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Nissan shows new super-manoeuvrable electric vehicle
The weels of new Nissan’s Pivo ball-shaped car turn 90 degrees and the cabin part can rotate in a complete circle. The Pivo 2, being shown at the Tokyo auto show later this month, is a three-seat ecological commuter car that's fully working but too expensive to go on commercial sale just yet, according to Nissan Motor Co. officials. In a demonstration Friday, the concept car rolled u more...

UAW to talk with Ford, Chrysler
The United Auto Workers union reportedly will begin talks soon with Ford and Chrysler, seeking contracts similar to the one reached with General Motors. Ford Motor Co. and its biggest union have been engaged in discussions since July, Ford spokeswoman Marcey Evans told MarketWatch. But negotiations slowed once the UAW named General Motors Corp. as the lead company. "We don't know yet more...

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class: A class apart
The Mercedes-Benz ideals in a compact car - that is what the A-Class, launched in 1997, is all about. The vehicle is highly innovative: for instance, its bodywork structure with sandwich floor, together with a comprehensive safety system, set new engineering standards. The successful combination of youthful styling, state-of-the-art technology, and a clever spatial concept put the Mercedes-Benz A- more...

Volvo participates in Swedish-Russian seminar for increased traffic safety
Volvo Trucks and Volvo Cars are participating today in a seminar in Moscow on traffic safety. The Transport Ministers of both Russia and Sweden are attending and the event is being organised by the Swedish Export Council in Russia. Sweden is the leader when it comes to traffic safety and has among the fewest traffic fatalities in the world. Volvo is now supporting the Swedish government in its more...

Skoda to produce small-sized sport utility car in 2009
A Czech unit of Volkswagen AG, Skoda Auto AS, announced Thursday its plans to launch production of its new small-sized sport utility vehicle Yeti in two years. The announcement followed several years of a debate within the company whether to expand its model range to five lines from four. It also dispels uncertainty whether Skoda might transfer some of its production from the Czech Republic to more...

Volvo participates in Swedish-Russian seminar for increased traffic safety
Volvo Trucks and Volvo Cars are participating today in a seminar on traffic safety organised by the Swedish Export Council in Moscow, Russia. Both Russian and Swedish Transport Ministers are attending the event. Sweden is the leader in traffic safety and has among the fewest traffic fatalities in the world. Major Swedish actors are participating in the seminar by sharing their knowledge and ex more...

Bentley Marbella presents the new Bentley Continental GT Speed
C. de Salamanca, authorised Bentley dealer in Marbella, presented the latest Bentley model, the Continental GT Speed, as a highlight during the Laguna Village Polo 2007 event held at the Polo Club Santa María (Sotogrande) on 15th September, with teams from Bentley Motors Marbella, Styger & Partner AG Wealth Management, Switzerland, and Laguna Village. The Styger & Partner AG team we more...

Two new Special Editions join the DBS in Frankfurt
Aston Martin is not only showing the DBS for the first time in Europe at the Frankfurt motor show next week but will also showcase two new special editions - the Aston Martin DB9 LM® and the V8 Vantage N400. Both special editions draw inspiration from the company's recent achievements at Le Mans and the Nϋrburgring 24-hour races. The V8 Vantage N400 commemorates Aston Martin’s a more...

New smart models at the IAA
New smart models at the IAA: Three new versions of the smart fortwo - even more economical, even sportier, even more exclusive At the International Motor Show in smart will be presenting three new additions to the successful smart fortwo model range. The smart fortwo micro hybrid drive (mhd) will be presented to the public for the first time. Thanks to micro hybrid drive technology, this more...

Maybach at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
Maybach meets even the most unusual requirements: Individualised luxury and comfort at the highest level New ALU-BEAM silver paint colour gleams like molten metal Unique stromboli black leather gives the interior an extra-special touch Finest materials create automotive gems Hand-crafted coats of arms and inlays Extensive range of luxury appointments to meet in more...