Switzerland Geneva Auto Show

2010-03-04T06:00:53Z

Visitors admire a Lamborghini Gallardo LP 670 4SV at the public opening of the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Thursday, March 4, 2010. About 250 exhibitors from 30 countries, showing 100 car premieres at the Auto Show until March 14. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Geneva auto show opens 80th edition on note of optimism as questions remain over hybrid future</div><div><p>The 80th Geneva Motor Show opened its doors to the public Thursday, offering a note of optimism and fun after two difficult years for the industry.</p><p>The hybrid revolution, however, remains elusive.</p><p>Among the stars of the show are Porsche CEO Michael Macht presents three hybrid cars at the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 2, 2010. The new Cayenne, the Spyder 918 and the Porsche GT3R , from left. About 250 exhibitors f...

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2010-02-12T18:31:15Z

2010 Jaguar XJ sedan on display during the media preview day at the 2010 Canadian International Auto Show Toronto, Canada - 11.02.09

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Chicago Auto Show

2010-02-10T13:46:19Z

Toyota Group Vice President Bob Carter introduces the 2011 Toyota Avalon at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)

The Custom Car Show Season is Upon us For 2010

2010-02-22T15:44:40Z

Well the custom and modified car show season will soon be upon us...<br><br>For those of you unaware the law is changing for the hiring of 9+ seater limos here in the UK, they will now have to obtain a COIF (Certificate of initial fitness) or in layman?s terms they have to go and pass the same class MOT as a coach and run under the same restrictions. So for any company that runs a Hummer or Cobo Center in Detroit, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, where a small electrical fire forced the evacuation of thousands of people from exhibit halls where they were checking out the North American International Auto Show. The fire was in the rafters above the Detroit auto show reopens after small electrical fire forces evacuation; no injuries reported</div><div><p>The North American International Auto Show has reopened after a small electrical fire forced the evacuation of thousands of people from exhibit halls at Detroit's <...

Notes from the 2010 Detroit auto show

2010-02-22T22:00:58Z

<div id="subtitle">Korean electrics; new Lincoln look; Tiny Tango; Ford awards; Mulally stays; Kia Soul</div><div><p>A roundup of news and notes out of the Detroit auto show on Tuesday:</p><p>__</p><p>Korean car maker to make electr...

Pelosi, LaHood laud US investment in autos

2010-02-22T22:17:55Z

<div id="subtitle">Pelosi, Obama officials say US made a good investment of taxpayer money in the auto industry</div><div><p>House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and top Obama administration officials on Monday defended last year's federal bailout of the auto industry, citing optimis...

Few show up for protest at Detroit auto show

2010-02-22T22:09:00Z

<div id="subtitle">Few turn up at Detroit auto show for 'tea party' protest of government's auto industry bailout</div><div><p>Charlie Gennara thought there would be a sizable showing for a planned "tea party" protest outside the annual international auto show in Detroit on Monday.<...

GMC unveils urban truck concept in Detroit

2010-02-22T22:26:43Z

<div id="subtitle">GMC unveils 'Granite' at auto show, an urban truck concept targeted at young professionals</div><div><p>If its new concept truck is any indication, General Motors Co. may enter the hip urban mini-truck fray against the Kia Soul and Nissan Cube...

'Government Motors' protest at Detroit auto show

2010-02-22T22:13:16Z

<div id="subtitle">Rally against 'Government Motors' begins at North American International Auto Show in Detroit</div><div><p>A small group of people unhappy with the millions in aid spent by the government to steer Detroit for auto show, learn more about industry</div><div><p>Months after the government took large ownership stakes in General Motors, Chrysler and auto lender GMAC Financial Services, top lawmakers and membe...

Auto show to be India's 'biggest ever': organisers

2010-02-23T12:25:32Z

<div><p>India's auto show next month will be the largest ever staged in the country, organisers said Tuesday, as global vehicle makers accelerate toward the fast-expanding market.</p><p>With sales in developed nations in the doldrums, automakers have been steering to India where consumer incomes have been rising quickly and vehicle penetration is low.</p><p>"It's going to...

Ailing Chrysler has nothing new for Detroit auto show

2010-02-23T13:53:53Z

<div><p>An ailing Chrysler will leave the stage dark at the Detroit auto show next month because it does not have any new vehicles to present to the international media, a spokesman said.</p><p>Chrysler has traditionally dominated the annual show with eye-catching and expensive s...

Japan automakers look beyond U.S. as strong yen bites

2010-02-24T16:22:44Z

<div><p>CHIBA, Japan (Reuters) - Japanese automakers such as Honda and Nissan want to reduce their reliance on the U.S. market, where weak demand and a falling dollar have slashed profits, even as a poor turnout at their flagship auto show highlights the challenges at home.</p><p>N...

Toyota to show green sportscar with Subaru engine

2010-02-24T22:23:04Z

<div id="subtitle">Toyota to show show 'green' sportscar with Subaru engine, futuristic electric car in Tokyo</div><div><p>Besides showing off its well-known hybrids, Toyota will take a slightly different tack at the upcoming

Board takes control of Detroit's Cobo Center

2010-02-25T07:09:32Z

<div id="subtitle">Detroit's Cobo Center officially changes hands, but expansion to come after 2010 auto show</div><div><p>A regional board officially takes control of Detroit's aging Cobo Center on Tuesday after months of political haggling and court battles over the venue, which each year hosts the nation's premier auto show.</p&...

What Are Low Riders?

2010-02-25T15:52:16Z

Low rider cars are customized to be as low to the ground as possible. There are also low rider bicycles. There is a lot of art, passion and creativity with each low rider.<br><br>A low rider is either a truck or car that has a modified suspension system. The hydraulic suspension system is usually modified too. The modification process is for riding this vehicle lower than normal. It usually has a height-adjusted suspension, which the user controls.<br&gt...

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