Stylish Ford Fiesta is Europe's Top-Seller in March and 1st Quarter 2010 - MULTIPLE VIDEOS
COLOGNE, Germany, April 19 -- -- Fiesta sold 68,630 units in Europe last month, a 25.8 percent increase from March 2009 and almost 11,800 units ahead of its nearest rival -- Fiesta sales in March were the highest for any Ford model on record in a single month in Europe -- Since the latest-generation Ford Fiesta went on ... Continue reading
European Wind Energy Conference Opens Tomorrow - VIDEO ENHANCED
WARSAW, Poland - April 19, 2010: The 2010 European Wind Energy Conference begins on Tuesday, April 20th in Warsaw. The four-day event is organized by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). EWEC 2010 is Europe's largest combined wind energy conference and exhibition, bringing together business leaders, policy make ... Continue reading
Right to Repair Act Bipartisan Co-Sponsor List Grows as Safety Concerns Become Top Priority
Support for HR 2057 Reaches 60 Co-Sponsors BETHESDA, Md., April 19 - The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) has gained more bipartisan support with the addition of nine members of Congress to the growing co-sponsor list. Reps. Michael Arcuri (D-NY), Anh "Joseph" Cao (R-LA), Barney Frank (D-MA), Loretta ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Moving to expand its New York City network of CNG fueling facilities, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has contracted to build and operate two new CNG stations in the area. The first station will be located in Queens, and the second CNG station will open adjacent to Newarkââ¬â¢s Liberty Internati ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Luxury Sedan Setting New Eco-Chic Standards in Hollywood - VIDEO ENHANCED
BlueTEC Clean Diesel, S400 HYBRID luxury sedan & ML450 HYBRID SUV make it Earth Day every day for Hollywood's elite LOS ANGELES, April 19 -- Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC clean diesel technology, a Hollywood veteran for luxury eco-chic transportation, is getting support from a cast of new environmentally friendly vehicles incl ... Continue reading
Bentley Mulsanne - Creating the New Flagship: Final Assembly - VIDEO FEATURE
CREWE, England - April 19, 2010: Bentleyâs unique ability to combine hand craftsmanship with new technology and modern, precision manufacturing techniques permeates every aspect of the build process for the new Mulsanne which enters full production this summer. The 98-strong team of Bentley manufacturing specialis ... Continue reading
Market for Plug-in Vehicle Chargers to reach $11.75 Billion by 2015, According to ABI Research
NEW YORK--Plug-in vehicles are set to hit the consumer market at the end of 2010, and will achieve widespread distribution in 2011. But will drivers of these vehicles, which need to be plugged into the electrical grid to recharge, find themselves running on empty when it comes to finding a robust charging infrastructur ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Launches New FMX Construction Truck - 4 VIDEOS
STOCKHOLM - Today, Volvo Trucks is the leader in the long-distance transport segment and we are now aiming to take a leading position in the construction segmentâ Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): Volvo Trucks has today launched its new Volvo FMX construction truck at the Bauma international machinery fair in Munich. ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Reservations Begin April 20 - MULTIPLE VIDEOS
- Pool of 115,000 registrants gains first priority - FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 19 -- In response to strong consumer demand, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) will begin taking reservations for the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric vehicle on April 20. The reservation process is a first step in securing a place on the ... Continue reading
Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #2
Dear Tom, I own a 2005 GMC Envoy with 54,000 miles. It has a big engine and only gets 15.5 MPG. Although I love my Envoy, I did consider getting a new SUV (maybe a 4 cylinder) to get better mileage and performance, but I canât afford to do that right now. I heard that thereâs a special air filter that increas ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. Apil 19, 2010; U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today made the following statement after Toyota Motor Corporation agreed to pay a $16.375 million fine - the largest fine permitted by law - for failing to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a dangerous pedal defe ... Continue reading
Ford Focus RS Upgrade Kit Launched As RS500 Sells Out
With all 101 Ford Focus RS500 models snapped up by UK fast Ford fans within days of launch, Ford is responding to the intense customer demand with an officially-approved Focus RS performance upgrade kit. ... Continue reading
Toyota's New Problem: Recalling 600,000 US minivans over corrosion problems
CHICAGO: Embattled Japanese automaker Toyota said on Friday it will recall 600,000 Sienna minivans in the United States because of corrosion problems. The announcement came a day after the world's biggest automaker said it would suspend production and worldwide sales of its Lexus GX 460 and would conduct safety tests o ... Continue reading
Report: GM forced Saab to pay for Cadillac BLS development
Way back in 2005, General Motors decided it needed a small four-door sedan in order for Cadillac to compete in Europe. The end result? The Cadillac BLS. The car was little more than seriously restyled Saab 9-3 (itself an already aging model), and since most Europeans are neither blind nor ignorant, the car didn't fare ... Continue reading
Toyota confirms Lexus GX handling issue, hoping to isolate issue soon
Toyota engineers in Japan have apparently replicated the lift-throttle oversteer problem recently found by Consumer Reports on the new 2010 Lexus GX460 and are working on a fix. Toyota spokesman Bill Kwong has confirmed the existence of the handling problem to The New York Times. According to the NYT, as soon as CR dis ... Continue reading
Ron Fellows flogs the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
A guided tour of the Corvette Grand Sport by Ron Fellows â Click above to watch video after the jump Although the Corvette Grand Sport isn't exactly brand new, there could be a few things you've yet to learn about it and see it do. Who better to fill in those gaps in your yellow-Corvette education than Ron Fellows ... Continue reading
BMW offering chauffered tours of Munich in classic cabrios
The pilsner-swilling Bavarians in charge of BMW's classics sure have been keeping busy lately. With Oktoberfest half a year away, they've launched a new vintage racing division and opened up their restoration garage to private owners. Now they're offering tours around Munich, chauffeured in some very rare classic Bimme ... Continue reading
Euro/Asian Mazda3 oil hose recall pending?
Mazda is reportedly looking to issue a recall of the popular Mazda3 compact in its European and Asian markets. According to Automotive News, the carmaker has filed a report with the Japanese transport ministry stating that driving on rough roads for an extended period of time can cause the car's oil hose to rub against ... Continue reading
Seat Celebrates What Car? Driving School Deal
Hard on the heels of its impressive 500-car fleet deal with British Gas SEAT is today celebrating another headline-grabbing agreement. The Spanish brand has secured an exclusive two-year contract to supply Ibizas to the newly-launched What Car? Driving School. ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: April Gas Prices Rise Considerably in Past Month
AURORA, Ill., April 19 -- Fuel prices have increased considerably in Illinois and northern Indiana over the past month. This is attributed to continued high oil prices, which set an 18-month high of $87 per barrel over the past month, as well as uncertainty in the U.S. economy and high demand for oil in China. AAA Chic ... Continue reading
Eastern Promise Citroen Reveals Luxury New Metropolis Concept
Citroen has revealed the spectacular new Metropolis - a sleek and muscular concept car that pays homage to China's extraordinary development. Created by Citroen's international design team - based in Shanghai since 2008 - Metropolis will be on show in the French Pavilion at the Shanghai World Fair from 1st May to 31st ... Continue reading
Nissan Drives Major Commercial Partnership With The O2
Nissan Motor GB Ltd, today announced that is has become the Official Automotive Partner for The O2, the world's most popular entertainment venue. ... Continue reading
Toyota Maintains Industry Leadership On Average Co2 Emissions
Toyotacontinues to lead the motor industry in the UK in bringing down average CO2 emissions across its entire model range. ... Continue reading
Balance Of Power Shifts For 2011 Model Year Audi Q7
Emissions, and in some cases engine capacities, in the new Audi Q7 range for 2011 take a significant tumble as part of the wider Audi initiative to optimise efficiency across its 36-model line-up. ... Continue reading
Fiat 500C Playlist Takes Number 1 Spot Again
The Fiat 500C Feelgood Playlist has won another honour for its innovative approach to music sharing - this time in the Revolution Awards 2010. ... Continue reading
Kumho Joins The Dragons In Icon Partnership Agreement
Kumho Tyre Australia has announced it has signed as an 'Icon Partner' with one of the most successful Rugby League clubs in history, the St George Illawarra Dragons. ... Continue reading
Bentley Mulsanne Unrivalled Craftsmanship
When Bentley's craftsmen and women begin this summer to create the very first production examples of the new Mulsanne's beautiful cabin, it will represent the culmination of an extraordinary four-year journey for the Crewe-based company. ... Continue reading
Proton Announces New Pricing Across the Range
Proton Cars Australia has announced a raft of pricing changes effective from 1 April 2010 across its vehicle range, underlining the marque's extreme value for money advantage, ahead of a year of new models and marketing initiatives. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group: First-quarter Deliveries Grow 24.6 Percent to 1.73 Million Vehicles
During the first three months of this year deliveries of the Volkswagen Group developed very well ... Continue reading
'Indestructible' Toyota Conquers the Volcano That Emptied the Skies
Hilux drives to the heart of Iceland's devastating eruption LONDON - April 19, 2010: A new chapter has been written in the world-conquering history of Toyota's mighty Hilux as it took on the ice and fire of Iceland's Eyjafallajökull volcano, just hours before its eruption brought chaos to the skies of Europe. The lege ... Continue reading
Ford Now Has Industry's Highest Customer Satisfaction With Quality, New Survey Shows
DEARBORN, Mich., April 19 -- Ford Motor Company now has the highest customer satisfaction with vehicle quality among all major automakers, a new consumer research study shows. Eighty-four percent of customers who purchased 2010 model-year Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars and trucks are satisfied with the quality of their ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., April 2010; When it comes to achieving the best possible fuel mileage the way you drive can be nearly as important as the vehicle you drive. Fordâs advanced new in-vehicle system â MyFord Touch⢠â offers an array of real-time information on fuel economy performance that can coach dr ... Continue reading
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