The BMW Management Board has decided to restructure BMW Motorsport’s activities and as a consequence will pull out from Formula One after the end of the 2009 season. The BMW Group announces in a press conference, July 29 that the resources freed up by this decision will be dedicated to the development of new drive [...]
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BMW out of Formula One
July 29th, 2009
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BMW Presents the New BMW 760i and BMW 760Li
July 25th, 2009
Following the debut of the new BMW 7 series, BMW AG presents now the BMW 760i and the BMW 760Li. The new cars combine a new twelve-cylinder all-aluminum power unit of 400kw/544hp and a maximum torque of 750 Newton-meters (553 lb-ft) from just 1,500 rpm with the brand-new eight speed automatic transmission. The wheelbase of [...]
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Automakers Introduce the Latest Safety and Convenience Technologies
July 25th, 2009
Once only found in luxury automobiles, high-tech safety features such as side air-bags, key fobs and electronic stability control have made their way to the mainstream. Now, automakers are introducing a new generation of safety and convenience technologies. In fact, with advanced air bags and day time running lights, today’s cars have more features than [...]
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New Technology Helps Prevent Car Chases
July 25th, 2009
Car chases are often uncontrollable and put the public, the police and even the thief at risk for injury. Now vehicles equipped with OnStar Ignition Block can be remotely disabled before a chase begins. The new technology connects to the vehicle in between cycles of its ignition and prevents the criminal from being able to [...]
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Kia Motors America Launches All-New 2010 Forte Koup
July 10th, 2009
With performance-inspired, aggressive and sleek styling, the all-new 2010 Forte Koup (known as Cerato Koup in some countries) joins the Kia Motors America (KMA) lineup later this summer as the company’s first-ever two-door coupe. Following the recently launched Forte (all-new Cerato) compact sedan, Forte Koup embodies the brand’s design-led evolution and raises the comfort, performance [...]
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Jaguar Unveils the All-New XJ
July 9th, 2009
Jaguar Cars officially unveiled the all-new XJ car at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London. Hosted by Jay Leno, one of the worlds best-known chat show hosts and a renowned car enthusiast, the launch of the new Jaguar flagship was attended by an invited audience that included public figures, business leaders, celebrities and media. The [...]
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London Hybrid Bus
July 8th, 2009
A new generation of highly fuel efficient and environmentally friendly Volvo Hybrid Double Deck buses operated by Arriva London made their world debut during a ceremony at Alexandra Palace in London. Six new Volvo B5L buses powered by the parallel hybrid I-SAM technology, a combination of an electric motor and a diesel engine, have recently [...]
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MINI Rolls Out 1.5 Millionth Model From Oxford Plant
July 8th, 2009
Just weeks after celebrating MINI’s 50th birthday, another milestone was reached as the 1.5 millionth car rolled off Plant Oxford’s production line, since the launch of the new MINI in 2001. Business Minister Ian Lucas MP, responsible for the automotive sector at the government department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and BMW Group board [...]
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Toyota Prius Wins Comparative Test Done by Germanys Biggest Automotive Magazine
July 3rd, 2009
Shortly after its launch in Germany, the Toyota Prius has won a comparative test done by German Magazine AutoBild.The car has been rewarded for its space, hybrid technology and lower petrol consumption. Only a few months after having been in Japan in May this year, the new Toyota Prius, has already become the best-selling car [...]
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