For Lotus There's No Business Like LA Show Business at the 2010 Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
LOS ANGELES - November 17, 2010: At 14:15 (PST) at the LA Auto Show, Lotus lifted the covers on their entire new range of vehicles, revealing the cars to the US audience for the very first time - and boy did they do it in style. Hollywood actress Sharon Stone, musician and artist Paul Stanley from rock group Kiss, and ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Toyota Debuts 100-Mile Range, RAV4 EV Demonstration Vehicle
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) debuted today the second-generation Toyota RAV4 EV at a news conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Â A total of 35 vehicles will be built for a demonstration and evaluation program through 2011, aiming ... Continue reading
2010 LA Auto Show: Dodge Showcases All-New Durango SUV - COMPLETE VIDEO
LOS ANGELES - November 17, 2010: Ralph Gilles, Dodge's CEO and President staged a one-man show today at the Los Angeles Convention Center to present the latest from the Dodge Boys stable (of course, like all good one-man shows there were undoubtedly dozens behind the scenes who worked their asses off to make Ralph's pe ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Fiat Multiair Wins Popular Science 'Best of What's New' Award
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17, 2010 -- Fiat Multiair Engine System Awarded 'Best of What's New' by Popular Science Magazine Exclusive Fiat Multiair system recognized by editors of Popular Science magazine as one of the top automotive technologies for 2010 Advanced, green te ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Imagination to Excite Show Visitors
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Imagination, the Americas, (www.imagination.com) continues to push the limits of effective event marketing at auto shows in L.A. this week with an array of extraordinary consumer experiences that will help Ford transform its business. In an exhibit sp ... Continue reading
General Motors Company Prices Public Offering of Common and Preferred Stock
PR Newswire DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2010 -- General Motors Company announced today the pricing of a public offering of common and mandatory convertible junior preferred stock. The total offering size will be $20.1 billion or $23.1 billion if the underwriters' over-allotment options are fully exercised. ... Continue reading
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Marking a world premiere at the LA Auto Show, Porsche today pulled the wraps off the 2012 Cayman R, a new model that now will join the company's stable of renowned mid-engine sports cars. Introducing this model to the crowd of media was Porsche's Chai ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Subaru Debuts Impreza Design Concept
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today unveiled the Impreza Design Concept, which previews the carmaker's new "Confidence in Motion" design and brand strategy. The Impreza Design Concept will remain on display throughout the show, which runs November 19-28 at the Los Ange ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Kia Motors Unveils First-Ever Hybrid for U.S. Market - COMPLETE VIDEO
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- As the latest model in Kia's design-led transformation, the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan lineup expanded today with Kia Motors America's (KMA) introduction of the all-new Optima Hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Â With a stunning design, roomy interior, ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: World Debut of Honda Fit Electric Vehicle Concept - COMPLETE VIDEO
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Honda today unveiled the all-new Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a midsize plug-in hybrid vehicle. Both vehicles are integral to the Honda Electric Mobility Network, the company's comprehensive approach to reducing CO2 emissions through innov ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Hot Wheels Camaro Convertible Giveaway Highlights Chevrolet's Exhibit
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Kids of all ages will discover fun at Chevrolet's exhibit at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, including a giveaway of limited edition Hot Wheels Camaro Convertible model cars. Chevy will offer free Hot Wheels Camaro Convertibles each day of the show, which runs ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Nissan Ellure Concept - The Sedan Re-Imagined - COMPLETE VIDEO
As a longtime industry innovator in sedan design, notably the original Datsun 510 and numerous generations of Nissan Maximas, Altimas and Sentras, Nissan has always had an affinity for both the form and its buyers. So it should come as no surprise that in an environment where traditional sedan buyers have been migratin ... Continue reading
Global Debut of 2010 CLS63 AMG Mercedes-Benz brings fuel-cell electric vehicles to the U.S. New Partnersjip with Ducati Motorcycles Right in time for the Los Angeles Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the new B-Class F-CELL, the first series production fuel-cell powered electric vehicle available in the U.S. Select ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Yokohama to Display New Version Of Its Sustainable Living Wall
FULLERTON, Nov. 17, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation introduced a new type of display at the 2009 LA Auto Show: a natural, biodegradable âliving wall.â The exhibit, which featured a 120-foot decorative wall of vegetation, was a huge hit and won an award from Exhibitor magazine. Yokohama is once again going gre ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: New Kia Optima Hybrid Debuts At LA Auto Show
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), Deputy General Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 New Kia Optima Hybrid debuts at LA Auto Show - Promises unique blend of high performance and fuel economy - Zero-emissions, electric mode up to 62 mph (100 kph ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Scion Announces Pricing for xB Release Series 8.0
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010 TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010 -- Scion announced today that it will be displaying its latest limited-production vehicle, the 2011 xB Release Series 8.0 (xB RS 8.0), in the Scion booth at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Nov. 17-28, 2010. The xB RS 8.0 will begin arriving in deale ... Continue reading
ECOtality to Host Shareholder Update Conference Call on November 23, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today that the company will host a shareholder update conference call on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 4:30 PM EST. Jonathan Read, CEO of ECOtality, Barry Baer, CFO of ECOtality, and Don Karner, President of E ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Yokohama Tire Corporation to Launch Interactive iPad App
FULLERTON, Nov. 17, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation is going digital at the LA Auto Show, November 19-28 at the LA Convention Center. Consumers visiting Yokohamaâs exhibit in the West Hall lobby will get a chance to try the companyâs new interactive iPad app, plus enter a daily drawing to win a tablet compute ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Taurus, Super Duty and Mustang GT Win kbb.com Best Resale Value Awards
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- 2011 Ford Taurus, Super Duty and Mustang GT have earned Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Best Resale Value Awards in the full-size car, full-size pickup and high-performance car categories, respectively Editors of kbb.com praised Taurus' combination of styl ... Continue reading
Acura Wins 2011 ALG Residual Value Award
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010 TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010 -- Acura announced today that the TL performance luxury sedan received the 2011 ALG Residual Value Award for Best Near Luxury Car. The ALG Residual Value Awards recognize the vehicle in each industry segment that is predicted to retain the high ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Increases Dividend 23%
PR Newswire MILWAUKEE, Nov. 17, 2010 MILWAUKEE, Nov. 17, 2010 -- The Board of Directors of Johnson Controls today approved a 23% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend, to $0.16 per common share from $0.13 per common share. A quarterly dividend at the new rate is payable January 4, 2011 to shareholders of re ... Continue reading
General Motors Announces Increase in Size of Public Offering of Common Stock
PR Newswire DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2010 -- General Motors Company today announced an increase in the proposed size of the offering of its common stock to be sold by certain of its stockholders from 365 million shares to 478 million shares. Both of these share totals exclude the amount that the underwr ... Continue reading
2010 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study(SM) released today. The study is a comprehensive analysis of the new-vehicle purchase experience. Overall customer satisfaction is measured across four factors: working out the deal (33%); salesperson (25%); delivery process (21%); and dealership facility (20%). The study ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Helps Get 11,000 Hours Talk Time for Soldiers
PR Newswire DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Eleven thousand hours of talk time won't bring far away relatives physically closer, but it can go a long way in curing homesickness for soldiers overseas. Chevrolet's efforts in the Cell Phones for Soldiers program so far has helped collect 20,000 cell phone ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Names Chevrolet Volt 2011 Car of the Year
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Motor Trend, the worldââ¬â¢s automotive authority on cars, trucks and SUVs, announced today the Chevrolet Volt has been named winner of the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year Awardî. The award, announced live this morning via streaming video on Motortrend.com from within the GM wind ... Continue reading
Phil Giebler Racing Enters Nine Drivers In SKUSA SuperNationals
Orange, November 16, 2010: Owner/driver Phil Giebler leads a nine-driver Phil Giebler Racing entry this week (Nov. 17-21) in the prestigious Superkarts! USA SuperNationals on the temporary course at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. Giebler, of Huntington Beach, Calif., has a commanding lead in TaG ... Continue reading
Andretti Autosport Signs Sage Karam as Driver for 2011 Star Mazda Championship
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2010: Andretti Autosport announced today it has signed Sage Karam to drive in the 2011 Star Mazda Championship series. Comfort Revolution, a mattress manufacturer, has signed on as the primary sponsor for the entry. The announcement marks Andretti Autosport's debut in the Star Mazda series and gi ... Continue reading
Wheldon To Compete In SKUSA SuperNationals
Indianapolis, November 16, 2010: Dan Wheldon, the 2005 IZOD IndyCar Series and Indianapolis 500 champion, finished fourth in the TaG Senior division of the USA SuperNationals karting event last year. He hopes to be in contention for the victory during the 14th edition of the event Nov. 17-21 at the Rio Hotel and Casino ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon To Be Fueled By Speed Energy At The Baja 1000
CHARLOTTE, November 16, 2010: When Robby Gordon rolls into the 43rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 in Ensenada, Mexico his No. 1 Chevy CK-150 Trophy Truck will feature a brand new primary sponsor for Robby Gordon Off-Road. SPEED Energy will come on board to sponsor the 2009 Tecate SCORE International Off-Road Racing Cha ... Continue reading
41% Now Say Buying American Is Top Factor When Purchasing a Car
Washington, Nov. 17, 2010: The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 41% of Adults say they look for an American-built car first when shopping for automobiles. Slightly more (44%) say they look for the best possible deal regardless of where itâs manufactured. Just 12% prefer foreign-built c ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: New Models and New Lineups
Los Angelas November 17, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that automobile shows are usually about introducing new models. The script is changing for this yearâs Los Angeles Auto Show in that some brands â Chrysler, Dodge, and Lotus among them â are wiping the slate clean and introducing new lineups. A ... Continue reading
Subaru Brand Rated 2011 Best Retail Brand by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com has announced that Subaru has been awarded 2011 Best Retail Brand and the Subaru Outback has also been named a Top 10 Best Resale Model at the Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Awards. ( The Best Resale Value Awards recognizes current and forthcoming vehicles for their projected retained ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Boston-Power Battery Fuels Saab 9-3 ePower
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. & LOS ANGELES--Boston-Power, Inc.ââ¬â¢s game-changing lithium-ion battery technology is a highlight of the all-electric 9-3 ePower Saab is showcasing at the Los Angeles Auto Show. âBoston-Power is answering that call, while delivering unparalleled safety, quicker charging, and best-in ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Connect Is Eighth Wonder Of Acfo Awards
The Ford Transit Connect has extended its reign as Small Van of the Year in the Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO) awards, winning the title for a record-breaking eighth year in succession. ... Continue reading
Infiniti And Volant Inspire Performance On The Slopes
Infiniti, the luxury Japanese automaker, has partnered with Volant, the Austria-based manufacturer of premium ski equipment (the flagship brand of the Amer Sports Group Atomic-Salomon) to create one hundred of Infiniti-Volant Limited edition ski packs for winter sport enthusiasts in Europe. ... Continue reading
The New Porsche Cayman R - The Definitive Mid-Engined Coupe
Upon its launch in September 2005, the Porsche Cayman redefined the concept of the mid-engined sports coupe, combining scintillating chassis dynamics with characteristically sporting levels of responsiveness from its flat-six engines. ... Continue reading
Belfast Audi Gets Bigger - and Better
Audi UK has been joined by over 350 VIP guests, including Irish footballer and Manchester United legend Denis Irwin and TV presenter Patrick Kielty, to celebrate the official opening of Belfast Audi - the new multi-million-pound flagship showroom operated by the Agnew Group. ... Continue reading
Fiat: Actor Tom Chambers Celebrates New Show With A New Car
Actor and former Strictly Come Dancing champion Tom Chambers is celebrating the opening of his new stage spectacular White Christmas The Musical, with the delivery of a new Fiat 500 TwinAir. ... Continue reading
The Westlands Toyota Group Appoints New Managing Director
Westlands Toyota has appointed Mark Roden as its new managing director from the start of November. Roden succeeds Nick Poraj-Wilczinski who, as the major shareholder, will become chairman of the group. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz: Weather-Out The Winter And Stay Safe Behind The Wheel
Winter Driving, a new course launched by the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge, is specifically designed to ensure that even the most seasoned driver is prepared for the dangers and demanding road conditions that the winter brings. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet has lifted the lid on the all-new Camaro Convertible. The iconic droptop goes into production in January and will reach European markets, including the UK, later in 2011. It includes an enhanced body structure and well-tailored top mechanism - a combination designed to deliver sports coupe-like driving fun an ... Continue reading
Three Honda Vehicles in Top Five Most Fuel Efficient
Three out of the top five most fuel efficient vehicles in the U.S are manufactured by Honda, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ... Continue reading
Holden: Volt Named Car of the Year
Ahead of its Australian launch as the Holden Volt in 2012, the Chevrolet Volt has been named 2011 Car of the Year by esteemed US motoring publications Motor Trend and AUTOMOBILE. ... Continue reading
Skoda Will Be the Premier Partner of the Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL Team
Skoda Australia is proud to be a Premier Partner of the newly created Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL Team. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company Australia has joined forces with 'Drive to Survive' in an innovative approach to driver education and road safety. ... Continue reading
Honda Continues To Grow Profile Of Women's Cycling
To celebrate the launch of the all-new Insight hybrid vehicle, Honda Australia today announced its sponsorship of the Honda Insight Women's Grand Prix Series. ... Continue reading
Holden: New Berlina International Models Hit the Mark
Holden's new Series II Commodore range has been boosted by the introduction of the Special Edition Berlina International sedan and Sportwagon models. ... Continue reading
Mazda Zooms into Los Angeles with Shinari Concept and All-New Mazda5 - COMPLETE VIDEO
LOS ANGELES - November 17, 2010: When Mazda released its first passenger car, the R360 Coupe in 1960, it quickly gained recognition for its minimalist form and great practicality. For Mazda, it opened a new chapter in the company's history as a builder of passenger cars. For Japanese consumers, the R360 Coupe realized ... Continue reading
2011 Toyota Avalon Roomy and Comfortable By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (IMG_0626) The Auto Channel Mention the name Toyota and the Camry quickly comes to mind and perhaps the Corolla. Each is a formidable offering in its size class. Not to be overlooked, Toyota offers a Large Car class model too, the Av ... Continue reading
BMW Dominates 2011 Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Best Resale Value Awards
BMW brand has won Best Resale Value Luxury Brand for the 2011 model year by Kelley Blue Bookâs KBB.com. In addition, the BMW X5 and BMW X6 Sports Activity Vehicles each won places on the KBB.com 2011 model year list of Top 10 Models for Best Resale Value, and the X5 xDrive35d Advanced Diesel was chosen as Best Res ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Eos Debuts at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEOS
2012 Eos hardtop convertible, at the Los Angeles Auto Show, with market introduction in early spring of 2011. Featuring an updated design with numerous new features, the 2012 Eos is the perfect complement of style and performance. A convertible that boasts the versatility of a sophisticated four-season vehicle the Eos ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Announces Winners of 2011 Best Resale Value Awards
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010 IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, announces the all-new 2011 model-year vehicle winners of its annual Best Resale Value Awards, which recognize current and forthcoming vehicles for their pro ... Continue reading
2010 LA Auto Show: 2012 Ford Focus Makes North American Debut With High-Tech Style, Projected 40 MPG
New Ford Focus combines expressive design with an exceptional array of smart new technologies, high levels of craftsmanship and occupant safety Focus will deliver up to a projected 40 mpg on the highway, while offering the driver engaging performance and handling Focus production starts at the end of 2010 at the compan ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Selects Dealers to Represent Fiat Brand in the U.S.
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17, 2010 -- Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it has selected 130 dealers to represent the Fiat brand in the United States. This group of dealers will be the first to sell the 2012 Fiat 500 (Cinquecento). The Fiat brand marks its return to t ... Continue reading
2010 LA Auto Show: Cadillac Unveils Urban Luxury Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED
Cadillac today introduced the Urban Luxury Concept, a design study exploring a new type of vehicle that offers a luxury experience in a diminutive size. The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept complements its compact dimensions with the design, features and technology for which Cadillac is known. "The Cadillac Urban Luxury C ... Continue reading
2011 GMC Acadia Holds Value Better Than the Competition
2011 GMC Acadia offers the best resale value among full-size utility vehicles, according to a report released today by Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, a leading provider of new and used vehicle information. Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Awards are based on projections from the Kelley Blue Book® Official Residua ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com® Releases 2011 Residual Value Analysis
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010 IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010 -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of vehicle values and forecasts, today announces the availability of its 2011 Residual Analysis Report. Kelley Blue Book's residual values are a reflection of current vehicle data, market condit ... Continue reading
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