Ford Investing $600 Million, Adding 1,800 Jobs to Produce Next-Generation Escape in Louisville
Ford is investing $600 million to transform its Louisville Assembly Plant into a state-of-the-art facility, becoming Ford's most-flexible high-volume plant in the world When the fully transformed Louisville Assembly Plant re-opens in late 2011, it will operate on two production shifts, requiring 1,800 incremental jobs ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Explorer V6 Delivers Best-in-Class Fuel Economy of 25 mpg Highway, up 25 Percent
2011 Ford Explorer V6 fuel economy ratings are now EPA-approved at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, a 25 percent improvement over the previous V6 model The Explorer V6 combines an enhanced aerodynamic body with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), a six-speed automatic transmission and electric power-assi ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Replaces Aveo Badge: All-New Name for All-New U.S. Built Small Car: Chevrolet Sonic
Chevrolet Sonic in North America. "The Sonic represents a new beginning for Chevrolet in the small car segment and so we felt it was time to give it a new name," said Chris Perry, vice president, Chevrolet U.S. Marketing. "The new car is roomy, stylish and fun to drive, and Sonic is a youthful, energetic name that help ... Continue reading
Updates For Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series At Firebird - DECEMBER 11-12, 2010
The track length at Firebird will be closer to eight-tenths of a mile (we had guessed it at about a mile). There are 11 (not 10) classes in the 2010 Lucas Off Road Racing Series. There are 7 (not 6) championships (out of 11) still in play for Saturday, December 11âs fifteenth and final regular race of the season. ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Review
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Solid, Spacious and Suits All. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_0654) A trio of platform-sharing crossover SUVs, first introduced in 2009, are offered by General Motors, namely the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and the GMC Acadia. They are designed for peop ... Continue reading
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Supercab Snags Award; New Supercrew Headed To Dealers Soon - VIDEO ENHANCED
F-150 SVT Raptor raised the bar for high-speed off-road performance trucks by adding a SuperCrew option and more standard power and towing capability for 2011. More than 2,700 orders have been placed for Raptor with the SuperCrew option LOS ANGELES - December 9, 2010: The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor has been awarded Pic ... Continue reading
Ford Racing's BOSS 302S, Built on the Production Line and Ready to Race in 2011 - VIDEO ENHANCED
2012 BOSS 302 production Mustang, and now Ford Racing announces the latest addition to its line of turn-key ready to race Mustangs â the BOSS 302S. Building on the successful race history of the BOSS302, Ford Racing is providing Mustang enthusiasts an affordable way to road race with the introduction of the Mustan ... Continue reading
FORD RACING ANNOUNCES 2012 COBRA JET MUSTANG
2012 Cobra Jet Mustang at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Orlando, Fla., and announced the intention to build fifty 50 turn-key 2012 CJâs. For the first time the Cobra Jet will be available in three color options â Race Red, Grabber Blue and Winner White -- and coordinated graphics. ... Continue reading
SEE ALSO: Mazda Buyers Guide Vehicle Make / Model: MAZDA / MAZDA5 Model Year(s): 2009-2010 Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP Mfr's Report Date: NOV 24, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V600000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Potential Number of Units Affected: 16200 Summary: M ... Continue reading
2012 Ford Focus and Other Ford Vehicles Become Training Tools for First Responders
2012 Ford Focus to help first responders train with their new vehicle rescue equipment Ford is developing new materials and improved structural designs to enhance occupant protection and is committed to educating first responders on new vehicle technologies to aid post-crash emergency rescues New Focus features a suite ... Continue reading
Vehicle Make / Model: KIA / SORENTO Model Year(s): 2011 Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: NOV 24, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V599000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Potential Number of Units Affected: 7697 Summary: KIA IS R ... Continue reading
60 Not Out - The New Volkswagen Transporter Wins Again!
The latest version of the legendary Volkswagen Transporter van, which celebrated 60 years of production this year, has won the Best Small Van category in the What Van? Awards 2011, while its smaller sibling, the new Volkswagen Caddy, was also highly commended in the Light Van category. ... Continue reading
Beat The Vat Rise With Proton - Buy Now, Pay In 2011
Motorists in the market for a new vehicle can beat the imminent VAT rise by taking advantage of Proton's generous deposit allowances towards the purchase of a new car, when bought via one of its affordable finance schemes. ... Continue reading
Industry Report Reveals High Residual Values For Land Rover Vehicles
An industry report conducted by the UK's leading used car valuators, Glass's, has revealed that three Land Rover models are amongst the top ten ranked vehicles retaining the highest residual values over the first three years of ownership. ... Continue reading
Ferrari is pleased to support Sky 1's Noel's Christmas Presents programme by offering a truly inspirational teenager the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and ride the world's fastest rollercoaster. ... Continue reading
All Electric Nissan Leaf, All For £397 Per Month
Drivers wondering if they can afford to 'go electric' with the new European Car of the Year, the Nissan LEAF, may now be wondering if they can afford not to! ... Continue reading
Double-Winning Movano Named What Van? Van of the Year
Vauxhall's all-new Movano has been awarded the prestigious honour of Van of the Year 2011 by What Van?, Britain's most popular commercial vehicle magazine. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Appoints Jennie Chinn As National Aftersales Manager UK
Chevrolet has appointed Jennie Chinn as its National Aftersales Manager UK, replacing Leon Caruso. ... Continue reading
Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Honda Dream Team Leader, Rochelle Gilmore has beaten strong international competition to win the first race of the Honda Insight Women's International Grand Prix Series in Bathurst. ... Continue reading
Hyundai's iLoad Delivers Another Award
Hyundai's award winning and highly acclaimed iLoad van range continues to impress having received the 2010 carsales.com.au 'People's Choice Award' in the Light Commercial Van category. ... Continue reading
Suzuki: Motoring Excellence Award For Kizashi
The Suzuki Kizashi has been named the supreme winner of the New Zealand Auto Association's 2010 Motoring Excellence Awards. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passat Wins People's Choice Award
The Volkswagen Passat has won the Medium Car category in the Carsales Network People's Choice Awards 2010. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Strongest Sales Growth So Far This Year
BMW Group sales increase by 19.8% in November. Solid growth in Germany, the U.S. and China Sales target of more than 1.4 million for 2010 in sight ... Continue reading
OriginOil Announces Successful First Phase of Commercial Algae-fuel Pilot Program - VIDEO ENHANCED
LOS ANGELES--OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced the successful completion of the first phase of its commercial pilot program, earning high praise for quality and performan ... Continue reading
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