2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi

February 19, 2010 Filed Under: Ford
2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi

Ford Motor Company, in accordance with their destination in building a taxi leadership, is now introducing a new commercial vehicle model to meet the need in a new era of ‘green’ transit. This new vehicle is called Ford Transit Connect Taxi, a commercial truck offering an alternative fuel advantage and an upgraded interior package for people and cargo. The Transit Connect Taxi, combined with an engine modified by Ford with its standard 2.0-liter,... 

2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost

May 16, 2009 Filed Under: Lincoln
2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost

With the addition of the all-new EcoBoost engine, the new 2010 Lincoln MKS delivers the luxury and comfort standards unique to Lincoln with a powertrain that produces a compelling combination of V-8 power and V-6 fuel economy. The new Lincoln MKS is the first Ford Motor Company vehicle to introduce a premium twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine for the 2010 model year. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 of the all-wheel-drive 2010 Lincoln MKS produces... 

2009 KTM X-BOW Superlight

March 5, 2009 Filed Under: KTM
2009 KTM X-BOW Superlight

Weight reduces performance and detracts from the pleasure of driving. That’s why you won’t find many of the conventional ‘comfort features’ in the KTM-X-BOW. The radical construction, without a roof or windscreen, and the omission of air-conditioning and an entertainment system, are all intended to focus the user’s concentration on a driving experience that is so pure as to be similar to that of a motorbike. But that’s not all: for the... 

2009 Ford Fiesta ECOnetic

March 1, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2009 Ford Fiesta ECOnetic

Ford gave Australian motorists a glimpse of the near future at the Melbourne International Motor Show today, when it revealed a new, highly fuel efficient and environmentally advanced vehicle that will show the way in delivering ultra-low CO2 emissions technology to consumers. The Fiesta ECOnetic, which is a production model from Ford’s ECOnetic range in Europe, took centre stage on the Ford stand at this year’s show as part of the company’s... 

2010 Ford Ranger

February 8, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2010 Ford Ranger

The 2010 Ford Ranger comes to market this summer by adding unique standard safety technologies, including Ford’s AdvanceTrac® with RSC® – the world’s most sophisticated electronic stability control system that helps prevent skidding and rollovers – and combination side air bags. Industry-exclusive AdvanceTrac with RSC goes a step beyond stability control systems found on competitive models with a gyroscopic roll sensor that determines both... 

2009 Mini E

January 27, 2009 Filed Under: MINI
2009 Mini E

The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, transferring its power to the front wheels via a single-stage helical gearbox nearly without a sound and entirely free of emissions. Specially engineered for automobile use, the battery technology will have a range of more than 240 kilometers, or 150 miles. The MINI E’s electric drive train produces a peak torque of 220 Newton... 

2009 Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe

January 18, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2009 Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe

Volvo Cars is presenting economical new diesel variants of the C30, S40 and V50 models with fuel consumption of just 4.4 litres/100 km (C30) or 4.5 litres/100 km (S40 and V50). The corresponding CO2 figures of 115 and 118 g/km mean that the C30 and V50 have best-in-class CO2 emissions in their segments. All three models – the C30, S40 and V50 – are equipped with a special set of efficiency-enhancing features and marked with the DRIVe emblem... 

2009 Volvo V50 DRIVe

January 17, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2009 Volvo V50 DRIVe

The DRIVe models are based on the Volvo C30 Efficiency concept car that was shown at the Frankfurt motor show in October 2007. The measures adopted to reduce CO2 emissions that were presented then will be in production before the end of the year in the C30, S40 and the V50. “We wanted to demonstrate that low CO2 ratings are not solely the preserve of small diesel cars. By offering the Volvo V50 DRIVe with emission levels below 120 g CO2/km,... 

2006 Mercury Milan Voga

December 28, 2008 Filed Under: Mercury
2006 Mercury Milan Voga

The all-new Milan is now Mercury’s top-selling car among Latino customers, and the Mariner SUV continues to be a top choice. “The Milan is designed for the young, savvy individualist whose personal style is shaped by fashion, new technologies, and the discovery of new and different ideas. Nuevo Latinas and Latinos are an important part of this group, and they express their individuality through these ‘passion points,’”... 

2009 Lotus Eco Elise

December 28, 2008 Filed Under: Lotus
2009 Lotus Eco Elise

The Lotus Eco Elise project promotes a different perspective on “green”, one which does not revolve solely around tailpipe CO2. This holistic approach is in keeping with the progressive Lotus culture, driving Lotus to become the world’s green automotive consultancy. Sustainable materials, hemp, eco wool and sisal have been developed for body panels and trim and, combined with hi-tech water based paint solutions, showcase new affordable...