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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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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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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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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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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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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|
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 12:21 PM | View the original post
SEATTLE -- Boeing and LCAL have announced that the leasing company has placed an order for one additional 787-9 Dreamliner, expanding its fleet to 15 of the advanced-technology aircraft.
LCAL established itself in 2005 as an aircraft leasing company providing lease services exclusively with the 787 Dreamliner. The company was the first leasing company to order 787s. |GlobalGiants.com|
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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|
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 12:31 AM | View the original post
Photo: Gap Design Editions, trapeze top by Rodarte.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 5 -- On April 17, Gap will introduce a new limited edition collection for women, designed exclusively for Gap by Doo.Ri, Rodarte and Thakoon -- three of the most celebrated, emerging American design labels in the industry today. The collection, named Gap Design Editions, is part of Gap's recently announced partnership with the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF), an initiative established to support and encourage new American design talent. |GlobalGiants.com|
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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|
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 5:42 AM | View the original post
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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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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MARBL Offers Host of Fun Wireless Features in Sleek Clamshell Design.
WARREN, N.J. and SAN DIEGO, April 3 -- Virgin Mobile USA is on a roll with yet another "must-have" handset for its style-savvy yet value- conscious youthful customer base this April. Sleek and stylish with two-toned black-on-black accents, MARBL by Kyocera Wireless packs a range of great features into a slim clamshell design with structured lines and rounded keys for easy texting.
Available at leading retailers nationwide and online at www.virginmobileusa.com, MARBL offers all of the essentials, including a bright color display, internal antenna, text messaging capabilities, room for hundreds of contacts and a two-way speakerphone. Intuitive in design and low in price at $29.99, MARBL joins such popular Virgin Mobile handsets as the Switch_Back and Slice with Web browsing, access to search and social networking sites, and relevant, entertaining mobile content including pre- loaded wallpapers, Superphonic ringtones and fast-paced games. |GlobalGiants.com|
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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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SEATTLE -- The Boeing Company has announced that Travel Service, a Prague-based charter carrier, ordered one Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, and holds purchase rights for one more.
Travel Service already operates an all-Boeing fleet of 10 737s, including eight Next-Generation 737-800s. The company offers charter flights to more than 233 airports on four continents, as well as low-cost scheduled service to major European destinations through its Smart Wings brand. The airline celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Photo: In this photo provided by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, students from UCLA, Georgetown University, Ohio State University and the University of Florida prepare to board the Goodyear blimp to participate in the Goodyear "Get There" Blimp Shot Contest on Friday, March 30. Flying 500 feet in the air aboard the Goodyear blimp "Spirit of Innovation," each contestant was given an opportunity to "shoot" a regulation basketball at a hoop target measuring 100 feet in diameter.
Photo: In this photo provided by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Jennifer Hanson from Georgetown University returns from her winning shot aboard the Goodyear blimp as part of Goodyear "Get There" Blimp Shot Contest on Friday, March 30. Hanson and three other students from UCLA, Ohio State University and University of Florida each had an opportunity to shoot a regulation basketball at a hoop target measuring 100 feet in diameter while flying 500 feet in the air aboard the Goodyear blimp.
Photo: In this photo provided by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Stacey Freyer from Ohio State University prepares to participate in the Goodyear "Get There" Blimp Shot Contest on Friday, March 30. Freyer and three other students from UCLA, Georgetown University and University of Florida each had an opportunity to shoot a regulation basketball at a hoop target measuring 100 feet in diameter while flying 500 feet in the air aboard the Goodyear blimp.
|GlobalGiants.Com|
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SEATTLE -- The Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner (Longer Range) has a maximum range of 9,450 nautical miles (17,500 km), making it the worlds longest-range commercial jetliner. The Worldliner is capable of connecting virtually any two city pairs around the globe with nonstop service. The 777-200LR is the fifth and newest 777 model. The airplane first entered service with Pakistan International Airlines in March 2006. |GlobalGiants.com|
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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|
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 9:20 AM | View the original post
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|
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 5:11 AM | View the original post
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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