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MICHELIN PRESENTS 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATORY TIRE : GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: (L-R) Rod Alberts, Executive Director NAIAS, Carl F. Galena, Co-Chairman NAIAS, Robert L. Thibodeau Jr., Co-Chairman NAIAS, and Michel Rollier, CEO of the Michelin Group. This one-of-a-kind, hand-carved tire was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Detroit Auto Show. The unique design reflects vehicles that have had a significant impact on the automobile industry over the years, from the revolutionary Ford Model "T" to the ground-breaking hybrid technology of the Toyota Prius. Michelin, a premiere sponsor of NAIAS, is the only tire maker with a presence on the show floor. [GlobalGiants.com]
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Mercedes-Benz at the North American Auto Show 2007 : GlobalGiants.com
BLUETEC, New AWD Technology, and a Fascinating Luxury Convertible That Dreams Are Made Of.
PHOTO: Dancing with the Stars: With its “Concept Ocean Drive” at the NAIAS 2007 in Detoit, Mercedes-Benz shows creative possibilities of an elegant four-door luxury convertible. From left to right: Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler and Head of Mercedes Car Group; Emmit Smith, American Football Legend; Cheryl Burke, Dancing Star.
Detroit, Jan 07, 2007 -- At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mercedes-Benz presented its broad range of all-wheel drive cars and SUVs on a 7,250 sq. ft. (570 sq. meter ice rink). This year’s show celebrates two important centennials: the 100th anniversary of the Detroit Auto Show, as well as the 100th anniversary of the first all-wheel drive Mercedes automobile. Other highlights of the Mercedes-Benz press conference included the S-Class with the latest 4MATIC all-wheel drive technology and the V8-powered “Vision GL 420 BLUETEC” SUV concept vehicle, with which the luxury brand continues its initiative for clean diesels in the USA. As a high-point, the red carpet was rolled out for the striking Concept Ocean Drive – a convertible that revives the tradition of four dour luxury cars with an open top.
“A hundred years after introducing our first automobile with four-wheel drive, we offer one of the largest ranges of four-wheel drive passenger cars and SUVs on the market: 48 models in seven model series,” explained Dr. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of DaimlerChrysler AG and head of the Mercedes Car Group, at the kick-off of the Mercedes-Benz press conference. The new star of the four-wheel drive line-up from Stuttgart is the S-Class 4MATIC, the first model to be equipped with the high-tech fourth generation of the Mercedes-Benz four-wheel drive system. The new 4MATIC combines agility, comfort and enhanced traction with considerably reduced fuel consumption which is roughly (0.1 gallons / 0.4 litres) more than that of a comparable model with rear-wheel drive.
Mercedes-Benz’ four-wheel drive models also include the GL-Class, which was introduced last year and has established itself in the USA as one of the three best-sellers in the luxury full-size SUV segment. The leading U.S. automobile magazine, “Motor Trend,” named it the “SUV of the Year 2007.” [GlobalGiants.com]
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The Chevrolet Volt Unveiled : GlobalGiants.com
Chevrolet Volt Electric Concept.
World Premiere in Detroit, 1/7/07.
The Chevrolet Volt electric concept sedan, with the next-generation electric propulsion system, could nearly eliminate going to the gas station with little or no sacrifice in performance.
Photo: General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz (left) greets GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner after unveiling the Chevrolet Volt electric concept at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, January 7, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The Volt is powered by E-flex - GM's next-generation electric propulsion system - that nearly eliminates trips to the gas station. (General Motors Photo/John F. Martin) [GlobalGiants.com]
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NACOY award for Saturn Aura : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak accepts the award for the Saturn Aura as the North American Car Of The Year at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, January 7, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. (General Motors Photo/John F. Martin) [GlobalGiants.com]
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NATOY award for Chevrolet Silverado : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper accepts the award for the Chevrolet Silverado as the North American Truck Of The Year at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, January 7, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. (General Motors Photo/John F. Martin) [GlobalGiants.com]
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The New Maybach 62 S: World Premiere at the NAIAS 2007 in Detroit : GlobalGiants.com
A new pinnacle in high-end luxury car production.
The world's most powerful chauffeur-driven saloon in series production.
Generous spaciousness, unique comfort and superlative performance.
Stuttgart/Detroit, Jan 07, 2007 -- The new flagship model in the Maybach line-up, the newly developed Maybach 62 S, is celebrating its US premiere at the NAIAS 2007 international motor show in Detroit this January – a move which further expands the brand’s range of high-end luxury saloons.
The "S" in the model designation stands for "Special" and draws attention to the fact that the Maybach engineers at the state-of-the-art workshops in Sindelfingen have incorporated features requested by their highly discerning customers into the 62 S model.
The result is a new dimension in travelling comfort. The enhanced potency of the twelve-cylinder engine developing 450 kW/612 hp makes the new 62 S model the world's most powerful chauffeur-driven saloon in series production.
Eye-catching exterior features accentuate the dynamic presence of the new Maybach 62 S and clearly distinguish it from the 62 model. These include a modified front end with a strikingly redesigned radiator grille as well as new, distinctive 20-inch spoked wheels and a modified light-cluster design.
The contemporary Maybach interpretation of lavish luxury, consummate comfort and superlative dynamism is also reflected in the interior of the 62 S. Here high-grade materials are hand-finished to perfection for an intentionally distinctive and particularly exclusive look, all in inimitable Maybach style. [GlobalGiants.com]
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