Volkswagen and Travel Expert Emily Kaufman Share High- and Low-tech Ways to Keep Families Busy and Bonding as They Hit the Road HERNDON, Va., Sept. 3 -- This Labor Day, as millions of Americans take to the streets and highways, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is teaming up with travel expert and author Emily Kaufman (aka T ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies and BorgWarner Collaborate on Electric Powertrain Systems
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it is collaborating with BorgWarner on electric powertrain products for all-electric and hybrid-electric passenger automobiles. Initially, the companies are working together to integrate UQM Te ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces 2010 High School Poster Contest
Annual contest open to Michigan students offers cash prizes TROY, Mich., Sept. 3 -- The 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), sponsored by NAIAS LLC, an association of Detroit area auto dealers, announced today the launch of their annual poster contest in connection with the NAIAS next January. The 22nd ... Continue reading
Audi Sets Pricing for 2010 MY A3 TDI Clean Diesel
HERNDON, Va., Sept. 3 -- -- Second U.S. clean diesel offering from Audi within a year -- EPA estimated highway 42 mpg offers unmatched efficiency in luxury car segment -- Luxurious features and amenities without compromise Audi today announced pricing for the 2010 A3 TDI, its second U.S. clean diesel offering launched ... Continue reading
Stuttgart September 3, 2009; From the outside it looks just like a more than 20 year-old Mercedes 190, tens of thousands of well-preserved examples of which can still be seen on Germany's roads. Pressing the accelerator tells a different story: equipped with the ultra-modern OM651 common-rail engine developing 150 kW / ... Continue reading
Honeywell Survey Finds Majority of Americans Taking Car Care Into Their Own Hands
Economy Having Major Impact On Vehicle Maintenance Habits DANBURY, Conn., Sept. 3 -- In the reversal of what has been nearly a decade-long trend, many Americans are now reporting that they are tackling more of their own vehicle maintenance, according to a new study conducted for Honeywell. The survey finds over half (5 ... Continue reading
Win $5,000 Create 2-Minute Road Trip Video
DriveSmarterChallenge.org/contest -- WASHINGTON, Sept. 3- Check out these fun videos showing drivers how to save at the gas pump: An investment banker under house arrest for his financial misdeeds is found with oodles of cash and valuable artwork in his car's trunk ... a commuter who met his first and fourth wives whil ... Continue reading
Dunkin' Donuts Salutes Michigan Autoworkers With Free Medium Coffee Offer
DETROIT, Sept. 3 -- What: To celebrate Labor Day and to salute workers who support our Michigan-based automotive brands, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants statewide are offering these employees a free cup of fresh coffee all day on Monday, September 7. The offer for a free medium hot or iced coffee is good for a ... Continue reading
Chery To Start Selling Electric Car Mid-2010
Chery to start selling electric car S18 in mid-2010 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012016/Chery-to-start-selling-ele ctric -car-S18-in-mid-2010.html Shanghai, September 3 (Gasgoo.com) Chery Auto, China's largest maker of own-brand cars, will start selling its first plug-in electric car model S18 around June, 201 ... Continue reading
MINI Coupe Design Team Director Speaks - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
RUSSELHEIM, Germany - September 3, 2009: Gert Hildebrand, MINI Design Team Director talks about the new coupe concept, which will be built. ... Continue reading
Titan Tire Auction Raises Money for Illinois and Indiana FFA
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Tire Corporation raised a total of $54,000 for the Illinois and Indiana Future Farmers of America chapters during its annual auction at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. Titan donated a wide range of agricultural, construction and ATV tires to the two-day auction on September 1 and 2, in ... Continue reading
Mini Frankfurt Show Stars Confirmed For Production At Plant Oxford - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG has announced that two new MINI models are to be built at MINI Plant Oxford. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Set to Launch All-New Mid-Size Sedan
Hyundai Motor Company is preparing to unveil its all-new mid-sized sedan, codenamed YF, ahead of the car's official launch on Sept 10th in the Korean domestic market ... Continue reading
Hyundai Achieves Highest Ever August Sales
Hyundai's Dealer network continues to set records for the Hyundai brand in Australia, selling 5,980 vehicles in August and achieving a market share of 8.2%, Hyundai's best ever August result. ... Continue reading
Range Rover Vogue 10MY Australian Pricing and Specification Announced
The next generation Range Rover Vogue 10MY is due to arrive in Australia mid-September, offering even higher levels of craftsmanship and refinement. Revealed earlier this year the Range Rover Vogue 10MY features new engines deliver more power and improved fuel economy, whilst state-of-the-art Adaptive Dynamics technolo ... Continue reading
Voting Opens To Find the People's Reviewer With Volkswagen's Tiguan
The search by Volkswagen for 'The People's Reviewer' is nearly complete as voting opens on the final three contestants' video reviews of the Tiguan off-roader today (Thursday 3 September) at www.thepeoplesreviewer.com. ... Continue reading
Bluemotion at Frankurt: 87 G/Km Polo, 99 G/Km Golf, 114 G/Km Passat
Production versions of three new highly-efficient additions to the BlueMotion range have been unveiled ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Names 10 Great New Cars for 10 Different Jobs in Honor of Labor Day
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Ten Great Cars for 10 Different Jobs, http://www.kbb.com/10cars10jobs, today were named by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. While some may think of the Labor Day holiday as the end of summer, the beginning of scho ... Continue reading
Pirelli Pzero Corsa Tire Recall
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09T012 Synopsis: Pirelli is recalling certain Pirelli Pzero Corsa tires, size 285/35 ZR19 (99Y) K1, IP 1778200 (left) and IP 1778300 (right) manufactured between June 2007 and July 2009. Partial tread and/or belt edge separation can occur at high speeds at and over 270 KMH or 168 MPH. Tread or ... Continue reading
Mazda Still Strong and Still Importer
Mazda Australia continues to pave the way as the countryâs top selling importer year-to-date, with 50,490 passenger and light commercial vehicles sold so far this year. ... Continue reading
The Key for Tech-Savvy BMW Aficionados
BMW has released a new gadget for its tech-savvy aficionados. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS: Battery-Powered Electric Drive with Range-Extending Engine
The near-series Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS electric car combines environment-friendly electric mobility in the city with unrestricted suitability for long-distance driving. This is made possible by the combination of the battery-electric drive with a combustion engine. The range extender gives the BlueZ ... Continue reading
MINI E Test Drivers Sought in the UK
MINI has begun inviting pioneering drivers in the UK to field trials of the first electric-powered MINI. ... Continue reading
Auto Windscreens' Service Praised By Rolls-Royce Enthusiast
A long time member of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club has praised Auto Windscreens Chelmsford Fitting Centre ... Continue reading
Skoda Yeti Available from £189/ month
Customers will be able to drive away in a new Skoda Yeti for just £189 per month. Thatâs the monthly rate for a Yeti 1.2 TSI in S trim level when purchased with Solutions, the personal contract plan from Skoda Finance ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Magazine Selects 10 Great and Safe Rides for Teens
A list of vehicles with the teenage driver in mind. DETROIT, Sept. 2 -- Teen driving takes center stage in the September 7, 2009 issue of AutoWeek Magazine. With the frightening statistics on accidents and death in mind, the issue explores the bigger roles that simulators and software are playing in training new driver ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind.--Want an 'electrifying' sneak peak of the EMC Flash - the first ever American made electric light duty pick-up truck? Join Electric Motors Corporation (Pink Sheets: EMCO) on September 5th, 2009 for Green Jobs for America: An Entertainment and Education Exposition. EMC (EMCO.PK) and its like-minded busines ... Continue reading
Ultra-Luxury Stuff Takes a Hit
Prices on Ultra High-end Cars, Watches, Yachts Down 12% Since May, Mid-end Luxury Showing Strength, up 6% STOCKHOLM, September 2 -- A global comparison of more than 1700 pre-owned luxury items listed for sale on JamesList.com reveals that ultra-luxury cars, watches and yachts have dropped dramatically in price since Ma ... Continue reading
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