body made of aluminum. Th ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Presents the Most Extreme Gallardo Ever at Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 13, 2011
FRANKFURT - September 13, 2011: With the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale, Automobili Lamborghini is bringing motor racing excitement directly to the road. This new and most extreme top model in the Gallardo lineup is based on the successful race car from the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, the worldâs ... Continue reading
Sep 6, 2011
Harbin Electric, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of a wide array of electric motors in the People's Republic of China ("China"), today reminded all Harbin Electric shareholders that September 13, 2011 has been established as the Record Date for shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Co ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: China Autos Report Q4 2011
Sep 1, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Autos Report Q4 2011" report to their offering. China Autos Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, auto associations, government departments and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on ... Continue reading
Watch the Global Launch of the All-New 2012 Toyota Camry +VIDEO
Aug 23, 2011
HOLLYWOOD - August 23, 2011: Toyota will introduce the completely redesigned 2012 Camry on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011. This first-of-its-kind reveal for Toyota includes a presentation by Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager, live from Hollywood, and a visit to the Camry plant in Georgetown, ... Continue reading
Visteon to Invest in Subsidiary of Chery Technology
Aug 22, 2011
Visteon Corporation today announced its intention to invest in Wuhu Bonaire Auto Electrical Systems Co., Ltd. (Bonaire), a subsidiary of Chery Technology and a major supplier of climate products to Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. The investment, through one of Visteon's international affiliates, ... Continue reading
Cadillac Unveils a Spectacularly Beautiful Concept - Cadillac Ciel +VIDEO
Aug 20, 2011
There's just no other way to say it; if you're a car aficionado the Ciel videos on this page will make you drool. Last week, TheAutoChannel.com published a story titled "The Most Beautiful Cars of 2011." The story featured video clips and descriptions of twenty-six different vehicles (yes, it is surprising that there a ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2011
How is TheAutoChannel.com different and better than all other auto-related websites? Cadillac just announced that they will be producing the Converj electric concept car that they introduced at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. ONLY TheAutoChannel.com gives you FREE access to the complete original Press Conference. If you wa ... Continue reading
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