Mazda starts production of all-new 8-seat Biante minivan

Mazda Motor Corp on Monday held a commemorative ceremony to mark the production kickoff of the all-new Mazda Biante minivan at its Ujina Plant No.1 near Mazda’s headquarters in Hiroshima. Sales of the Mazda Biante are scheduled to commence in Japan on July 8.

Mazda President Hisakazu Imaki said, “The launch of the all-new Biante marks Mazda’s entry into Japan’s mid-size ‘tall’ minivan segment. In terms of sales volume, it is second only to the compact car segment, where we introduced the all-new Mazda Demio last year. As the latest product to embody Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom tradition, the Mazda Biante will enable us to appeal to an even wider range of customers with vehicles that ‘look inviting to drive, are fun to drive, and make you want to drive them again.’”

The 8-seat Biante minivan was developed under the concept,
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Mazda starts production of all-new 8-seat Biante minivan

Mazda Motor Corp on Monday held a commemorative ceremony to mark the production kickoff of the all-new Mazda Biante minivan at its Ujina Plant No.1 near Mazda’s headquarters in Hiroshima. Sales of the Mazda Biante are scheduled to commence in Japan on July 8.

Mazda President Hisakazu Imaki said, “The launch of the all-new Biante marks Mazda’s entry into Japan’s mid-size ‘tall’ minivan segment. In terms of sales volume, it is second only to the compact car segment, where we introduced the all-new Mazda Demio last year. As the latest product to embody Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom tradition, the Mazda Biante will enable us to appeal to an even wider range of customers with vehicles that ‘look inviting to drive, are fun to drive, and make you want to drive them again.’”

The 8-seat Biante minivan was developed under the concept,
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The Rolls Royce Phantom Limo

When it comes to the list of high-end cars, the vehicles from BMW’s subsidiary Rolls-Royce Motor Cars are definitely included in it. The Rolls-Royce Phantom, for example, is among the ultra-luxury makes of the company. Picture this model stretched out a limousine. It would emphasize more how pricey and top-of-the-line the Phantom is. Readers, imagine no more as Mutec Company mustered all its elements to come up with a limousine–the Rolls-Royce Phantom way.

The Rolls Royce Phantom Limo

When it comes to the list of high-end cars, the vehicles from BMW’s subsidiary Rolls-Royce Motor Cars are definitely included in it. The Rolls-Royce Phantom, for example, is among the ultra-luxury makes of the company. Picture this model stretched out a limousine. It would emphasize more how pricey and top-of-the-line the Phantom is. Readers, imagine no more as Mutec Company mustered all its elements to come up with a limousine–the Rolls-Royce Phantom way.

Mercury may be coming end of the road

Launched in the 1939 model year as a “step-up” car for buyers between economy Fords and upscale Lincolns, Mercury was known for its powerful V-8 engines, such as the one in this 1939 Mercury Eight, and became popular with hot rodders.
The dealers, in fact, could be the key to Mercury's fate. Although there are no stand-alone Mercury stores left, about 1,900 dealerships sell the brand in combination with Ford or Lincoln or both.Because of franchise agreements and state laws that protect car dealers, killing off a line of vehicles can be a real pain, as General Motors Corp. discovered when it pulled the plug on Oldsmobile eight years ago. GM set aside almost $1 billion to handle the transition and still spent more than five years battling dealer lawsuits.

Mercury may be coming end of the road

Launched in the 1939 model year as a “step-up” car for buyers between economy Fords and upscale Lincolns, Mercury was known for its powerful V-8 engines, such as the one in this 1939 Mercury Eight, and became popular with hot rodders.
The dealers, in fact, could be the key to Mercury's fate. Although there are no stand-alone Mercury stores left, about 1,900 dealerships sell the brand in combination with Ford or Lincoln or both.Because of franchise agreements and state laws that protect car dealers, killing off a line of vehicles can be a real pain, as General Motors Corp. discovered when it pulled the plug on Oldsmobile eight years ago. GM set aside almost $1 billion to handle the transition and still spent more than five years battling dealer lawsuits.

State legislators in overdrive on motor vehicle laws

One lawmaker wants to restrict driving by truants and high school dropouts. Another would regulate where global positioning system devices can be installed. Another wants a new state committee to study the danger that silent-running electric cars pose to blind pedestrians.

These ideas follow new laws banning computer and cellphone use by teenagers while driving, restricting adult drivers to hands-free cellphones, and barring smoking in cars when minors are present. The blitz of existing and proposed laws regulating use of the automobile, symbol of freedom, has Messer and other Californians pounding on their steering wheels.
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State legislators in overdrive on motor vehicle laws

One lawmaker wants to restrict driving by truants and high school dropouts. Another would regulate where global positioning system devices can be installed. Another wants a new state committee to study the danger that silent-running electric cars pose to blind pedestrians.

These ideas follow new laws banning computer and cellphone use by teenagers while driving, restricting adult drivers to hands-free cellphones, and barring smoking in cars when minors are present. The blitz of existing and proposed laws regulating use of the automobile, symbol of freedom, has Messer and other Californians pounding on their steering wheels.
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BMW is rolling out a new model every three months

The lofty new modern art museum in Munich boasts a world-class collection of art, design, and architecture. But on May 19, the specially invited guests weren't there to gawk at the Picassos and Mirós. They were assembled to appraise the art Bavarians love best: The latest model from Bayerische Motoren Werke. More than 100 German car dealers crowded around the revamped 5 Series sedan, the heart of the BMW franchise. They gazed approvingly at the sleek surfaces and listened as engineers described the tight handling of the new steering and stability systems. Looming over the proceedings was a 10-meter high sculpture celebrating the beauty of auto design, created by none other than Christopher Bangle, the controversial American designer of BMW's new look,But to the auto world, the latest Bimmer to hit the road is always a subject worthy of high drama. The Internet chat rooms of the global car-buff community have been buzzing about the fifth-generation 5 Series for months now. And they have a lot more to talk about than the latest rendition of BMW's biggest money-maker....more

BMW is rolling out a new model every three months

The lofty new modern art museum in Munich boasts a world-class collection of art, design, and architecture. But on May 19, the specially invited guests weren't there to gawk at the Picassos and Mirós. They were assembled to appraise the art Bavarians love best: The latest model from Bayerische Motoren Werke. More than 100 German car dealers crowded around the revamped 5 Series sedan, the heart of the BMW franchise. They gazed approvingly at the sleek surfaces and listened as engineers described the tight handling of the new steering and stability systems. Looming over the proceedings was a 10-meter high sculpture celebrating the beauty of auto design, created by none other than Christopher Bangle, the controversial American designer of BMW's new look,But to the auto world, the latest Bimmer to hit the road is always a subject worthy of high drama. The Internet chat rooms of the global car-buff community have been buzzing about the fifth-generation 5 Series for months now. And they have a lot more to talk about than the latest rendition of BMW's biggest money-maker....more

Diesel s win US ‘National Engineering Challenge X’ competition

Clean diesel technology powered the top three winning vehicles and 12 of 17 entries overall in an American national engineering competition known as ‘Challenge X’ to design the ‘green’ cars of the future, an achievement warmly welcomed by the Diesel Technology Forum, an industry lobby group supporting diesel vehicle manufacturers in the US market, which says that over the next 16 months, more than a dozen new clean diesel vehicles will be available to consumers."

Seventeen universities fielded engineering teams to design a car that runs on smaller amounts of fuel made from renewable resources. Each team reconfigured a Chevrolet Equinox sport utility vehicle using hybrid, plug-in or fuel cell technology and alternative fuels sources such as biodiesel, ethanol and hydrogen. Twelve of the teams used diesel as part of their technology solution.

General Motors, the U.S. Department of Energy and others sponsored the competition, whose winner was announced at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Diesel s win US ‘National Engineering Challenge X’ competition

Clean diesel technology powered the top three winning vehicles and 12 of 17 entries overall in an American national engineering competition known as ‘Challenge X’ to design the ‘green’ cars of the future, an achievement warmly welcomed by the Diesel Technology Forum, an industry lobby group supporting diesel vehicle manufacturers in the US market, which says that over the next 16 months, more than a dozen new clean diesel vehicles will be available to consumers."

Seventeen universities fielded engineering teams to design a car that runs on smaller amounts of fuel made from renewable resources. Each team reconfigured a Chevrolet Equinox sport utility vehicle using hybrid, plug-in or fuel cell technology and alternative fuels sources such as biodiesel, ethanol and hydrogen. Twelve of the teams used diesel as part of their technology solution.

General Motors, the U.S. Department of Energy and others sponsored the competition, whose winner was announced at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Andrew Page leaves UK Parts Alliance

The aftermarket parts distributor Andrew Page will part company with the UK Parts Alliance (UKPA) buying group that it helped to form nine years ago with effect from 1st July, following management changes in the company.

The UKPA said earlier this month, “There have been a number of management changes at Andrew Page and as a consequence of this, Andrew Page cannot comply with the group strategy of the UKPA. Therefore they have decided to leave the UK Parts Alliance. Actions are underway to maintain national coverage and nothing changes with regards to the UKPA's strategy. It is business as usual".

The departure of Andrew Page means UKPA is left with eight member parts distribution companies, namely: Allparts Automotive Ltd., Camberley Auto Factors Ltd, CES (UK) Ltd, Central Auto Supplies, Dingbro Ltd, GMF Motor Factors Ltd, Mill Autoquip Ltd, and SC Motor Factors Ltd.
(www.ukpa.net, www.aftermarketnetwork.com, 16th May)

Andrew Page leaves UK Parts Alliance

The aftermarket parts distributor Andrew Page will part company with the UK Parts Alliance (UKPA) buying group that it helped to form nine years ago with effect from 1st July, following management changes in the company.

The UKPA said earlier this month, “There have been a number of management changes at Andrew Page and as a consequence of this, Andrew Page cannot comply with the group strategy of the UKPA. Therefore they have decided to leave the UK Parts Alliance. Actions are underway to maintain national coverage and nothing changes with regards to the UKPA's strategy. It is business as usual".

The departure of Andrew Page means UKPA is left with eight member parts distribution companies, namely: Allparts Automotive Ltd., Camberley Auto Factors Ltd, CES (UK) Ltd, Central Auto Supplies, Dingbro Ltd, GMF Motor Factors Ltd, Mill Autoquip Ltd, and SC Motor Factors Ltd.
(www.ukpa.net, www.aftermarketnetwork.com, 16th May)

Tata Motors now bets on super fuel-efficient car

Breaking engineering design and price barriers was not enough for Tata Motors when it displayed the Rs 1-lakh Nano at the Delhi Auto Expo in January 2008. Now, India’s largest commercial vehicle maker has entered an automotive contest in the US for which it will develop an e-drive micro car and an electric hybrid, which, according to the contest rules, should be able to achieve 100 miles per gallon energy equivalent and also have a mass appeal.

According to the New York-based Progressive Automotive, Tata Motors UK has signed a letter of intent to participate in the contest “designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles”. Apart from being fast, these cars should also have mass appeal so that consumers.....more

Tata Motors now bets on super fuel-efficient car

Breaking engineering design and price barriers was not enough for Tata Motors when it displayed the Rs 1-lakh Nano at the Delhi Auto Expo in January 2008. Now, India’s largest commercial vehicle maker has entered an automotive contest in the US for which it will develop an e-drive micro car and an electric hybrid, which, according to the contest rules, should be able to achieve 100 miles per gallon energy equivalent and also have a mass appeal.

According to the New York-based Progressive Automotive, Tata Motors UK has signed a letter of intent to participate in the contest “designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles”. Apart from being fast, these cars should also have mass appeal so that consumers.....more

GM mulls selling Chevrolets in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - General Motors Corp. is considering launching its Chevrolet brand in South Korea to capture a larger share of the country's growing market for imported cars, a company executive said Friday.

The U.S. automaker will make a decision on the move after completing a study by the end of this year, said James H. Raymond, executive director of GM's Asia-Pacific vehicle sales, service and marketing division.

GM Korea currently sells Cadillac sedans at 41 million to 120 million Korea won ($39,000-115,000) each and Saab sedans at 37 million to 59 million won. continues

GM mulls selling Chevrolets in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - General Motors Corp. is considering launching its Chevrolet brand in South Korea to capture a larger share of the country's growing market for imported cars, a company executive said Friday.

The U.S. automaker will make a decision on the move after completing a study by the end of this year, said James H. Raymond, executive director of GM's Asia-Pacific vehicle sales, service and marketing division.

GM Korea currently sells Cadillac sedans at 41 million to 120 million Korea won ($39,000-115,000) each and Saab sedans at 37 million to 59 million won. continues

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, Sand Dunes

Stop by CorvetteGuys.com and check out their large selection of Z06 Wheels.

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, Sand Dunes

Stop by CorvetteGuys.com and check out their large selection of Z06 Wheels.

Shelby Cobra 2005 Concept

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The new Ford Shelby Cobra Concept represents the next step in the evolution of Ford’s concept vehicles, boasting an eye-catching design and impressive performance statistics. Thanks to its high-quality engineering features, which allow the Cobra Concept to be as efficient and agile as a sports car, the model is already close to production standard.
In designing the Cobra Concept, the Ford-Shelby team drew inspiration from the Ford GT production model, maximising efficiency through the borrowed suspension and space frame. Despite the differing dimensions and characters of the two cars, the engineers were able to adapt the rear-mid engine setup from the Ford GT to the Cobra Concept’s front-mid engine platform.

The major inspiration behind the Cobra Concept is the famous Cobra 427, and Ford engineers manufactured a new aluminium-block V10 engine for the latest Cobra incarnation. With a displacement of 6.4 litres, the Ford MOD family engine delivers the raw power associated with the 1960s classic. The Cobra Concept achieves figures of 605 bhp and 501 lb/ft of torque without supercharging or turbocharging.
Stop by AmericanMuscle.com and check out their large inventory of Pypes Exhaust.

Shelby Cobra 2005 Concept

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The new Ford Shelby Cobra Concept represents the next step in the evolution of Ford’s concept vehicles, boasting an eye-catching design and impressive performance statistics. Thanks to its high-quality engineering features, which allow the Cobra Concept to be as efficient and agile as a sports car, the model is already close to production standard.
In designing the Cobra Concept, the Ford-Shelby team drew inspiration from the Ford GT production model, maximising efficiency through the borrowed suspension and space frame. Despite the differing dimensions and characters of the two cars, the engineers were able to adapt the rear-mid engine setup from the Ford GT to the Cobra Concept’s front-mid engine platform.

The major inspiration behind the Cobra Concept is the famous Cobra 427, and Ford engineers manufactured a new aluminium-block V10 engine for the latest Cobra incarnation. With a displacement of 6.4 litres, the Ford MOD family engine delivers the raw power associated with the 1960s classic. The Cobra Concept achieves figures of 605 bhp and 501 lb/ft of torque without supercharging or turbocharging.
Stop by AmericanMuscle.com and check out their large inventory of Pypes Exhaust.

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

The fourth generation of Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, mainly produced in United States, was officially released at the North American International Auto Show in early 2007 (was held from 7-th to 21-th of January). The 2 door and 4 passenger fron-wheel drive Spyder model comes out from the GS with a 16 valve, 162 hp 2.4 L engine and more powerful GT model designation with 24 valve, 3.8 L engines which produce 260 hp along muscular bodylines. The GT models offer manual six-speed transmission or five-speed automatic Sportronic® one. Both model designations use the SOHC (Single overhead camshaft) based engines which allow to reach higher speed. In SOHC engines, the cam operates the valves directly.

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

The fourth generation of Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, mainly produced in United States, was officially released at the North American International Auto Show in early 2007 (was held from 7-th to 21-th of January). The 2 door and 4 passenger fron-wheel drive Spyder model comes out from the GS with a 16 valve, 162 hp 2.4 L engine and more powerful GT model designation with 24 valve, 3.8 L engines which produce 260 hp along muscular bodylines. The GT models offer manual six-speed transmission or five-speed automatic Sportronic® one. Both model designations use the SOHC (Single overhead camshaft) based engines which allow to reach higher speed. In SOHC engines, the cam operates the valves directly.

Mitsubishi Motors, Peugeot to make cars in Russia

TOKYO — Mitsubishi Motors Corp said Monday that it will start automobile production in Russia in 2011 jointly with French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen. The two companies will build a new plant with an annual production capacity of 160,000 units in Kaluga, southwest of Moscow.
Mitsubishi will be producing automobiles in Russia for the first time ever. Peugeot Citroen will lead the joint manufacture of midsize sport-utility vehicles, which will be sold under the Mitsubishi, Peugeot and Citroen brands. The Outlander SUV, supplied by Mitsubishi Motors to Peugeot Citroen on an original equipment manufacturer basis, is seen as a leading candidate model for the joint production in Russia.
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Mitsubishi Motors, Peugeot to make cars in Russia

TOKYO — Mitsubishi Motors Corp said Monday that it will start automobile production in Russia in 2011 jointly with French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen. The two companies will build a new plant with an annual production capacity of 160,000 units in Kaluga, southwest of Moscow.
Mitsubishi will be producing automobiles in Russia for the first time ever. Peugeot Citroen will lead the joint manufacture of midsize sport-utility vehicles, which will be sold under the Mitsubishi, Peugeot and Citroen brands. The Outlander SUV, supplied by Mitsubishi Motors to Peugeot Citroen on an original equipment manufacturer basis, is seen as a leading candidate model for the joint production in Russia.
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