http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/ The Car Resource Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:55:01 PDT http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2008. Automotive Companies Travel http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/archive/42.html Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:40:23 GMT The XKR from the big cat resurfaces with even more exquisite characteristics that would definitely make a big difference in everyone’s driving experience. The 2008 Jaguar XKR has a performance and looks of the customary XK by supercharging the 4.2-liter AJ-V8 engine and adding delicate musculature to the framework. Sports XK Jaguars are graceful, feline, and, candidly stunning. That's a tradition going back to the XK120 of 1948, surrounding the later XK140 and XK150, and concluding in the XK-E in 1961, measured by many to be the most beautiful car ever.... (more) http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/archive/41.html Tue, 13 May 2008 03:34:15 GMT It’s party time at the Motor City. As the focal point of North America’s automotive industry, the city celebrated National Transportation Week (NTW), Detroit way! Yesterday, the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) formally started the National Transportation Week (NTW). The week-long celebration will begin on May 11-17, 2008. Detroit is the official host city of this annual transportation industry celebration for the second successive year. National Transportation Week highlights the start the summer-long festivity, the "2008: Year of the... (more) http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/archive/40.html Fri, 09 May 2008 03:03:05 GMT Police cars are designed for the toughest and meanest job ever experienced by every law enforcer; talk about wild police chases and hot criminal pursuits. Anyway, these cars should be reliable, fast and safe. And what brand has these qualities? Yes, it’s Volvo. Today, spectators and visitors at the GreenFleet Arrive ‘n’ Drive event at Rockingham are lucky enough to experience a remarkable variety of Volvo cars, which includes the latest Volvo V70 2.5 FlexiFuel Turbo (FT) 200bhp police car. According to the Auto Channel, this vehicle was developed by Volvo to the... (more) http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/archive/39.html Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:47:18 GMT As part of Ford's bid to turn back to profitability, it has designed new vehicles to attract the attention of auto buyers. The company is proving to be successful in Europe and it is looking to continue it success there with the production of the Ford Kuga. It can be remembered that last year, the Ford Kuga made the headlines when it was unveiled last year. The Kuga is a big step for the Dearborn automaker. For one, the Kuga is a crossover and the crossover market both here in the United States and in Europe is really competitive. Another reason why this is a huge step for FoMoCo is that... (more) http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/comments?id=39 http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/archive/38.html Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:35:05 GMT Nissan, the third largest Japanese automaker announced that it will sponsor the "Science of Survival". This is not a reality TV series as you might think but an interactive exhibition which is essentially a glimpse into the future the way visionaries see it. The "Science of …" is now on its third exhibit. The Science of Spying and the Science of Aliens have been praised in the past. Fleming Media and London's Science Museum are the major movers behind these exhibitions. This year, it will be the Science of Survival and Nissan will be displaying its developed technologies. The company... (more) http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/comments?id=38 http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/archive/37.html Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:32:07 GMT The Chicago Auto Show is the largest of its kind in the country and it is not surprising that automakers have camped at the event toting their best. The show I think is a success with General Motors making the most out of it. At the said event, the Detroit automaker has the biggest display it has ever had. And that includes their display in the prestigious NAIAS or the North American International Auto Show. The automaker also took home three awards after the awarding at the conclusion of the automotive event. General Motors' flagship brand Chevrolet broke Jeep's streak of winning the... (more) http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/comments?id=37 http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/archive/36.html Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:30:29 GMT The exciting Ford Verve has captured millions of auto spectators' hearts around the world with its universal appeal and charm. The people have chosen and the vast majority has been amazed by the most exciting car that was launched this year - and that is the Verve concept! According to Ford.com, What Car? and Eve Cars online readers gave out a "Wow!" to this one-of-a-kind vehicle. In declaring the What Car? Reader Award, Steve Fowler, Group Editor of What Car? commented: "The striking looks of Ford's Verve Concept have clearly struck a chord with whatcar.com and evecars.com users.... (more) http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/comments?id=36 http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/archive/35.html Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:24:27 GMT Fourteen High Schools and Middle Schools from California to New York were given scholarship grants by Lexus and scholastic. The grants were given in recognition to the entries submitted by the students to the Lexus Environmental Challenge, a program created by the automaker and Scholastic that encourages and educates the youth to make a difference for environmental improvements. The winning school teams were given the recognition last week for their exceptional environmental action plans for Lexus’ and Scholastic’s “Protecting the Land” Challenge, the first of the series of four... (more) http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/comments?id=35 http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/archive/34.html Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:39:58 GMT Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner, and the most awaited festivity of the year will be celebrated by 36 million motorists by traveling. The American Trucks Association sponsored by Volvo Trucks offers some safety tips for the Holiday travel. America's Road Team Captains agree that these keys will make for happy motoring: -- Use common sense: Thanksgiving is the most traveled holiday and most motorists don't travel the highways as often as trucks do - be sure to use extra caution. -- Perform a pre-trip: Safety begins in the driveway. Check your vehicle's tires, wipers and... (more) http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/comments?id=34 http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/archive/33.html Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:40:13 GMT In Illinois and Northern Indiana, oil prices have been soaring since mid of October. According to AAA Chicago, the regular unleaded gasoline has increased by 36 cents in their Fuel Gauge Report. AAA sees that for November gasoline will reach $3.17 per gallon which is 88 cents higher than November last year. "Crude oil prices have continued to climb, nearly reaching $100 per barrel in November," says Nicole Niemi, AAA Chicago's spokesperson. "This is a major factor in the increased price of fuel." -- In Cook County, Ill., self-serve regular unleaded gasoline averages $3.24, which is... (more) http://thecarresource.blogdrive.com/comments?id=33