In order to keep up with the strong demand for Outlander in Europe and new Lancer* worldwide, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has decided to transfer production of the Outlander (for European markets) to its regional production hub (Netherlands Car B.V. [NedCar], Born, the Netherlands) during 2008.

The company currently produces Outlander at its Nagoya Plant in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture and the new SUVs for PSA Peugeot Citroën at its Mizushima Plant in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. As production of the Europe-market Outlander shifts from Nagoya to NedCar, production of the new SUVs supplied to PSA Peugeot Citroën will be transferred from Mitsubishi Motors’ Mizushima Plant to its Nagoya Plant.
Read the rest of this entry »

The BMW Group is the world-wide automotive leader in corporate sustainability, according to the latest Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI).

The industry leading position, the third in as many years, means the BMW Group is the only company in its sector to have been listed in these important sustainability indexes every year since they were established in 1999.
Read the rest of this entry »

MINI fans in Sydney strike it lucky in October when the fun-loving brand brings a new attraction to the fast lane in Haymarket.

MINI Strike is a life-size bowling game that shows off the dynamic handling and maneuverability of a MINI in the hands of a professional driver.

Of course MINI knows no medium pace so the bowling will be blown out of all proportion with huge inflatable pins and a wide tarmac lane substituting for the regulation pins and wood deck of the traditional game.
Read the rest of this entry »

Jay Leno has become the latest person to receive keys to a BMW Hydrogen 7 – the first hydrogen-powered luxury sedan. He joins actor Will Ferrell and other high profile individuals as one of the first to be given a BMW Hydrogen 7.

The Emmy-winning comedian and host of The Tonight Show received his BMW Hydrogen 7 at his famed car garage in Burbank, California, which is fittingly a “green garage” that receives a great deal of its energy from steam power.
Read the rest of this entry »

* Exclusive SLK 350 designo Edition
* Distinctive designo exterior and interior appointments
* $123,500 RRP* includes a host of additional equipment representing outstanding value

Melbourne – Definitive style and individuality personify the limited SLK 350 designo Edition. This even more exclusive version of the iconic car that redefined the term ‘roadster’ is now available to secure - numbers are strictly limited.
Read the rest of this entry »

Proceeds to Benefit Charitable Organisations

* Dodge Challenger No. 1 to benefit notMYkid
* Dodge Challenger No. 2 to benefit United Way of Southeastern Michigan
* A Third Dodge Challenger will be auctioned off on eBay.com in early 2008
* All three vehicles will be 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8® models, featuring HEMI® Orange paint, hood stripes and a 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 engine

All 2008 Dodge Challenger models to include numbered dash plaque
Read the rest of this entry »

Iconic off-roader returns to its storied roots with J8 multipurpose model primarily developed for military use – but also suitable for civilian government applications

Chrysler LLC unveiled the Jeep® J8 multipurpose vehicle at the 2007 Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) military trade show, making the legendary vehicle available for reenlistment in active military service.
Read the rest of this entry »

FRANKFURT — Honda’s President and CEO, Takeo Fukui, has unveiled two new clean diesel engines at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The engines belong to Honda’s second generation diesel family — named i-DTEC (intelligent Diesel TEChnology) — which uses world-first technology to reduce emissions to a level equal to that of a petrol engine.

By further improving the current award winning i-CTDi’s superb performance, fuel economy and emission efficiencies, i-DTEC has achieved various stringent emission standards in the U.S., Japan and Europe (Honda test data).
Read the rest of this entry »

* ENVI to focus on electric-drive production vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies
* Lou Rhodes appointed President - ENVI
* Frank Klegon and Simon Boag to serve as co-chairs for new organisation

Chrysler LLC announced today the creation of ENVI — a new organisation responsible for bringing electric-drive vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies to market. Lou Rhodes has been appointed President — ENVI.

Rhodes will report to Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President – Product Development, Chrysler and Simon Boag, Executive Vice President – Procurement and Supply, who will serve as co-chairs of ENVI.
Read the rest of this entry »

* Performance car celebrating 30th Anniversary of Saab turbocharging
* Launch of Saab XWD, innovative all-wheel-drive system
* Unique design evokes look for classic black Saab 900 Turbo
* Sport-tuned chassis: suspension, brakes, wheels
* 400 Nm / 280 hp (206 kW), 2.8 V6 Turbo: 0-100 kph in 5.7 seconds

Saab celebrates three decades of leadership in turbocharging at this year’s Frankfurt International Motor Show by launching the Saab Turbo X,a driver-focused performance car that sets new standards for the brand.

This black limited edition model takes Saab ‘back to the future’ by evoking the iconic appeal of its first black 900 Turbo and introducing innovative Saab XWD technology.
Read the rest of this entry »

The BMW Group has announced that a compelling new Environmental Defense report shows that its cars have improved average fuel economy by 14 percent and dramatically reduced CO2 emission by 12.3 percent - more than any other major car maker.

The next best reduction of any other automaker was 3 percent. The remaining 10 car makers increased their average emissions over the period studied, the report found.

The report praises the BMW Group’s achievement and notes that BMW did not sacrifice sales growth while improving its fleet’s fuel economy and carbon emission rates.
Read the rest of this entry »

Audi has elevated the road dynamics of its vehicles to a new level with the reinvention of the quattro permanent four-wheel drive.

An innovative regulating system distributes torque from the engine in continuously variable proportions between the rear wheels. This greatly enhances agility, driving pleasure and active driving safety. The controlled power flow enables the car to take corners even more directly and responsively, and to retain its directional stability considerably longer.
Read the rest of this entry »

With its F 700 research car, Mercedes-Benz redefines the idea of effortless, superior refinement: this concept for a future luxurious touring sedan shows how outstanding riding quality can be combined with high levels of environmental friendliness, and good performance with exceptionally low fuel consumption. Thus, the 5.17 metre long F 700 with its innovative and very spacious interior design enables an entirely new and exceedingly comfortable mode of travel. The F 700 is the world’s first car that can anticipatively recognise the condition of the road and level out the uneven spots with its active PRE-SCAN suspension, further improving suspension comfort substantially. The forward-pointing DIESOTTO drive system introduced in the F 700, a four-cylinder with a displacement of only 1.8 liters, combines the strong points of a low-emission gasoline engine with the consumption benefits of a diesel drive. Its CO2 emissions of a mere 127 grams per kilometre correspond to consumption of only 5.3 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (44.3 mpg), extremely low for a vehicle of this class.
Read the rest of this entry »

The BMW passion for innovation and development of new market segments is revealed once again with the arrival of the dynamic all-wheel drive Concept X6 Sport Activity Coupé at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

BMW created the Sport Activity Vehicle concept in 1999 with the original and hugely-successful X5 and has continued to develop further models. The X3 arrived in 2003, and today BMW unveils the most sporting and dynamic interpretation of a BMW X model yet, aimed at a market with excellent potential for growth.

The visually engaging silhouette of a sportily elegant BMW Coupé is combined with the urge and grip of a BMW X model. The Concept X6 has generous ground clearance and extra-large wheel arches to convey a powerful, yet sleek presence.
Read the rest of this entry »

BMW is set to deliver an all-new Hybrid driving experience for the 21st century; the BMW ActiveHybrid driving experience.

At the Frankfurt Motor Show today, BMW will unveil the BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid, a car that shows the future for keen drivers who want more performance while using significantly less fuel.

The BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid is an important milestone in the development of hybrid technology because it delivers more useable, enjoyable performance that is superior to conventional drivetrain technology in all driving environments, urban and inter-urban.
Read the rest of this entry »