Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the all-new 2007 Accent GS and SE three-door models, as well as pricing for the 2007 four-door Accent GLS. The four-door GLS arrived at dealerships in December 2005 as a '06 model-year vehicle, while the new three-door GS and SE are now arriving in showrooms across the country. The 2007 Hyundai Accent model lineup pairs a sleek, confident design with unsurpassed standard safety technologies, interior volume, and power in the 3-door and 4-door entry car segments.
The 2006 Ford Reflex concept car took top honors at the Ward's Auto Interiors Show. The Reflex was named Specialty Concept Vehicle of the Year and Most Significant Concept Vehicle of the Year by the South East Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO). The Reflex was unveiled at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
In the fall of 2005, BMW announced an industry first with the application of HD Radio (TM) technology as an option in its 2006 7 Series and 6 Series models. This innovative technology is available now on 2007 Model Year 5 Series. This digital technology, developed by iBiquity Digital Corporation, provides one of the most significant advances in radio broadcasting history. This technology offers radio broadcasters and listeners enhanced digital audio quality and clear, noise-free reception. Many AM and FM stations across the USA have started employing the HD Radio (TM) technology to broadcast both in analog and digital formats.
Honda will unveil a new 3-door Civic at the London Motor Show in July - completing the impressive ‘Built in Britain’ line-up of Honda hatchbacks. The 3-door makes its world debut at the London event. It’s joined by the award-winning 5-door Civic and the Civic Type R Concept. All cars will be built at Honda’s manufacturing operation at Swindon, Wiltshire.
In recent years, Volvo Car Corporation has concentrated their safety development on systems that help the driver read surrounding traffic. The idea is to predict threatening collisions early enough to completely prevent them from happening. When this is not possible, the damages can still be limited to a minimum by reducing the speed and stopping distance. The most groundbreaking active safety system in development right now is a new generation of Collision Warning that can bring the car to a complete stop. Here is the video.
As part of their aim at finding different ways to sustainable mobility, Volvo Car Corporation has developed a system for a multitude of fuels. The Volvo Multi-Fuel is a prototype car, optimised for running on five different fuel types; hythane, biomethane, natural gas, bioethanol E85 and petrol. Hythane consists of 10% hydrogen and 90% methane, a blend that has tested most effective for this system.
With just over a month to go before the launch of the Eos coupé cabriolet, Volkswagen has revealed a new website for potential buyers, allowing them to experience the new car in an innovative way, as well as customise and select their own vehicle ahead of the on-sale date of 14 July.
Citroën’s popular Xsara Picasso Compact MPV is getting a major boost with the launch of three new VTX models, specifically designed to appeal to company car drivers looking for a practical and very well equipped car at an extremely competitive price.
Sales of convertible cars always open up as the UK weather improves, and Peugeot continues to dominate the sector with its 206 CC and 307 CC (Coupé Cabriolet) cars attracting 12.5% of the market. Since the beginning of the year up to and including May, over 5000 open-top Peugeot cars have already been purchased, making them number one.
