PUBLIC MARKS from kzoo with tag 2007

U.S. auto dealers have sold 16.1 million vehicles in 2007. The year after the sales were down by 18% showing only 13.2 million. The statistics of the first two months in 2009 reflexes 30-50% sales drops for various manufacturers which means the sales keep slowing down.

CES 2007 - In the race for top honors when it comes to LCD TVs, most manufacturers compete against each other in terms of size first, followed by other features. This has resulted in LG unveiling a monster 100″ LCD TV which is claimed to be the largest of its kind in the world.

When Mercedes-Benz decided to redesign their CL-Class of cars, I took a long breath and wondered out loud. “How can they improve a perfect design?” came the echoes from deep within.

Honda today unveiled its 2007 Civic Type R, a high-performance version of the Civic hatchback for the European and Asian markets.

Brabus unveils its revamped 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class coupe. It has a .3L V12 engine which generates 730hp @ 5100rpm and 811 lb-ft torque @ 2100rpm. The powerplant is fitted with a special crankshaft with longer stroke, and with larger, forged pistons.

In the middle of September 2007 the new Ford Focus was presented in Frankfurt. It impressed the Russian drivers so much, that the company has already received 20,000 orders for this vehicle from them.

Breaking news from ScienceDaily as of November 19, 2007 informed Asian men that their age-related hair loss could be aggravated by smoking. The news was based on the report released by the Archives of Dermatology.

Amidst the countless tuner displays gracing the Frankfurt Messe, one vehicle caught the attention of our lens and caused the hairs on the back of our necks to stand at attention. The Novitec Ferrari F430 TuNero, swathed in matte black from its body to its brake calipers, is pure evil incarnate, and it’s got the motivation to match.

Among the many unveilings that have gotten shuffled to the back of our posting pack, the Citro?n C5 Airscape Concept sits in a malaise of mundanity. But it is pretty, and although we’ll never see it Stateside, it still may warrant a few clicks of your mouse to view the gallery below.

The 2008 hybrids are comingAre you in the market for a new hybrid vehicle? Then now might be a great time to do some hybrid shopping, as dealers prepare to unload 2007 models to make room for 2008 models.

The G37 is a sports car by Infiniti which was first featured at the 2007 New York International Auto Show and is available now for sale as a 2008 model. The G37, like its predecessor, the G35 Coupe, is marketed simply as the G Coupe and represents a second generation of this model.

We’ve driven Renault’s gold standard! In a world exclusive, Auto Express has taken to the road in the biggest Clio ever – but is it good enough to make it to the top of the podium?

The new Porsche Boxster Limited Edition will be officially launched on September 28, 2007

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the major features of its Subaru exhibit at the 62nd International Motor Show

That big SUV in your garage feels as modern as a Nixon-era Olds 88. Global warming and our everlasting oil dependency are dimming the prospects of GM and Ford following Chrysler into the rear-drive V-8 sedan business. You could drive yourself to work in a Toyota Prius or one of the stealthier hybrids, but even at $3 per, the hybrid won t pay off for years. By then, the interest on your adjustable-rate mortgage could be sky high.

The word is finally out and the date is.... Friday, June 29, 2007. That is the official launch date of the much discussed and hyped Apple iPhone. With the announcement of the launch date, Apple has triggered the final segment of the iPhone launch sequence. Upon review of the selection the formal launch date, Apple is again proving that the company is a master of product launches that will benefit both potential customers and stockholders.

ord Focus RS. When Ford launched its 220bhp Focus ST at the Geneva show, company officials were keeping schtum about an even hotter RS version in the pipeline. But now we ve caught the flagship model undergoing cold-weather testing.

The folks with the friendly dealers have jumped into the sports car business and the all-new 2007 Saturn Sky is well worth a look for anyone who wants a fun, two-seat cruiser that can drop the top and let the sun shine in. It may not have quite the agility of the Mazda Miata, but the Sky is a classic sports car with classic sports car running gear: rear-wheel drive, a fully independent suspension, powerful four-wheel disc brakes, massive low-profile tires, a double overhead-cam engine, and a standard manual gearbox.

The new 2007 Lexus LS 460, the largest and most expensive sedan by Lexus is by far the best release so far by the luxury division of Toyota Motor Corporation. This fourth generation of the full-size RWD, which has been, for eighteen years, the flagship of Lexus has a more attractive and even more aggressive stance, thanks to Lexus new design style, L-Finesse.

Happy New Year! As you begin 2007 with a renewed determination to improve your finances, take 10 minutes to analyze your auto insurance bill. Even if last year seemed uneventful, the chances are good that your individual circumstances have changed enough to qualify you for lower car insurance rates. And even if nothing changed on your end, many large insurance companies reduced their rates in 2006.

So that’s it. F1’s greatest talent will not win the 2006 World Drivers Championship (WDC). Michael Schumacher admitted as much after last week’s Japanese GP, when engine failure sidelined his car and his hopes of an eighth title. “One cannot always win and things do not always go as planned.” Although Schuey threw in the proverbial towel, there is a way he could snatch victory from the jaws of defeat: if he wins the final race of the season and Renault pilot Fernando Alonso fails to score a single point.