http://automobileblogsite.com BMW blog Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:13:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en WASHINGTON January 6, 2009: Octillion Corp. (OTCBB: OCTL), a next-generation alternative and renewable energy technology developer, today announced the appointment of energy-capture experts and engineers, Mr. Stuart Brown, PhD, MBA, and Mr. Brian S. Hendrickson, to the Company’s Advisory Board. Dr. Stuart Brown and Mr. Brian S. Hendrickson are ... http://automobileblogsite.com/2009/01/06/octillion-boosts-engineering-to-harness-energy-from-moving-vehicles/ Auto Express Car Reviews By Dan Strong06th January 2009 Honda's Insight has broken cover, and Auto Express has the first official images!Set to make its public debut at this year's Detroit Motor Show, the four-door, five-seater is set to be the cheapest model ... http://automobileblogsite.com/2009/01/06/honda-insight-official-first-pictures/ LAVERTON NORTH, Australia – January 6, 2009: Suzuki continues to be a shining star in the Australian automotive market after recording its sixth successive increase in annual sales. Suzuki sold 1730 vehicles in December, boosting its total sales for the year to 22,523. The record sales figure was a 4.4 ... http://automobileblogsite.com/2009/01/06/sixth-straight-sales-record-for-suzuki-australia/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., January 5, 2009: Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 401,742 for 2008, a decline of 14 percent over 2007. "While 2008 was a tough year, we are encouraged that Hyundai was once again able to outperform the general market and increase our market share in the ... http://automobileblogsite.com/2009/01/06/hyundai-motor-america-reports-december-and-full-year-2008-sales/ BMW may be going ahead with plans to sweeten the 1-Series. Reports are indicating that there may be a special edition of the 135i in 2010 that could make up to as much as 330 hp (30 more than standard). This car would also feature upgraded suspension, upgraded brakes, unique ... http://automobileblogsite.com/2009/01/06/bmw-1-series-motorsport-version-coming-in-2010/ Hyundai’s actually got something bigger than the Genesis. It’s called the Equus, and it’s been for sale in select markets (not the U.S.) for almost a decade. In this short time its already up for its fourth restyle, and Hyundai has released some official sketches of what can be expected. ... http://automobileblogsite.com/2009/01/06/2010-hyundai-equus-first-renderings/ MILTON KEYNES, United Kingdom - January 5, 2009: Suzuki Motor Corporation recently celebrated 25 years of car production at its Maruti Suzuki plant in India. Maruti Suzuki (formerly known as Maruti Udyog Limited) was established as a Government Company back in 1981, and in December 1983, India’s first affordable world-class ... http://automobileblogsite.com/2009/01/06/suzuki-celebrates-25-years-of-car-manufacturing-in-india/ Lanicas have always been an interesting car brand. The rally-dominating Fulvia, Stratos HF, and Delta HF, made Lancia a brand to envy. But its car’s ability to rust while still in the showroom made Lancias a nightmare to own.Lancia retreated back to its home market in Italy, and paid ... http://automobileblogsite.com/2009/01/06/lancia-stops-uk-invasion-puts-world-domination-on-hold/ by Jeremy Korzeniewski on Jan 5th 2009 at 12:29PM Click above for new high-res renderings of the Splinter Wooden Supercar The world's greenest supercar project is progressing nicely. The last time we checked in with Joe Harmon and his team of woodsmen craftsmen from North Carolina State University, the ... http://automobileblogsite.com/2009/01/05/splinter-update-students-making-progress-on-wooden-supercar/ MULGRAVE, Australia – January 5, 2009: BMW Group Australia will bring the BMW M1 Homage show car to Melbourne in February 2009, to form the centrepiece of its stand at the Melbourne International Motor Show. The BMW M1 Homage was created in 2008 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ... http://automobileblogsite.com/2009/01/05/bmw-to-stop-the-show-with-the-bmw-m1-homage/