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BMW planning big layoff in 2008 2007-12-21 21:18:43 We're
so used to hearing that either GM, Ford or Chrysler will be laying off
a chunk of its workforce that it demands a double-take when another
automaker announces cuts. Today BMW has announced that it will cut
thousands of jobs in 2008, with some outlets reporting up to 8,000
workers will get the axe. A spokesman for BMW revealed that most of the
jobs lost would be in Germany and those leaving the company would
predominantly be temporary workers. If the final number does reach
8,000 employees, that means BMW will shed 8% of its global workforce
that currently stands at 108,000 employees. The layoffs are, of course,
a cost-cutting measure to improve profits, which will likely be down in
2007 compared to the year before because BMW is spending more money
than it expected on new models, new technology research and the raw
cost of materials it needs to build its Ultimate Driving Machines.
Though the news will be painful to hear for the workers that lose their
jobs, it came as sweet musi Read more:planning
Audi confirms 'stunning' concept car for Detroit 2007-12-20 21:48:44
Audi will be using the upcoming North American International Auto Show
in Detroit
to show off a ‘stunning’ new concept car
. The German luxury
brand also plans to have a world premiere of a new model. Both these
cars will be unveiled during Audi’s press conference at the show, which
will be broadcast worldwide.
While Audi has provided no indication as to what each car will be, it
is believed that the concept will be based on the R8. According to our
previous report, Audi expects to release a V10-powered R8 (possibly
known as the RS8) around September next year, and a preview of this
would certainly help in allocating quite a few cars before they’ve even
gotten off the production line. However with a R8 convertible set for
2009, it could be either one.
As for the other car, a facelifted A3 is due to be available in June
2008, making it most likely that this will be Audi’s world premiere
model.
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How Cars Work 2007-12-19 19:47:21 The
car is one of the most fascinating devices that a person can own. Cars
are also one of the most pervasive devices, with a typical American
family owning two cars.A car contains dozens of different
technologies. Everything from the engine to the tires is its own
special universe of design and engineering. Therefore, we have dozens
of different articles at HowStuffWorks that explain all the intricacies
of our cars. Here are some of the highlights.>>>Source: auto.howstuffworks.comåšåŠ¨ç”Ÿæ´» 心动乌镇 BlogBus五周年庆典 敬请关注
Rendered Speculation: 2009 BMW 7-Series 2007-12-19 10:03:28 The next 7-Series could say goodbye to its current bluff-sided barge proportions. According to the latest renderings, a lower, wider, larger car swoops up from a front that takes cues from the CS concept to a rear in which there are no remaining traces of the Bangle Butt. We have always been fans of the 7-Series, and would greatly welcome a return to elegance -- even if it's the brutish elegance of this rendering. We would also welcome a new interior, and word is that it will be equally redone. And that (pesky) iDrive? The annoying knob will be made ever more user friendly we're told, which shouldn't be too difficult considering the starting point. It appears the last user friendly upgrade to the iDrive wasn't as friendly as BMW thought. This time it will also get Google Maps and iPhone connectivity. Intriguingly, the gear shift could return to the center console instead of being on the steering column stalk.Engines will start out at 3.0 liters (probably gas and diesel variants, bu Read more:Rendered
Toyota to be named sponsor of "Holiday Cheer" 2007-12-19 03:16:51 Following in the fine tradition set by the likes of Lowes Motor Speedway (formerly Charlotte Motor Speedway) and the DTE Energy Music Theater (formerly Pine Knob), HolidayCheer
now has an official name sponsor. For this season of merriment, Toyota
has signed on as the official sponsor of good will during the holidays. The $30 million deal will include promotions of the season's first snow fall and 15-second Toyota pre-roll ads before visions of sugar plum fairies start dancing in your head. Toyota will also be mailing out 100 million greeting cards as part of the program. If Toyota Presents: Yuletide Spirit proves to be successful in boosting holiday sales of Toyota vehicles, the automaker may continue the sponsorship of all things merry and anything ending with the suffix -nog in future years.Source: Autoblog.comåšåŠ¨ç”Ÿæ´» 心动乌镇 BlogBus五周年庆典 敬请关注 Read more:named
2009 Volkswagen Scirocco Gallery 2008-03-02 19:43:08 7pics>Read more相关文章：Geneva '08 Preview: Zagato-designed Bentley Continental GTZ 2008-03-01Huh? Fewer 16-year olds are getting their licenses 2008-03-01Rumormill: Audi TTRS, RS5 on their way 2008-02-17How Cars Work 2007-12-202008 Bentley Continental GT Speed 2007-09-12收藏到：Del.icio.us Read more:Volkswagen
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Geneva '08 Preview: Zagato-designed Bentley Continental GTZ 2008-02-29 19:34:40 This may come as a bit of a surprise to anyone who's been following the agonizing bit-by-bit release of a number of concept cars in advance of the Geneva
Motor Show,
but one Italian design studio has chosen to forgo the teasing and
release all the details of its show car all at once. In fact, we hadn't
heard anything about Zagato
's coachbuilt Bentley
since the initial report from last December, but the famed Milanese carrozzeria
has revealed that it will be unveiling the car at the show now only days away.
Called the Bentley Continental
GTZ, following the familiar nomenclature last seen on the 2006 Ferrari 575 GTZ, Zagato's interpretation on the stately grand tourer manages to be instantly recognizable as both a Bentley and a Zagato design. Based on the effortlessly fast Continental G Read more:Preview
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Huh? Fewer 16-year olds are getting their licenses 2008-02-29 19:26:01 Have
teenagers gone nuts? The Federal Highway Administration is reporting
that the percentage of teenagers with driver's licenses is going down.
Yeah, decreasing! What is up with that?
When I was growing up, my teenage years focused on just one
objective... driving. All I wanted was to get my driver's license. That
little card with your picture on it was the golden ticket. You could
borrow your parent's car, fill the tank (and grab a candy bar) for $20,
and nobody could reach you until you returned. We didn't have cell
phones, text messaging or GPS tracking. A driver's license represented
freedom.
So, what happened? Experts aren't blaming unmotivated teenagers.
Instead, they point the finger at the environment in which we are
raising our kids. In today's world, parents are much more like Read more:Fewer
Rumormill: Audi TTRS, RS5 on their way 2008-02-16 12:12:41 We usually trust the guys at Fourtitude.com when talking about Audi because, well, that's their thing. So when they say that an upcoming über TTRS is in the product plans for Audi's U.S. lineup, we're inclined to believe. The all-Audi website is betting that the super coupe will be powered by a beefed-up, turbocharged five-cylinder engine, which is not surprising considering that sister brand Volkswagen makes great use of a 2.5L five-cylinder in its lineup. For Audi, however, this engine would be producing upwards of 350 horsepower despite a rumor that it is even smaller in displacement at 2.3 liters. Of course, it will feature Audi's FSI direct injection system and Valvelift variable valve timing systems, which will improve both economy and power. Expect torque to be prodigious. Mean
Geneva '08 Preview: Saab releases 9-1X teaser shot 2008-02-16 11:55:41 We've got to give GM props on this one, since, unlike other automakers, it's blacked-out teaser isn't nearly as susceptible to Photoshop trickery. Regardless, Saab put up the image above on its media site announcing what we already knew: the Saab 9-1X concept is coming to Geneva
and it's going to take all the right cues from its bigger brothers Although the head-on shot gives us some clues about the concept's wide stance and aggressive snout, what we really want to know is how the designers have shaped the rear hatch. While it's assumed that a sloping rear roofline will terminate into a bulbous back end, we've heard rumors that a large overhang will be fitted at the top of the roof to give a sort of reverse-ducktail. The Geneva Motor Show is fast approaching and we're looking forward to se Read more:Preview
Nissan Australia wants "intelligence" on grey-imported GT-Rs 2008-03-17 04:20:21
One of the few problems with being the purveyors of a highly desired
commodity is that people will do anything to get their hands on it,
sometimes before you're willing to give it to them. Such is the case
with Nissan
and people importing GT-R's into Australia
through the
"grey-market."
A supposedly leaked memo from Nissan Australia
to dealers Down Under requests that they keep an eye out for
grey-market GT-Rs and to send in a tip to Nissan HQ reporting the
"potential damage" and "stolen customers" that the vehicles are
apparently causing. While we understand that Nissan is trying to
protect sales, the fact remains that if the GT-R was obtained through
legal means, there's not much they can do about it. And we highly doubt
that many of Nissan's potential c Read more:wants
, intelligence
, imported
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe gets web-assisted early unveiling 2008-03-17 03:59:12
As some of you might have already heard by now. The HyundaiGenesisCoupe
has been unceremoniously de-cloaked courtesy of MyRide.com and the New Tiburon forums and is now making the rounds online. The consumer-grade version of the concept shown last year in Los Angeles simply looks fantastic, and with both turbo-four and V6 power
on tap, it's ready to make some noise. Unfortunately, we can't tell you
the specifics just yet (but rest assured, there's plenty to tell -- and
it is good).Barring any additional unforeseen surprises, we'll
have the complete story for you when the car makes its debut this week
in New York. But since the cat is out of the bag regarding this
particular sampling of fourteen official photos, here they are for your
enjoyment. Just hit up the high-res gallery below.9p
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