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OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation is recognized at the Telematics Update Detroit Ceremony DETROIT (May 23, 2008) — OnStar by GM captured the “Best Embedded Telematics Navigation Product Award” at the 2008 Detroit Telematics Awards event. Awards are judged by independent industry experts and are open to all companies in the automotive and mobile telematics eco-system that develop and provide compelling products, services, and content.
2. Chevrolet Announces Certified Power Ratings For The New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: 638 Hp From The Supercharged LS9 V-8
PONTIAC, Mich. (Apr. 25, 2008) — When it was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s power was estimated at 100 horsepower for each of its 6.2 liters of displacement. GM Powertrain has completed SAE certification of the ZR1’s supercharged LS9 V-8 and the results exceed the estimate: 638 horsepower (476 kW) and 604 lb.-ft. of torque (819 Nm).
3. Chevrolet Volt Development Charges On
Battery engineers develop new computer testing procedure, leverage global resources to accelerate development of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REV)
Engineers integrate T-shaped battery into vehicle structure
Designers improve aerodynamics to lower energy consumption
WARREN (Apr. 03, 2008) — Engineers at GM’s battery test facilities have developed a new computer algorithm to accelerate durability testing of the advanced lithium-ion batteries needed to power the Chevrolet Volt for up to 40 miles (64 km) of electric-only driving.
4. General Motors To Display Gas-Friendly Commercial Vehicle Lineup At Chicago Auto Show
Electronic Technologies, Computer Software Could Hold the Key to a Future With No Crashes, Traffic Congestion LAS VEGAS (Jan. 8, 2008) —At the Consumer Electronics Show, General Motors will demonstrate an unmanned Chevrolet Tahoe that used electronics to successfully "drive" itself through a 60-mile urban course in November to win a prestigious U.S. Defense Department-sponsored competition. Its electronic technology is so promising that it could lead to production vehicles that eliminate the most common cause of crashes – driver error.
6. Cadillac to Showcase Future Design and Performance Technology
DETROIT, Mich., (Jan. 07, 2008) —Cadillac extends its ongoing design and technology momentum with tomorrow's debut of the Provoq Concept, a vision for a petroleum-free future of luxury transportation. GM CEO Rick Wagoner will present the Cadillac Provoq concept vehicle January 8 at the influential Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, beginning a showcase of Cadillac's future performance technology and design that will continue at next week's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
7. Brawn reignites Alonso interest
Honda boss Ross Brawn fuels rumours he is targeting Renault's double world champion Fernando Alonso for a 2009 drive.
8. Hamilton sees positives in defeat
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton says he is satisfied to extend his championship lead despite finishing fifth in Hungary.
9. Rider dies in Brands Hatch crash
A motorbike racer dies following a crash in the World Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch.
10. Kovalainen claims maiden victory
McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen wins his first Grand Prix after race leader Felipe Massa retires with three laps to go.
11. Hungarian GP as it happened
McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen wins the Hungarian Grand Prix while Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth.
12. Shock Brands double for Kiyonari
Ryuichi Kiyonari secures a shock double win at the British round of the World Superbike championship at Brands Hatch.
13. Loeb triumphs at Rally of Finland
Sebastien Loeb of France wins the Rally of Finland to move one point behind Mikko Hirvonen in the world championship standings.
14. Hamilton on Hungary pole
Face-lifted versions of Mercedes' "one box" compacts, the A-Class and B-Class, have been released in South Africa. You'll struggle to notice the cosmetic changes but there's one option that you surely will - whether you buy one or not.
23. SA-bound Golf VI - here's the details
VW has revealed details of the sixth-generation Golf, due in South Africa late in 2009. We're talking high tech here...
24. Nissan's latest X-Trail goes diesel
Nissan has added a diesel engine to its 2008 X-Trail line-up in five derivatives covering two or all-wheel drive and six-speed manual or semi-auto transmissions.
25. Volvo's subtle shift is part of the plan
Volvo's new transmission technology is so seamless you'll barely notice it but the engine upgrade for it's luxury flagship is something altogether different. PHILIP DEVINE got to grips with the Swedish marque's engineering.
26. Is the Euro sports-car an endangered species?
