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Hydrogen Filling Station Approved for Mazda
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Mazda Motor Corporation has received authorization from the Japanese government to operate a hydrogen-gas filling station near its Hiroshima headquarters. The station stores and supplies fuel to Mazda vehicles powered by hydrogen rotary engines; the vehicles are currently under development. The station should be able to fill up to 10 vehicles a day.
The RX-8 Hydrogen Rotary v .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Category: Auto & Trucks
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Apple's iPod for Mercedes-Benz
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In May 2005, the Apple iPod Interface Kit will be integrated in its passenger cars. Mercedes-Benz is set to become the first car manufacturer to integrate the Apple iPod. The user-friendly system, developed by Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH, will be introduced in the European market initially for the new B-Class. By July, it will be available for the A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Category: Auto & Trucks
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class: Blends Different Vehicle Concepts Into Versatility
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Blending different vehicle concepts into one versatile vehicle, Mercedes-Benz announced its new B-Class "Compact Sports Tourer" would have its world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show in March.
The B-Class blends different vehicle concepts into one versatile vehicle. One major feature of the B-Class is the sandwich concept developed by Mercedes-Benz. With the spa .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Category: Auto & Trucks
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Mazda MX5's Iconic Evolution
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Fresh from the wheels up, Mazda MX5 -- the world’s favorite roadster remains true to the lightweight, fun to drive formula that sold more than 700,000 MX-5s worldwide since its introduction in 1989.
The third generation Mazda MX-5 will be presented in October 2005 at the Geneva and Melbourne motor shows. Intensity of spirit possessed by very few sports cars – this was what Pr .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Category: Auto & Trucks
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Dodge eyes Police Car Market with its HEMI®-powered 2006 Dodge Charger
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Dodge is set to conquer the police car market later this year with its all-new 2006 Dodge Charger police vehicle. A four-door sedan with all the power, handling and functionality required to effectively patrol streets, the 2006 Dodge Charger is perfect for the job. "With rear-wheel drive and available HEMI® power at the pavement, the Dodge Charger provides optimum police car pu .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Category: Auto & Trucks
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Presidential Limousine Introduces New 2006 Cadillac DTS
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Contemporary design cues and bold styling statement are viewed by the public for the first time as George W. Bush, the President of the United States of America traveled in the new jet-black state of the art Cadillac DTS limousine during the parade route along Pennsylvania Avenue during the Presidential Inaugural Parade. The sight of the president waving from a Cadillac has bec .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Category: Auto & Trucks
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Jeep Gladiator Concept Car 2005
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Why concept cars? For obvious reasons - to get a visible, tangible look at a design before production so its feel can be evaluated, possible problems can be foreseen, and, for concept cars shown to the public, so reactions of non-gear heads can be judged.
In testing particular ideas concepts are best - for example, they could be a test bed for exterior and interior colors and .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Category: Auto & Trucks
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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2006 Lexus RX 400h: Arrival of Toyota's High Performance Hybrid
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Hybrid Synergy Drive reveals another virtue: Performance. Public viewing of the 2006 Lexus RX400 in early 2005 reveals combined fuel efficiency in the range of the current EPA average rating for a four- cylinder compact sedan. The RX400h will be a SULEV rated vehicle which means driving from Los Angeles to New York and back nine times (54,000 miles) yet produce less- smog formi .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Category: Auto & Trucks
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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The Hydrogen Age Has Begun For BMW
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BMW is presenting the H2R Hydrogen World Speed Record Car. This prototype impressively proved the potential of a hydrogen car with a combustion engine, achieving nine international records in one day. This clearly proves the BMW Group's long held belief that hydrogen can replace conventional fuel without having to forego the performance and dynamics of a modern premium auto .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Category: Auto & Trucks
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Jeep Hurricane Concept Vehicle Unveiled
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An impressive Jeep Hurricane Concept vehicle stood behind the curtain at the Detroit 2005 NAIAS. Have you seen a vehicle that spins around in place like a top? Well, Chrysler's "turntable feature" let this Jeep to be one of a kind. It can take you anywhere, anytime.
The Hurricane can run on four, eight, twelve or sixteen cylinders, whatever the driver needs for the drivin .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Category: Auto & Trucks
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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