Calty Design Draws Inspiration from Maker Faire, Urban Lifestyle Trends
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Sept. 10, 2014) – The do-it-yourself movement is transforming cities with invention-focused Maker Faire events, growing entrepreneurship, and a new Toyota concept to fit these trends. Inspired by a growing innovative spirit in urban areas, Toyota revealed today the Urban Utility concept vehicle – or U2 – at a private panel discussion hosted by Make: magazine in San Francisco. Vehicle elements reflect the lifestyle and needs of an entrepreneurial, urban driver discovered through interviews with Maker Faire participants and internal Toyota market research.
Auto And Technology Leaders Define The New Auto Industry at CCE
LOS ANGELES, (Sept. 9, 2014) -- Connected Car Expo® (CCE), the auto industry's authoritative gathering of automotive and technology leaders, announced today its line up of news and speakers that are helping define and shape the future of transportation. Breaking news from Audi, Hyundai, Volvo, KPMG and several other exhibitors will highlight a full day of expert presentations in conjunction with Los Angeles Auto Show's Press & Trade Days.
Modernism Week Announces Fall Preview Schedule Weekend of Events
PALM SPRINGS, CA (September 10, 2014) – Modernism Week will host its Fall Preview in Palm Springs over the Columbus Day holiday weekend (October 10-13, 2014). Highlights include a festive opening night poolside beach party and outdoor movie at Hacienda Cantina & Beach Club, a sneak peek of the Palm Springs Art Museum's soon-to-open Architecture & Design museum, the first fall edition of the annual Modernism Show & Sale, exclusive tours of Frey House II and Steel House #1, architectural walking and bike tours, Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tours, a cocktail reception showcasing photographs of the Salton Sea, and a sunset reception celebrating the architecture of Albert Frey, the Modernism Yard Sale, and the popular "Lost, Saved and Endangered" lecture.
Russian Ladas Eyes Invading European Market in 2015/2016
MOSCOW, (Sept. 7, 2014) -- AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker based in Russia, a part of Rostec Corporation, announced that it has introduced three new concept cars at the Moscow International Motor Show 2014. All are aimed to attract foreign and domestic customers as well as "restore people's pride for the brand of LADA" according to AvtoVAZ CEO Bo Inge Andersson. The move comes on the heels of AvtoVAZ-Renault-Nissan becoming the fourth largest manufacturer of automobiles worldwide following several successful moves by Rostec. Having become a shareholder of AvtoVAZ in 2008, Rostec appointed a group of managers to develop AvtoVAZ in 2009.
8 Design Studios Explore Human-to-Machine Connectivity at 2014 LAAS
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 3, 2014) – The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®) today announced that the theme for its 11th annual Design Challenge will prompt participants to explore the idea: "Sensing the Future: How Will Cars Interact with Us In 2029?" One of the most recognized auto design competitions in the world, LA Auto Show Design Challenge has confirmed participation from eight world-renowned design studios, each submitting a concept to showcase a connected vehicle or interface system designed with human emotion in mind. Entrants will explore interiors that will emotionally, comfortably and safely connect the driver and/or passengers to the car by 2029.
