DaimlerChrysler will show almost 50 vehicles this year at Auto Shanghai, including vehicles from Mercedes Car Group, Chrysler Group and Truck Group, in addition to its history as a safety pioneer, roadmap to sustainable mobility and new vehicle financing products in China.
“From the two-seat Mercedes-Benz SLK convertible roadster and GL55 AMG off-road powerhouse, to the largest Mercedes-Benz Actros heavy duty truck; and from the locally produced Chrysler Sebring and all-new Jeep Grand (. > Full story
Audi will be unveiling an innovative entertainment system for rear-seat passengers in the A6L at the Shanghai Auto Show (20 – 27 April 2007). Two 10.2-inch monitors are fitted on the backs of the front seats. The DVD player integrated in the centre armrest also includes connections for a games console, iPod and digital camera. Together with the TV tuner, the system transforms the luxury-class saloon into a mobile film theatre. Sound can be relayed via either the on-board speakers or (...) > Full story
The Buick Riviera, a stunning concept car designed to showcase Buick’s new global design direction, made its global debut today at Auto Shanghai 2007.
The gullwing Riviera concept coupe was developed with global design input by the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) in China, a design and engineering joint venture between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC).
The Riviera was introduced today by Rick Wagoner, GM Chairman and CEO, and Hu Maoyuan, SAIC (... > Full story
Introducing the BMW Concept CS, Germany’s leading manufacturer of premium automobiles is presenting the vision of a unique four-door car which combines the exclusivity of a genuine luxury Gran Turismo with the fascinating thrill of a high-performance sports car. This unique combination never seen before offers the perspective to enjoy sheer driving pleasure in a dimension quite unprecedented in the world of motoring. Indeed, the BMW Concept CS is a new definition of design culture. Concentrating on powerful, expressive design, materials of the highest quality, and quality of finish in perfection, this unique new model offers a completely new understanding of premium quality.
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GM’s global commitment to developing transportation that reduces oil use and promotes energy diversity continued today at the Shanghai Auto Show with the unveiling of the next iteration of the E-Flex electric architecture, configured with GM’s newest, most efficient hydrogen fuel cell system to date.
This second variant of the E-Flex system uses GM’s new fifth-generation fuel cell propulsion technology and a lithium-ion battery to provide up to 300 miles (483 km) of petroleum- and (...) > Full story
At the Shanghai Motor Show (20 - 28 April 2007) Audi will present a study that defines a new segment in the field of crossover vehicles. The Audi Cross Coupé quattro combines the design and dynamism of a compact premium sports car with the spaciousness and versatility of a four-seat sport utility vehicle (SUV). Innovative technical solutions show new ways of achieving efficiency, driving pleasure and comfort in a manner that is typical of Audi. The Audi Cross Coupé quattro: a car whose visual (...) > Full story
Ford Motor Company today formally announced China production plans for the third generation Ford Mondeo at Changan Ford Mazda Automobile’s (CFMA) Chongqing plant later this year. The sleek and bold car known for its appearance in the new James Bond movie, ‘Casino Royale’, was unveiled during a press conference at the Ford stand, revealing its ’kinetic design’ pedigree and sophisticated technology.
Mei-Wei Cheng, vice president of Ford Motor Company and chairman & CEO of Ford (.. > Full story
At Shanghai Auto Show, Audi will unveil a new SUV concept. The Shanghai Auto Show will start on 22 April and will end on 28 April.
Tomorrow Audi will unveil more information about the study model, but until when we can tell you that the SUV-Concept is a design study for the Q5 which will be unveiled in September at Frankfurt Motor Show.
The 2008 Q5 will be produced in the factory from Ingolstadt. Audi Q5 will compete with BMW X3, Landrover Freelander and the next Mercedes ( > Full story
Volkswagen is setting off high-tech fireworks at Auto Shanghai 2007 (April 20 to 28). New cars like the Polo BlueMotion and the Passat that is debuting in China as the Magotan, as well as new powertrain technologies should make a powerful contribution in the land of moderation toward setting benchmarks when it comes to environmental protection. The Volkswagen Group has targeted a 20 percent reduction in fuel consumption and emissions of the cars it offers by the year 2010. Volkswagen (...) > Full story
The new MINI continues its worldwide triumph. At the 12th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition - or Auto Shanghai 2007 for short - the new MINI Cooper will be the central focus of the brand’s presentation. The new generation of the MINI is now causing a stir in Asia’s growth markets, thus again confirming the global popularity of the fascinating brand MINI. In the Chinese business metropolis of Shanghai, MINI also presents another facet of its characteristic (...) > Full story
