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Powerful, economical and clean diesel engines for the motherland of petrol hybrids Stuttgart/Tokyo -- Oct 24, 2007 -- At the 40th Tokyo Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is underscoring its position as the leading premium brand with a veritable pageant of compelling new models and innovative drive solutions. Among its motor show highlights in the homeland of the petrol hybrid, the inventor of the motor car and the diesel passenger car will be showcasing highly efficient, clean BLUETEC HYBRID versions of the C-Class and S-Class. Hans Tempel, President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Japan and Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show This unique modular drive concept, due to be launched shortly in various models and versions, will be premiered in the new E-Class in 2010. * E 320 CDI: first and only diesel passenger car approved for Japan * BLUETEC and BLUETEC HYBRID: cleanest, most economical diesel eng...

The German premium car maker BMW is proudly presenting the growing diversity and appeal of its exceptional model range at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 in the capital city of Japan. The most significant motor show in Asia is also the venue of a world debut, with the new BMW M3 Saloon being presented to the public for the first time. Following the Coupé, this is the second body version of the BMW M3 powered by a 309 kW/420 hp V8 for a truly fascinating high-performance sports car experience also in everyday traffic. 2008 BMW M3 Sedan In addition, BMW is presenting two Asian premieres at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007: First, the new BMW 6 Series Coupé and Convertible setting new standards in dynamic performance, motoring culture and exclusivity. Second, the new BMW 1 Series Coupé for ultimate driving pleasure in the compact model series. 2008 BMW 6 Series Convertible The Tokyo Motor Show is being held from 27 October–11 November in the capital city of Japan, the organisers and more tha...

Description in Brief: Character: • Design study based on the BMW 1 Series Coupé with an uncompromising focus on motorsport. • BMW Concept 1 Series tii as a young interpretation of classic BMW brand values. BMW Concept 1 Series tii • Implementation of specific requirements for motorsport ensured through the design of the car. • Design study following the tradition of BMW’s compact, light and extremely sporting coupés. The characteristic features of models particularly successful in motorsport have gone straight into BMW Concept 1 Series tii. • BMW Concept 1 Series tii underlines the extremely sporting potential and the youthful, temperamental character of the BMW 1 Series. The design study raises the focus on pure driving pleasure already associated with the BMW 1 Series Coupé to an even higher standard. • As the fifth concept car presented by BMW in 2007 alone, BMW Concept 1 Series tii clearly demonstrates the exceptional bandwidth covered by the world’s leading manufacturer of...

Show-goers size up new Audi sub-compact hatchback design study in Tokyo. Highlights: • Latest in a long line of Audi design studies, many of which have entered series production virtually unchanged • 3,910mm in length (A3 3dr 4,214mm), 1,750mm width (A3 1,765mm), 1,400mm high (A3 1,420mm) Audi Metroproject quattro • Combines new, more powerful 150PS version of 1.4 TFSI petrol engine with 30kW / 41PS electric motor driving rear wheels which reduces fuel consumption and emissions by around 15 per cent • Capacity of lithium-ion batteries makes a range of up to 62 miles possible without petrol engine intervention. Batteries rechargeable via mains socket • With engine and electric motor operating simultaneously a torque maximum of 440Nm (petrol engine 240Nm, electric motor 200Nm) is made available. 0-62mph in 7.8 seconds, 124mph top speed, 57.6mpg, 112g/km CO2 • Interior features innovative Audi mobile hand-held device offering mobile telephony, MP3 and video playback and GPS navigation D...

10/24/2007 -- What is it that's said about the irresistible force? Anyone encountering an engineer named Yukihiko Yaguchi might just find out first hand, for he's an irresistible force that's created a highly movable object. Yaguchi is a very convincing, compelling guy, but he's also quiet and self effacing. Once he gets hold of you, you not only can't help but like him, you can't help but want to help him accomplish whatever it is that he's up to. 2008 Lexus IS F Plenty of people have learned that lesson, and there's solid evidence to support it. The evidence sits on four fat, sticky tires. It's called the Lexus IS F. In order to understand the IS F and its genesis, the first thing that you have to understand is that Yaguchi is an enthusiast, a performance hard case who loves to drive fine, responsive equipment. For the 30 years he's been at Toyota, he's wanted to build a car he wanted to drive, a car he'd love to own. During his t...

New Dimensional Multi- Performance Supercar Available in Early December TOKYO (Oct. 24, 2007) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of the Nissan GT-R, a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "an ultimate supercar for anyone, anywhere, at anytime". The Nissan GT-R features a newly developed Premium Midship package, including the world's first independent transaxle 4WD developed independently by Nissan. 2008 Nissan GT-R The Nissan GT-R will be available in Japan mainly through Nissan High Performance Centers nationwide from December 6th. The 2008 Nissan GT-R was developed with a new understanding and appreciation of the Earth's natural forces - gravity, inertial force and aerodynamics - and translates those forces into a completely new design, maximizing tire grip and airflow. Basic vehicle dynamics and integration with the driver have also been examined, resulting in new componentry and creating a Human-Machine I...

The 2008 Lexus IS F high-performance sedan is the first production model to wear the brand's new "F" marque. Based on the robust IS sport sedan platform, the 2008 IS F will deliver 416 horsepower from a specially engineered 5.0-liter V8 engine and will accelerate from zero-to-60 mph in 4.6 seconds when it arrives at Lexus dealerships in early 2008. 2008 Lexus IS F Sport Sedan In addition to the exclusive V8, the 2008 IS F's performance credentials include racetrack-developed suspension and braking, and a specially calibrated version of the advanced Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system. Much of the IS F development took place at racetracks around the world including Germany's legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife, Circuit Paul Ricard in France, Japan's Fuji Speedway and the Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Japan. In fact, Fuji Speedway is the IS F's home circuit, and the shape of turn one was the inspiration for the F-logo design. The 2008 Le...