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Last year's loss spurs Loeb... to regain the lead in the manufacturers and drivers championships, conceded to Loeb and Citroen in the last round at Germany. Hirvonen trails Loeb by four points on drivers ...Hirvonen to rally team in his title bid... Latvala to claw back the eight manufacturers standings points theyve surrendered to a resurgent Citroen led by Loeb, Hirvonens title rival, the four-time world champion. The roads in New ...Twice As Nice - Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Wins MPV of the YearSLOUGH - August 28, 2008: For the second year running, Citron's Grand C4 Picasso has won top honours at the 2008 evecars.com awards. The ...> Video: Champions League draw LIVE... Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt looks ahead to the Weltklasse athletics meeting in Zurich. Citroen driver Sebastien Loeb previews this weekend's Rally New Zealand. See a complete round-up of ...Hirvonen aims for New Zealand success... finished 90 seconds behind race winner and championship leader Sebastien Loeb, who headed a Citroen one-two finish from Dani Sordo as the Frenchman continued his remarkable unbeaten run in ...Teenager arrested in crash death... said. The local man died at the scene. The 17-year-old driver of a silver Citroen Saxo, who was also driving along the road towards Richmond, has been arrested and ...Sales slump at car group Taggarts... as a whole, Lookers said. But smaller cars such as the Toyota Aygo and Citroen C1 in the more efficient emissions brackets were up more than 30 per cent. ...Research and Markets: A Company Profile of Suzuki Motor Corporation: Detailing its Strong Revenue Growth, a SWOT Analysis and List of Key Executives... million) in 2007. Suzuki has business partnerships with GM, Fiat, Maruti Suzuki India, Mazda, Peugeot/Citroen, Renault, Mitsubishi Motors, and Nissan. - Access all the important information and analysis on ...Pre-event press conference: Rally NZ.... Drivers: Sebastien Loeb (Citroen Total World Rally Team), Chris Atkinson (Subaru World Rally Team), Henning Solberg (Munchi's Ford ...Legless man drove car for 5 years... driver Chongqing's expressway traffic law enforcement team had stopped recently. The driver of the Citroen sedan was not licensed but had been driving for more than five years, the ...Lookers shares gain despite profits slump... consumers switch to smaller, more fuel- efficient cars such as the Toyota Aygo and Citroen C1. Smaller people carriers have also sold strongly. The company, which operates 139 dealerships ...Crash girl's life fight... a car and a motorbike. The toddler was travelling in the back of a Citroen AX car with her mum Anita Abbott, 29, when it was involved in a ...The Leading UK Streaming Video Provider Strengthens its Team... Cadburys, Ofcom, Pearson, Procter & Gamble, Lonely Planet, NDS, Blackwell Publishing, Reebok, Mazda, Toyota, Citroen, and Mercedes Benz. Their Head office is located in Shoreditch, London with other offices ...Hirvonen targets Loeb... green backdrop to the stages is magnificent," said the Frenchman. The four-time world champion Citroen C4 driver added: "The stages are fast and technically demanding, but the cars don't ...Teenager's death renews safety measures demand... the road last week. Jack O'Dare (17) was the passenger that died when a Citroen Saxo crashed into a tree near the petrol station building site, just before 11pm ... |
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CarAdvice invited to TopGear Australia eventAlthough we are told it’s top secret and we can’t talk about it, we couldn’t really help our selves. TopGear Australia has invited us to a special day to meet with the hosts of the Australian show, Charlie Cox, Warren Brown and Steve Pizatti.
Of course, we will also get to meet the Aussie Stig and [...]Spied: Pontiac G8 and W427We couldn’t believe it when Anthony was returning a press car last week and pulled up behind a convoy of at least six clearly badged Pontiac G8 cars travelling west near Lane Cove.
No covers or disguise whatsoever.
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If that wasn’t enough excitement for a day, in the [...]Top Gear Australia airs late SeptemberYes, it’s official. SBS has announced that Top Gear Australia’s first episode will go to air on Monday September 29.
Charlie Cox, Warren Brown, and Steve Pizzati, who describe themselves as the “ugliest men to go on television” will grace our screens, along with the Aussie Stig.
So make sure you’ve got your hard-drive recorder, DVD recorder, [...]Dodge Viper ACR topples ZR1 at the RingAnother week and another manufacturer is claiming to have conquered the Nürburgring, toppling the Nissan GT-R and current champ, the Corvette ZR1.
With FIA World Touring Car Championship driver Tom Coronel behind the wheel, Dodge has claimed victory in a time of 7:22.1 using its absolutely insane Viper ACR.
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[...]2009 Proton Satria now just $14,990Proton has announced that it has repositioned its 2009 Satria Neo three door hatch in the market with an even lower entry price.
A base model Satria Neo GX manual now starts at just $14,990 while keeping the same level of standard equipment as the current model.
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This [...]2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara First Steer2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara First Steer
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It’s not very often that I am willing to get up at 6:00am to go for a drive, in fact it’s not often that I am willing to get up at 6:00am for anything. But Suzuki’s invitation to central and northern Australia to drive the new Grand [...]Audi R8 GT3 375kW+ race version with rear-driveA pure-bred Audi R8 engineered exclusively for motorsport to world competition standards is usually a sight relegated to bedroom walls, but believe or not - this animal is for public consumption.
For the first time ever, Audi Sport will offer a race spec sports R8 developed specifically for private customer use in the form of the [...]BMW cancels next-gen M3 CSLLudwig Willisch, the new M Division boss has denied reports of a range of new performance M models, including the next generation CSL based on the current E92 M3.
This news comes after speculation surrouding a reincarnated flagship M1 supercar based on the Homage concept was also denied, along with any hope of a new addition [...]Ferrari races ahead of Porsche in JulyFerrari has experienced flourishing sales this July, despite a significant decline in the market sector - edging out its main competitor, Porsche in the sales stake.
Surprisingly for the Italian legend, these figures were calculated by VFACTS - meaning the prancing horse has achieved this success in Australian showrooms rather than overseas markets.
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[...]2009 Toyota RAV4 sneak previewToyota’s popular compact SUV is scheduled for a facelift and our Toyota insider has given us a sneak peak of what we should expect from the new model.
New updated models of the new RAV4 are currently being built with the Australian release expected in late September.
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Auto Service News |
Ladouceur Looking for Fast Way Around DIRTcar NE Pro Stock Circuit... the DIRTcar Pro Stock Series returns to Cornwall Motor Speedway for the 6th Jiffy Auto Service 50 that annually attracts the Northeasts top traveling teams to Canada. The personable Alexandria, ...Warranties may be bad deals; get callers off your back... contract duplicate any warranty coverage? Who backs the service contract? How much does this auto service contract cost (including up-front costs and deductibles)? What is covered and not covered? How ...Private sector expands retail insurance... extended to the rest of India by next month. TVS & Sons Customer Centric Car Services Business president, R Srivatchan, said so far 20,000 complaints had been attended under the ...Officials announce new rates after meeting with tow truck workers... Department. "It's not bad, it's reasonable," Maximo Smith of Jimmy and Sons Towing and Auto Repair said after a meeting at Government House to discuss the rate structure. The new ...Much-needed help for holiday travelers... van services offer significant discounts for second or third passengers. And many appointment-only town car services charge no more than cabs and offer a smoother, more reliable ride. Another option ...Public record for Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008... required towing. 8 a.m. A black Pontiac Trans Am was reported stolen from KW Auto Repair, Emmitsburg Road, Freedom Township. It had been dropped off the night before by its ...Gas prices slide - slowly... see their gas as a way to get people in for snack food or car repair. Note, for example, that the largest association of gas station owners is called the ...Making Business of Recycling... Then, when they weren't working their full-time jobs at First Interstate Bank and Dick's Auto Repair, respectively, Sarah and Dan took their children, Carson and Sophia, 2, and began walking ...Vacation with the Jonas Brothers... uber-swanky Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas, along with roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, car service, and $500 to spend. Of the new contest, Verizion's Director of Digital Music Ed ...'Crazy' 5-way intersection to be replaced with roundabout... trying to ride out the road construction for a roundabout in front of his auto repair shop at North 40th Street and Superior Avenue. "Nobody wants to go this way," ...PRESS PICKS 2008... quite fit the bill as an independent.) The same was true for the Best Car Repair category, where an astounding 49 different garages were good enough to earn your nomination. ...PERSPECTIVE: Families of deployed troops face fix-it pressures... military spouses and families last year. The highest demand is for mortgage services and auto repair. More than 6,000 military families have signed up for GreenCare for Troops, a program ...Asheville airport bucks national trend... streamline and quicken the process. This comes on the heels of a new Rental Car Service Facility, a separate $8 million project constructed over the past year that allows up ...Interest in engines leads to career in auto repair– Dean Laine was always taking things apart. His dirt bike. His parents car. His own car. That interest in engines turned into a career, ...Cash Advance Loans: Suitable To Deal With Any Financial Emergency... can clear your pending medical bills; pay off college education fees, credit card dues, car repair, redecoration of house, and lot more. The amount approved is available for short but ... |
Kia Motors News |
Kospi slides as institutions decide to sell... memory, or DRAM, industry refuses to consolidate and improve. Hyundai Motor, the nations biggest carmaker, dropped 2.9 percent, the most since July 15. Kia Motors, an affiliate, slid 5.5 percent, the first decline in five days. Hyundai and Kia ...Traders May Express Optimism Over Strong Upward Revision to Second Quarter GDP Growth - RTTNews Daily Market Analysis... points or 0.12% at 12,768. Semiconductor equipment makers gained, while real estate stocks closed lower. ... after unionized workers at Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors launched another round of partial strikes Wednesday ...Seoul shares hit fresh 16-mth low led by techs... Samsung Electronics <005930.KS> on outlook worries, while carmaker Hyundai Motor <005380.KS> fell on news of ... unionised workers at Hyundai Motor <005380.KS> and Kia Motors <000270.KS> on Wednesday launched another round of ...Asian Markets Are Mostly Higher on Dow's Rally... goods in the U.S. set shares in manufacturers higher, and eased fears about the state ... U.S. durable goods data, with losses by steelmakers and car makers pushing the benchmark index ... after unionised workers at Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors on Wednesday launched another round of partial ...Nike fumbles Nadal's makeover... Agassi, who was a global ambassador for Kia Motors Corp., Rafael Nadal is also in a ... a partnership with the South Korean auto maker that runs until 2011. For now, many ... Credito SA as well as Madrid-based watch manufacturer Time Force. In a less-glamorous agreement, the ...Seoul shares edge lower; but LG Micron, Innotek up... LG Innotek up on merger talks *Hyundai, Kia fall on partial strike launch *Steelmakers fall on won's weakness, import cost worries ... fell 2.61 percent to 71,000 won and Kia Motors lost 2.93 percent to 13,250 won. Steelmakers ...Road ahead rough as Lookers profits skid... cars such as the Toyota Aygo and Kia Picanto came at the expense of more ... ope ADVERTISEMENT rates 139 sites covering 31 manufacturers, said like-for-like new and used car sales ...Honda Fits Big Car in Small Package... Fit is the last in the auto makers lineup to benefit from the technology. The ... entries from the Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai and Kia brands. No worries. Hondas smallest car is ...Eco-friendly vehicles race to pole position... for government use.JoongAng Ilbo Shortly afterward, the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, the nations top auto conglomerate, ... in July 2009, a first among local automakers. The model - the hybrid version of ...Best and worst fuel-efficient automakers... On a fleet basis, the best performing manufacturer is BMW's MINI division, with three models ... -- 22.14 average mpg, 21 cars 8. Kia -- 21.80 average mpg, 20 cars 9. ... fuel economy no longer holds true. Several carmakers boast higher fuel economy with the automatic ...--> Gentex Rear Camera Display Mirrors Now Available in the Aftermarket... Gentex Corporation ( ), the world's largest manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, has announced that ... same high-quality product that we sell to automakers as original factory-installed equipment." The RCD Mirror ... also offered as factory-installed equipment on the Kia Mohave and Hyundai Grandeur for the Korean ...Apple TV Ad Banned in UK... on such a promise. That said, most manufacturers don't make the kinds of hyperbolic claims ... of the two complainers were N O Kia and Moto Rola. ...Gentex Rear Camera Display Mirrors Now Available in the Aftermarket... Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the world's largest manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, has announced that ... same high-quality product that we sell to automakers as original factory-installed equipment." The RCD Mirror ... also offered as factory-installed equipment on the Kia Mohave and Hyundai Grandeur for the Korean ...Takeover time as European firms eye up their perfect partners... 12bn bid for car parts and tyre maker Continental has brought swollen rumours of other ... may well rely on other means: the car maker's biggest shareholder is the Kuwaiti Investment Authority ... is the Kuwaiti Investment Authority with 7.6%. KIA, a Daimler investor for more than 20 ...Hyundai, Kia unions launch more partial strikes... members at South Korea's top two auto makers said they also planned to stage partial ... up 0.28 percent at 72,900 won and Kia gained 0.74 percent to 13,650 won, compared ... |
Peugeot News |
Euro Shares Jump on US Data, Crude Fall... European shares on the move, French glasses maker Essilor surged 7.8 percent after it posted ... 2.2 percent, Renault declined 2.2 percent and Peugeot lost 1.7 percent. ...European shares tick up at midday led by financials... European shares on the move, French glasses maker Essilor <ESSI.PA> surged 7.8 percent after it ... percent, Renault <RENA.PA> declined 2.2 percent and Peugeot <PEUP.PA> lost 1.7 percent. Across Europe, Britain's ...Research and Markets: A Company Profile of Suzuki Motor Corporation: Detailing its Strong Revenue Growth, a SWOT Analysis and List of Key Executives... shareholding structure and key employees with biographies Suzuki is one of the leading automobile manufacturers in the world. The group s main businesses includes manufacturing and marketing of motorcycles, ...Market ignores increased choice... and Primastar ranges. Then there is the Peugeot Boxer that is one of the top ... it is simply the might of certain manufacturers marketing departments that go out of their ...Peugeot to debut green coup... Peugeot is adding some dynamic new models to ... against its German executive rivals. The French manufacturer has also confirmed that production will begin ...Pre-event press conference: Rally NZ.... the Drivers' Championship and Citroen leads the Manufacturers, but BP Ford have made a tactical ... two times - and crashed in the Peugeot. This year I threw the pace notes ...Europe shares slip, led by oils; C.Agricole rallies... trader. Among other major movers, French glasses maker Essilor <ESSI.PA> surged 5.7 percent after it ... firm Toyota <7203.T>, the world's most profitable carmaker, cut its 2009 vehicle sales forecast by ... 1.6 percent, Renault declined 2.6 percent and Peugeot <PEUP.PA> lost 1.9 percent. Across Europe, Britain's ...Estates offer more car for your money... car that makes a statement, the premium manufacturers all produce well-specified and attractive estates in ... C5 HDi 110, Ford Mondeo Ghia TDCi, Peugeot 407 1.6 HDi 110, Renault Laguna DCi ...Revving Up Israel's Automobile Industry... experience with some of the top car manufacturers, including GM, Ford and Toyota. Linden, a ... assemblies for Jaguar, MB, BMW, GM, VW, Peugeot, and Volvo. Who would have thought that ... in development for introduction with a major automaker. Israeli is years ahead in materials know-how. ...Dongfeng Motor H1 profit up 27% on car sales... Dongfeng Motor Group Co., China's third-largest automaker, said first-half profit rose 27 percent as ... vehicles with Honda Motor Co. and PSA Peugeot Citroen, boosted first-half sales 32 percent to ... according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Are you interested in our news stories? ...Car makers find distribution easier said than driven... shop in India. Take the Malaysian car maker, Proton. Going by sources, while it is ... way, having experienced enormous difficulties earlier through Peugeot. It has roped in Tata Motors as ...German Cars Lead in CO2 Reductions... last year reduced carbon emissions slightly, with manufacturers managing to achieve an average improvement of ... looming, BMW has shown that even premium carmakers can seriously reduce CO2." "But the slow ... criticises both French car makers, Renault and Peugeot, for achieving reductions of less than 1 ...Going for global growth... to boost its consumer products division. The maker of Lucozade and Ribena plans to roll ... majority stakes in businesses retailing Audi and Peugeot, acquired last year, and a 75% 225 ... Israel Chemicals, the fertiliser and special-purpose chemicals manufacturer, generates 40% of its revenues from other ...Car makers have tough targets... BRUSSELS Car makers are not doing enough to meet the ... According to the T&E report, Frances PSA Peugeot-Citroen and Renault and Italys Fiat are the ...European shares drive lower... European stock markets declined on Wednesday, with automakers hit by the rising cost of crude ... In Paris, French car makers Renault and Peugeot saw their share prices dive by 2.32 ... |
Renault S.A. News |
UPDATE 1-Russian steel firms to cut prices for cars-Deputy PM... have agreed to cut prices for car manufacturers by a minimum 5 percent and could ... already received the first reaction from steel makers: a promise to lower auto sheet prices ... state conglomerate Russian Technologies. French car maker Renault owns a one-quarter stake. Mechel lost a ...Euro Shares Jump on US Data, Crude Fall... European shares on the move, French glasses maker Essilor surged 7.8 percent after it posted ... a credit crunch. Daimler fell 2.2 percent, Renault declined 2.2 percent and Peugeot lost 1.7 ...Toyota Outlook: Strength Through Hybrids -- And Electric... BLOG, BEHIND THE WHEEL, CNBC, CNBC.COM, AUTOS, AUTOMAKERS, OIL, GASOLINE, FUEL PRICES, OIL PRICES, ENERGY, ... to get there first with the Volt. Nissan/Renault also has a model in the works. ...Sc(C)nic dCi Cars from Renault... automatic-only Scnic Expression dCi cars makes the innovative Scnic, the latest model to join Renault Australias diesel-powered vehicle range. The Scnic is a great alternative to the traditional Australian ...European shares tick up at midday led by financials... European shares on the move, French glasses maker Essilor <ESSI.PA> surged 7.8 percent after it ... credit crunch. Daimler <DAIGn.DE> fell 2.2 percent, Renault <RENA.PA> declined 2.2 percent and Peugeot <PEUP.PA> ...GM to invest $200-million in India... plant in India, as the troubled U.S. carmaker aims to double its share of a ... a similarly priced 100,000-rupee ($2,283) car with Renault and Nissan Motor Co., while Toyota Motor ...Research and Markets: A Company Profile of Suzuki Motor Corporation: Detailing its Strong Revenue Growth, a SWOT Analysis and List of Key Executives... Suzuki is one of the leading automobile manufacturers in the world. The group s main ... GM, Fiat, Maruti Suzuki India, Mazda, Peugeot/Citroen, Renault, Mitsubishi Motors, and Nissan. - Access all ...Europe shares slip, led by oils; C.Agricole rallies... trader. Among other major movers, French glasses maker Essilor <ESSI.PA> surged 5.7 percent after it ... firm Toyota <7203.T>, the world's most profitable carmaker, cut its 2009 vehicle sales forecast by ... 2.1 percent, BMW <BMWG.DE lost 1.6 percent, Renault declined 2.6 percent and Peugeot <PEUP.PA> lost ...UPDATE 1-GM to invest $200 mln in India engine plant... plant in India, as the troubled U.S. carmaker aims to double its share of a ... a similarly priced 100,000-rupee ($2,283) car with Renault <RENA.PA> and Nissan Motor Co <7201.T>, while ...GM to invest $200 million in India engine plant... plant in India, as the troubled U.S. carmaker aims to double its share of a ... a similarly priced 100,000-rupee ($2,283) car with Renault will start production of a low-cost car ...A princess' dark side... biological father. "What have I done?" At some point in the past few years, Renault managed to erase most of her posts, but those that remain paint an even ...Rose's mother is a troubled, complex young woman.... biological father. "What have I done?" At some point in the past few years, Renault managed to erase most of her posts, but those that remain paint an even ...High time motorists drove a harder bargain... the franchisees and, one would think, the manufacturers. It still strikes me as odd, nevertheless, ... entire range on interest-free credit terms and Renault is giving buyers of 15 grand motors ...Imperial restructures on road to recovery... from used car sales. Imperials relationship with Renault resulted in a R90million loss, sparking restructuring ... loss, sparking restructuring talks with the French carmaker. Chief executive Hubert Brody believes a new ...Estates offer more car for your money... car that makes a statement, the premium manufacturers all produce well-specified and attractive estates in ... Ghia TDCi, Peugeot 407 1.6 HDi 110, Renault Laguna DCi Sport Tourer, Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 ... |
Center for Automotive Research |
More Volt Variants In the Works at GM... this fall. And a glimpse is all we got: two slides shown at the Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminar in Traverse City, Mich. The Volt's head of design, Bob Boniface, ...NCSU shares in $395,000 NSF grant for vehicle accident avoidance technology project... The funding covers three years. The three entities will work with the North Carolina Center for Automotive Research in Northampton County. NCSU and Lotus were two of the partners involved in an ...Chrysler looks to sell Viper... "The companies are retreating to their core brands," said David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor. "The Viper is viewed by some like Hummer as an anti-environmental ...Suppliers get a look at Chrysler's finances... Chrysler last among its peers. Campi stressed several times during his speech at the Center for Automotive Research's annual event and afterward that he wants to improve Chrysler's relationship with suppliers. "I ...Chrysler looks to sell muscle-bound Viper... "The companies are retreating to their core brands," said David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor. "The Viper is viewed by some like Hummer as an anti-environmental ...GM Looks Ahead for Global Birthday Bash... the car. "That certainly wouldn't be a surprise," said David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Mich. GM is aiming to launch a Volt that can drive ...Reed Business Information's Design News Announces Mechatronics 2.0 Expo in Detroit on Sept. 9th 2008... Keynote speakers to include David Cole, Chairman, Center for Automotive Research and Tom Watson, VP of Engineering and Technical Planning, Light Vehicle Systems, ArvinMeritor WALTHAM, ...Chrysler considers selling Viper business unit... put two Detroit area office complexes on the market. Dave Cole, director of the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Mich., said he was not surprised to hear Chrysler had put ...Reed Business Information's Design News (www.designnews.com) Announces Mechatronics 2.0 Expo in Detr... Expo in Detroit on Sept. 9th 2008 Keynote speakers to include David Cole, Chairman, Center for Automotive Research and Tom Watson, VP of Engineering and Technical Planning, Light Vehicle Systems, ArvinMeritor WALTHAM, ...Reed Business Information's Design News (www.designnews.com) Announces Mechatronics 2.0 Expo in Detroit on Sept. 9th 200... today. Space is limited and advance registration is encouraged ( , chairman of the Center for Automotive Research, and , vice president of Engineering and Technical Planning Light Vehicle Systems at ArvinMeritor. ...Volt variants--GM plans more plug-in hybrids... this fall. And a glimpse is all we got: two slides shown at the Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminar in Traverse City, Mich. The Volt's head of design, Bob Boniface, ...Volt variants GM plans more plug-in hybrids... this fall. And a glimpse is all we got: two slides shown at the Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminar in Traverse City, Mich. The Volt's head of design, Bob Boniface, ...Electric cars to be built in Kentucky... doubts about the news. "This is not Toyota," said David Cole, chairman of The Center for Automotive Research, a non-profit organization in Detroit, Mich. In the 1980s, officials overhauled Kentucky's economy by ...Fast forward: With focus on future, GM celebrates its past... the car. "That certainly wouldn't be a surprise," said David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor. GM is aiming to launch a Volt that can be driven ...Reed Business Information's Design News (www.designnews.com) Announces Mechatronics 2.0 Expo in Detroit on Sept. 9th 2008... and advance registration is encouraged. Keynote speakers will include David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research, and Tom Watson, vice president of Engineering and Technical Planning Light Vehicle Systems at ... |
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