Ford is working with battery suppliers and university researchers to develop lithium-ion battery systems that are more efficient than the nickel-based batteries used in current hybrids Ford will use Li-ion battery systems to power its future battery electric, hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to be introduced in the 2010-2012 time period Ford is working [...]
ZF technology will significantly enhance the comfort, safety, economy and performance of the new BMW 760i with its new 8-speed automatic transmission, CDC2e variable damping system, Active Roll Stabilization (ARS), and the Servotronic steering system. First Application for New 8-Speed The BMW 760i marks the first application for the ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. The new [...]
Genesis Represents the Next Generation of Luxury Cars NADAguides.com, the leading provider of pricing information and market research for cars, classics, RVs, motorcycles and boats, announced it has selected the all-new 2009 Hyundai Genesis as the NADAguides.com “Car of the Month” for April. After tremendous feedback from the first “Car of the Month” pick, the [...]
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), which represents the Phoenix metropolitan region, are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. ECOtality Inc., a Scottsdale, Ariz., clean electric transportation and storage technologies company, also will participate in the [...]
New Two-Door Coupe Celebrated by MSN Autos for Style, Substance and Value Newest Kia vehicle honored by prestigious automotive Web site Kia’s first two-door coupe noted for style and value Kia Motors America (KMA) announced the all-new 2010 Kia Forte Koup, unveiled just last week during the 2009 New York International Auto Show, has been [...]