2006 November - egmCarTech (2)

Mazda Nagare Concept Revealed

Posted: Nov 29, 2006

Filed under: Mazda

In the middle of November we brought you a little sneak peek at Mazda’s new Nagare Concept, which the company said is the first indication of its future design direction. Mazda has now gave us an official press release and images of the Nagare Concept that will be officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Motor [...]

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2008 Ford Escape Revealed

Posted: Nov 29, 2006

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Ford

Ford today unveiled the new 2008 Ford Escape which will be shown off at the LA Motor Show starting this Friday. The 2008 Ford Escape has recieved a totally new look with a much bolder deisgn on the outside and a new sleeker look on the inside. Under the hood the new 2008 Ford Escape [...]

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BMW Cars to Accept Credit Cards

Posted: Nov 29, 2006

Filed under: BMW, Industry News

At the CARTES electronic expo at Paris, BMW and Visa have teamed up to develop a new feature that can soon allow your BMW vehicle to process your credit card and allow transaction right through your car. One of the possibilities with the new credit card service in your car will be to download music [...]

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Volkswagen Tiguan Concept Revealed

Posted: Nov 28, 2006

Filed under: Volkswagen

Volkswagen has unveiled the concept version of its much anticipated compact SUV. The Tiguan Concept is set to be launched at the Los Angeles Motor Show that begins on December 1st and Volkswagen is saying that a production version of the compact SUV will be ready in 2007. The car is based on the Concept [...]

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GM Unveils Cadillac STS, XLR & DTS Platinum

Posted: Nov 28, 2006

Filed under: Cadillac, GM

Cadillac today unveiled the Platinum Series of the STS, XLR and DTS models. The cars will officially be launched at the Los Angeles Motor Show this week. GM is saying that the “vehicles were inspired by the very popular Escalade ESV Platinum that was offered between the 2004 and 2006 model years and introduced many [...]

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Volkswagen Launches Performance R Line Accessories

Posted: Nov 28, 2006

Filed under: Volkswagen

Volkswagen has launched a new line of performance package accessories for the Golf, Passat, Touran and Touareg models. The R line performance packages come in three levels including Trendline, Plus and Exterior. Accessories in the R line include modifications such as a sports steering wheel, 17 or 18 inch wheels, new interior trim, sports seats, [...]

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Video: James Bond Vehicles Over The Years

Posted: Nov 28, 2006

Filed under: Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLVLSOdV06I
Here is a great video of all the James Bond Vehicles over the years. Yes, we know we’re obsessed with Bond here at eGMCarTech, or maybe its just the Aston Martin DBS. Either way, great video. Kudos to whoever put this together.
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Ford To Unveil 350 Mile Range Fuel Cell Explorer

Posted: Nov 28, 2006

Filed under: Ford, Hybrids, Green News

For those you that thought the Ford Explorer was dead, Ford will be unveiling a new fuel-cell Explorer at the Los Angeles Auto Show that gives the SUV a 350 miles between fill ups. Ford is claiming that the fuel-cell based Explorer can travel more miles on a single hydrogen fill-up than any fuel-cell car [...]

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Nissan To Sell 125-Mile-Range Electric Car

Posted: Nov 28, 2006

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Nissan

By 2010 Nissan Motors is planning to sell a compact electric car that will have a range of 125 miles on one charge. The company is also planning on selling a new line of hybrids, diesel and bioethanol to catch up with its competitors such as Honda and Toyota. Nissan will use its partnership with [...]

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Ford Giugiaro Mustang Concept Revealed

Posted: Nov 28, 2006

Filed under: Ford

Ford has revealed its Giugiaro Mustang Concept ahead of its official launch at the Los Angeles Motor Show. The car is supposed to resemble the design direction Ford will be taking with the Mustang in three years. The Giugiaro Mustang Concept has scissor-doors and a glass roof. The powertrain upgrades give the Giugiaro Mustang an [...]