WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 30 November 2010 â November new-vehicle retail sales continue to track at a strong selling pace as the month closes, with the selling rate expected to come in at 10 million units, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze: First Drive; Small doesn't always mean cheap and basic.
2011 Chevrolet Cruze: First Drive Small doesnât always mean cheap and basic. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (IMG_0707) The Auto Channel The Chevrolet Cruze is an important car for General Motors. More important in my opinion than the well publicized Chevrolet Volt. The Cruze has the tasks of keeping ... Continue reading
American Coach Rolls Out New Innovations at RV Industry Show in Louisville, KY
American Coach, the luxury coach division of Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, unveiled key new innovations to its 2011 American Tradition, American Eagle and American Heritage luxury motor homes during RVIA's 48th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. this ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Enters Class C Diesel Market With 2011 Jamboree DSL and Tioga DSL Motor Home Lines
Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, launched its 2011 Jamboree DSL and Tioga DSL Class C diesel motor home lines, built on the fuel-efficient Mercedes-Benz® chassis, during RVIA's 48th annual industry show in Louisville, Ky. this week. The 2011 Jamboree DSL and Tioga ... Continue reading
Today's New Cars, Tomorrow's Collectibles
Washington DC November 30, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Most new cars go on to become used cars and, eventually, high-grade scrap metal, but a few become sought-after collectibles. The experts at collector car insurer Hagerty Insurance have picked these 10 models as most likely to attract future car collect ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt available for retail sale will be offered at public auction with the proceeds benefiting math and sciences education in the Detroit Public Schools. "Every aspect of the Volt ââ¬â from its aerodynamic shape to its battery chemistry ââ¬â is a testament to the importance of math and ... Continue reading
Toyota Fixing Coolant Pump in Prius
Washington DC November 30, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that USA Today reports that Toyota is replacing the pumps that cool the hybrid system in 650,000 Prius cars. Toyota Motor spokesman Paul Nolasco said Tuesday the fix is needed in Prius cars for model years 2004 through to 2007. When the pump malfunctions, t ... Continue reading
The Green Hornet Takes on L.A. as His Car, Black Beauty, Lands at the Petersen Automotive Museum
The Green Hornet, starring Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, and Cameron Diaz, the vigilante hero's automotive co-star Black Beauty is now taking on Los Angeles in a unique way, perched atop the world-famous Petersen Automotive Museum's elevated outdoor display. Ã The 58,000 daily commuters travelling through L.A.'s third-busie ... Continue reading
Furniture Row Racing Forms Marketing Dept.
DENVER, Nov. 29, 2010: Furniture Row Racing announced that it has formed a marketing division and has named Kevin Jerome to direct the team's new multi-staff entity. "The new marketing arm is dedicated and specific to Furniture Row Racing," explained team general manager Joe Garone. "This is an effort to expand our pro ... Continue reading
AR Bodies Sponsors Snowball Derby Weekend on RTR
Chicago, November 29, 2010: RaceTalkRadio.com and Speed51.com are proud to announce the addition of AR Bodies as our new marketing partner for this yearâs Snowball Derby coverage. This will be the third year in a row RTR and Speed51 have teamed up to bring fans exclusive coverage of this historic event. AR Bodies ... Continue reading
Fisher Turns Wheel Over To Carpenter
Indianapolis, Nov. 29, 2010: When the IZOD IndyCar Series raced at Kansas Speedway earlier this year, someone asked Sarah Fisher about her car. Fisher, whose Sarah Fisher Racing team was fielding two cars for the first time, responded with a detailed report on the No. 66 car, which had been damaged in a practice crash ... Continue reading
Meira On Podium, Kanaan Fifth In Karting Event
Brazil, Nov. 29, 2010: IZOD IndyCar Series drivers Tony Kanaan and Vitor Meira came up short in their bid to win Brazil's biggest karting race Granja Viana 500. The Brasilia-based team of C & L Motorsports -- Luiz Rodriguez, Yann Cunha and Lu Boesel - won their first race by a lap over the team of Meira, Nelson Piquet ... Continue reading
GM to Add 1,000 Electric Vehicle Engineering and Development Jobs in Michigan
HAMTRAMCK, Mich., Nov. 30, 2010 -- Beginning today, General Motors will add 1,000 engineers and researchers in Michigan over the next two years to significantly expand its vehicle electrification expertise and lead in the development of electric vehicles from hybrids to electric vehicles with extended-range capability, ... Continue reading
Winning 2011 Urban Vehicles of the Year Gear Up to Celebrate at the 15th Annual Urban Wheel Awards
Chevrolet Cruze, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Volkswagen Jetta TDI Take Top Honors as Best in Class of 2011 Auto Lineup DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2010 The Emerging Diversity Education Fund (EDEF) and Decisive Media announced today the winners of its Urban Vehicle of the Year awards to be presented during the 15th Annual Urban Whee ... Continue reading
only seven percent of car shoppers say they are likely to consider an electric vehicle for their next new-vehicle purchase or lease. For the majority of survey respondents, the primary concerns about electric vehicles included the drivable range on a single charge (87 percent) and availability of charging stations (84 ... Continue reading
Unique Fleet Driver Training Scheme From Volvo And Ultimate Car Control
Volvo Car UK's fleet division has teamed up with Ultimate Car Control to offer a unique training programme for company car drivers. ... Continue reading
X-Ray Vision Gives Volkswagen A Virtual Training Advantage
Volkswagen is expanding the use of an innovative technique designed to give service personnel a new edge - by offering them an x-ray view 'inside' the car. ... Continue reading
Ford Helps Drivers Get To Grips With Winter
Ford dealers are helping drivers across the UK avoid any slip-ups this winter, with the availability of the latest technology Pirelli winter tyres. ... Continue reading
Fiat SpA And Fiat Industrial SpA: Two New Groups, Two New Identities
On 1 January 2011, as a result of the demerger approved by shareholders on 16 September, there will be two new Fiat groups (both quoted on the Milan Stock Exchange) with two distinct logos: Fiat SpA and Fiat Industrial SpA. ... Continue reading
Toyota: Prius Customer Satisfaction Campaign
Toyota has initiated a customer satisfaction campaign to replace the hybrid electric water pump on certain Prius vehicles. This potential issue does not represent a safety risk and this campaign is not a recall. ... Continue reading
Cadillac Becomes Title Sponsor of Doral Tournament, Umbrella Sponsor of World Golf Championships
The PGA TOUR, on behalf of the International Federation of PGA Tours, and Cadillac today announced a multi-year agreement whereby Cadillac becomes title sponsor of the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship and an umbrella sponsor of the World Golf Championships. ... Continue reading
Nissan: Andy Palmer Receives Honorary Doctorate Of Technology
Andy Palmer, senior vice president, Nissan Motor Company has received an honorary doctorate of Technology from Coventry University in recognition of his major contribution to the automotive industry, and specifically his leading role in the development of Nissan in recent years. ... Continue reading
Porsche Plans New Sporty Model
During its meeting yesterday, 29 November, the Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, laid the foundations for continuous and successful growth of the company. The Supervisory Board has instructed the Board of Management to drive forward the development of a further model series up to series produ ... Continue reading
Honda Jazz Refresh Makes Popular Supermini Even Better
The popular Honda Jazz has been given a refresh, with a range of enhancements to both looks and driving dynamics. The revised Jazz range, which will include a hybrid model, goes on sale in the UK on 1 February 2011, with prices starting from £11,295 for the 1.2 S model and £15,995 for the Hybrid variant in HE trim. ... Continue reading
Fiat And Opel/Vauxhall Sign Contract For Combo Successor
The Automobile Sector of the Fiat Group and Adam Opel GmbH have signed a contract agreement whereby Fiat will supply vehicles comprising several variants to Opel/Vauxhall commencing December 2011. ... Continue reading
Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari Is Star Of The Show At Motorsport Night
The first right hand drive Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari to arrive in the UK took centre stage at a glittering motorsport celebration night recently at Abarth's flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone. ... Continue reading
Changes Announced to Porsche AG Board Of Management
At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, appointed Wolfgang Hatz (51) to its Board of Management. ... Continue reading
VACC Issues for the New Victorian Government
VACC, which represents 5,000 small businesses in Victoria, congratulates the Liberal/National Coalition on the State election result and forming a new Victorian Government. ... Continue reading
Social Media Helps Shape Ford Business
TWITTER, Facebook and YouTube are changing the way Ford is doing business. ... Continue reading
Audi to Advertise During Super Bowl for the Fourth Consecutive Year
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 29, 2010 HERNDON, Va., Nov. 29, 2010 -- Audi of America today officially announced that it will advertise during Super Bowl XLV, the brand's fourth consecutive time as an advertiser in the big game. This year, Audi will once again demonstrate its leadership position with a spot that will air in the f ... Continue reading
Nissan Land Glider Zero Emission Concept Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED
AUTO CENTRAL - November 30, 2010: One of the amazing concept cars introduced at last year's Tokyo Motor Show was the Nissan Land Glider, a sleek single-occupant vehicle. Nissan's planning and design team were given a challenge: to explore new forms of zero emission mobility that redefined existing segments. The result ... Continue reading
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