Stephen Colbert Treats Congress with the Disdain and Lack of Respect it So Richly Deserves
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/ Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL If you missed the video of comedian Stephen Colbert appearing before a Congressional hearing this morning, you must stop whatever you're doing and watch it...again and again. For some strange reason Colbert, star of a pseudo-news show on the Comedy Ce ... Continue reading
Finally, Man Flies With The Birds, Like a Bird - WONDERFUL VIDEOS
Students from the University of Toronto accomplish what had been considered impossible TORONTO, Canada - September 24, 2010: While the accomplishments of a group of students from the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies can't really lay claim to being the first to achieved human-powered flight (that di ... Continue reading
2010 Paris Motor Show: Range Rover Evoque to Make Global Public Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
THE ALL-NEW RANGE ROVER EVOQUE - THE SMALLEST, LIGHTEST, MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT RANGE ROVER EVER GAYDON, England - September 24, 2010: The all-new Range Rover Evoque will make its global public debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on the 30th September 2010. The Range Rover Evoque brings the acclaimed Land Roverâs LRX ... Continue reading
Pininfarina at 80 Brings the NIDO Electric Car to the Party
The NIDO EV, the Pininfarina Electric Car for the Towns of the Future By Henny Hemmes Sr. European Editor ROME - September 24, 2010: Pininfarinaâs 80th anniversary does not pass unnoticed. Today, the famous Italian âcarrosseriaâ brought the Nido EV on the roads in Rome. The electric ptorotype was present ... Continue reading
Infiniti Releases Sketch of Future Luxury Electric Vehicle
Infiniti Releases Sketch of Future Luxury Electric Vehicle PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 24 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 24 -- Infiniti today released a sketch of its first luxury electric vehicle, which is set to launch in the United States and other global markets in 2013. Â Befitting the brand's promise of "Inspired ... Continue reading
2011 North American Car of the Year Candidates
2011 North American Car of the Year Candidates PR Newswire DETROIT, Sept. 24 DETROIT, Sept. 24 -- General Motors and Nissan dominate the list of 14 cars being considered for the 2011 North American Car of the Year. The list includes two electric vehicles, the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf. (Logo: ) (Logo: http://w ... Continue reading
2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite Review
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 248 h @ 5,700 rpm/250 lb.-ft.@ 4,800 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 118.1 in. Length X Width X Height: 202.9 x 68.4 x 79.2 in. Tires: P235/60R18 Cargo volume: 38.4/93.1/148.5 cu. ft. (behind 3rd ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Review
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Ford Mustang GT Engine: 5.0-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 412 hp @ 6,500 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4,250rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 107.1 in. Length X Width X Height: 188.1 x 73.9 x 55.8 in. Tires: P255/40R19 Cargo volume: 9.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang 110MPG 400 HP HP2g Inventor Comments on xPrize
Editors Note: I first met Doug Pelmear in his exhibition booth downstairs (auto journalists you know what that means) at the Detroit Auto Show a few years back. Doug had just driven his HP2g powered 1987 Ford Mustang through a snowstorm from his home base in Napoleon Ohio to Detroit. Doug from a long line of car guys a ... Continue reading
Alltech Acquires State-of-the-Art Algae Facility for $14M
Lexington, KENTUCKY] â Alltech, a global leader in natural animal nutrition, based in Nicholasville, Kentucky, announced today that it has acquired a state-of-the-art algae fermentation facility in Winchester, Kentucky from Martek Bioscience Corporation for approximately $14 million. âFor Alltech, algae ferme ... Continue reading
Coronado Speed Festival Names Bill Goldberg (MOT) as Honorary Grand Marshal
Coronado Speed Festival Names Bill Goldberg as Honorary Grand Marshal SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23 He's famed for his catchphrase, "Who's Next?," but as honorary Grand Marshal of the upcoming Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival, Bill Goldberg's more important aphorism will be "Gentlemen, start your engines!" The 13th annual Flee ... Continue reading
Global Vehicles to Place $35 Million Order to Support U.S. Launch of Mahindra Pickup Trucks
Global Vehicles to Place $35 Million Order to Support U.S. Launch of Mahindra Pickup Trucks 350 Mahindra dealers rides on a successful launch Global Vehicles expects sales could reach $1.4 billion annually in four years Initial orders will be delivered to dealers in the Southeast, followed by other regions over the nex ... Continue reading
2010 Corvette Funfest - World's Largest Corvette Party
by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Effingham, Illinois, September, 2010 - There were more Corvettes per square mile than anywhere else in the world over the 4 days of this last summer weekend celebration at the 17th annual Corvette Funfest at Mike Yagerâs Mid America Motorworks. (IMG_04 ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile and AAM Form New Technology Company: e-AAM Driveline Systems
Saab Automobile and American Axle Manufacturing (AAM) today announced the formation of a jointly owned company responsible for the engineering, development and marketing of innovative electric all-wheel-drive systems, as well as electric and hybrid driveline systems. ... Continue reading
Mazda Delivers Fleet Solution to CDL
Insurance IT solutions provider CDL (Cheshire Datasystems Limited) is taking delivery of a fleet of 38 identical Mazda6 2.2 5dr TS 129ps diesel models worth almost £750,000 at showroom prices. ... Continue reading
New Fiat Doblo Takes Class Win In Top Towcar Award
It's spacious, comfortable, safe, and better equipped than its predecessor. Now the New Fiat Doblo has shown that it is a superb towcar too. ... Continue reading
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New GTC Paris Pics Give Inside Line On Upcoming Astra 3-Dr
Following Vauxhall's recent announcement of its stunning GTC Paris concept at this year's Paris Motor Show, the company has now revealed first pictures of the car's interior. ... Continue reading
Jaguar C-X75 Concept Car to Bow at the 2010 Paris Auto Show
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE, September 23, 2010. Jaguar celebrates its 75th anniversary this year and is focussed on looking forward. Next week, at the Mondial de lâAutomobile in Paris, Jaguar will present a new concept car. It is the C-X75 and shows the possibilities of combining design, perf ... Continue reading
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Up-Tempo Audi A1 Ready For Paris Show Debut
Audi will quicken the tempo of its A1 premium compact hatchback at the Paris Motor Show with the help of a new 'dual charged' petrol engine channelling 185PS through a standard seven-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission. ... Continue reading
Intertek Supports Historic Biofuel Powered Transatlantic Flight
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands--Intertek, the leading provider of quality and safety solutions to a wide range of industries worldwide, tested the aviation fuel used during a historic biofuel powered single engine propeller flight across the Atlantic from Canada to Germany. Intertek was chosen as the projectââ¬â¢s b ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company, saw its brand value quotient increase by 9.3 percent year on year (Aug '09 to Aug '10) in the 2010 'Best Global Brands' survey conducted by Interbrand. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Introduces The 2011 Model Year Lancer Line-Up
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has introduced upgrades across their popular Lancer small hatch and sedan range as part of the 2011 model year update. ... Continue reading
Double Victory For Mercedes-Benz: SLS AMG And E-Class Cabriolet Voted Most Beautiful Cars
This year around 21,000 readers took part in the vote for the Autonis design award, which "auto, motor und sport" presents for the most beautiful new cars. ... Continue reading
Ford Focus RS Hits Australian Roads
The highly acclaimed, high-performance Focus RS will be sold locally in limited numbers - only 315 of these motorsport-derived cars are heading to Australian shores - ensuring exclusivity as well as excitement for each lucky customer. ... Continue reading
With the purely electrically driven escooter, smart is presenting a further solution for intelligent urban mobility. ... Continue reading
3-D Honda CR-Z Transforms Times Square
American Honda held the first-ever transformation of Times Square in 3-D technology on Thursday, September 23 to support the launch of the all-new CR-Z sport hybrid coupe. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Extends Its Popular Outlander Range With A New Two-Wheel Drive Variant
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has announced the arrival of a two-wheel drive Outlander as part of its 2011 product line-up. The new variant, dubbed the Outlander LS 2WD, is the star attraction of the popular vehicle's 2011 model year update, which introduces a number of improvements across the range. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Enthusiasts Celebrate 75th Anniversary - VIDEO ENHANCED
LONDON - September 24, 2010: The Tour of Britain saw a group of 75 individually-numbered, iconic Jaguars from across the years making a two-day journey, starting from Coventry and ending at Goodwood and stopping in at London?s May Fair hotel on the way ? the site of the original Jaguar model launch in 1935. ... Continue reading
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