Nissan North America announced that the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric car will make its North American debut in Los Angeles on Nov. 13. The Los Angeles showing will be the first time people in the United States will be able to see the five-passenger, five-door, gasoline-free car, which is embarking on a nationwide tour.
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Nissan Announces Dates for Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Tour
October 22nd, 2009
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2010 Buick LaCrosse Named Insurance Institute For Highway Safety Top Safety Pick
October 22nd, 2009
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan earned the IIHS newest Top Safety Pick Award. To qualify for the Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute’s front, side and rear tests, and offer Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which comes standard on the LaCrosse.
The Buick transformation continues with the [...]
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Chevrolet Invites Public to Name Volt Paint Color
October 22nd, 2009
The initial production color of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) is a silver exterior with an emerald hue. That’s official. What’s not certain is what Chevrolet will name that distinctive exterior color, so the company is turning to the public to help make the decision.
Starting today, on National Color Day, Chevrolet launches an [...]
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The 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009 Highlights
October 22nd, 2009
The 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009 (Oct 23 – Nov 4) opened to the media on October 21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City. 109 companies are exhibiting in this show and features 39 world premieres and 22 Japan premieres. The theme of this year’s show is ‘Fun Driving for Us, Eco Driving for Earth’, [...]
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Toyota PRIUS Awarded ‘Car of the Year’
October 22nd, 2009
The 2009-2010 Car of the Year grand prize was awarded to the Toyota PRIUS on October 22 at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009.
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Bridgestone Presents Eco-Friendly Tire Ranges
October 22nd, 2009
During their press conference at the Tokyo Motor Show, Bridgestone’s exhibit focused on its environmental-related capabilities, products, and various activities. ECOPIA combines eco-friendly performance such as higher fuel efficiency and safety. The RETREAD tires can reduce by two-thirds consumption of raw materials such as natural rubber and CO2 emissions generated in tire production.
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Yamaha Presents Five World Premieres
October 22nd, 2009
Yamaha released five world premieres at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009 on October 21. This Special Exhibition Model of the SR400 adopts a fuel-injected engine for outstanding environmental performance while maintaining its traditional lightweight, slim and compact design. EC-f/EC-fs are electric commuter vehicles designed to make motorcycle riding easy and familiar for many people [...]
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Harley Davidson Presents 19 Models
October 22nd, 2009
The FLHTCUSE5 pushes the term “fully loaded” to the edge. From satellite radio and heated handgrips to exclusive custom paint schemes and an 1,801cc Scream in Eagle V-Twin engine, this ride is truly top-of-the-line. The FXDF2-CVO has its show-stopping style with lavish custom details and adrenaline-pumping performance from a Twincam96 V-Twin engine. The FXDWG Dyne [...]
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Suzuki released BURGMAN FUEL CELL SCOOTER, GLADIUS400 ABS and BOULEVARD400
October 22nd, 2009
Suzuki released BURGMAN FUEL CELL SCOOTER, GLADIUS400 ABS and BOULEVARD400 as its world premieres at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009 on October 21. The fuel cell of BURGMAN FUEL CELL SCOOTER is air-cooled and concomitantly light, compact, and structurally simple. A 70MPa hydrogen tank (the highest-pressure tank used on a bike thus far) allows [...]
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Honda Motorcycles unveiled eight world premieres
October 22nd, 2009
Honda Motorcycles unveiled eight world premieres at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show on October 21 including the CB1100, CB1300 BOL D’OR, EV-CUB and EVE-neo.
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