March 29, 2007
Audi Announces 2008 R8 U.S. Pricing : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The all-new 2008 Audi R8 will start at $109,000 when it launches this fall.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Audi of America, LLC has announced that pricing for the all-new 2008 R8 sports car. The R8 with a six- speed manual transmission will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $109,000 when it launches this fall in the United States. Models equipped with the six-speed R tronic automatic gearbox will start at $118,000. |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 28, 2007
GM's Rick Wagoner Talks To President George Bush : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner talks to President George Bush (right) next to an E85-capable Chevrolet Impala as Vice President Dick Cheney (l to r), Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Energy Secretary Sam Bodman look on Monday, March 26, 2007 in Washington, DC. President Bush met with the leaders of GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler at the White House. (Lauren Victoria Burke for General Motors) |GlobalGiants.com|
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GM's Rick Wagoner, Ford's Alan Mulally, And President George Bush : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner (left) talks to the media as Ford CEO Alan Mulally (center) and President George Bush look on Monday, March 26, 2007 in Washington, DC. President Bush met with the leaders of GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler at the White House. (Lauren Victoria Burke for General Motors) |GlobalGiants.com|
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CARMAX RECEIVES GREEN BUILDING DESIGNATION : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: CarMax's home office in Richmond, Virginia receives national green building certification. CarMax is the largest retailer of used cars in the USA. |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 26, 2007
Nissan to Introduce Tiida in Europe : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The Nissan Tiida - available in four and five door versions.
TRAPPES, France, March 26 -- Nissan Europe announced today that it will introduce the Tiida model to Europe from June 2007. The Tiida marks the latest addition to Nissan's current model line-up following the recent launch of its latest C-segment, cross-over vehicle, the QASHQAI.
As part of the Tiida launch strategy, Nissan carefully studied the individual European markets to identify the countries where there was a concentration of loyal customers of Almera and Primera who would consider purchasing a similar model in the future.
Tiida will therefore be distributed in the markets where there is strong demand for such models. These markets include: Baltics, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine. As part of the launch strategy, Nissan may, at a later stage, study the possibility of introducing the model to further markets in Europe.
The name Tiida is derived from a word in a Japanese dialect meaning 'ever-changing tide' and sits between NOTE and QASHQAI in terms of price. It will appeal to the customer looking for a more conventional type of car and places an emphasis on traditional values such as comfort, interior space and ease of use. |GlobalGiants.com|
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President Bush Tours Ford's Kansas City Assembly Plant: GlobalGiants.com
Photo: On March 20, President Bush toured Ford's Kansas City Assembly plant where America's first SUV hybrid electric vehicles and E85 F-150 trucks are built. Here, the President addresses more than 300 employees gathered for the event. |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 24, 2007
President Bush Gets A Closer Look At The Saturn Aura Hybrid : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: President Bush gets a closer look at the Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid vehicle while touring the General Motors Fairfax (KS) Assembly Plant with GM Group Vice President Global Manufacturing and Labor Gary Cowger (l to r), Plant Manager Paul Marr and UAW Local President Jeff Manning in Fairfax, Kansas. Bush is visiting the Fairfax plant while promoting his energy initiatives. (General Motors Photo/Susan McSpadden) |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 23, 2007
Volvo S80 Named 2007 AutoMundo Magazine Car of the Year : GlobalGiants.com
AutoMundo, the premier US Spanish-language automotive enthusiast publication, today named the all-new Volvo S80 as its 2007 Car of the Year. The prestigious accolade which appears in the magazine's April issue, follows the S80's recent debut in the U.S. marketplace and echoes what others are saying about Volvo's first V8-powered luxury sedan.
The S80 was selected for its revolutionary design, dynamic and youthful driving attributes and Volvo's legendary safety systems. "The new 2007 Volvo S80 was really the obvious choice," commented Jorge Koechlin, President and Editor-in-Chief of AutoMundo. "As the company's first V8-powered car, it really breaks the mold of what AutoMundo has come to expect of Volvo's cars." |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 20, 2007
Electric Car Maker ZAP Releases Concept Drawings of New ZAP-X Crossover SUV : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Electric car pioneer ZAP released design drawings of a new electric crossover SUV called ZAP-X engineered by Lotus. |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 14, 2007
CHRYSLER 'DRIBBLE FOR A DODGE' : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Raymond Eisbrenner of Plymouth, Mich., (right) proved to have the best bouncing streak after 16 hours and 6 minutes in the "Dribble for a Dodge" contest at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Eisbrenner out bounced 25 other contestants, including Atlanta's Anthony Locke, to win a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab with HEMI engine and two tickets to college basketball's championship game, which he gave to Locke. Dodge created its own brand of madness as it kicked off National Truck Month and "No Charge HEMI(R)" promotion with the basketball dribbling endurance contest. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Special Edition New Beetle Convertible Now Available at US Local Dealers : GlobalGiants.com
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the limited edition Triple White New Beetle convertible is now available at dealers. Only 3,000 customers will have the opportunity to own this special edition.
The Triple White New Beetle convertible features a unique Campanella white exterior, a white interior, and white convertible roof boot. The Triple White New Beetle convertible takes its color palette from the original Super Beetle convertible of the late 70s. This modern day rendition includes 17-inch 'Oktopus' alloy wheels, a three-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel, white leatherette seats and center armrest. Also included are black carpeting, floor mats and door panels along with Sirius Satellite Radio. Another distinctive feature of the Triple White New Beetle convertible is the special front seat headrests ingrained with the New Beetle convertible icon.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
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March 13, 2007
HYUNDAI TO UNVEIL CONCEPT GENESIS : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Concept Genesis (shown here as an advanced development sketch) will make its world debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show on Weds. April 4. Concept Genesis hints at design direction for a future rear-wheel drive premium sports sedan from Hyundai. |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 11, 2007
FERRARI'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Toscan Bennett, of Ferrari North America, Inc. (right) and Ken Gorin, owner of THE COLLECTION in Coral Gables, showcase Ferrari's symbolic baton for the U.S. kick-off of a global relay event marking the brand's 60th anniversary. The uniquely designed baton will travel more than 14,000 miles, across four continents, during the 20-day relay event - more than 10,000 Ferrari owners globally will partake in the festivities. |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 10, 2007
FERRARI'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY RELAY MARATHON : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Nearly 60 South Florida Ferrari owners celebrated Ferrari's 60th Anniversary with a road relay to the Homestead-Miami Speedway, enjoying ceremonial parade laps on the track. A Ferrari caravan headed out of THE COLLECTION, kicking-off a weekend of festivities which will include the 14th annual Ferrari Challenge Series season opener, along with special demonstration events showcasing the brands 800-hp, limited edition FXX supercar and various Formula One race vehicles. |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 9, 2007
RACING LEGEND DANNY SCOTT'S REBUILT 1967 ALL STEEL CAMARO : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Racing Legend Danny Scott's rebuilt 1967 all steel Camaro. |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 8, 2007
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR FCX FUEL CELL VEHICLE : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Actress Q'orianka Kilcher has become the youngest customer to lease Honda's environmental status symbol, the hydrogen-powered and zero-emissions FCX fuel cell vehicle. Kilcher is the first person ever whose first car runs on hydrogen. She took possession of the FCX on March 7, 2007, in Universal City, California. |GlobalGiants.com|
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2007 Saab 9-5 SportCombi BioPower 100 Concept : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: As an evolution of the Saab 9-5 SportCombi, the Saab BioPower 100 Concept makes its world premiere at the 2007 Geneva International Motor Show. |GlobalGiants.com|
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2007 Opel Corsa OPC at Geneva Motor Show : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: The 2007 Opel Corsa OPC is introduced at the Geneva Motor Show Tuesday, March 6, 2007 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Corsa OPC is equipped with a192 horsepower 1.6-liter turbo engine that reaches a top speed of 140 miles-per-hour. (General Motors Photo/Axel Wierdemann) |GlobalGiants.com|
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Revealing Ford Mondeo at Geneva Motorshow : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: John Fleming President and CEO Ford of Europe revealing the new Ford Mondeo at Geneva Motor Show 2007. |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 7, 2007
Mercedes-Benz at the 77th Geneva Motor Show : GlobalGiants.com
Triple Premiere for the New C-Class.
Photo: Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of DaimlerChrysler AG and Head of the Mercedes Car Group presents the highly economical and environmentally friendly Vision C 220 BLUETEC in Geneva. In the study based on the new C-Class, Mercedes-Benz is presenting its innovative BLUETEC emissions control technology for the first time in combination with a highly fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine.
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Photo: Mercedes-Benz at the 77th Geneva Motor Show.
GENEVA, March 6 -- The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is celebrating a triple premiere at the 77th Geneva Motor Show: in addition to the standard-production model, the "AMG-Mercedes C-Class DTM 2007" racing version and Vision C 220 BLUETEC have their debut at the show. |GlobalGiants.com|
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