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Green Light for Series Development
of the 918 Spyder
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In its session today, the
Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart,
gave the green light for series development of the Porsche 918
Spyder. Reflecting the overwhelming response from the public and
customers to the Concept Study, the Supervisory Board gave
Porsche’s Board of Management the mission to develop a
production model based on the car already presented.
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The new Mercedes-Benz CL 63 AMG
-High performance coupé with new drive system
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New design and new high-tech drive
system: the Mercedes-Benz CL 63 AMG is to feature a new
cutting-edge look as well as state-of-the-art technology. The
stylish visual modifications will be accompanied by a completely
newly developed powertrain.
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Audi Group announced record
first-half operating profit of over EUR 1.3 billion
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EUR 17.6 billion revenue for first
half up 21 percent on previous year Operating profit over EUR
1.3 billion in first half-year The Audi Group increased its
revenue by 21 percent in the first six months of the current
fiscal year to EUR 17.6 (2009: 14.5) billion. Meanwhile the 61.6
percent rise in operating profit easily outstripped revenue
growth, setting a new Company record for the first half-year of
more than EUR 1.3 billion (EUR 823 million).
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Two unique special-edition Bentley
Continental models exclusively for the Middle East
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Bentley Motors launches two unique
special-edition Continental models for the Middle East A total
of only 50 Continental Flying Spur Arabia and Continental Flying
Spur Speed Arabia cars will be built (Crewe, England) Bentley
Motors has unveiled two unique Continental models, which have
been engineered and designed exclusively for the Middle East
market.
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Mercedes-Benz Econic with Natural
Gas Technology now also in Asia
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The Mercedes-Benz
Econic with Natural Gas Technology (NGT) is now
gaining a foothold in Asia. Now that cities such as
Stockholm, Paris, Prague, Athens, Berlin or Valencia
have decided in favour of this environmentally
friendly waste disposal vehicle, Sembcorp
Industries, Singapore's largest waste management
company, is starting a one-year field trial to
assess market acceptance, cost-effectiveness and
customer satisfaction.
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Porsche Announces New Chief
Financial Officer for U.S.
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Porsche announced that Thierry
Kartochian will become Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA),
headquartered in Atlanta.
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China Electric Motor Announces
Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2010
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China Electric Motor,
Inc., a Delaware corporation and China-based company
that engages in the design, production, marketing
and sale of micro-motor products through its
subsidiary Shenzhen YuePengCheng Motor Co., Ltd.
("Shenzhen YPC"), today announced its unaudited
financial results for the second quarter ended June
30, 2010.
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All-New 2011 Scion tC Sports Coupe
Covers New Ground
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Following a successful
first-generation model, Scion introduces the all-new 2011
Scion tC sports coupe. With premium style and features, the
new tC redefines its segment to meet the desires of the
evolving sports coupe buyer.
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Ford Motor Company Completes Sale
of Volvo to Geely
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Ford Motor Company announced it
has completed the sale of Volvo Car Corporation and related
assets to the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited.
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Strong Chevrolet Numbers Help
Drive Up GM Vehicle Sales in China 22.2% in July
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Vehicle sales by General Motors
and its joint ventures in China rose 22.2 percent on an annual
basis in July to 176,645 units, a new record for the month.
Sales growth by GM’s Shanghai GM joint venture remained
especially strong, rising 42.1 percent on an annual basis to
80,269 units – also a record for the month of July.
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Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2010: The place to be for
perfection and elegance
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For anyone with a fondness for
spring and an appreciation of the Italian way of life, Lake
Como in April has always been hard to beat. And the
world-famous Grand Hotel Villa d’Este is the perfect base
for those looking to revel in the lakeside ambience rather
than merely bed down for the night.
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Concept Car with Plug-In
Hybrid Porsche Presents 918 Spyder High-Performance Concept
Sports Car in Geneva
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Presenting a high-performance
mid-engined concept sports car with ultra-efficient,
low-emission drive technology, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG,
Stuttgart, is further increasing the Company’s competence in
hybrid technology.
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Specials
The new Audi
A8
– The sportiest sedan in the
luxury class
Concorso
D'Eleganza Villa D'Este 2010, Cernobbio, Italy
On the weekend of 23 - 25
April 2010, the glorious premises of the Villa d’Este Grand
Hotel and the Villa Erba in Cernobbio on Lago di Como once
again provide the backdrop for the most beautiful cars from
years and decades gone by as well as the most extravagant
concept cars of our present day.
The New Porsche 911 Turbo - The Sportiest and Most Fuel-Efficient Turbo
of All Time
Conference
Announcement:
Electric
Vehicles Asia
Exploring
commercial opportunities for Electric Vehicles in Asia
26 - 29 January 2010, Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Electric Vehicles are now on the
national agenda for countries like Singapore, Hong Kong,
India, China, Korea, Japan and Australia. It is also fast
becoming ‘THE’ discussion topic of many automotive and
energy related sectors due to 3 main factors: environmental
policies, energy security and energy efficiency.
The EV ASIA conference will focus
on commercial opportunities and developmental plans for
Electric Vehicles from around the world, with a keen
emphasis on opportunities in Asia. It will also aim to
address key issues through the discussion themes:
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Highlights and Market Opportunities for EVs in Asia
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Policies & Standards
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Sustainability & the Environment
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EV Infrastructure
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Leading Edge Design & Technology
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Future Outlook: EV and Smart Grids
Porsche Panamera 2009:
The Porsche in the Gran Turismo World
Introducing the Panamera,
Porsche is proudly presenting the first four-door Gran Turismo in
the history of the Company. This new model series sets the
benchmark in its class not only in terms of superior performance
and exemplary efficiency, but also through a particularly high
standard of personal comfort and exclusive features.
Allard J2X MkII
- handmade replica by Sydney Allard
The Allard J2X MkII, replica of the Jaguar J2X, is delivered
‘fully-loaded’ with options restricted to the choice of engine,
a full-width windshield and a canvas top. Current options
include the 5.7 liter fuel-injected GM RamJet V8 , the 5.7 liter
Chrysler Hemi and the 6.1 liter Hemi.
Brilliant
winner lights up the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2009
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
2009: Double Toast on 80th Anniversary
The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa
d'Este drew visitors to Lake Como for the first time 80 years
ago. For ten years now, BMW has organised the Concorso jointly
with the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este luxury hotel.
79. Geneva
Motor Show (March 5 - 15, 2009)
Geneva Switzerland
The New Porsche Boxster and
Boxster S - Two Dynamic Power Machines with Supreme Fuel
Efficiency
The Porsche Boxster is continuing to expand its lead as the
trendsetter in the two-seater open sports car segment.
Already acknowledged as a lightweight athlete with lots of
power on very little fuel, Porsche’s mid-engined roadster
now entering its second generation is becoming an even
greater performer on even less fuel than ever before.
Highlights Of The new MINI
Convertible
A new edition of the highly
successful open four-seater accounting for worldwide sales of
some 164,000 units, continuation of the third body version
within the MINI model family comes on the market.
Fiat
Abarth Video Clip: History, the 60's and 70's
Video:
Fiat Abarth History
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
SLR McLaren Roadster
Mercedes-Benz will in future also market
its SLR McLaren super sports car in the form of a roadster with
a top. In common with Formula 1 vehicles of today, it, too,
will be made of carbon fibre, a material that will endow the
vehicle with a very high degree of safety as well as extreme
torsional stiffness at the same high level as the coupé version.
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