
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the unveiling today in Japan of the compact luxury sedan “Sai”, which is planned to go on sale in Japan on December 7. The Toyota Sai is based on a concept derived from the Japanese word sai—which means “talent” when written as “” and “coloration” when written as “”—as a hybrid-only sedan “combining advanced talent and multi-color sophistication”. The...

Wednesday September 16th 2009. 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung). Today sees the world launch of the REVA NXR (NeXt Reva), a new lithium-ion powered electric car from REVA Electric Car Company (REVA), which is scheduled to go into production early 2010. Also being unveiled for the first time is REVA’s showcar, the REVA NXG (NeXt Generation), which is the company’s 2011 model. REVA NXR is an...

Dassault Systèmes (DS), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that the No. 44 Dodge, driven by A.J. Allmendinger in the Pepsi 500 NASCAR race on October 11, 2009, will bear sponsor Dassault Systèmes’ logo. The sponsorship is a continuation of the strong partnership between Richard Petty Motorsports and Dassault Systèmes. The company currently uses PLM solutions from Dassault Systèmes to help bring...

2010 Lexus HS 250h, the world’s first dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle, was revealed at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. The Lexus HS 250h will be Lexus’ fourth hybrid and the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its lineup. It also will be the first Lexus to utilize carbon-neutral Ecological Plastic materials in a new futuristic cockpit and interior design. A welcomed addition to Lexus’ entry-luxury sedan lineup, the Lexus...

The dramatically redesigned 2007 Chevrolet Police Tahoe delivers more power, enhanced ride and handling qualities, and more safety features than its 2006 counterpart. It also delivers a great deal of utility, cargo room, visibility and go-anywhere capability. But those attributes are only part of the 2007 Police Tahoe story. What distinguishes this vehicle is the fact that it is the first SUV designed from its inception as a law enforcement vehicle....

The name Aygo, pronounced eye-go, expresses freedom and mobility – just what the car will offer to its target market of urban men and women with active lifestyles. In short, Aygo is about easy but dynamic urban mobility. Aygo marks a new approach for Toyota in several aspects. It has the potential to attract customers younger than the average Toyota driver: Toyota expects 80 to 90 per cent of Aygo owners to be new to the brand. “We...

With more than 500,000 units produced within three and a half years, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is among the bestsellers in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range. Now the latest generation of this compact car is showing itself to be more youthful, attractive and environmentally compatible than ever before. This is ensured by a completely revised design, high-grade appointments and new technical developments which further improve safety, comfort and...