9th Slam Dunk jams Zemurray with cars, bikes (Hammond Daily Star) Slam Dunk. And One! It's the language for that bonus shot, an extra point in basketball when there's a foul....more...Ford's facility may produce Volvo cars (rediff.com) Taking a cue from heavyweights such as BMW, Mercedes and Audi, Ford Motor Company-owned Volvo Car India may use the parents' India facility in Chennai to manufacture and assemble some of its products, reducing their prices substantially....more... NOTHING WILD AND CRAZY HERE. (The Post-Standard) This year's lineup of concept cars at the Los Angeles Auto Show all looked different but shared a common styling cue. Unlike previous years, designers' imaginations didn't run wild the models at the show earlier this month looked like a car you would likely encounter on the road....more... Mitsuoka cars set for launch (Bangkok Post) Japan's Mitsuoka cars, a little-known brand in Thailand, are ready to go on sale as SL International Automobiles Co will introduce two striking models, the Orochi and Galue, at the upcoming Bangkok Motor Expo....more... Mazda Demio Wins 2008 RJC Car of the Year Award; Mazda CX-7 Crossover Sports Utility Vehicle also Receives Special ... (The Auto Channel) Hiroshima, Japan, Nov 24, 2007; Mazda Motor Corporation has announced today that the Mazda Demio was named the 2008 Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC) Car of the Year. The Mazda CX-7 also won the special "Best SUV" prize....more... Something old is new again -- and greener (Los Angeles Times) Carmakers are turning to turbocharging, long viewed skeptically by Americans, as a relatively cheap, easy way to boost mileage. The next thing in greener cars doesn't need hydrogen, lithium-ion batteries or even a power cord. In fact, it's based on century-old technology that's been used on trucks since before World War II: the turbo. ...more... NASCAR had change to spare in 2007 (Fox Sports) Junior's new home. The COT. Toyota's debut. Lee Spencer notes the only thing that stayed the same in '07 was Hendrick's dominance....more... Luxury Mobile Phones Start Selling in India (Cellular-News.com) Nokia's luxury phone arm, Vertu has started selling its rather expensive models in India. Launched in India last month, the company has already started selling the Vertu Ascent Ti - which retails for Rs 326,000 - or US$8,200....more... Audi of America Named Official Automotive Sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team (The Auto Channel) AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 26, 2007 -- Audi of America, Inc. today announced that it is the official automotive sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team. The partnership includes sponsorship of both the Team and key U.S. events....more... |