Los Angeles Auto Show Rap-Up Roundtable - EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS and VIDEO
LOS ANGELES - December 1, 2010: At the end of the second "media" day of the 2010 L.A. Auto Show The Auto Channel's president, Bob Gordon, is joined by three other journalists - Steve Ford, Henny Hemmes, and Steve Purdy to discuss this year's automobile exposition. Click PLAY to watch the entireRap-Up Roundtable discuss ... Continue reading
Rain-X® , the nation's leading wiper blade brand, is excited to introduce the all-new Rain-X ®RepelWiper Blades, the only commercially-available wiper blades that apply Rain-X® water beading technology directly to the windshield, resulting in dramatically improved visibility when drivers need it the most. Rain-X® R ... Continue reading
Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant Readies for New Explorer Production With Training, Renovations
Ford Explorer, the Chicago Assembly Plant underwent a complete renovation of its assembly line and accompanying machinery, added new tools, updated workstations and conducted comprehensive training for new and existing employees Ford invested nearly $400 million in its Chicago manufacturing facilities to launch product ... Continue reading
Ford Commitment to Lincoln Strengthens With Addition of Experienced New Design Director
Max Wolff joins Lincoln as director of Design, effective Jan. 3, bringing extensive global perspective and luxury design experience in line with the brand's plans to deliver world-class luxury Wolff joins a growing list of Lincoln top managers with global professional experience; his includes assignments in Asia, Europ ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) and its licensee Phoenix Power Group (PPG) have announced positive results of preliminary emissions testing of the combustion system of the Phoenix 10, the first ever small-scale waste oil power generator. âWe know that the Cyclone engine is capable of combusting used ... Continue reading
GMC Donates 70 NFL Super Bowl XLV Tickets to United Way
Super Bowl XLV tickets to United Way Worldwide to help advance the organization's youth health and wellness goals. The tickets for the game on Feb. 6, 2011 at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, will be offered in packages at http://www.nflauction.nfl.com from December 1 through January 9, 2011. ... Continue reading
Winter Driving Skills Save Lives, Says AAA
AAA Michigan encourages motorists to prepare for adverse cold weather driving conditions by driving defensively while on the road. To help maintain your safety as well as that of passengers, fellow motorists and roadside workers, AAA recommends the following tips for winter driving: Before starting out in snowy weather ... Continue reading
Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported U.S. sales of 19,248 Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles, an improvement of 10.3 Percent compared to November2009. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest November s ... Continue reading
Outlander Sport Revs up Mitsubishi Motors Sales in November
Outlander Sport compact CUV, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced November sales were 4,306, an increase of more than 47 percent compared to November 2009. This represents Mitsubishi's largest year-over-year percentage increase for a single month in more than ten years (June 2000). "The excitement of ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record November Sales
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record November sales of 26,601 vehicles, a 48.2-percent increase over the same period last year and the company's eighth monthly sales record this year. With one month remaining in 2010, KMA's sales are up 16.8 percent over 2009 and Kia has already exceeded its previous full-ye ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports 7.4 Percent Sales Increase for November 2010
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2010 IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2010 -- Mazda North American Operations today reported sales of 15,304 vehicles in November 2010, an increase of 7.4 percent over the same month last year. Year-to-date sales through November 2010 stand at 208,087, and are outpacing last year's sales at this time by ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports November 2010 Sales Increase of 16.1 Percent
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2010 TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2010 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted November sales of 89,617 vehicles, an increase of 16.1 percent based on the daily selling rate*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales reached 1,100,864, an increase of 5.9 percen ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports November 2010 Sales
PR Newswire WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Dec. 1, 2010 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Dec. 1, 2010 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported November sales of 22,883 vehicles, an increase of 27.1 percent from the 18,002 vehicles sold in November 2009. Year-to-date, the BMW Group has sold 238,157 vehicles, up 9.3 per ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Sets All-Time November Sales Record
Hyundai Motor America today announced an all-time record for November sales of 40,723 units, up 45 percent versus 2009. Â November retail sales were up 85 percent from last year. Â For the year-to-date, Hyundai has already established a new annual sales record with total volume of 493,426, up 23 percent versus the sa ... Continue reading
Acura Announces November 2010 Sales Results
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2010 TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2010 -- Acura announced today that November 2010 monthly sales were 10,718 which represent a 17.1 percent increase based on daily selling rate (DSR)*. à Acura year-to-date sales reached 118,117ââ¬â a 24.6 percent increase over 2009 sales. "As the m ... Continue reading
American Suzuki November 2010 Sales Up 51 Percent
BREA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2010 BREA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2010 -- NOVEMBER CYTD 2010 2009 MTD VS. 2010 2009 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Best-Ever November U.S. Sales; Brand on Pace to Set All-Time Sales Record in 2010
HERNDON, Va., Dec. 1, 2010 HERNDON, Va., Dec. 1, 2010 -- Audi sustained its 2010 momentum with record-setting November U.S. sales, which surpassed the prior November record set in 2006. Leading into the close of the year, November 2010 sales of Audi cars and SUVs not only marked the eighth record month of 2010, but als ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Sales Rise 26.8% In November 2010
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 1, 2010 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 1, 2010 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported November U.S. sales of 71,366 units versus 56,288 units a year earlier, an increase of 26.8 percent. Nissan Division sales were up 24.8 percent for the month, and sales of Infiniti vehicles rose 45 percent fro ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports November 2010 Sales - Down 7.3 Percent
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2010 TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2010 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported November sales of 129,317 units, a decrease of 7.3 percent from the same period last year, on a daily selling rate basis (DSR). On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 24 selling days in Nov ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports Highest November Since 2007 With Sales of 19,037
MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 1, 2010 MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 1, 2010 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest November sales volume since 2007 with sales of 19,037, an increase of 13.3% for the month. Â On a year-to-date basis, sales increased 19.4% to 203,468. Impressive gains continued in both the Mercedes-Benz ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports November 2010 Sales up Nearly 50 Percent
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo line-up in the United States, today announced November sales in the U.S. of 2,416 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,626, an increase of 49 percent. Novem ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Increases November 2010 Sales 24.2% Over Prior Year
HERNDON, Va., Dec. 1, 2010 HERNDON, Va., Dec. 1, 2010 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported that November 2010 marked a 24.2 percent increase over prior year sales for their entire line of vehicles. The Volkswagen Jetta continues to lead in popularity selling 11,153 Sedan and SportWagen models, a 40.2% increase ... Continue reading
General Motors Sales Increase 21 Percent in November 2010
DETROIT, Dec. 1, 2010 DETROIT, Dec. 1, 2010 -- GM's four brands are on track to gain market share for the year Chevrolet monthly sales rise 18 percent; year-to-date sales are up 17 percent Buick monthly sales increase 36 percent; year-to-date sales are up 54 percent GMC monthly sales improve 30 percent; year-to-date sa ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Enjoys Best November Ever, Confirms All-Time Sales Record
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec 1, 2010 CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec 1, 2010 -- Subaru of America, Inc. continues its record-breaking run with the best November in the company's history with sales of 20,792, a 22% increase on November 2009. November also saw individual records broken for Legacy sedan, Outback and Forester, while the ... Continue reading
Ford November Sales Up 24 Percent; Gains Across Full Vehicle Portfolio - Cars, Utilities and Trucks
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 1, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 1, 2010 -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury November sales totaled 147,338, up 24 percent versus year ago Fordââ¬â¢s year-to-date sales totaled 1.74 million, up 21 percent; Fordââ¬â¢s sales growth doubled the industry average Fordââ¬â¢s balan ... Continue reading
2010-2011 Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shoot-Out at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Preview
Lakeville, Dec. 1, 2010: In an age where aspiring race car drivers have to work harder than ever to find adequate financial support, Skip Barber Racing School has consistently provided scholarships over the years to assist young drivers in pursuing their dreams. In its 14th year, the Annual Skip Barber Karting Shootout ... Continue reading
2010 GRAND-AM sensation, Dion von Moltke will be testing both the #77 Doran Racing Ford/Dallara in the Daytona Prototype Class and the #86 Mitchum Motorsports Porsche GT3 Cup in the GT class of the GRAND AM Rolex Series at Homestead Miami Speedway on Dec. 1-2 to unofficially kick off the 2011 racing season. Atlanta, GA ... Continue reading
The Autocricket.com Racing Team Will Be Making Laps On December 11th
West Palm Beach, December 01, 2010: The Autocricket.com and 877-For-Insurance Race Teamâs are excited to announce their second track appearance on December 11th, 2010 at the Sebring International Raceway in Southern Florida. The racing teams contain a supercharged Lotus, geared for high performance driving. Both d ... Continue reading
Ganassi Wins International Motorsports Industry Show Achievement Award
INDIANAPOLIS Dec. 1, 2010: Legendary car owner Chip Ganassi received the first-ever International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) Achievement Award Tuesday night during the IMIS welcome reception at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Chris Paulsen, owner of C&R Racing and one of the founders of IMIS, presente ... Continue reading
Jeff Segal Returns With Emil Assentato In 2011 To Defend GT Championship
MIAMI December 1, 2010: Reigning GT class co-champions Jeff Segal and teammate Emil Assentato will defend their title in next yearâs GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 where the 2010 GT champs will campaign the No. 69 FXDD/SpeedSource Mazda RX-8 GT for the fourth consecutive year ... Continue reading
Rossi 4th Quick In Final 2010 GP2 Test At Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, Nov. 30, 2010: American Alexander Rossi put together the fourth fastest lap of the two-day GP2 test in Sundayâs final session, driving Racing Engineeringâs Dallara GP2/08 around the 3.45-mile (5.5-km) Yas Marina Circuit in 1:47.280. Rossi, of Nevada City, Calif., was only .142-second slower than Mi ... Continue reading
Andretti Autosport And AFS Racing Conclude Partnership
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 30, 2010: Andretti Autosport and AFS Racing announced today they have ended their partnership in INDYCAR. Andretti Autosport plans to field multiple entries in Firestone Indy Lights again in 2011, while AFS Racing will continue in Firestone Indy Lights and will explore additional opportunities in the ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Renews Partnerships with Don Schumacher Racing in NHRA, Stewart-Haas Racing in NASCAR
FORT KNOX, Nov. 30, 2010: The U.S. Army Accessions Command announced today that the U.S. Army has renewed its motorsports partnerships with Don Schumacher Racing and Stewart-Haas Racing for 2011. The U.S. Army will again sponsor Tony Schumacherâs Top Fuel Dragster in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Full Th ... Continue reading
Jimmy Bishop - Co-Founder of Aftermarket Automotive Industry - Passes Away in Dallas at 80
Jimmy Olen Bishop, co-founder of the aftermarket automotive industry, passed away Sunday, November 28, at his home in Highland Park, Texas. He was 80 years old and died of natural causes. Bishop, a well-known Dallas businessman and the founder of Bishop International, Inc., started his career in 1949 from of the bed of ... Continue reading
AutoTrader Agrees to Purchase Auto Inventory Solutions Leader HomeNet Automotive
AutoTrader.com, has agreed to purchase HomeNet Automotive, a leading provider of online inventory management and merchandising solutions. The purchase is expected to close by the end of the year. The addition of HomeNet to the AutoTrader.com family of companies and brands provides AutoTrader.com with a best-in-class in ... Continue reading
Major BMW Shareholder Quandt Family Continues Commitment to BMW
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel MUNICH, December 1, 2010. In the fifties, BMW was threatened to fall prey to Daimler-Benz, but was saved by Herbert Quandt. Yesterday it was exactly 50 years ago that the recovery plan of mr. Quandt was adopted by the general shareholders meeting ... Continue reading
The 25th World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition series (EVS25) held at Shenzhen, China, from November 5 to 9, was the most significant and largest exposition on electric vehicles and renewable energy models ... Continue reading
Advanced New Audi A6 Travels Light To Tackle Emissions
The latest Audi model to move into the vanguard of Vorsprung durch Technik is the A6 Saloon, which has been redesigned from the ground up with the benefit of the brand's most advanced lightweight construction techniques, engine efficiency measures, chassis developments and in-car technological innovations ... Continue reading
Dealers Branch Out With Nissan Leaf
Nissan has appointed its network of dealers who will be supplying the 2011 European Car of the Year, the 100% all-electric Nissan LEAF, when deliveries start in March 2011 in the UK. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Goes Wild In Cheshire
Employees at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant have received international recognition for their contributions to wildlife habitat conservation on their site. ... Continue reading
Renault To Launch First iAd In Europe
Renault, the only carmaker in the world to offer a complete range of affordable electric vehicles beginning in 2011, will launch Europe's first iAd on Thursday 2 December with a campaign for Twizy, its new 100% electric tandem-style city car. iAd is Apple's revolutionary new mobile advertising network, reaching million ... Continue reading
A "Swift" Online Answer Sees One Lucky Suzuki Winner Receive A Brand New Car
In a national competition run in the Daily Mail newspaper, a lucky Middlesbrough lady has won a brand new Suzuki Swift SZ2 3-door worth £9,995 on-the-road. ... Continue reading
Orlando's Blooming Great Value!
Not only is it the perfect combination of bold and new, but Chevrolet's new Orlando MPV is also 'spec'-tacular value for money. ... Continue reading
Citroen DS3 Crowned Top Gear Magazine 'Car of the Year'
Some say, Citroen's DS3 is not only the best small car around, itâ's the best car on the road full-stop. TopGear magazine certainly agrees, making Citroen's DS3 its 'Small Car of the Year' and also crowning the talented supermini with the highly coveted 'Car of the Year' title in the publication's 2010 awards. ... Continue reading
Australia's Best Cars Crown the Polo 66TDI As 'Best Light Car Over $20,000'
Volkswagen's Polo continues its award winning run as it collected another title at the Australia's Best Car Awards 2010. The multi-award winning Polo 66TDI collected the 'Best light car over $20,000' award at a ceremony in Sydney. ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento Takes Home Australia's Best Cars Award
Kia's growing reputation as a manufacturer of quality cars with a strong desirability factor was further underscored this week with the Sorento taking home Australia's Best Cars award for an SUV over $40,000. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Triton Claims Back-to-Back 4x4 Australia Magazine Trophies
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL)'s versatile and value-packed Triton has been named 4x4 Australia magazine's Ute Of The Year for the second year running. ... Continue reading
Audi Australia Announces Three New Senior Appointments
Audi Australia Announces Three New Senior Appointments ... Continue reading
All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Named '2011 Urban Truck of the Year'
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2010 -- All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee sets the standard for premium SUVs and is awarded "2011 Urban Truck of the Year" Award is latest in growing list of accolades for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee hits the sweet spot of real-world capability ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Named 'Urban Car of the Year' - VIDEO ENHANCED
DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2010 -- The all-new Chevrolet Cruze is the Urban Car of the Year as voted by judges at Decisive Media and an independent panel of 15 automotive journalists. Cruze features the spaciousness and amenities of a midsize car with the fuel economy of a compact. The Cruze Eco model fea ... Continue reading
Pole Position for Peugeot iOn as Electric Car Orders Build
Pioneering UK firms are switching on to the benefits of electric vehicles and turning to Peugeot's all-electric iOn. ... Continue reading
Renault Simplifiles Car Range for 2011
Modern-day life is getting more complicated. Or, so it seems, in spite of ever-advancing technology. So, at a time when stress-free living seems even harder to come by, in its own small way, Renault is 'simplifying' complex decision-making, by streamlining its range for prospective car buyers. ... Continue reading
GM Announces Repayment of Additional $1.0 Billion of Korean Debt
DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2010 -- General Motors Company announced today that its GM Daewoo Auto & Technology, Inc. subsidiary (GM Daewoo) will fully repay its Korean revolving credit facility this month. The facility had a drawn balance of $1 billion (USD) as of September 30, 2010. General Motors CFO Ch ... Continue reading
Ferrari Awards Best Partner Status to BWI
BWI Group, the Tier One supplier of chassis technologies, has been awarded Ferrari's prestigious Best Partner status. Presented at the Podio Ferrari 2010 ceremony in Maranello, the award recognises the outstanding contribution that BWI has made over the last seven years, most recently with the supply of its MagneRide s ... Continue reading
BOSTON, Dec. 1, 2010 BOSTON, Dec. 1, 2010 -- First Ford Transit Connect Taxi in the U.S. arrives in Boston Boston Cab Dispatch receives keys at New England International Auto Show The Transit Connect Taxi offers features designed specifically for the taxi industry, including an expanded second-row passenger space, a CN ... Continue reading
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