2009 LA Auto Show: 2011 Hyundai Sonata World Premire Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. Click PLAY to watch the complete video LOS ANGELES - December 2, 2009: Hyundai today introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This marks the North American debut of the latest version of the popular m ... Continue reading
Munro Helps EPA Forecast the Real Cost for Greener Engines
TROY, Mich., Feb. 8 -- "Yes, we all want greener engines and less pollution, but we have to be sensitive to the costs or people just won't buy it," said Joe Feord, VP of Business Development at Munro & Associates. "The EPA wants to make real sure that they understand the real costs for new technology before they make a ... Continue reading
LONDON, Feb. 8 -- Based on its recent research on the automotive powertrain market, Frost & Sullivan presents EVO Electric Ltd. (EVO Electric) with the 2009 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Entrepreneurial Company of the Year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO) The global movement toward hyb ... Continue reading
The Dodge Car Brand Dares Consumers to be the Master of their own Face
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8 -- -- 'Super Beard' contest kicks off in tribute to 'Man's Last Stand' Super Bowl advertising spot -- Contestants are challenged to grow a 'super beard' during six-week contest; photos posted and judged via the Dodge Car Brand Facebook page -- Grand prize weekend for two to a 2010 Dodge Moto ... Continue reading
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum hosts Art Exhibit Featuring Automotive Artist Dan McCrary
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 01/12/10 For Immediate Release CONTACT: Kendra Klink, Operations Director January - 2010 260-925-1444 / kendrak@automobilemuseum.org Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum hosts Art Exhibit Featuring Automotive Artist Dan McCrary AUBURN - The artwork of national ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Recall Still Under Consideration - Update
Auto Central February 5, 2010; In spite of reported complaints that have flooded into Toyota about its 2010 Prius brakes temporarily not working on bumpy or slippery roads. Toyota Motor Corp is still just considering a recall in Japan and the United States over those complaints. As of now the company said it plans to c ... Continue reading
Ford Broadcasts LIVE Shelby GT500 Press Conference Online at 10:30AM EST - WATCH IT HERE
2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Reveal/SVT Plans DEARBORN - February 8, 2010: Derrick Kuzak and top performance vehicle experts in a presentation on SVT strategy and the GT500. Watch the complete event right here on TheAutoChannel.com. Shortly after the completeion of the live event we will have an archived on-demand version. ... Continue reading
Advik to foray into four-wheeler components segment
NEW DELHI: Feb 8, 2010 - Auto components maker Advik today said it will set up a new plant in Maharashtra at an investment of Rs 35 crore as part of the company''s plans to foray into the four-wheeler products segment. "Our facility for four-wheeler components will come up at Chakan (Maharashtra) with an investment of ... Continue reading
Life tax on vehicles hiked in AP
The Andhra Pradesh Government has enhanced the life tax on three and four-wheelers from nine per cent to 12 and 14 per cent, depending upon the cost of the vehicle. The ordinance, issued on February 2, spares two-wheelers from the tax hike. As per new imposts, vehicles priced at Rs 10 lakh and above will have to pay 14 ... Continue reading
Renault Kangoo Van Maxi And New Trafic - Europe's Best-Selling Van Range Gets Even Bigger
Following the recent launch of New Master, Renault is stepping up its product offensive with the introduction of two further new models: New Kangoo Van Maxi and New Trafic. ... Continue reading
Eco City Vehicles PLC: Mercedes All Electric Taxi Launched
LONDON--Eco City Vehicles PLC (âEco Cityâ or âECVâ or âthe Groupâ), a developer and supplier of eco-friendly commercial vehicles and the London licensed taxi, is pleased to announce the launch today of an all electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi (Vito), which was co ... Continue reading
First Pictures Of Seat's Stunning New Ibiza St
SEAT is continuing its relentless 2010 new product offensive with another stylish and svelte newcomer to the Ibiza range. ... Continue reading
2010 Super Bowl Cars Buyer Guides
Auto Central February 7, 2010; You've seen the commercials, they piqued your interest (They better have at $3 Million for a 30 second spot.). Now see all of the Specs, Prices, Reviews, Comparisons and Pictures of the brands and models advertised on today's Super Bowl. You've spent long enough away from your computer to ... Continue reading
Toyota to recall Prius for brake glitch
TOKYO Toyota Motor Corp, which has recalled more than 8 million vehicles around the world for problems with accelerators, has decided to recall its Toyota Prius in India new Prius hybrid sold in Japan to fix a braking software glitch, a Japanese newspaper said on Sunday. Safety regulators in both the United States and ... Continue reading
Toyota India chief says global recalls not to hit India sales
MUMBAI: A day after the Japanese automaker's chief apologised for global recalls, Toyota India's Head said the situation in the US would not affect the Indian market. "The situation in the US does not affect the models being sold in the Indian market. The recent recall had absolutely no link to India," Toyota Kirloskar ... Continue reading
Toyota to announce Prius recall this week: Report
TOKYO: Toyota will recall 300,000 Prius hybrid vehicles because of brake flaws, newspapers reported Sunday, in the latest blow to the Japanese car giant reeling from safety woes that have sullied its reputation. The move will affect the latest model of the Prius, a car beloved of Hollywood stars and environmentalists, ... Continue reading
Hyderabad, India: February 6, 2010 - Two auto experts who had passion for the automotives Vijay Gummadi, 34 years and Venu Donepudi, 36 years chucked their jobs overseas and come back home to set up a nationwide network of world class, multi brand car care and servicing centres with a brand name CARZ. Vijay and Venu th ... Continue reading
Gulf Oil introduces Gulf Super Duty VLE 15W-40
A super high performance Diesel Engine Oil. Mumbai, India: February 8, 2010: Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd., an established Lubricant Manufacturing company, strengthened its Diesel Engine Oil portfolio by introducing Gulf Super Duty VLE 15W-40, a super high performance diesel engine oil for low emission diesel engines of ne ... Continue reading
Citroen, Loeb and Sordo Gunning For More Titles in 2010
The Citroen Total World Rally Team will start Rally Sweden (11th-14th February), the first round of the 2010 FIA World Rally Championship, with their motivation at an all-time high ... Continue reading
Peugeot RCZ The Most Beautiful Car Of 2009
Peugeot's eagerly awaited RCZ Coupe has been voted the most beautiful car of the year 2009 at the 25th International Automobile Festival ... Continue reading
NHTSA warned about Toyota, Lexus models in 2007 Says USA Today
DETROIT February 8, 2010; Sharon Silke Carty writing for USA Today reported that as Toyota grappled Sunday with reports that it was recalling its Prius hybrids in Japan and may do so in the United States, evidence continued to beg whether the automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration responded qu ... Continue reading
European CR-Z Debuts At Geneva Show
Sporty hybrid coupe promises exciting driving ... Continue reading
Financial Peace Of Mind From Infiniti
Infiniti's Total Ownership Experience, which aims to make every part of owning and running an Infiniti as easy as possible, now extends to buying an Infiniti with the launch of its new Selectiviti finance plan. ... Continue reading
New Porsche 911 Turbo S Raises the Bar
The engineers at Porsche have developed the new 911 Turbo S in response to customer demand for greater power, performance and driving dynamics. Building on the success and reputation of the revered 911 Turbo, at the heart of this most exclusive high-performance athlete is a six-cylinder "boxer" engine boosted by two tu ... Continue reading
The New Chevrolet Spark - What is it?
Every so often, a car comes along that challenges conventional thinking. A car that offers much more than you'd expect for the money, redefines style, takes normal practice and turns it on its head. ... Continue reading
More Power, Efficiency and Luxury for BMW X5
Australia's best-selling luxury Sports Activity Vehicle - for the past seven years running - will receive a mid-life makeover in June to further strengthen its supremacy ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced that its new-generation electric vehiclei-MiEV has been awarded the "Environment Special Grand Prize" during the 25th International Automobile Festival held in Paris, France on February 4, 2010. ... Continue reading
Award-Winning Start to 2010 for Peugeot
Peugeot has begun 2010 by winning two prestigious automotive awards ... Continue reading
Brock-buster Torana A9X Stars at Top Gear Live
The famous Marlboro Holden Dealer Team Torana A9X in which the late Peter Brock and Jim Richards delivered the most crushing of all Bathurst victories will be one of the stars of the 2010 Top Gear Live Bathurst Legends presented by Shannons Insurance at Sydney's Acer Arena from February 11-14 ... Continue reading
Bentley Offers First Glimpse of Mulsanne Craftsmanship at New Body Assembly Centre ... Continue reading
Better Place Opens First Electric Vehicle Demonstration Center
RAMAT HASHARON, Israel--Better Place today announced the grand opening of the companyâs first electric vehicle (EV) demonstration center in Israel, which is constructed inside a refurbished oil tank, symbolizing the transition to electric transportation taking place worldwide. âIsrael welcomes the world to co ... Continue reading
Nissan May Produce Second Sub-$10,000 Car
Washington DC February 6, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan plans to offer its second-generation Versa sedan with a base price of about $10,000 and may offer a second model under $10,000 in the future. According to Automotive News, the redesigned Versa will debut in two years. It is being developed on Nis ... Continue reading
General Motors Announces B20 Biofuel Capability for New, 2011 Duramax 6.6l Turbo Diesel
GRAPEVINE, Texas, Feb. 8 -- GM announced today that its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will have B20 biodiesel capability. B20 fuel is a blend of 20-percent biodiesel and 80-percent conventional diesel, which helps lower carbon dioxide emissions and lessens dependence on petroleum. The announcement was made at ... Continue reading
Brussels Approved Swedish Guarantee of Loan to Saab
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam NL February 8, 2010; Spyker Cars CEO Victor Muller and GM can proceed with concluding the take over of Saab. Today the European Commission announced to have no objection to the Swedish guarantee of the 400 million loan that Spyker gets of the European Investment Bank EIB ... Continue reading
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