AUDI AG and Voith GmbH form development partnership

AUDI AG and Voith GmbH signed a letter of intent regarding a development partnership today. The goal of the partnership is to promote industrialization of fiber-reinforced materials, particularly through developing a highly automated process chain for high-volume automotive production. The development partnership is intended to further strengthen Germanys position as a place for innovation. The … Read more

Audi A8 with broadband Internet connection

Audi unveils an A8 wired for broadband with LTE technology. Developed in collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent, the cars mobile broadband connection can transfer data faster than conventional 3G-technology and modern DSL connections. During the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, announced that LTE technology would … Read more

Porsche Expands its Hybrid Lineup with the Panamera S Hybrid Premium Four-Door Sports Sedan

The Panamera S Hybrid is the most fuel efficient Porsche of all time ATLANTA February 16, 2011 — Debuting later this year, Porsche will unveil its second production hybrid model, the Panamera S Hybrid, adding another chapter to its Porsche Intelligent Performance development philosophy. Without sacrificing sportiness or elegance, this new Panamera model produces 380 … Read more

HYUNDAI ELANTRA, SONATA AND TUCSON RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT ECONOMY

For the sixth consecutive year, the Hyundai Sonata [1] was recognized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) on its annual Greener Choices 2011 list. Also joining Sonata on the Greener Choices list this year was the Hyundai Tucson [2]. The Hyundai Elantra [3] was listed as one of the twelve most environmentally-friendly … Read more

Ford Announces the Completion of ‘Gimme the Gig’ Indie Music and Band Search Contest

Winner to be chosen at live Hollywood show on Feb. 17 Seven bands will compete out of 2,500 that applied Grand prize includes working with Don Was to produce two original songs IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 Ford Motor Company and Grammy Award-winning producer Don Was have announced the culmination of their seven-month competition, titled … Read more

New Ford Explorer ‘Crazy Kevin’ Campaign Launches with a Mix of Comedy, Romance and Adventure

Today Ford will launch a new urban advertising campaign for the 2011 Ford Explorer featuring comedian and actor Kevin HartClick here to download related images. Today Ford will launch a new urban advertising campaign for the 2011 Ford Explorer featuring comedian and actor Kevin Hart The campaign features TV ads, print, radio and digital executions … Read more

Usually a reveal requires a drum roll. The 2012 VW Jetta GLI warrants a gut-busting rock solo.

Volkswagen of Americas CEO, Jonathan Browning, was on-hand at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show to unveil VWs newest addition to its performance lineup: the lighter, speedier and more accessible 2012 Jetta GLI. Available this summer, the GLI comes complete with VWs fun-to-drive 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, 18 alloy wheels, sunroof, dual zone climate control, heated V-Tex … Read more

2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA NAMED AUTOSPIES.COM CAR OF THE YEAR

Autospies.com, one of the highest ranked automotive information sites, named the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Car of the Year. In selecting Elantra as Car of the Year, the Autospies.com editors reference the Elantras hybrid-like mileage of 40 mpg highway, gorgeous styling not even known in the compact category until now and acres of interior room with … Read more

MAMA NAMES 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA FAMILY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata continues to establish itself as the new standard for midsize sedans as it was named the inaugural recipient of the Family Vehicle of the Year award by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA). The Sonata beat out top competitors, including the 2010 Audi A3 TDI, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2011 Honda Odyssey, … Read more

Anticipation Builds as 100 Ford Focus Global Test Drive Participants Head for Spain, Benefiting Charities

At the Focus Global Test Drive event, 100 participants from 13 different countries will share the experience of a lifetime this weekend as they put the all-new Ford Focus through its paces at a test track near Madrid, Spain, in support of their charities of choice.Click here to download related images. The Focus Global Test … Read more