The interactive and informative event was set up behind
I had an hour to kill in between classes so I headed on over to partake in the festivities and grab some photos. It’s sponsored by various car manufacturers such as
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The interactive and informative event was set up behind
I had an hour to kill in between classes so I headed on over to partake in the festivities and grab some photos. It’s sponsored by various car manufacturers such as
Posted by Daniella
Which one of today’s production cars/concepts do you think would be the ideal choice for KITT’s role? And oh, if you know your way around with Photoshop, don’t hesitate to e-mail us a pic! Have your say in the comments below. -Chops after the jump
Suzuki Kizashi 2 Concept
The stirring impression the top athlete having and, it adopted the expectation which becomes unknown overflows from inside as design expression the crossover sport wagon. You propose to the user of the wide layer where with the wide field such as the leisure from business, life is enjoyed actively. As for design two keywords, “dignity” and the “stirring impression” adopting the emotional silhouette which raises the satisfaction which uplift impression is owned to running for the axis. As for the 3.6LV type 6 cylinder engine of the sea bass maximum aerodynamic volume displacement not only strong acceleration feeling with the combination with 6 speeds AT, and at high speed regarding cruising, actualizing the running which exceeds class. In addition, you are inserting also the hybrid engine and the like which considers in environment in range of vision.
We’re not sure if this rendering of the so-called BS series that we discovered in the net has anything to do with reality, but we can tell you that if Lexus goes ahead and introduces the compact hatch, it'll most likely be based on the IS platform and mechanics (front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout). -Continued after the jump
Of course, since the hatch will be aimed towards the European market, we should expect 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engine variants added to the range. In addition, a hybrid version shouldn’t be out of the question, as Toyota Europe needs to sell more frugal and low-emission cars to deal the EU’s stricter rules.
Via: Autoblog.nl (& The Internet...)
Translated Press Release
It is the fuel cell car which can do optimum power control by combining the air cooled fuel cell system and the advanced accumulator of simple small size light weight. Starting which fuel economy efficiency is fast low, the intelligent energy corporation of feature (
The request that was included, you feel the enjoyment of the motorcycle in many people, would like to have having interest in the motorcycle " “the design proposition model which designates the joy of running by the motorcycle” as shape” is. You propose in order to have representing the common feeling which is felt from the vehicle where “, it designates the kind of image which is riding the airplane” as keyword, calls the motorcycle and the airplane and is different completely. Although it is the machine, the bosom which makes tenderness feel it forced and “the biplane” (bi- the plainness) designated modelling as design motif, it expressed the open impression of not being covered in the canopy. The engine has designed V type 4-cylinder engine in vertical ranging.
Plant | Products |
| GMT 900 truck and SUV continued until 2012 C3XX full-sized truck and SUV replacement beginning 2013 |
| Corvette and Cadillac XLR continue until 2011 Corvette and Cadillac XLR replacement product beginning 2012 |
| Buick Global Delta MPV7 beginning in 2009 Global Delta Volt beginning in 2010 Global Epsilon Chevrolet beginning in 2012 |
| Chevrolet Global Epsilon Buick and Saturn beginning in 2009 Chevrolet large 4-door notchback beginning in 2010 |
| GMT 900 full-sized truck and heavy-duty commercial cab until 2011 GMT 900 medium-duty truck continues until 2008 C3XX full sized truck and heavy-duty commercial cab beginning in 2012 |
| GMT 900 full-sized truck and light-duty commercial cab until 2011 C3XX full-sized truck and light-duty pickup replacement product beginning in 2012 |
| GMT 900 full-sized truck and SUV continues until 2012 Medium-duty truck continues until 2009 C3XX full-sized truck and SUV replacement for current GMT 900 full-sized truck and SUV products beginning in 2013 |
| GMC, Saturn and Buick Lambda products continue until 2011 GMC, Saturn and Buick Lambda replacement products beginning in 2012 Chevrolet Lambda product beginning in 2011 |
Lansing ( | Cadillac CTS, Cadillac STS and Cadillac SRX continue through 2009 Cadillac CTS wagon and Cadillac CTS coupe beginning in 2009 Zeta products (two styles) beginning in 2011 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt and Global Gamma 4-door notchback beginning in 2010 Global Alpha (2 styles) beginning in 2011 |
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| GMT 900 full-sized light-duty pickup and heavy-duty pickup continue through 2011 C3XX full-sized truck, light-duty pickup and heavy-duty pickup beginning in 2012 |
| H3, H3T, Chevrolet H3 and H3T replacement beginning in 2011 |
| Chevrolet Lambda continues through 2012 Theta Epsilon SUV beginning in 2011 Next-generation Chevrolet Lambda replacement product - demand and business-case dependent beyond 2012 |
| Chevrolet and GMC large vans continue through the product lifecycle, beyond 2012 Next-generation Chevrolet and GMC large vans replacement for the current product - demand and business-case dependent beyond 2012 |
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Translated Press Release
“X-HEAD” is " the cross utility vehicle " of the new genre which brings the various values which until recently are not. It has high running the whole distance characteristic, the “gym knee”, “the escudo”, it has high loading characteristic, DNA “of [kiyarii]” was succeeded, functional hopefulness was had. The naming, “X-HEAD” adjusting to the life style and sense of value of the person who rides, has meant the possibility this car which corresponds to various uses becoming unknown. Being possible to combine the carrier unit which is adjusted to life style 2 adults sleeps and can stay " the camper " and in the town coolly to ride it handles, " fashion " and so on, the person who rides " you play and stimulate heart and curiosity ". In addition, supposed the rescue rescue in various road circumstances " rescue " and so on, it is possible to answer also social mission, being tough, you propose the pleasant car.
Via: Le Blog Auto , Source: Suzuki
Via: Autoblog.it , Source: Aznom
Via: Motortrend
Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Variety
Mazda’s design team will review the entries choosing 10 semi-finalists. Facebook community will then take over picking out five finalists which will be paired with a Mazda designer to hone their concept. Finally, the five projects will be subjected to a vote on Facebook. The winner will see his vision of a 2018 Mazda3 in a full-scale model at the LA Show. The contest, which is open only to
WANTED: DESIGNER TO CREATE THE 2018 MAZDA3, LIVE ON STAGE AT THE LA AUTO SHOW IN A WORLD-EXCLUSIVE DESIGN CHALLENGE
The “Mazda Design Challenge,” launched today on Facebook.com (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7602701619), will enlist help from Facebook members across the
To enter, contestants must submit a 150-word description of their vision of the 2018 MAZDA3 including an optional sketch drawing. The Mazda Design team will then judge each entry, choosing 10 semi-finalists. Five finalists will be chosen by the Facebook community. Each of the five finalists will be paired with a Mazda designer to hone their concept, which will then be judged and voted on in a second round by fellow Facebook members.
Voting will take place over the course of a week, with the winning designer traveling to
“The ‘Mazda Design Challenge’ is an exciting, interactive competition that capitalizes on the power and influence of social networking,” said David Klan, director of marketing, MNAO. “By inviting young voices into the highly classified and secretive design process, Mazda will prove it’s a company involved in an active partnership with its customers.”
“Usually the design ideas come from inside our studio, but this is a rare opportunity for my team to look at design through our potential customers’ eyes,” added von Holzhausen. “Never before has any other automaker built a concept car on the show stand, in full view of show attendees. The pressure’s really going to be on all of us – especially the contest winner – to get it finished in time for the closing weekend of the show.”
Travel, accommodations, $1,000 spending cash and a new MAZDA3 to drive during their stay awaits the winner. In addition, the winner will have the opportunity to take the microphone to introduce the final concept at its unveiling on the final day of the show.
The contest is open only to residents of the
Headquartered in
Citing people with knowledge of the plan, Bloomberg is reporting today that GM and UAW have agreed to create a new class of jobs that’d pay about half the current rate thus breaking UAW's tradition of equal earnings for union members. Under the agreement, the so-called non-core employees like janitors and maintenance workers would get receive about $28 an hour in pay and benefits, compared with $51 for present employees. -Continued after the jump
While current “non-core” workers wouldn’t be affected by the accord, GM will try to by them out with the new pay structure applying to their replacements. But will this truly help GM? We can’t say for sure since it isn’t clear yet how many of GM's 73,000 current UAW- represented positions will be considered as non-core jobs. Analysts believe however that in order for this to have an substantial impact on GM, it would have to concern more than 5,000 workers.
Commenting on the report, Richard Block, a labor professor at Michigan State University in East Lansing told Bloomberg, “The company likes it because it cuts compensation costs and the union can swallow it because the people affected aren't going to vote because they don't exist yet,''. How true Mr. Block; what the eye doesn't see the heart doesn't grieve...
Via: bloomberg
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