DuPont Announces World's Most Popular 2009 Car Colors
Silver Gleams in First-Ever DuPont Global Color Rankings for 2009 WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 1, 2009 â DuPont announced that silver, black and white are the top colors in the first-ever ranking of worldwide vehicle color popularity. Now in its 57th year, the annual DuPont Global Automotive Color Popularity Report is t ... Continue reading
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Detroit BureauThe Auto Channel Fordâs Fiesta, a runaway hit in Europe for almost one year, launches in the US this summer. The question is will it entice Americans as it has Europeans? We think so, despite our national âbigger is betterâ attitude. We agree that many citizens ... Continue reading
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--Rolling out the �green carpet� for drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles, Element Hotels today announced its goal to install electric car-charging stations at all of its properties by the end of 2009. A worldwide first for a hospitality brand, the program comes after piloting a charg ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, -- Dr. Derek Zupancic, creator of the patent pending HH2 Hydrogen Generator Water Fuel Cell Clean Air Combustion Systems, will show new and improved products in the Los Angeles Auto Show in Kentia Hall, exhibit K-830, located in the lower level of the LA Convention Center. The unique system extracts separa ... Continue reading
TULLAMARINE, AUSTRALIA : Honda Australia will pass on import duty savings on many of its popular models to new car buyers effective immediately. This is 30 days ahead of the Federal Government�s tariff reduction on imported passenger cars from 10 to 5 per cent scheduled for January 1st 2010. This will result in ... Continue reading
European Car of the Year 2010: The New Polo is Car of the Year
BOTANY, AUSTRALIA: International jury 59 members from 23 European countries, International customers � 130,000 Polos already ordered worldwide The new Polo is Car of the Year 2010: on 30 November the Car of the Year jury chose the Volkswagen as number 1; this is the crowning achievement of an extraordinary year ... Continue reading
Family Car Buyers Get What They Want
MELBOURNE December 01, 2009 : Today marks the launch of an Australian first, a website dedicated to the needs of family car buyers called FamilyCar.com.au Melissa Pye, Founder of FamilyCar.com.au, says that it has been her 20 years of automotive industry experience and listening to people, particularly women, that has ... Continue reading
HyBoost Car Aims for 30-40 Percent CO2 Reduction Without Performance Compromise
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., -- Ricardo, Inc., the US subsidiary of Ricardo plc, the leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world's automotive, defense, transport and new energy industries, has announced today further details of the collaborative HyBoost project. This ... Continue reading
National Hot Rod Association Mandates Eject Helmet Removal System for 2010
MINNEAPOLIS, -- The Eject Helmet Removal System (Eject), by Shock Doctor, is now required equipment in the Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock Car and Pro Stock Motorcycle classes of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, as well as for Top Alcohol dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver ... Continue reading
Franchitti, Hildebrand named to All-America Team
Indianapolis,: IZOD IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti and 2009 Firestone Indy Lights champion J.R. Hildebrand were among the seven drivers honored with first-team honors on the 2009 American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association's All-America team. Franchitti, who won five races and the IndyCar Series ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for New Highlander Special Edition
TORRANCE, Calif., -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the new 2010 Highlander V6 Special Edition (SE). MSRP adjustments were also announced on 12 current 2010 Toyota and Scion models including Corolla, Matrix, Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, ... Continue reading
International Motorsports Industry Show Reaches Full Capacity
INDIANAPOLIS: Officials from the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) announced today that all 572 available booths will be used for the inaugural IMIS show Dec. 2-3 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. The two-day IMIS trade show offers individuals and companies from all facets of the r ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Prices on Consumer Tires
FULLERTON,: For the first time in more than a year, Yokohama Tire Corporation is increasing prices on all of its consumer tires by up to 6 percent, effective January 1, 2010. The increase, due to a continued rise in the cost of raw materials and transportation, includes passenger, performance and light truck tires. The ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz: Import Duty Reduction = Equipment Enhancements
MELBOURNE: Mercedes-Benz today announced that from 1 January 2010 its Australian new passenger car catalogue will incorporate increased equipment levels to deliver even greater value for customers. The managing director of Mercedes-Benz Cars in Australia, Mr Horst von Sanden said: �Our customers have told us tha ... Continue reading
Lexus LFA Powers Into the Heart Of London
LONDON �: London has a new must-see attraction with the arrival of the Lexus LFA at Lexus Park Lane. The Mayfair showroom has been selected by Lexus as the centre for all European LFA sales, reflecting the car�s status as one of the most exclusive machines money can buy. The V10-powered supercar has attra ... Continue reading
MAPLE CROSS, UNITED KINGDOM: Secretary of State for Wales, Rt. Hon. Peter Hain PC MP, was the special guest of Welsh Motoring Writers (WMW) at their annual dinner at the St David�s Hotel Cardiff on Saturday. Earlier, at a ceremony in the National Assembly Building hosted by Helen Mary Jones (Assembly Member Llan ... Continue reading
Nissan Celebrates Design Inspiration at 'Cube Store'
MAPLE CROSS, UNITED KINGDOM: It has inspired Tokyo for a decade and now the Nissan Cube is set to take London�s East End by storm. Not content with designing the most iconic cars of tomorrow, Nissan Design Europe has turned its hand to architecture and created a hub of creativity and design: Cube Store. Marking ... Continue reading
Elektromotive Launches Danish Ev Charging Infrastructure in Time For COP15
BRIGHTON, UNITED KINGDOM December 01, 2009 : Brighton-based Elektromotive is to play a pivotal role in the introduction of an electric vehicle (EV) recharging infrastructure in Denmark, with the installation of the first Elektrobay roadside charging stations scheduled for completion in time for this month�s COP1 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Scores With I30 World Cup Tour
HIGH WYCOMBEUNITED KINGDOM: It may be 192 days until the FIFA World Cup gets underway, but Hyundai � the official Automotive Partner of the global football fest � is already getting into the spirit of the event. To celebrate the end of the qualifying stages of the event � which will kick-off in Sou ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS,; American lithium-ion battery producer EnerDel announced today that it will supply the advanced battery systems at the heart of a groundbreaking project linking up all of the essential building blocks needed to integrate the smart grid, electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. It will be the f ... Continue reading
Cars, Crossovers Drive Ford's November 2009 Share Gain
DEARBORN, Mich.,; Strengthened car and crossover sales fueled Ford , Lincoln and Mercury's U.S. sales performance in November. Car sales were up 14 percent and crossovers were up 26 percent for the month, with total sales of 118,536, essentially equal to year-ago sales. "Consumer demand for our new high-quality, fuel-e ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports November 2009 Auto Sales
ATLANTA December 01, 2009 --Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo in the United States, today announced November sales in the U.S. of 1,626 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,378, up 18 percent. This m ... Continue reading
Four Weeks Remain on New Car Tax Deduction for 2009
SPOKANE, Wash.--Vehicles are most families� second largest household expense, and there are about 30 days left to buy a new vehicle and qualify for federal income tax deductions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Qualified buyers purchasing new cars, light trucks, motor homes and motorcycl ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Sales Increase for November 2009
IRVINE, Calif., -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported November 2009 sales of 14,255 units, an increase of 9.6 percent versus November of 2008 on a DSR (daily selling rate) basis (23 selling days in November 2009 compared to 25 selling days last November), up 0.9 percent unadjusted. Overall, total yea ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports November 2009 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted November sales of 74,003, an increase of 5.5 percent based on the daily selling rate* when compared to November 2008 results of 76,233, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 1,043,641 represent a decrease of 21.7 percent based on th ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Reports November 2009 U.S. Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., December 1, 2009; Chrysler Group today reported sales increases on several models, both year-over-year and month-over-month. The Chrysler Sebring Sedan, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Journey and Dodge Grand Caravan all reported year-over-year sales increases. The Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler Sebring Conver ... Continue reading
GM Reports 151,427 Total Sales in November 2009
DETROIT, December 1, 2009; GM dealers in the U.S. delivered 151,427 vehicles in November. While this represents a decline of 2 percent compared with November 2008, GM retail sales were up 1 percent for the month. Total sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac were up 6 percent vs. the prior year. Retail sales for t ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces November 2009 Sales
IRVINE, CA -: Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced November sales of 17,955 units, an 18.3-percent increase over the same month last year. Year to date sales totaled 279,015, a 7.8-percent increase over the same period last year. KMA's growing lineup of distinctly styled new vehicles - including Soul, Forte and For ... Continue reading
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