Be Summer Safe by Following Safety Tips
SACRAMENTO, July 1 -- Core News Facts -- Summer vacation means crowded highways and waterways -- Vehicle maintenance and being prepared before you hit the road for your summer vacation are keys to a safe return home -- Water safety begins at home around the pool and on your boat Helpful Links -- State Farm Auto Learnin ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Adds Four States to Launch
AUSTIN, Texas, July 1 -- -- Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut join California, Michigan, and Washington, D.C. -- Chevrolet Volt can handle a full range of climates and driving conditions Chevrolet is adding Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to the launch markets for the Volt, Ed Whitacre, General ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo Celebrates Centenary At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Italian sporting car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, is delighted to be the featured marque at this yearâs prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex (2-4 July) as the company celebrates 100 years of proud motoring heritage. ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces New VP, Sales, Plus Additional Executive Moves
IRVINE, Calif., July 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Ron Stettner to the position of Vice President, Sales. Also announced was that Eric Johnston, who previously held that position, will replace Nobuyuki "Nick" Sato as Vice President, Strategic Planning & Market Integratio ... Continue reading
Consumers Star in Hyundai 'Uncensored' Integrated Marketing Campaign
Advertising Breaks July 1st; Online and Social Media Components Reinforce Consumers' Authentic Response to Test Driving Hyundai Models FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1 -- Hyundai will launch a new integrated marketing campaign in July starring everyday consumers. In a mall tour spanning from Atlanta to Chicago to Los An ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports June 2010 Sales Increase of 6.2 Percent
Honda Division up 4.0 percent; Acura Division up 30.9 percent TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted June sales of 106,627 vehicles, an increase of 6.2 percent, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales reached 593,909, an increase of 12.6 percent versus last year, based ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., July 1 -- Making a big splash into summer, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported a sizzling 32.8 percent sales increase for June 2010, with 18,238 vehicles sold. Through the first half of the year, MNAO has sold 115,719 vehicles and is outpacing last year's sales at this time by 15.3 per ... Continue reading
Acura Announces June 2010 Sales Results
Acura Division Up 30.9 Percent, Year-To-Date Sales Up Over 20 Percent TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- The MDX luxury SUV continued its sales success as Acura's best selling vehicle for June with sales of 3,847, an increase of 63.6 percent. Acura total monthly sales were 10,839 (a 30.9 percent increase) while year-to-date s ... Continue reading
American Suzuki June 2010 Sales
Kizashi sales up 51 percent over May 2010 June 2010 sales up seven percent over May 2010 BREA, Calif., July 1 -- JUNE CYTD 2010 2009 MTD VS. 2010 2009 YTD VS. ---- ---- ------- ---- ---- ------- MTD PRIOR YTD PRIOR YR. YR. --------- --------- GRAND VITARA: 351 418 -16% 2,324 4,146 -44% EQUATOR: 119 330 -64% 668 962 -31 ... Continue reading
Audi June 2010 U.S. Sales Increase 14.3%; Brand Sets Half-Year Sales Record
HERNDON, Va., July 1 -- Audi today reported that strong June 2010 sales propelled it to the best first-half results of any year since it began selling cars in the U.S. market. The 48,440 vehicles Audi sold in the January-June 2010 period eclipsed the previous first-half record of 45,711 vehicle sales set in the first s ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Sales Increase 10.8 Percent in June 2010
- Nissan sales rise 8.2 percent; all trucks, SUVs and crossovers gain - - Infiniti performance increases 31.7 percent, with growth across entire lineup - FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported June 2010 sales of 64,570 units versus 58,298 units a year earlier, an increase of 10.8 per ... Continue reading
June 2010 U.S. Auto Sales Scorecard - Top Automakers
July 1, 2010; Reuters compiled the following are U.S. auto sales results for the month of June reported so far on Thursday by top-selling automakers. U.S. Auto Sales For June 2010 AUTOMAKER JUNE LAST YR PCT CHNG 1 General Motors 195,380 176,571 10.7% 2 Ford Motor 175,895 155,195 13.3% 3 Toyota Motor 140,604 131,654 6.8 ... Continue reading
Golf and Jetta SportWagen Models Drive the Brand HERNDON, Va., July 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported June 2010 sales of 21,051 total units, for a 10.6 percent increase over June 2009, and its twelfth consecutive month of sales growth. For the year-to-date, Volkswagen's sales have risen 29.9% versus the s ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports 2010 June and First-Half Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported June sales of 140,604 units. With equal selling days in June 2009 and June 2010, sales were up 6.8 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate (DSR) and unadjusted raw volume basis. The Toyota Division posted June sales of 12 ... Continue reading
Hard-Luck Australian Confirms His Return To The NAPA Auto Parts 200 Presented by Dodge
<b>Marcos Ambrose: "I will come to Montreal. . .as often as it takes for me to win here"</b> Montréal, July 1, 2010 - Marcos Ambrose, one of the good-natured drivers on the NASCAR circuit who, since 2007, has come close to winning each of the three times he competed at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 Presented by Dodge, confi ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2010 Sales
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1 -- June sales of BMW and MINI vehicles in the U.S. increased 11.9 percent to 23,331 units, delivering the best sales month for the company this year. During the first half of the year, the BMW Group reported a total sales volume of 121,585 vehicles, up 6.2 percent from the same period last ... Continue reading
2010's Top-20 Selling Vehicles in U.S. Through June
July 1, 2010; Reuters published this list of the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through June of 2010 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 23 percent or 414,363 units to 2,219,647. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
KENNSINGTON PALACE, London - July 1, 2010: Land Rover has taken the opportunity on Range Rover's 40th anniversary to introduce a brand-spanking new compact version of its Range Rover. The global unveiling was made via a live video Internet broadcast, which was seen in its entirety on TheAutoChannel.com. More details ab ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Posts Second Quarter 2010 Sales Increase
CYPRESS, Calif., July 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced that sales increased 1.8 percent during the second quarter of 2010 (April-June). Mitsubishi sales also increased marginally (0.10 percent) for the first half of the year (January-June). June sales were 4,198, down slightly (3.8 percent) c ... Continue reading
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records June Sales of 18,997 Vehicles - an Improvement of 25.4 Percent over June 2009 and a 25.7% Increase on a Year-to-Date Basis - smart USA Records 577 Sales in June 2010 NEW YORK, July 1 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported U.S. sales of 19,574 Mercedes-Benz and smart v ... Continue reading
AFS Racing Co-Entrant Of Andretti Autosports #27 At Watkins Glen And Mid-Ohio
INDIANAPOLIS, July 1, 2010: AFS Racing has become the co-entrant of Andretti Autosport's #27 IZOD IndyCar Series car, which will be driven by newcomer Adam Carroll at Watkins Glen International and at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The AFS Racing/Andretti Autosport pairing has enjoyed success together in the past, having ... Continue reading
FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership Given 'Thumbs Up' Review Plus Support for Multiple Technologies R&D
National Research Council report says continued near- and long-term Government /Industry R&D is needed to reduce petroleum dependence and greenhouse gases SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In its third report on the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership (FC&FP), the National Research Council (NRC) of the ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing Outlaws Teams Gear Up for Weekend Fireworks
INDIANAPOLIS, July 1, 2010: Family and fireworks are synonymous with Fourth of July celebrations all across the nation. They are also synonymous with everyday life on the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint car tour. As the calendar reaches the annual Independence Day holiday, Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Steve Kinser an ... Continue reading
GAINSCO Racing Set To Celebrate 100th Daytona Prototype With Daytona Win
DAYTONA BEACH, July 1, 2010: Two-time GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Champions GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing, and drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty, will be part of the high-speed celebration Saturday at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) where the Brumos Porsche 250 At Daytona will mark the 100th race of the Dayt ... Continue reading
Free Runoffs Entries Available For GT-1 Competitors That Race In Trans-Am
TOPEKA, July 1, 2010: Organizers from the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series today announced a new incentive for current SCCA Club Racing GT-1 competitors to receive a free entry to the 2010 National Championship Runoffs at Road America from Sept. 20-26 by competing in upcoming Trans-Am races. Any GT-1 competitor that con ... Continue reading
TW Steel Backs Dutch Kart Star Max Koebolt
Amsterdam, June 30, 2010: TW Steel, the international brand âBig in Oversized Watchesâ, is proud to be announcing its support of Dutch karting star Max Koebolt ahead of his participation in the FIA World Championship Karting Series. The 12-year-old, currently the youngest karter competing in the Dutch, German ... Continue reading
Both Grand Am And Sprint Cup Races Combined In One Ticket At Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, June 30, 2010: Race fans can enjoy two great motorsports events for the price of one ticket Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. The price of admission to the Coke Zero 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event also includes the Brumos Porsche 250 GRAND-AM Rolex Series race. The Brumos Porsche 250 - the ... Continue reading
Roush Fenway Excited About Mustang NASCAR Debut at Daytona
<b>âIconicâ Muscle Car Set to Make Debut in Fridayâs Nationwide Series Race</b> CONCORD, June 29, 2010: This weekend the Ford Mustang will make its NASCAR racing debut at the âWorld Center of Racingâ -- Daytona International Speedway. Roush Fenway will play a proud part in the muscle carâs ... Continue reading
The IZOD Indycar Will Announce Future Car Strategy July 14
INDIANAPOLIS, June 30, 2010: - The IZOD IndyCar Series will announce details regarding its future car strategy during a media event Wednesday, July 14, in Indianapolis. More information about the event will follow. "The ICONIC Advisory Committee continues to work diligently to finalize our future car strategy and a dec ... Continue reading
World Challenge Manufacturers Fan Championship Heating Up
TOPEKA, June 30, 2010: After three events and five races, the battle for the 2010 World Challenge Manufacturersâ Fan Championship is fast becoming an all-out Sports Car War. As part of the Sports Car Wars marketing initiative in 2010, this is the inaugural year for the Manufacturersâ Fan Championship. This on ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Adds iPhone iAD to List of Features - VIDEO STORY
FRANKLIN, TN - July 1, 2010: Nissan and its zero-emission Nissan LEAF are proud to be one of the first brands and the only automotive brand to date to use Appleâs innovative iAd for iPhone. Just like the iPhone, Nissan LEAF is 100% electric and 100% in demand as the worldâs first mass-production, zero-emissio ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Best Sales Quarter Ever
Best-Ever June Sales Led by the 2011 Sorento CUV IRVINE, Calif., July 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best sales quarter ever of 93,373 units, bolstered by the company's best June sales ever of 31,906 units, a 12.8-percent increase over the previous June best in 2008. Year-to-date sales of 170,069 are ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports Sales Up in June 2010
Begins Selling New Cayenne and Panamera V6 ATLANTA, July 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo in the United States, today announced June sales in the U.S. of 2,141 units compared to the same period last year when it sol ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports June Sales
- Hyundai shatters all-time sales records for the month of June and the first half of the year - Hyundai sets a new all-time monthly market share record FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 51,205 vehicles in June, a 35 percent increase compared with the same period a year a ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports 25% Increase for the Month With June Sales of 18,997
Sales up 25.4% for the Month and 25.7% Year-to-Date MONTVALE, N.J., July 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 18,997 vehicles, an increase of 25.4% with a 25.7% increase on a year-to-date basis. Impressive gains were made in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light-truck categories. The str ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 -- -- Chrysler Group LLC posts a 35 percent sales increase compared with June 2009, doubling the average industry percentage increase -- June marks the third consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases -- Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep® and Ram Truck brands all posted year-over-year sales in ... Continue reading
Subaru Establishes June Sales Record
- June Sales Up 16-Percent Over June 2009, YTD Sales Up 35-Percent - - Subaru Forester Posts Best June Sales Ever - CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. posted record June sales with 21,601 vehicles sold in June 2010 -- a 16-percent increase over June 2009 sales of 18,620 units. Year-to-date sales total ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., July 1 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury first half sales totaled 954,745, up 28 percent versus year ago; June sales totaled 170,900, up 15 percent -- New 2011 F-Series Super Duty and Mustang models are off to a fast start. Super Duty sales were up 58 percent in June versus year ago; Mustang retail sales ... Continue reading
LIVE VIDEO Introduction of the All-New Compact Range Rover - TODAY at 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT
LONDON - July 1, 2010: Live from Kennsington Palace, Land Rover will be unveiling its all new Compact Range Rover. Watch the entire event, live, right here on TheAutoChannel.com. Shortly after the conclusion of the live event we will then present the complete on-demand archived version for continued viewing. The event ... Continue reading
David Coulthard Test Drives Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Sports Car - VIDEO FEATURE
SLS AMG E-CELL David Coulthard test drives the first all electric Mercedes-Benz Super Sports Car Kristiansund, Norway â CCM News. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with its powerful 6.3 liter engine and its classic Gullwing doors has created the ultimate excitement for car enthusiasts. Now this super sports car goes green ... Continue reading
15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue in Pursuit of Ten Million Dollars in Prize Money for Super Fuel-Efficient Cars BROOKLYN, Mich., June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a $10 million competition to inspire a new generation of vehicles capable of achieving 100 MPGe (mile ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Taurus Limited AWD Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010/2011 Ford Taurus Limited AWD If, in this age of crossovers, a full-size sedan seems like an anachronism, it isn't. At least if the full-size sedan in question is the newest version of Ford's Taurus. Why a sedan instead of a crossover? Why not? Does everyone who needs or wants ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--U.S. drivers say they are seeing first-hand the danger of driving while distracted (DWD). A new public opinion poll conducted by Harris Interactive for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company shows nearly four out of 10 (38 percent) drivers say they have been hit or nearly hit by a driver distracted by thei ... Continue reading
The Michelin® Primacy MXM4® Luxury Touring Tire Now Available for Consumers Who 'Want It All'
Safety, All-Weather Handling, Great Ride Quality, Comfort, and a 55,000 Mile Warranty GREENVILLE, S.C., July 1 -- Today, luxury vehicle owners have a new tire choice with the MICHELIN Primacy(TM) MXM4® all-season tire now in market, offering increased safety by stopping up to 19 feet shorter than a leading competitor( ... Continue reading
Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac Sales Increase 36 Percent in June 2010
DETROIT, July 1 -- - Sixth straight month that GM's four brand's sales increased by more than 20 percent - Calendar-year-to-date sales for GM's four brands are up 32 percent - GM full-size pickup sales increase 27 percent; up 12 percent year-to-date - GM crossover sales are up 81 percent year-to-date June sales for Che ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Explorer World-Class Craftsmanship
DEARBORN, Mich., July 1 -- -- Ford scrutinized every inch of the new 2011 Ford Explorer throughout the development - even when the design existed only on a computer screen - to ensure the vehicle delivered top-notch craftsmanship -- Ford utilized specialized high-tech equipment, from laser wands to aluminum bodies, to ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz: Exclusive New C-Class DR 520 Combines Potent Performance And Stealth
Mercedes-Benz UK has launched an exclusive new model, the C-Class DR 520 with more power and performance than any other C-Class. Only 20 units of this car will be available, and it is sold exclusively through the company's Specialist Products division at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Surrey. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet: Here Comes the Camaro!
One car is set to create a bigger buzz than most at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, as Chevrolet announces that its Bumblebee themed Camaro marks the launch of the new model in the UK. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall: Electric Ampera Completes The Circuit
The lights of Chelsea Bridge shone a little brighter last night when supermodel Erin O'Connor welcomed Vauxhall's new electric car to the capital dressed in an equally electrifying design by British fashion icon, William Tempest. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Reputation Delivers Order For 80 Transporter Vans
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating after securing a £1.7 million deal to supply over 80 Transporter vans to Arcus Engineering who operate the refrigeration maintenance contract in the South East for Sainsbury's supermarkets. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Is Set to Star at Another Glorious Goodwood
Mercedes-Benz is ready for the sixteenth Goodwood Festival of Speed, and this year's show will be bigger than ever with a range of brand new models, automotive legends and a look into the future. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA) announced today that they have started a feasibility study for the development and supply of powertrains for electric vehicles, including an analysis on the packaging of batteries and its business viability. The first application of this new agreement w ... Continue reading
Iconic Jeep Wrangler Captures More Awards
In the United States, the iconic Jeep Wrangler has captured another prominent accolade, laying claim to the Edmunds' Inside Line 2010 Readers' Most Wanted Award in the "Instant Classic Under $30,000" category. ... Continue reading
Mazda6 Is Australia's Most Affordable Medium Car To Own
The award-winning Mazda6 is officially Australia's most affordable medium car to own says a comprehensive vehicle cost survey conducted by the Royal Automobile Association of Victoria (RACV). ... Continue reading
Suzuki Alto tops NRMA Costs Survey
Australia has a new budget beating champion with the Suzuki Alto judged the least expensive car to own and operate in the annual survey conducted by NRMA Motoring & Services. ... Continue reading
Hyundai i30 Tastes Victory In The Barossa
Team Hyundai Rallye, driving the Hyundai Genuine Parts & Accessories sponsored i30 CRDi turbo-diesel, has impressed once again with a swag of wins in the latest round of the Australian Rally Championship held in the Barossa wine region of South Australia last weekend. ... Continue reading
Mazda Launches All-New Premacy in Japan
Mazda's stylish minivan comes equipped with i-stop and offers best in class fuel economy ... Continue reading
California First Quarter 2010 Gas Use Declines 1.0%, Diesel Declines 0.01%
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Betty T. Yee, Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization (BOE), today released California's gasoline and diesel consumption figures for March and the first quarter of 2010. Gasoline consumption declined 0.5 percent in March and declined 1.0 percent in the first quarter. Diesel consumption declined 2.2 ... Continue reading
Pilot Travel Centers and Flying J Finalize Merger
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--Pilot Travel Centers LLC and Flying J Inc. announced today the completion of the merger of the two companies, creating an expanded network of more than 550 interstate travel centers and travel plazas focused on superior customer service and enhanced offerings for professional drivers and traveling mot ... Continue reading
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