Thursday, November 30, 2006Filed under: LA Auto Show Green GM  For the second year in a row the General Motors West Coast Advanced Design Studio has won the LA Auto Show Design Challenge. Last year the General landed on top with the futuristic party van called the GMC Pad. This year's winning entrant was the HUMMER 02 a tread-lightly concept that not only met the challenge of the contest's theme this year Enivoronmental Sustainability but surpassed it by offering the environment a net gain. The out-there enviro-concept features a phototropic body shell with algae-filled body panels that literally photosynthesizes carbon dioxide into oxygen. That's right it breathes oxygen into the atmosphere. The 02 is technically a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with four hydraulic motors one in each wheel. The greenest HUMMER ever conceived the 02 would never be a candidate for a green washing. More renderings and GM's press release with more details on the 02 can be found after the jump. [Source: GM] Continue reading LA Auto Show: Two-peat! GM wins LA Design Challenge again
Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time posted by Smile Community @ 5:11 PM
Filed under: LA Auto Show Green GM For the second year in a row the General Motors West Coast Advanced Design Studio has won the LA Auto Show Design Challenge. Last year the General landed on top with the futuristic party van called the GMC Pad. This year's winning entrant was the HUMMER 02 a tread-lightly concept that not only met the challenge of the contest's theme this year Enivoronmental Sustainability but surpassed it by offering the environment a net gain. The out-there enviro-concept features a phototropic body shell with algae-filled body panels that literally photosynthesizes carbon dioxide into oxygen. That's right it breathes oxygen into the atmosphere. The 02 is technically a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with four hydraulic motors one in each wheel. The greenest HUMMER ever conceived the 02 would never be a candidate for a green washing. More renderings and GM's press release with more details on the 02 can be found after the jump. [Source: GM] Continue reading LA Auto Show: Two-peat! GM wins LA Design Challenge again
Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time posted by Smile Community @ 4:54 PM
Filed under: Trends Etc. Euro Supercars Ferrari  Hey it's red but it's definitely not pulled along by tiny reindeer. UK Ferrari Hire is offering you the ability to treat yourself this Christmas and drive that Ferrari you've always wanted. At least for a little while. A half-day hire at the 50% off holiday rate is about $400 with current exchange rates. Unfortunately this is only in the UK but lucky blokes and birds willing to pony up the pounds will be able to drive themselves around instructor-free on public roads AND the track. A personalized gift voucher redeemable any time in 2007 is included. UK Ferrari Hire will even deliver to any UK address. We do not recommend dashing through the snow. [Source: newcarnet]
Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time posted by Smile Community @ 4:49 PM
Filed under: LA Auto Show Green GM For the second year in a row the General Motors West Coast Advanced Design Studio has won the LA Auto Show Design Challenge. Last year the General landed on top with the futuristic party van called the GMC Pad. This year's winning entrant was the HUMMER 02 a tread-lightly concept that not only met the challenge of the contest's theme this year Enivoronmental Sustainability but surpassed it by offering the environment a net gain. The out-there enviro-concept features a phototropic body shell with algae-filled body panels that literally photosynthesizes carbon dioxide into oxygen. That's right it breathes oxygen into the atmosphere. The 02 is technically a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with four hydraulic motors one in each wheel. The greenest HUMMER ever conceived the 02 would never be a candidate for a green washing. More renderings and GM's press release with more details on the 02 can be found after the jump. [Source: GM] Continue reading LA Auto Show: Two-peat! GM wins LA Design Challenge again
Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time posted by Smile Community @ 4:48 PM
Filed under: LA Auto Show Green GM For the second year in a row the General Motors West Coast Advanced Design Studio has won the LA Auto Show Design Challenge. Last year the General landed on top with the futuristic party van called the GMC Pad. This year's winning entrant was the HUMMER 02 a tread-lightly concept that not only met the challenge of the contest's theme this year Enivoronmental Sustainability but surpassed it by offering the environment a net gain. The out-there enviro-concept features a phototropic body shell with algae-filled body panels that literally photosynthesizes carbon dioxide into oxygen. That's right it breathes oxygen into the atmosphere. The 02 is technically a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with four hydraulic motors one in each wheel. The greenest HUMMER ever conceived the 02 would never be a candidate for a green washing. More renderings and GM's press release with more details on the 02 can be found after the jump. [Source: GM] Continue reading LA Auto Show: Two-peat! GM wins LA Design Challenge again
Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time posted by Smile Community @ 4:48 PM
Filed under: LA Auto Show Green GM For the second year in a row the General Motors West Coast Advanced Design Studio has won the LA Auto Show Design Challenge. Last year the General landed on top with the futuristic party van called the GMC Pad. This year's winning entrant was the HUMMER 02 a tread-lightly concept that not only met the challenge of the contest's theme this year Enivoronmental Sustainability but surpassed it by offering the environment a net gain. The out-there enviro-concept features a phototropic body shell with algae-filled body panels that literally photosynthesizes carbon dioxide into oxygen. That's right it breathes oxygen into the atmosphere. The 02 is technically a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with four hydraulic motors one in each wheel. The greenest HUMMER ever conceived the 02 would never be a candidate for a green washing. More renderings and GM's press release with more details on the 02 can be found after the jump. [Source: GM] Continue reading LA Auto Show: Two-peat! GM wins LA Design Challenge again
Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time posted by Smile Community @ 4:46 PM
Filed under: LA Auto Show Kia  Kia just showed off its new Mazda5 and we like it. Actually it's called the Rondo and although it is a tall wagon like the Mazda it lacks the 5's sliding rear doors. It does however trump the 5 in height and width as well as in number of seats at 7 versus 6 for the 5 although only in the optional three row form. Confused yet? There's more. It's basically another smallish people mover with flexible seating/cargo configurations and even an optional third row. This seems to be a popular segment with cars as diverse as the PT Cruiser and Honda Fit in the fold. Available with your choice of a 162 hp 2.4-liter four or a 2.7-liter sixty-degree V6 putting out 182 hp it fairly covers the segment-sharing Chevy HHR's powerplant ratings. Len Hunt executive vice president and COO of Kia Motors America (KMA) managed to keep a straight face while discussing all of the new "Rondoisms" that this new Kia has created in the company. Nothing on the level of Molly Simms or Jennifer Love Hewitt popping up at other unveils but at least it was somewhat entertaining if only in a hokey way. They really didn't need the "spectator" jumping on stage or the confetti at the end because this is actually a pretty nice vehicle that could have stood on its own quite nicely. Probably the best debut of this very slow day at the LA Auto Show. Pics and full press release after the jump. Continue reading LA Auto Show: Kia Rondo-isms mark debut
Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time posted by Smile Community @ 4:42 PM
Filed under: Trends Etc. Euro Supercars Ferrari Hey it's red but it's definitely not pulled along by tiny reindeer. UK Ferrari Hire is offering you the ability to treat yourself this Christmas and drive that Ferrari you've always wanted. At least for a little while. A half-day hire at the 50% off holiday rate is about $400 with current exchange rates. Unfortunately this is only in the UK but lucky blokes and birds willing to pony up the pounds will be able to drive themselves around instructor-free on public roads AND the track. A personalized gift voucher redeemable any time in 2007 is included. UK Ferrari Hire will even deliver to any UK address. We do not recommend dashing through the snow. [Source: newcarnet]
Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time posted by Smile Community @ 4:41 PM
Filed under: Trends Etc. Euro Supercars Ferrari Hey it's red but it's definitely not pulled along by tiny reindeer. UK Ferrari Hire is offering you the ability to treat yourself this Christmas and drive that Ferrari you've always wanted. At least for a little while. A half-day hire at the 50% off holiday rate is about $400 with current exchange rates. Unfortunately this is only in the UK but lucky blokes and birds willing to pony up the pounds will be able to drive themselves around instructor-free on public roads AND the track. A personalized gift voucher redeemable any time in 2007 is included. UK Ferrari Hire will even deliver to any UK address. We do not recommend dashing through the snow. [Source: newcarnet]
Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time posted by Smile Community @ 4:41 PM
Filed under: LA Auto Show Green GM For the second year in a row the General Motors West Coast Advanced Design Studio has won the LA Auto Show Design Challenge. Last year the General landed on top with the futuristic party van called the GMC Pad. This year's winning entrant was the HUMMER 02 a tread-lightly concept that not only met the challenge of the contest's theme this year Enivoronmental Sustainability but surpassed it by offering the environment a net gain. The out-there enviro-concept features a phototropic body shell with algae-filled body panels that literally photosynthesizes carbon dioxide into oxygen. That's right it breathes oxygen into the atmosphere. The 02 is technically a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with four hydraulic motors one in each wheel. The greenest HUMMER ever conceived the 02 would never be a candidate for a green washing. More renderings and GM's press release with more details on the 02 can be found after the jump. [Source: GM] Continue reading LA Auto Show: Two-peat! GM wins LA Design Challenge again
Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time posted by Smile Community @ 4:40 PM
|
SearchPrevious Post*On the hot SEAT: Sale considered for VW's Spanish ... *Nissan Qashquai production begins *SMART launches new ForTwo with "edition limited one" *SMART launches new ForTwo with "edition limited one" ArchivesPartner Links
Best Offers
RSS Feeds |
