Automotive Intelligence - the web for automotive professionals and car enthusiasts

.

Web autointell.com

September 5, 2007

This Week:

• Shortly after the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan the Estate is ready for the market

• Citroen's C-Cactus concept presents a low consumption, low emission ecological car

• Mitsubishi Concept-cX: Compact Crossover Concept with an environmental soul

• Audi’s new A4 sticks to proven values enhanced with new technologies

• Honda adds Value Package and Special Edition to Pilot lineup

• All-New 2008 Chevrolet Malibu comes at $19,995

• Hyundai to Unveil Trio of New Vehicles

• Ford to show iosys X inspired KUGA Crossover Concept in Frankfurt

• DRB-HICOM and General Motors Asia Pacific Holdings LLC Form Sales & Distribution Joint Venture Partnership kicks off with launch of new Chevrolet

• Kingdom of Morocco and the Renault Nissan Alliance Announce the Creation of New Manufacturing Complex

• The New Chrysler Announces Manufacturing Appointments; New Recovery and Transformation Plan Executive

• Appointments at PSA Peugeot Citroën

• Chery wins government approval to set up joint venture in Uruguay

• SAIC to spend $255 mln on technology center

• Mini Clubman to hit Chinese market next year

© 1998 - 2007 Copyright &
Disclaimer
Automotive Intelligence,
www.autointell.com
All Rights Reserved .
For questions please contact
editor@autointell.net

In keeping with this year"s show theme, "See What"s Driving the Future," which focuses on sustainability and climate protection, the i-Blue demonstrates a significant step towards commercialization of Hyundai fuel cell vehicles. Unlike its predecessors which were built on SUV platforms, the i-Blue features a new D segment 2+2 crossover utility vehicle (CUV) body type.

"The i-Blue is Hyundai"s first-ever model designed from the ground up to incorporate fuel cell technology, marking a tremendous leap forward for our R&D program," said Dr. Hyun-Soon Lee, President of Research and Development. "Our engineering team has successfully designed a more compact fuel cell vehicle, while still realizing the safety, comfort, convenience and driving range of a tradition internal combustion engine vehicle."

Hyundai is making tremendous efforts to reach mass production of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles a reality in the next decade.

Veloster

Styled at Hyundai"s Design and Technical Center at Namyang, the Veloster (codenamed HND-3) coupe is the third in a series of daring concept cars to be developed by the central styling studio in Korea. The Veloster name, a compound of velocity and roadster evokes the sporty characteristics of a classic two-plus-two. A panoramic glass roof and other futuristic styling cues help project a high-tech image.

Designed to cater to the tastes of the Y-generation, Veloster combines simple, iconic design with good value and robust construction.

"With Veloster, we wanted to try something really different. We"re keenly aware that we need radically new products for the Y-generation, the first-time twenties something buyer," said Oh Suk-Geun, Hyundai"s vice president of design. "This is really a bold new direction," he added.

i30 Crossover Wagon

Following the introduction earlier this year of the i-30 5-door hatchback at the Geneva Auto Show, Hyundai is proud to introduce an extension to the i-30 family, the i-30 CW which marks Hyundai"s long-awaited return to this popular and hotly contested segment in Europe. Like its 5-door hatchback sibling, the i-30 CW was styled at the European Design Center in Russelsheim ensuring that is perfectly in tune with continental tastes.

Photos: Hyundai

(Sept 5, 2007)