Articles tagged with "Automotive"
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Automotive accolades for Bentley, Mazda And Fiat
Examples of automotive excellence from Bentley, Fiat and Mazda have earned the respective manufacturers accolades in separate awards around the globe... (read more...)
In-car audio system offers digital streaming
Sunday November 9, 2003: CD stackers and removable HDD car audio systems are already looking old fashioned beside the Omnifi mobile audio wireless digital transfer system - a 20GB hard-drive that not only stores approximately 275 hours of digital audio content, but can wirelessly stream music, audio news and information updates from PC or Internet directly to your car. (read more...)
Toyota Personal Mobility (PM) Concept
Tuesday November 4, 2003: Toyota revealed its radical vision for the future of single-person transport at the Tokyo Motor Show. Drive-by-wire navigation, interactive communications via a holographic display and the ability to change shape according to speed or autonomously follow other vehicles are among the innovations showcased in the PM concept.(short for Personal Mobility and visual communications system). The PM is part of an emerging class of vehicle that takes single-person transport - dominated by the motorcycle throughout the 20th century - in a radically new direction. The other notable vehicle in this category is the Hermes concept featured in Gizmo 4, which shares the PM's ability to shift posture during transit to best suit the function. (read more...)
Chevrolet SSR convertible utility Concept
Monday November 3, 2003: A mix of custom roadster, open-air sports car and hot-rod pickup, the unique Chevrolet SSR is entering limited production with 25 "Signature Series" vehicles. (read more...)
Limited Edition BMW 645Ci sells out in less than 7 minutes
Friday October 24, 2003: The 2004 BMW 645Ci featured in this year's Neiman Marcus Christmas Book went on sale recently via a phone hotline - six minutes and 57 seconds later, all 50 of the limited-edition models were sold. (read more...)
Daihatsu UFE-II concept achieves 60km per litre economy
Wednesday October 22, 2003: Part of Daihatsu's line-up of ten prototype cars at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show, the UFE-II (Ultra Fuel Economy) is a drive-by-wire, four-seat hybrid minivehicle that achieves a formidable 60 km/l by utilising a 660cc direct fuel injection petrol engine engine and a twin-electric motor system. (read more...)
Mazda to debut Sports Concept, Hydrogen Rotary Engine
Tuesday October 21, 2003: Mazda will debut two new concepts at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show including the two-seat Ibuki concept - an open-top, lightweight sports car that hints at a possible design direction of a future Mazda Roadster - and a hydrogen version of the RENESIS rotary engine. (read more...)
Hyundai NEOS-II Crossover Concept
Monday October 20, 2003: Another eye-catching preview of what's on offer at this week's 2003 Tokyo Motor Show is this NEOS-II Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) from Hyundai. The futuristic compact utility vehicle is fitted an Adaptive Forward Lighting System and an innovative multi-link rear sliding door for easier entry and egress... (read more...)
Mercedes F500 concept explores night-vision
Friday October 17, 2003: Mercedes-Benz will present its new F 500 research vehicle at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show showcasing more than a dozen ideas for enhancing safety, drive technology and comfort. A the night vision system with infrared laser headlamps, two-way doors, a programmable multivision display... (read more...)
Versatile in-car communications suite
Wednesday October 15, 2003: The in-car Multimedia Centre MC 5400 from VDO Dayton unites navigation, mobile-office, Internet and entertainment functionality in one module that gives road-warriors the option of listening to MP3 tracks as well as downloading e-mails or sending faxes. (read more...)
Citro'n C3 voted 2003 World Car
Tuesday October 7, 2003: The Citro'n C3 has been voted 2003 World Car - a prize awarded to the vehicle judged as the best design for use around the world by a jury of prominent motoring journalists based on environmental, technological and safety criteria. (read more...)
Suzuki's super mini Concept S2
Tuesday September 30, 2003: The super mini Concept S2 four-seater convertible is Suzuki's latest demonstration of what to expect from the next generation of sporty, powerful compact vehicles. The S2's advanced systems include an on screen character which serves as a virtual navigator and the ability to display real time weather information for the road ahead - so you wont get caught with the top-down if conditions take an unexpected turn. (read more...)
Henry Ford's Historic Race Car to Tour Australia
Friday September 19, 2003: One of the most celebrated cars in automotive history is coming to Australia - the car which Henry Ford drove to victory in an important motor race in 1901 which reversed his flagging fortunes of the time and enabled him to go on and build Ford Motor Company. (read more...)
Saab 'Sport-Hatch' crossover concept
Tuesday September 16, 2003: Saab set-out to challenge the distinction between traditional hatchback and wagon bodystyles with its a new 'Sport-Hatch' concept unveiled on the eve of the Frankfurt International Motor Show. (read more...)
Ford Visos concept transforms at 90kmh
Saturday September 13, 2003: The Ford Visos Concept adds a futuristic element to previous European model designs with its blue oval shape and innovative use of technology such as door-mounted cameras that supplement rear-view mirrors, and "active surfacing" that hides the car's aerodynamic features until it reaches "sport" mode at 90 kmh. (read more...)
Kia Topless Concept in Germany
Thursday September 11, 2003: Kia used the Frankfurt Motor Show (September 11 - 21) for the world launch of its latest concept car and first four seat coupe/convertible- the KCV-III. Showcasing new technologies and styling that will be part of Kia's future line-up including headlamps and windscreen wipers that switch-on automatically and an advanced cruise control system that incorporates radar... (read more...)
Jaguar's striking R-D6 Concept
Sunday September 14, 2003: The Frankfurt International Motor Show is one very difficult show to steal, but the R-D6 concept from Jaguar, with its distinctive grille, rear-hinging doors, lightweight aluminium and composite structure and twin turbocharged 2.7-litre diesel V6 engine, must come very close. (read more...)
Audi reveals 'Le Mans quattro' concept
Friday September 12, 2003: Audi have unveiled the stunning Le Mans Quattro sports car concept study at the 60th International Motor Show in Frankfurt. Described as having inherited the genes of the Audi R8 - three-times winner of the Le Mans 24-Hours race - the high-performance mid-engined two-seater is powered by a longitudinally installed V10 'biturbo' engine, developing 449 kW (610 bhp) at 6,800 rpm and making 0 to 100 kmh in 3.7 seconds. (read more...)
Hyundai CCS Convertible Hardtop Concept
Monday September 15, 2003: Hyundai's CCS Convertible study features a unique three-phase slide and fold glass roof that enables the driver to change from glass roof, to open roof to complete top-down convertible at the touch of a button. (read more...)
Chrysler Touring wagon concept joins 300C sedan
Thursday October 2, 2003: The new Chrysler 300C Touring concept is the wagon version of the Chrysler 300C sedan revealed earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show. The touring version shares most of the design, powertrain, chassis, equipment, interior appointments and technical specifications of the sedan concept with the addition of all-wheel drive. (read more...)
Alfa Romeo's new 300kmh Supercar
Sunday September 14, 2003: Alfa Romeo has revealed its plans for a new 300 kmh super car that will reach 100 kmh in just 4.5 seconds at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. The carbon fibre, two-seater Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is powered by a 4.2litre V8 delivering over 400 bhp at 7000 rpm that together with a 6-speed manual rear transmission, takes the prototype to a top speed above 300 kmh. (read more...)
Amphibious sportscar transforms in six seconds
Friday October 3, 2003: The Gibbs aquada high-speed amphibian (HSA) is capable of speeds up to 100mph (160kmh) on land and 30mph (48kmh) over water, taking just six seconds to transform from road-going sportscar to a jet-powered marine vessel. What better vehicle could be conceived for a waterside lifestyle in a place like Sydney? (read more...)
Renault Be Bop concept showcases versatility
Monday September 1, 2003: Renault announcements ahead of the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show include a preview of two new interpretations of the compact MPV theme - an all-terrain SUV and a sporting model under the Renault Sport brand. Known as "Be Bop and Be Bop", the vehicles combine aerodynamic efficiency and exceptional visibility from a bright, modular cabin space that can be configured in multiple ways to best suit occupants. (read more...)
BMW's Electric-Booster Research Engine
Wednesday August 13, 2003: BMW researchers have recorded fuel savings as high as 15 % and produced 1,000 Nm of torque at low revs by using a high-power electric booster motor positioned between the combustion engine and gearbox of an experimental BMW X5. (read more...)
Another first for Honda's Fuel Cell Car
Monday August 4, 2003: Honda Motor Co has become the first automaker to supply a fuel cell vehicle to a private corporation with the delivery of a Honda FCX to the Iwatani International Corporation in Tokyo. While six FCX vehicles have been supplied to the public sector since its initial release in December 2002... (read more...)
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