October 2013

Tripping around Southern California in the Mazda3

By Russ Heaps
Clanging Bell


(October
22, 2013) I like Mazda's Mazda3. I feature it in the pieces I write for my financial dot-coms every chance I get. So, I was excited to receive an invite to the media launch of the redesigned 3 in San Diego a few weeks ago.

Mazda covers transportation needs at Nobel Peace Prize summit

(October 21, 2013) WARSAW — At this year’s World Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates in Warsaw, starting today, recipients of the Nobel Prize for Peace and representatives from peace-promoting organizations attending will be traveling in the latest Mazda car models.

Going flat back and Ultra Violet — the 1970 Mustang Milano Concept

(October 21, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — In February 1970, Ford kicked off a new decade at the Chicago Auto Show with a wild-looking Mustang concept car that previewed some of the design direction for the upcoming 1971 models. The exceptionally low-slung, two-seat Mustang Milano took inspiration from the grand touring cars that regularly prowled the roads around the northern Italian city that gave the car its name.

Hyundai uses zero-emission fuel cell to grow food

(October 21, 2013) LONDON — Hyundai Motor Co. has unveiled a world-first — a unique piece of design theatre that aims to educate people about the real-life benefits of hydrogen fuel cell technology.

Deputy Mayor of London, Kit Malthouse, showed his support for the project by opening the Hyundai Fuel Cell Farm — the world’s first aquaponics ecosystem powered by Hyundai Motor’s zero-emission ix35 Fuel Cell. The Fuel Cell Farm is positioned outside the front of the Design Museum in London today.

2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi ready for service

(October 21, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich.— Ford today adds Hong Kong to the list of global cities served by its Transit Connect Taxi, building on the vehicle’s popularity among taxi operators in New York City, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles.

All-new this model year, Ford Transit Connect Taxi features a combination of performance, fuel economy, safety, comfort and flexibility.

Celebrating 30 years of Ferrari in Hong Kong

(October 21, 2013) HONG KONG — Luca di Montezemolo, president of Ferrari, was on hand this past weekend to celebrate 30 years of Ferrari's presence in Hong Kong, with the biggest gathering of Prancing Horse cars ever organized in Greater China. Over 600 Ferrari's spanning every era, were assembled at the Asia World Expo on the island of Lantau.

Name the Viper color and win a trip to the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona

(October 20, 2013) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand is giving someone a chance to make their mark on automotive history as the color palette for the 2014 SRT Viper gains a new entry.

Toyota RAV4 + Rubik's Cube = fun³

(October 19, 2013) NEW YORK — Toyota’s RAV4 is putting a whole new twist on what’s next with an engaging social media extension of its “RAV4: Ready 4 What’s Next” interactive marketing campaign targeting Hispanic consumers. The effort features a virtual Rubik’s Cube that consumers can play online to create their own sharable personalized photo souvenir at www.RAV4cube.com.
 

Chevrolet to test hand cycle at marathon

(October 19, 2013) DETROIT — A year after Michigan Technological University engineering students designed a more durable and comfortable hand cycle for wounded athletes, Chevrolet — the project’s sponsor — will test the cycle for the first time in Sunday’s Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank International Marathon.

Ford prepares to unleash 'Vandemonium' at SEMA show in Las Vegas

(October 19, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford will roar into Las Vegas next month, showcasing 57 customized vehicles and delivering several exciting announcements as it goes further for the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s premier annual event. Ford will highlight its rich history of longtime relationships with aftermarket tuners at the 2013 SEMA show, taking over more than 27,000 square feet inside Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 5-8.