Hyundai Announces Pricing for the All-New 2011 Sonata
Hyundai has announced prices for the all-new 2011 Sonata. Completely redesigned, it delivers best-in-class fuel economy, an EPA-designated Large Car interior, 198 horsepower and a starting price of $19,195 for the well-equipped GLS model. ... Continue reading
Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces $6 Billion Profit Fourth Quarter 2009
IRVING, Texas--Exxon Mobil Corporation 1,160 Earnings 1 $ Millions 6,050 7,820 -23 19,280 45,220 -57 $ Per Common Share Assuming Dilution 1 1.27 1.54 -18 3.98 8.66 -54 Capital and Exploration Expenditures - $ Millions 8,263 6,829 21 27,092 26,143 4 1 See Accounting guidance adopted in first quarter 2009 EXXONMOBIL'S CH ... Continue reading
Partnership Allows Vehicle Electrical Systems and Heaters to Operate Without Use of Engine
AUSTIN, Texas--Energy Xtreme and Espar Heater Systems have partnered on a one-of-a-kind idle-reduction system that can operate both electrical and heating equipment in vehicles. âThis partnership combines two very important technologiesâ The unique system combines Energy Xtremeâs idle-reduction technolog ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Awards the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO Car of the Month for February
- Authentic Super High Output Sedan Mixes Luxury With Attitude - COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 1 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, today announced that the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO has received the highly regarded NADAguides.com "Car of the Month" award for February. The 2010 Ford Tauru ... Continue reading
Quantum Selected by the US Postal Service to Supply Zero Emission Postal Delivery Vehicle
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it was selected by the US Postal Service (USPS) to produce an advanced electric postal delivery vehicle based on the widely used Long Life Vehicle (LLV) platform. Quantum was competitively selected, along with 4 other comp ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems, Inc. , a leading innovator of proprietary hybrid and electric drive systems propelling the alternative energy industry, today announces the company has been awarded an exclusive supplier contract with the General Services Administration (GSA), which provides vehicles for government agen ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel Engine Named a 'Ward's 10 Best Engine' for 2010
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 1 -- As fuel economy and emissions gain even greater awareness among today's new car shoppers, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is honored to have its 2.0-liter four-cylinder TDI® Clean Diesel engine selected by Ward's Automotive Group as one of the "10 Best Engines" for 2010. Presented at a special cere ... Continue reading
Toyota today announced it will begin fixing accelerator pedals in recalled Toyota Division vehicles this week. In addition, Toyota has developed an effective solution for vehicles in production. Parts to reinforce the pedals are already being shipped for use by dealers, and dealer training is under way. ... Continue reading
Production of models involved in a safety recall would resume on February 8. Toyota is facing criticism for moving too slowly to address a fault that causes unintended, dangerous acceleration. ... Continue reading
Future International Design Stars Shortlisted For Bentley Experience
Some of the world's best young designers from London's Royal College of Art (RCA) have created a series of remarkable 'Bentleys of the Future' designs in a unique partnership with the famous British company. ... Continue reading
Honda Jazz and current 3rd Generation Honda City not affected under HSCI recall
New Delhi, Jan 30, 2010: Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. today announced that it would call back 8532 units of 2nd Generation City, manufactured in 2007, for a preventive part replacement of Power Window Switch. HSCI is proactively replacing the part in these vehicles related to the potential problem of smoke coming out fro ... Continue reading
Volvo Car UK has revealed 119g/km DRIVe versions of its S80 executive saloon and V70 premium estate, the fourth and fifth body style it's launched delivering CO2 emissions below 120 g/km ... Continue reading
FORD WARRIORS IN PINK JOINS ALL-STAR CAST OF VALENTINES DAY TO PLAY A PART IN A REAL LOVE STORY
* Ford Warriors in Pink is partnering with celebrity cast of New Line Cinemaâs film Valentineâs Day to continue to raise awareness for breast cancer * Fans will have the chance to win a Los Angeles getaway to attend the movieâs star-studded premiere, a 2011 Ford Fiesta, and movie screenings at their loca ... Continue reading
Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 95,649 vehicles in January 2010
New Delhi: February 01, 2010 - Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 95,649 vehicles in January 2010. This includes 14,562 units of exports. This is the highest ever domestic as well as total sales for the company. The company had sold 67,005 vehicles in the domestic market in January 2009. ... Continue reading
The Infiniti FX Limited Edition: Rarity Redefined
The Infiniti FX Line of performance crossovers might already be one of the rarest and best equipped cars in its class but this has not stopped customers demanding an even more exclusive version. Infiniti is responding with very special, limited production versions of the FX37S and FX50S to be called, simply, the FX Lim ... Continue reading
New Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition to premiere at Geneva Show
Mazda celebrates two decades of global roadster success with the world premiere of a 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Mazda MX-5 at the Geneva Motor Show in March ... Continue reading
It already has a reputation for providing class-leading levels of style, safety and luxury at an affordable price, and now buyers of Chevrolet's top-of-the-range Cruze 2.0 VCDi LT can take advantage of an automatic gearbox to further add to the car's upmarket appeal ... Continue reading
Fiat India to add 10 new dealers by Dec end
MUMBAI: Automobile manufacturer, Fiat India, plans to add 10 new dealers into its existing network by year-end, a company official said. "Presently, we have 100 dealerships in 78 cities in the country. We propose to add 10 more dealers by December 2010," a company spokesperson told media here. The new dealerships would ... Continue reading
Roger Becker Announces His Retirement From Group Lotus
Roger Becker Lotus' Director of Vehicle Engineering is retiring from Group Lotus after a long career of 44 years. ... Continue reading
Skoda Retailer Secures Major Taxi Deal in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's car industry is set to receive a major boost after a deal worth £2.5million was agreed between John Mulholland Motors Ltd, Northern Ireland's largest Skoda retailer, and Value Cabs ... Continue reading
Corsa Back With New Creative Route
Vauxhall is putting the Pop Art into driving with a new creative route for its top selling Corsa ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Recall Campaign In Europe For Potential Accelerator Pedal Issue
Toyota Motor Europe announced today the recall of 8 Toyota models in Europe, to solve a potential accelerator pedal issue ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Vans Continues To Gain Market Share Despite Difficult Market Conditions
Mercedes-Benz has seen market share increase - despite the worst UK recession for 60 years - in the 1.8-3.5 tonne segment. Following a strong 2009 sales performance by the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito model range, the brand secured market share of 14.96%, increasing its five year market share average by a remarkable ... Continue reading
Honda Australia wishes to clarify that the recent recall for the Honda Jazz power window switch does not apply to the Australian market. ... Continue reading
FPV Appoints Allan Moffat as Ambassador
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) today announced the appointment of racing legend Allan Moffat as its official Ambassador ... Continue reading
BMW Group Australia Appoints New Head of Corporate Communications
BMW Group Australia has appointed Tim James to the position of PR & Corporate Communications Manager, effective 22 February. ... Continue reading
Stylish New Narva Tail Lamps Offer Touch of Class
Stylish new 130mm round Narva lamps offer a touch of prestige to the rear of caravans, motor homes and buses, boasting smooth lines, attractive optics and affordable pricing ... Continue reading
Last of the Bathurst Turbo Winners at Top Gear Live
The Nissan GT-R that closed the Turbo era on Bathurst when it won the 1992 'Great Race' in highly controversial circumstances is one of the famous racing cars that will be seen in the 2010 Top Gear Live Bathurst Legends presented by Shannons Insurance at Acer Arena from February 11-14 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Wins Paul Pietsch Award 2010 from Auto Motor und Sport
Tokyo, Jan 28, 2010: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) was honored with the internationally acclaimed Paul Pietsch Award for the development of the new-generation electric vehicle i-MiEV. The prize for automotive technology and design was received by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's Member of the Board in Charge of Pr ... Continue reading
Tengzhong says to extend deadline of GM's Hummer deal
BEIJING, Feb 1, 2010; Reuters reported that Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co said on Monday it had agreed with General Motors [GM.UL] to push back the deadline for the Hummer purchase to the end of February. The definitive agreement for the sale of Hummer to Tengzhong, a little-known machinery maker in s ... Continue reading
Toyota dealers still have a "limited window of opportunity" to avoid financial catastrophe following the automaker's massive 2.3 million vehicle recall, according to National Automotive experts, Jimmy Vee and Travis Miller. This includes increasing dealer marketing efforts and calming fears using social media and "town ... Continue reading
Head-On Crast Test: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air vs 2009 Chevy Malibu - VIDEO ENHANCED
WASHINGTON - February 1, 2010: In the 50 years since US insurers organized the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, car crashworthiness has improved. Demonstrating this was a crash test conducted on Sept. 9 between a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air and a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. In a real-world collision similar to this test, ... Continue reading
Ford Warriors in Pink Partners New Line Cinema's Film Valentine's Day
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 29, 2010; Ford Warriors in Pink is making its big-screen debut with New Line Cinema's all-star ensemble film Valentineâs Day to give the gift of hope in the fight against breast cancer this February. Before eager moviegoers can say âbe mineâ during loveâs favorite season, fans ... Continue reading
Jubilant Saab Crowd Welcomes New Ownership - VIDEO FEATURE
TROLLHATTAN, Sweden - After news that a successful deal had been struck for Spyker Cars to by the controlling interest in Saab from General Motors, Spyker CEO Victor Muller joined with Saab CEO Jan Åke Jonsson to speak to Saab employees and the press. SEE ALSO: Click PLAY to watch video. ... Continue reading
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