New Laguna's refined lines have been carefully crafted to create a dynamic, fluid design that effortlessly underpins the model's status as a true Grand Tourer.; Renault; automotive; laguna; new cars; The NASCAR Car of Tomorrow is scheduled to debut in 16 of the 2007 Nextel Series races. Following the death of legendary driver Dale Earnhardt in 2001, NASCAR officials set out to create a safer vehicle.; GM; NASCAR; motor racing; motorsport; Cutting edge fashion hit the runway this month at the International Academy of Design & Technology¿s 28th annual fashion show, ¿Imagine 2007.¿ Held at Chicago¿s landmark Union Station, the most anticipated student fashion show .........; GM; automotive; fashion design; students; Wrapping, or large format digital printing made with pressure sensitive vinyl adhesive allows graphic designs to be applied to any type of surface- whether it's the floor with tile or carpet, the ceiling with fabrics, the walls..........; car; chevy; Artwork; bodywork; Painting; Introducing the BMW Concept CS, Germany¿s leading manufacturer of premium automobiles is presenting the vision of a unique four-door car which combines the exclusivity of a genuine luxury Gran Turismo with the fascinating thrill of .........; bmw; BMW Concept CS; Motor Shows; new cars; Vehicles that operate without a driver and allow passengers to safely use their mobile devices are being tested by the U.S. Department of Defense. ; automotive news; documentary; GM; No driver; driving by itself; Depending on the wants and needs of the driver, today's car audio systems can control outside noises and automatically adjust interior noise generators, like DVD players. ; audio; automotive; GM; sound systems; Video News; Although the latest generation of the BMW M3 was based in its development on the new BMW M3 Coupé, the new high-performance model differs from the "regular" coupé in terms of both looks and technical features.; automotive; BMW M3; internet video; News; sports cars; tv; Every year, tens of thousands of children are injured in traffic accidents throughout Europe, in most cases because they are not strapped into the correct safety equipment. ; child safety; Road Safety; volvo; The Volvo Car Corporation has built a mini-Volvo to help during competitions at the European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg. The car, which is a 1:5 scale model of a Volvo XC90, is being used to transport javelins.......; model; sports; Volvo XC90; Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault, presented company's financial results for 2006 at the Renault Square Com in Boulogne Billancourt, France. Ghosn reported a net income of ¿2.9 billion and an operating margin of 2.56%. ; 2006; Financial report; Renault; To better determine the medical response needed at a car crash site, General Motors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced a new partnership. ; Accidients; automotive news; crashes; emergency; GM; The demand for automotive technicians is increasing, according to the U.S. Department of Labor which cites an annual need for 35,000 entry-level technicians through 2010.; Auto Technicians; career; employment; GM; mechanics; Mazda is unveiling the all-new Mazda2 at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. The new Mazda2 is not just a model change from the current Mazda2 but the first of Mazda¿s new-generation lineup to evolve to the next stage.; automotive news; mazda; Mazda2; new model; The world premiere of the GTC Concept (Gran Turismo Coupé) at the 77th Geneva Motor Show gives an insight into how dynamic and refreshing Opel¿s new design language will look in the future. ; GM; Geneva Motor Show; Opel GTC Concept Cars; Although the brand is less than 17 years old, Saturn officials say they have already completely revamped and expanded their portfolio this year. During the Chicago Auto Show, Saturn unveiled five new brands including its new Sky Roadster,; Astra; automotive; GM; saturn; The rap group "Slum Village" has created a song targeted at children between 8 to 10-years-old. The message in the song is to teach these "tweens" that using a car booster seat can help save their lives.; Booster Seats; rap music; Road Safety; Confirming its commitment to style and performance, Pontiac introduced a show car version of an all-new, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 Pontiac (Commodore) G8 will be available in dealerships early next year.; Commodore; GM; High Performance; pontiac; With New York Fashion Week underway, style is a keyword being tossed around quite a bit. However, these new ¿styles¿ are no longer seen solely on clothing runways. As fashion becomes a growing trend seen both on sidewalks and streets..........; GM; new cars; New York Fashion Week; New studies indicate numerous distractions like cell phones and vehicle passengers put teen drivers at greater risk for fatal car crashes. ; internet video; Multi Lock; Safety System; volvo; automotive news; Nissan debuted the Bevel concept SUV at the 2007 NAIAS in Detroit. The concept was conceived at Nissan Design America and is an exploration of the future of the sport utility vehicle. The Bevel is a dynamic, multi-purpose SUV that emphasizes.........; Concept Cars; Motor Shows; nissan; Volvo Cars unveils a unique system that can help the car driver avoid the sort of low-speed collisions that are so common in urban traffic and in slow-moving traffic queues. ; accident avoidance system; volvo; The dramatically redesigned 2007 Chevrolet Police Tahoe delivers more power, enhanced ride and handling qualities, and more safety features than its 2006 counterpart. It also delivers a great deal of utility, cargo room...........; GM; Police Cars; Jeep® introduces the all-new 2007 Wrangler, the most capable off-road vehicle in the world ¿ and more. Building on the successful, original Jeep formula with an all-new frame, exterior and interior design, engine, and safety and convenience features.; Jeep Wrangler; Hällered, a fenced-in 7 million m² area an hour away from Gothenburg, Sweden, is Volvo Cars main testing facility. The track stretches 26 km, consisting of some dozen test tracks designed to simulate every type of road surface and weather condition. ; Test Track; Volvo Testing Centre; highway; safety; Residents in the most northern part of Sweden have the luxury of crossing their lakes by boat in summer and vehicle in winter! When the summer sun disappears and the winter chill sets in, see what these crazy Swedes get up to for fun...........; Frozen Lakes; Sweden; skiing; volvo; The Volvo Cars Driving Academy in Sweden teaches police how to drive safely on slippery and icy roads, especially when operating at high speeds. To simulate conditions, the officers drive cars on a frozen lake, where they test the anti-skid system.; Frozen Lakes; Police Driver Training; The system, called ¿Driver Alert¿, gives an audio warning if the car appears to be losing control. A camera installed on the windscreen measures the distance between the car and the markings on the road surface.......; Falling asleep; highway driving; volvo; In the past seven years, navigational systems have expanded from being available solely in high-end luxury vehicles to 10 percent of all new cars and trucks having the device already installed, according to research from J.D. Power and Associates.; Navigation Systems; Satellite Navigation; automotive; mobile; General Motors opened a state-of-the-art rollover crash test facility recently, becoming the first North American automaker to integrate in-house testing for the infrequent but potentially deadly rollover crashes that claim 10,000 lives a year.; Crash Testing Facility; GM; With over half the road accidents only involving a single vehicle, manufacturers are introducing Electronic Stability Control across their models to dramatically reduce this number. This new technology is an extension of ABS and traction control.; Electronic Stability Control; Road Accidents; Road Safety; For all the latest automotive news from around the world including BMW, FORD, HOLDEN, FERRARI, MERCEDES, PORSCHE, MITSUBISHI, NISSAN, TOYOTA, HONDA and other manufacturers, please select from the categories above. http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid353549960http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=294380095