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Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:QTWW) and Fisker Coachbuild, LLC have released a preview of the first production vehicle to be launched from Fisker Automotive, Inc. -- the green American premium car company. Fisker Automotive, Inc. is a joint venture between Quantum and Fisker, and will offer a range of environmentally friendly premium cars. The plug-in hybrid four-door premium sports sedan will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January 2008. Initial deliveries are anticipated to commence in the 4th quarter of 2009, with annual production projected to reach 15,000 units.
Quantum will supply its proprietary high-performance plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle architecture, known as "Quantum Hybrid," integrated into a unique chassis developed by Quantum that will enable optimizing the performance and vehicle dynamics for all Fisker Automotive models. Benefits of the Quantum Hybrid drive system include optimized fuel efficiency and superior performance, unchanged gas station infrastructure, and home-based battery recharging with any 110-volt outlet. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Photo: Lonna Schindler, center, shows her excitement after her team, Don Schindler, right/back, Dustin Schindler, 13 (orange cap), and Brandon Schindler, 12, (behind Lonna) won a family vacation in the "Dodge VANtastic Holiday Voyage" competition held at Southdale Center in Edina, MN on Nov. 13. The Schindler family was one of several teams that demonstrated their vacation packing skills for a chance to win $5,000 and a 10-day family vacation in a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Photo: In this photo released from Shell Oil Company, a student from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN drives a combustion engine vehicle in the 2007 Shell Eco-marathon Americaschallenge. The 2008 event will take place April 10-13 at the California Speedway in Fontana, Calif. and will challenge student teams and their prototype vehicles to travel the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Hip-hop superstar Common joins with the Lincoln brand to promote the 2008 Navigator model line.
Photo: Grammy winning artist Common on location in front of the legendary Regal Theater in Chicago for the 2008 Lincoln Navigator commercial shoot. (Lincoln Mercury)
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12 -- American luxury brand Lincoln announced today a multifaceted marketing partnership with Grammy Award-winning performer "Common" to promote the 2008 Lincoln Navigator and other brand initiatives.
Through an exclusive partnership with Lincoln, Common will appear in national television broadcast, radio and print advertisements, primarily focused on the all-new 2008 Lincoln Navigator. The first of the ads, titled "Common," will debut nationwide USA on November 25 during NFL Sunday Night Football on NBC, and later appear on general market and urban schedules. The commercial spotlights the people, places and experiences that shaped his life in his hometown of Chicago. It segues to his present-day life as an enterprising, multitalented individual, continuing to reach higher, yet still deeply rooted in his community. The print and radio ads will premiere in 2008.
Lincoln will additionally work with Common in developing other online and offline cross-promotional and marketing programs across his diversified businesses, including the licensing of songs for creative executions for television and the Web, tie-ins with Common's books and hat lines, as well as alignments with his concert tour. Common will also perform and make personal appearances on behalf of Lincoln at auto shows and dealer events, and be an integral component of the annual multiple-city Lincoln Lounge events. |GlobalGiants.com|
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In the open-top Maybach landaulet, the roof of this sparkling white one-off study can be opened fully at the rear, while the chauffeur's compartment remains completely enclosed. The passengers are then able to enjoy the clear, blue sky above. Seated in opulent armchairs upholstered in white leather, they are treated to a majestic open-air experience.
In technical terms the Landaulet study is based on the Maybach 62 S - a powerful series-produced chauffeured saloon. When requested by the passengers, the chauffeur operates a switch in the centre console. The roof then opens electro-hydraulically and is gently deposited on the parcel shelf in the rear, together with its integral rear window of single-layer safety glass. Opening and closing the roof takes 16 seconds. The chauffeur is able to enclose the folded roof with a fitted leather cover, which both conceals the roof mechanism from view.
Photo: Part of the landaulet's appeal lay in design features clearly reminiscent of coach construction: Daimler taxicab 1897.
The study is designed as a chauffeured vehicle and features a partition. The upper section of the partition is a glass panel which the passengers can render opaque at the touch of a button, thanks to a liquid crystal membrane embedded in the glass. Two ultra-modern automatic climate control systems, whose parameters have been adapted to the Landaulet study, ensure that open-air travel remains a pleasure even under adverse climatic conditions. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Osram has developed halogen lamps that can be screwed into normal light bulb sockets. The lamps' service life is at least twice as long as that of conventional light bulbs, however. The biggest advantage of this lamp -- the Halogen Energy Saver -- is that it consumes as much as 30 percent less electricity than normal light bulbs, while providing the same level of light intensity for interior lighting. The new lamp is available in a range of different designs. It comes in the socket sizes E14 and E27 and is also available in low-voltage variants for applications of a more commercial nature. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Photo: New Kangoo Express
With New Kangoo Express and New Kangoo Express Compact, Renault is extending its product range and strengthening its position as Europe's leading maker of light commercial vehicles.
Ever since it was first released, Kangoo has proved highly successful, with over 2.2 million units sold worldwide, over half of them in LCV versions.
With attractive products backed by efficient services, Renault's LCV offering is very well matched to the needs of its business customers.
Since the model was first released in 1997, over 2.2 million Kangoos have been made on four continents, at MCA Maubeuge (France), Casablanca (Morocco) Córdoba (Argentina) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). Kangoo Express stands out as Europe's biggest-selling small van ever, with sales approaching 1.1 million units.
Renault's Light Commercial Vehicles Division is a specialized organization employing 2,000 engineers and technicians on product range extension and product upgrade programs for Renault light commercial vehicles.
Photo: New Kangoo Express Compact
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New Kangoo Express Compact -- Renault is strengthening its number one status in the European LCV segment with the addition of a new concept in commercial vans, manufactured at its Maubeuge plant in France.
New Kangoo Express Compact is a vehicle that has been designed with urban use uppermost in mind. It sets new standards in comfort that help make life easy for its users. Attractive, compact and nimble, it shares the key strengths of the New Kangoo Express.
With this new addition to its line-up, Renault is addressing the business needs of people whose work involves driving in and around towns and cities. New Kangoo Express Compact is aimed particularly at those whose jobs take them frequently into city centres to make deliveries, carry out jobs or repairs or provide different services. |GlobalGiants.com|
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The new Sony Ericsson K660 packs landscape Web browsing and dedicated shortcut keys into a classy looking handset targeting a young Web-savvy audience.
London, UK - Sony Ericsson has announced the launch of the K660, an HSDPA ('mobile broadband') enabled phone with clever features like illuminated shortcut keys that only become active when surfing the Net, and desktop tickers that provide regular updates from your favourite websites; all designed to make Web browsing on the move as simple and convenient as at your computer.
Sony Ericsson K660 --
• Web Optimised (Landscape Browsing and Shortcut Keys) for easy surfing
• HSDPA for fast surfing, email and download
• Google Maps for Mobile
|GlobalGiants.com|
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Photo: With the intention of attending as consumers during public days, Robert Nardelli (2nd from right), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler LLC, recently joined James Press, (left), Vice Chairman and President; Christopher Ellis (2nd from left), Representative Director and President, Chrysler Japan Co., Ltd.; and Michael Donoughe (right), Vice President, Body-on-Frame Product Team and Core Team Leader; at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Ryanair, Europe's largest low-cost carrier, took delivery of its 150th Boeing Next-Generation 737-800. Shown here, the 146th, 147th, 148th, 149th and 150th 737s for Ryanair are parked in formation at Boeing Field in Seattle, where they underwent flight-testing prior to delivery to Ryanair. The successful European carrier operates a fleet of 737-800s around Europe and northwest Africa. From its inception, Ryanair has relied on the 737 -- first the 737 Classic and now the Next-Generation 737 -- to help it meet strenuous efficiency, environmental, cost and reliability targets. Ryanair operates the second largest 737 fleet in the world, after Southwest Airlines in the United States. |GlobalGiants.com|
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TX Watch Company is debuting five new line extensions, which further express the concept of TechnoLuxury(TM) and echo the brand's signature styling.
Photo: TX World Time.
Timex Group's TX Watch Company has forged a new category within the watch industry -- TechnoLuxury. The new TX(TM) styles were designed with precision and with an eye toward sophistication. The new watches feature saturated color with black-on-black or white-on-white motifs for a man with individual style.
The TX collection now encompasses a range of 30 styles across three different movement executions:
• TX Perpetual Calendar
• TX World Time
• TX Fly-back Chronograph/Compass/Second Time Zone (TX 730 Series/770 Series)
According to the company, "Each TX timepiece conveys power and intelligence through the integration of Italian design with the precision of German engineering. The foundation of the TX series, a proprietary German-engineered six-hand mechanism, offers a full spectrum of features not typically found in traditional analog timepieces. Each model is made of solid stainless steel or titanium and incorporates a sapphire crystal, screw-down crowns on select models, sculpted dials and luminous features that enhance the distinctive look. Each watch is water resistant to 10 ATM (100m / 330 ft)."
Timex Group is a privately owned company which has been providing timepieces for over 150 years and has manufacturing plants and company offices throughout the world. The Timex Group manufactures and distributes watches under the Timex, TX, Ironman, Expedition, Vincent Berard, Versace, Valentino, Salvatore Ferragamo, Marc Ecko and Nautica brands. |GlobalGiants.com|
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5 -- For the first time, Gap and Vespa have partnered to design the 2007 Limited Edition Vespa LX 50 in a custom "Crazy Stripe" design by Gap. This collaboration is a first for Gap and brings together two brands known for classic style, Vespa as a symbol of Italian style and elegance and Gap as the brand known for classic, casual American design.
Holiday shoppers in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Las Vegas will have the opportunity to check out the 2007 Limited Edition Vespa LX 50 on display in select Gap stores from November 15 to December 3, 2007.
Gap Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Piperlime brand names. Gap Inc. operates more than 3,100 stores in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Ireland and Japan. Established in 1884 by Rinaldo Piaggio and based in Pontedera (Pisa), Italy, the Piaggio Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of two-wheel motor vehicles. With over 6,300 employees in 50 countries and an annual production of more than 680,000 vehicles, the Piaggio Group has a consolidated leadership in the European 2-wheeler market. Piaggio ended 2006 with more than 300 dealers in the US, and an over 20 percent share of the US scooter market for Piaggio and Vespa scooters. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Former President Clinton Joins Microsoft CEO Ballmer to Hail Giving Record.
Photo: Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and former president Bill Clinton announced the results of the annual Microsoft Giving Campaign in a news conference following Mr. Clinton's address to Microsoft employees.
REDMOND, Wash., -- Microsoft Corp. marked the end of its annual giving campaign by hosting former President Bill Clinton for a campus visit. Clinton, joining Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to reveal the results of this year's campaign, told an audience of more than 1,000 employees and thousands more watching via webcast that every individual, regardless of status or income, can help solve global challenges such as climate change and poverty.
A Microsoft tradition for 25 years, the giving campaign is a dedicated season of employee involvement and contributions that takes place each October. Microsoft employees donate to thousands of nonprofit organizations working to improve lives. In addition, Microsoft matches U.S. employee donations, dollar for dollar, up to $12,000 per person per year. This year, employee donations and Microsoft's matching contributions of cash and software totaled over $72 million. |GlobalGiants.com|
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L'Oreal Paris has introduced two new eye products with high-pigment color and professional tools to create signature eye looks. New HIP High Intensity Pigments Color Truth Cream Eyeliner and HIP High Intensity Pigments Color Rich Cream Crayon, a pearlescent effects, dual-purpose shadow and liner, provide countless new style options from HIP High Intensity Pigments. |GlobalGiants.com|
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 11:48 AM | View the original post
Photo: 2009 Jetta TDI SportWagen
LAS VEGAS -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. is showcasing its commitment to clean diesel performance and unique vehicle personalization with three new concepts on display at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show.
Volkswagen's Dieselution Tour, a mobile marketing exhibit showcasing clean diesel, will be staged outdoors in the plaza.
For the 2007 SEMA show, Volkswagen blends concept car design, aftermarket tuning and creativity to illustrate how their already exciting line-up can be transformed into unique high-performance, one-of-a-kind vehicles -- 2009 Jetta TDI SportWagen.
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. |GlobalGiants.com|
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 11:18 AM | View the original post
Concept Displays Aspects of Future Design Language for Kia.
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31-- Kia Motors America (KMA) displayed its sporty new concept vehicle, the Spectra5 SX concept, at this year's SEMA Show today in Las Vegas.
The Spectra5 SX concept is finished in an edgy three-stage Amped Amber exterior color that changes shades and color depending on the vantage point.
Kia Motors America is the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation in Seoul, South Korea. |GlobalGiants.com|
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An innovative solution to counter "harbor smog".
Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution (PTD) has developed a solution called "Siharbor" based on its DC transmission system Siplink, with which ships berthed in port can be connected to the medium voltage network of the local power supply company and supplied with electricity. The advantage is that ships can shut down their diesel generating sets which would otherwise be needed, and which not only produce electricity but exhaust gases, soot, fine dust and noise. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Interactive Video Technology Offers Consumers a Compelling Car Buying Experience.
Photo: NADAguides.com Screen Shot.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 29 -- N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides today announced the launch of New Car Video Buying Guides. The buying guides available at NADAguides.com feature interactive video technology to assist consumers with their new car buying research by offering educational information for all types of vehicles, including Hybrids, Convertibles, Sedans, SUVs, Minivans and Trucks -- in full-color video, complete with narration.
In addition to category-specific information, the video buying guides offer users insight into all types of new car subject matter, including Pricing, Passenger Capacity and Comfort, Fuel Economy, Safety Features and Ratings, Reliability, Styling and Design -- even Cargo Capacity. Included in this information are JDPower.com Power Circle Ratings which provide consumers with the ability to compare models across all segments.
The Video Buying Guide player is equipped with a Top Vehicles List so users can save and research their favorite vehicles from that list, including accessing new car reviews, comparing their favorites side-by-side with competitive makes and models, viewing interior and exterior photos and 360-degree views -- and the ability to submit a new car purchase request to a local dealer.
The New Car Video Buying Guides available at NADAguides.com are produced by Vehix, while the interactive video technology powering the NADAguides.com New Car Video Buying Guides comes from VIMATION.
Visitors to NADAguides.com can access these informative videos by clicking on the "New Car Buying Guide Videos" link in the "New Cars" section.
NADA stands for National Automobile Dealers Association. N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides (NADAguides.com) is the world's largest publisher of vehicle pricing and specification information for new and used cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs, as well as van conversions, limousines, classic and collectible cars, boats, RVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft and manufactured housing. Throughout its 74-year history, N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides has earned the reputation as the recognized authority for vehicle valuations. Its website, NADAguides.com, is the most comprehensive vehicle information resource on the Internet today. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Photo: Hans Tempel, President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Japan and Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars at the October 2007 Tokyo Motor Show.
Acoustic logo to enhance new brand image:
Stuttgart - As part of its new brand image, Mercedes-Benz is, for the first time, introducing an "acoustic trademark": the new sound logo, which will be used in all ad broadcasts starting on November 1, 2007.
Combined with a new film fade-out, the distinctive sound serves to focus attention more sharply on the star as the Mercedes-Benz trademark.
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"Our new sound logo is going to make the Mercedes-Benz brand not only visually, but also acoustically distinctive, and thus more quickly recognizable," said Dr. Olaf Göttgens, Vice President Brand Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Photo: The CEOs from Singapore Airways, Airbus and Rolls-Royce visit the A380's spacious economy cabin.
Photos: Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 plane made its first commercial flight from Singapore to Sydney on October 25, 2007. |GlobalGiants.com|
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