April 24, 2007
Ford's Stickers On Its Trucks Will Help Cyclists Stay Safe : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Ford's Stickers On Its Trucks Will Help Cyclists Stay Safe. |GlobalGiants.com|
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April 23, 2007
Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab 2007 : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab 2007. |GlobalGiants.com|
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April 16, 2007
2008 Jeep Liberty – All-new From the Ground Up : GlobalGiants.com
All-new 2008 Jeep Liberty remains true to its legendary 4x4 heritage.
The Jeep Liberty has remained a leader in the mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) market since its introduction in 2002.
All-new from the ground up for 2008, the Jeep Liberty remains true to its legendary 4x4 heritage by offering two Jeep Trail Rated four-wheel-drive systems – Command-Trac and the all-new Selec-Trac II. On-road ride and handling have been improved and refined with the new independent front suspension, new five-link rear suspension and rack-and-pinion steering.
The Liberty’s exterior has been redesigned, and takes on a more rugged, classic Jeep look that is sure to captivate the attention of current Jeep Liberty owners and broaden its consumer appeal. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Infiniti Coupe Concept in Villa D'este Beauty Contest : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Infiniti Coupe Concept, contestant in 2007 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.
ROLLE, Switzerland -- The dramatic Infiniti Coupe Concept has been selected to compete in the 2007 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, the most traditional of all beauty contests for classic automobiles and contemporary concept cars.
The annual contest will be held from April 20-23 at the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este on Lake Como, Italy - the site of the Concorso since its origin in 1929.
The Coupe Concept, a design exploration of future Infiniti sports coupe concepts, was created by Nissan Motor Co.'s design headquarters in Atsugi, Japan and was first unveiled at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. Shiro Nakamura, senior vice president and chief creative officer at Nissan, will represent the company at the event.
Highlights of the coupe concept's exterior design include a full-length glass panel roof, modulated front fenders, large projector headlights, hidden door handles and large 20-inch, 9-spoke painted aluminum-alloy wheels. The stunning exterior is matched with an elegant interior featuring an Infiniti signature "double-wave" instrument panel, textured aluminum accents and a sweeping center console.
The Infiniti luxury brand was first launched in 1989 in the US. Today it is also sold in Canada, Taiwan, the Middle East, Korea and Russia. Later this year the brand will go on sale in China and the Ukraine. The brand will also be introduced across Europe in the latter half of 2008. |GlobalGiants.com|
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April 15, 2007
Student Team Achieves More than 1900 Miles Per Gallon at the First Shell Eco-marathon(TM) Americas : GlobalGiants.com
Challenge featured a range of student-built vehicles powered by hydrogen, solar, ethanol blend and gasoline powered engines.
Photo: Students from California State Polytechnic University celebrate their victory with an astonishing 1902.7 miles per gallon in the Shell Eco-marathon America's challenge at the CA Speedway in Fontana, CA. The challenge measured the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel. "I hope teams like ours will help shape the vehicles people drive years from now and those vehicles will be more environmentally friendly," said Tom Heckel, manager for Cal Poly's Super Mileage team. (Shell Oil Company, Bob Riha, Jr) |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: California State Polytechnic University student Kevin Fang drove the winning internal combustion engine to a first-place victory with an astonishing 1902.7 miles per gallon after in the Shell Eco-marathon America's challenge at the CA Speedway in Fontana, CA, Saturday, April 14, 2007. The challenge measured the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel. (Shell Oil Company, Bob Riha, Jr) |GlobalGiants.com|
HOUSTON, April 15 -- Students from the across the U.S. and Canada competed yesterday at the first Shell Eco-marathon(TM) Americas. Shell challenged the engineering students to drive their vehicles the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel, either conventional or alternative. While all of the teams accomplished impressive fuel economy figures, team Cal Poly San Luis Obispo won the challenge with an astonishing 1902.7 miles per gallon.
After more than 20 successful years in Europe and the United Kingdom, the world-renowned Shell Eco-marathon(TM) made its debut in the United States as the Shell Eco-marathon(TM) Americas. From vehicle design to financing, student participants gain hands-on experience managing their project and applying skills in science, technology, mathematics, business and design. Throughout the project, they demonstrate hard work, creativity and ingenuity, while addressing one of the most pressing issues in today's society: sustainable mobility.
The 2007 European Shell Eco-marathon(TM) event is set to take place at the Nogaro Racing Circuit in the South of France on May 11-13, 2007. With more than 250 teams from educational institutions in 20 different countries, this year's event is set to be the biggest ever. The teams are not only competing to break the European Shell Eco-marathon(TM) fuel efficiency record, but also competing for a host of coveted other awards in various categories -- from best Urban Concept vehicle (designed for normal road car use), to the most eco-friendly vehicle with the lowest emissions, best technical innovation, most impressive design and most effective communications campaign. |GlobalGiants.com|
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April 12, 2007
The New York Times Adds to Its Delivery Fleet the First Medium-duty Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Dodge Sprinter plug-in hybrid for The New York Times delivery fleet. (Photo Credit: DaimlerChrysler) |GlobalGiants.com|
The New York Times has been selected to receive the first medium-duty plug-in hybrid vehicle on the East Coast of the United States, and the first of its kind in New York State, as part of a commercial fleet performance demonstration and technology evaluation process.
The van, a Dodge Sprinter plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), will be housed at The New York Times printing plant in College Point, Queens. It will be used to transport New York Times newspapers to The Times’s headquarters in midtown Manhattan, as well as to different locations in the New York City area. It will also travel to The Times’s plant in Edison, N.J.
The Dodge Sprinter plug-in hybrid was made available to The Times by a partnership between DaimlerChrysler, the New York Power Authority (NYPA), Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Con Edison. The partnership was created to test and evaluate plug-in hybrid technology in real world driving environments. DaimlerChrysler is the only automaker to test plug-in hybrid technology with customers within the United States. |GlobalGiants.com|
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2007 Ford HySERIES Edge Concept : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: 2007 Ford HySERIES Edge Concept on the streets of Manhattan during the New York International Auto Show. |GlobalGiants.com|
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GM Chevrolet SRV for India : GlobalGiants.com
Photos: Chevrolet SRV (India). (General Motors Photos) |GlobalGiants.com|
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April 8, 2007
Chevy Minicar Concepts Unveiled At New York Auto Show : GlobalGiants.com
2007 Chevrolet Beat Concept.
The Chevrolet Beat minicar concept sits along the Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background prior to making its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. General Motors unveils the Beat, and two other minicar concept vehicles designed to appeal to young car buyers in urban markets. (General Motors Photo/Emile Wamsteker) |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: The Beat is a front-wheel drive, three-door hatchback designed to evoke the mood of a speedy micro import tuner. It is loaded with technology, including a navigation system and premium stereo. (General Motors Photo/Steve Fecht) |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: General Motors Vice President Global Design Ed Welburn introduces the Chevrolet Beat minicar concept at the New York International Auto Show 2007. (General Motors Photo/Emile Wamsteker) |GlobalGiants.com|
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Ferrari's 60th Anniversary: New York Yankees Welcome Ferrari 60 Relay : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Ferrari's 60th anniversary celebrations continue as New York Yankees players Johnny Damon (left) and Bobby Abreu welcome Ferrari's newest model, the 599 GTB Fiorano, into Yankee Stadium. The Yankee teammates were presented with the Ferrari 60 Relay baton, which is being passed from country-to-country during a global relay event taking place on five continents and including more than 10,000 Ferrari owners and their cars.
NEW YORK, April 8 -- The celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of Ferrari continued yesterday as New York Yankees Manager Joe Torre welcomed Ferrari's latest model, the 599 GTB Fiorano, into Yankee Stadium. Torre was presented with the Ferrari 60 Relay baton which is being passed from country-to-country at events which are taking place on five continents around the globe this year.
The relay involves over 10,000 Ferrari owners and their cars of all ages. They act as symbolic "bearers" of a specially commissioned relay baton adorned with 60 badges symbolizing the most extraordinary events in the Marque's 60- year history.
The 599 GTB Fiorano which drove into Yankee Stadium was number 1492 in the Relay, symbolizing a link to the year in which the Americas were discovered.
The relay started in Abu Dhabi and made its way across the Middle East to Asia, Australia and Africa before arriving in the Americas, where events were held in Miami, Sao Paolo, Mexico City, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Toronto and Montreal. The relay will move next to all main European countries before arriving at the Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy on June 23rd. |GlobalGiants.com|
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April 7, 2007
Fifty 2007 GMC Acadia CUVs Depart From The New York Auto Show : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: New York's Channel 11 Morning News traffic reporter Jill Nicolini waves a GMC flag to begin the send-off of fifty 2007 GMC Acadia CUVs in front of the Jacob Javits Convention Center, site of the New York International Auto Show in New York, Thursday, April 5, 2007. The vehicles are being taken to dealer lots in the area for customer purchase. (General Motors Photo/Emile Wamsteker) |GlobalGiants.com|
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2008 Volvo XC70: GlobalGiants.com
NEW YORK -- Steve Mattin (l to r), Volvo Design director, Alan Mulally, Ford Motor Company President and CEO, Anne Belec, Volvo President and Fredrik Arp, Volvo CEO at the reveal of the new 2008 Volvo XC70 at the New York International Auto Show. Photo by: Sam VarnHagen/Ford Motor Co. |GlobalGiants.com|
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2008 Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition at the New York International Auto Show : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Ford is debuting the first vehicle from a new partnership with hip hop customization guru Funkmaster Flex – the 2008 Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition. The limited-run vehicle will be available at Ford dealers in the fourth quarter of 2007. Photo by: Sam VarnHagen/Ford Motor Co. |GlobalGiants.com|
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1927 VOLVO at New York International Auto Show : GlobalGiants.com
NEW YORK -- Volvo President and CEO Fredrik Arp celebrates the company's 80th anniversary by showing a 1927 Volvo PV4 at the New York International Auto Show 2007. Photo by: Sam VarnHagen/Ford Motor Co. |GlobalGiants.com|
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April 6, 2007
2007 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: 2008 Suzuki SX4 sedan at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Subaru Impreza 2.5i at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Maserati GranTurismo at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Hyundai Genesis at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Bentley Brooklands at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: BMW 535i at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Lexus LX 570 at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Jeep(R) Liberty at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: The Jetta SportWagen, a sporty and dynamic wagon version of Volkswagen's top-selling model, made its U.S. debut at the New York Auto Show. The Jetta SportWagen mixes practicality with European style and balances both elegance and sportiness. Its exceptional ride and handling and segment-leading safety features, along with its design are perfect for those with an active lifestyle. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Volkswagen's first-ever SUV has been restyled for the 2008 model year, returning as the Touareg 2. The updated version will enter showrooms with refreshed exterior styling, an impressive list of safety features and vehicle capabilities, and three powerful engine options. After its U.S. debut at the New York International Auto Show, the Touareg 2 arrives at dealerships later this spring, with pricing starting at $39,320. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Kia Motors has announced that the Soul crossover concept, which is on display at the New York Auto Show, will go into production in 2008 as a 2009 model year vehicle. |GlobalGiants.com|
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MASERATI NORTH AMERICA DEBUTS MASERATI GRANTURISMO IN NYC : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The 2008 Maserati GranTurismo, styled by Pininfarina, brings global admiration to NYC with its North American debut, adding another credible choice within the $100,000+ segment. Maserati's gran turismo heritage and partnership with Pininfarina dates back to 1947 -- today's model showcases timeless design, legendary handling and high-performance. With a maximum speed of 177 mph and a front-mid-engine layout, the Maserati GranTurismo is as well proportioned as it is purposeful. |GlobalGiants.com|
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April 5, 2007
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW 2007 : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series Coupe at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Infiniti EX Concept at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Ford Shelby GT500KR at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Ford Flex at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Chevrolet Beat concept at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Chevrolet Groove at the 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Photo credit: Convention Photo by Joe Orlando. |GlobalGiants.com|
Photo: Chrysler Group revealed the all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty at the New York Auto Show. |GlobalGiants.com|
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April 4, 2007
All-New Kia Rondo: The Next New York City Taxi Cab? : GlobalGiants.com
Kia Motors America Partners With the Design Trust for Public Space to Celebrate the Centennial of the Modern-Day Taxi.
Photo: The all-new Kia Rondo taxi, seen zipping through Times Square, offers a new high-visibility roof light, an integrated child seat and a motorized front passenger seat for those with limited mobility, as well as better fuel efficiency than the current leading taxi.
NEW YORK, April 4 -- In honor of the 100th anniversary of the modern-day taxi in New York City, the all-new Kia Rondo crossover is among the vehicles to be reinvented into an iconic yellow cab, as part of Taxi '07, a project of the Design Trust for Public Space. This new collaborative process is intended to engage design professionals in fundamental civic planning.
Automakers were challenged to incorporate practical solutions into their taxi prototypes, addressing areas such as partitions that incorporate passenger services, roof lights with improved legibility, integrated child safety seats, wheelchair accessibility and fuel efficiency.
The all-new Kia Rondo, which offers innovative design, packaging and driving dynamics, provides both drivers and passengers with a spacious, comfortable and safe ride while occupying a small footprint -- an ideal combination for New York City streets. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Honda Named 'Greenest Automaker' by Union of Concerned Scientists : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) Vehicles Engineer Don MacKenzie delivers news of Honda's ranking as "2007 Greenest Automaker" to Honda North America Vice President Edward B. Cohen near the UCS office in Washington, D.C. Published by the science-based nonprofit, MacKenzie authored the biennial "Environmental Performance of Car Companies" report which ranks automakers U.S. automobile fleet by overall production of smog-forming emissions and greenhouse gas emissions. Honda has earned the title of "greenest automaker" for the fourth consecutive time. |GlobalGiants.com|
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April 3, 2007
Ferrari's 60th Anniversary: World Relay Arrives in New York and Washington D.C. : GlobalGiants.com
100 Ferraris gather in Central Park.
Photo: More than 80 Ferrari owners and their cars traveled together through Times Square in NYC on their way to Washington DC in celebration of Ferrari's 60th anniversary.
NEW YORK, April 3 -- The celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of Ferrari arrived in New York City on Saturday, March 31st, when almost one hundred customers drove their cars in a symbolic "relay" that took them to Washington D.C. The drive started at 9am on Saturday morning from Tavern on the Green restaurant in Central Park and arrived late in the afternoon in Washington DC, where a reception was hosted at the Italian Embassy.
During the evening The Honorable Giovanni Castellaneta, Ambassador of Italy to the United States, received a gift from Maurizio Parlato, President and CEO of Ferrari North America. This symbolic present will be auctioned off in a charity event that will take place at Ferrari's Maranello headquarters -- at the end of the anniversary celebrations in June.
Photo: The Ferrari 60th Anniversary Relay traveled through Times Square on Saturday, when almost 100 clients drove their Ferraris from NYC to Washington D.C.
The relay involved over 10,000 Ferrari owners and their cars of all ages. They acted as symbolic "bearers" of a specially commissioned relay baton adorned with 60 badges symbolizing the most extraordinary events in the Marque's 60-year history.
The relay started in Abu Dhabi and made its way across the Middle East to Asia, Australia and Africa before arriving in the Americas, where events were held in Miami, Sao Paolo, Mexico City, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Toronto and Montreal. The relay will then move to all main European countries before arriving at the Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy on June 23rd. |GlobalGiants.com|
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