Daily Archives: November 20, 2008

2008 LA Auto Show overview: Green theme dominates; GM and Chrysler play hookey

2010 Nissan Cube
Green is the theme at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, but at the media preview, there was an eerie silence from GM and Chrysler, both of whom decided not to unveil any new vehicles.
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Ford debuts “leaner, meaner” 2010 Mustang

2010 Ford Mustang
Ford has debuted the 2010 Ford Mustang, which hits the streets with a new exterior design, revised interior, improved handling, and a V8 with more horsepower and a throatier signature exhaust sound.
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Ford unveils 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid

2010 Ford Fusion
Ford has unveiled the 2010 Fusion at the Los Angeles Auto Show, including an all-new hybrid version that it said will deliver the best fuel economy of any sedan in America.

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BMW debuts ActiveHybrid and advanced diesel in Los Angeles

2009 BMW 7 Series
BMW has unveiled the new 7 Series at the Los Angeles Auto Show, including an ActiveHybrid version that may go on sale as early as next year in the U.S., and its new Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance.
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Mazda Kann wins 2008 Design Challenge at LA Auto Show

The design entry from Mazda R&D of North America was named the winner of the Los Angeles Auto Show’s 2008 Design Challenge. Continue reading

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CAA-Quebec grills politicians on road infrastructure

In the second of a series of three questions sent by CAA-Quebec to the province’s main political parties during the current election campaign, the association has asked them to clarify their intentions regarding long-term financing of the province’s road infrastructures. Continue reading

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Car and Driver announces “10 Best” for 2009

Car and Driver magazine has announced its 27th annual list of the “10 Best” cars sold in America, with eight of the ten repeat winners from a year ago. Continue reading

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AMG will open 175 Performance Centers worldwide

AMG, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz, is establishing 175 new AMG Performance Centers worldwide by the end of next year. Continue reading

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Renault-Nissan and Monaco partner on electric vehicles

The government of Monaco and the Renault-Nissan Alliance are working together to promote the use of electric vehicles in that principality. Continue reading

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California initiative targets “green” infrastructure

California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with the mayors of San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland, have announced a sweeping plan to reinvigorate the state and region’s competitive advantage in innovative technology through public-private investments in electric vehicles and other elements of “green” infrastructure. Continue reading

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Prototype BMW car key doubles as credit card

BMW Group Research and Technology has developed a prototype multifunctional car key which enables cashless payment and personalized vehicle access. Continue reading

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Toyota and National Audubon Society advance conservation

A conservation alliance of Toyota and the National Audubon Society has awarded forty TogetherGreen Fellowships to some of the most promising conservationists in the U.S. to help advance their environmental vision and conservation leadership skills. Continue reading

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Ontario trucker wins Bridgestone Firestone award

An Ontario truck driver has earned the 2008 Bridgestone Firestone Canadian Truck Hero Award for his split-second decision to investigate a burning car on the side of the road. Continue reading

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