2011 Audi Q5 2.0T quattro Tiptronic Review By Steve Purdy +VIDEO
2011 AUDI Q5 2.0T QUATTRO TIPTRONIC A Cool, Classy Crossover By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Weâre in the middle of a series of Audi products as we review the Q5 small crossover. We started with the amazing A7, then the cute and practical A3, now the Q5 and next week the big, luxurious A8L limo. A ... Continue reading
August 2011 10 Top-selling Cars and Trucks in the US
September 1, 2011; The AP reported that Automaker August U.S. sales on Thursday. Below are the top-selling cars and trucks and the percent change in sales from August 2010. ... Continue reading
auto sales rose slightly in August from a month earlier, defying forecasts for a slowdown in a month that began with a plunge on Wall Street and ended with an East Coast hurricane. Detroit automakers posted double-digit percentage gains from year-earlier sales, helped by stronger sales of newer small cars like the Chev ... Continue reading
Suzuki August 2011 Sales up 32 Percent
Suzuki August 2011 Sales up 32 Percent AUGUST CYTD 2011 2010 MTD VS. 2011 2010 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. ... Continue reading
American Honda August 2011 U.S Sales Decrease 27.2%
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted August sales of 82,321 vehicles, a decrease of 27.2 percent, based on the daily selling rate*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales reached 770,265, down 6.0 percent versus last year. Although production limitations caused by the March 11 earthquake in Ja ... Continue reading
Acura August 2011 U.S Sales Decreased 24.5%
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif. , Sept. 1, 2011 -- Acura posted August sales of 9,054, a decrease of 24.5 percent compared to August 2010, based on the daily selling rate*. Year-to-date sales totaled 79,136 units, down 8.1 percent versus last year. (August marked a return to normal production levels ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz August 2011 U.S. Sales Up 5.4%
PR Newswire MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 1, 2011 MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 1, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 20,728 vehicles, a 5.4% improvement over August 2010 (19,674) and the company's highest August volume since 2007. Â On a year-to-date basis, the 159,814 vehicles sold represent a 10.5% in ... Continue reading
BMW August 2011 U.S. Sales Decrease 0.2%
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1, 2011 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1, 2011 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported August sales of 23,924 vehicles, a decrease of 0.2% from the 23,965 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are up 14.6% to 193,565 in the first eight m ... Continue reading
Mazda August 2011 US Sales Up 14.7 Percent
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2011 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported August sales of 22,632 vehicles, up 14.7 percent versus August of 2010. Year-to-date sales are up 6.1 percent versus last year with 165,794 vehicles sold. Key August sales notes: The Mazda2 celebrated it ... Continue reading
August 2011 Audi U.S. Sales - Best Ever
Sept. 1, 2011 HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1, 2011 -- Audi of America today reported record August U.S. sales of 10,201 vehicles, topping the previous record of 9,182 vehicles sold in August 2010. August 2011 marked the eighth consecutive month of record-setting sales for the brand in the U.S. market, as well as the fourth-best ... Continue reading
August 2011 Hyundai Motor America Reports Sales
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 1, 2011 COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 1, 2011 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 58,505 vehicles in August, a nine percent total sales increase compared with the same period a year ago, and a 21 percent retail sales increase over last August. Year to date, Hyundai sales are up 21 pe ... Continue reading
California's Rural Traffic Fatality Rate is Fifth Highest in the Nation
The roads connecting California's farm, forest, mountain and other rural communities is an unsafe, inadequate weak spot in the state's vast network of roads and bridges: nearly 38 percent of all traffic fatalities in the state occurred on rural, non-Interstate roads. 'All the counties between Bakersfield and Stockton a ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: China Autos Report Q4 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Autos Report Q4 2011" report to their offering. China Autos Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, auto associations, government departments and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on ... Continue reading
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BMW / 325I 2002-2005 BMW / 325XI 2002-2005 BMW / 330I 2002-2005 BMW / 330XI 2002-2005 Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: AUG 25, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V438000 PE09036,EA09019 NHTSA Action Number: 2 Investigations found (View) Component: EXTERIOR LI ... Continue reading
August 2011 U.S. Auto Sales Better Than Forecast
September 1, 2011, Tom Krisher and Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that car buyers shrugged off bad economic news and a major East Coast hurricane last month, lifting U.S. sales for most automakers. General Motors, Chrysler, Ford and Nissan reported surprisingly strong sales results on Thursday. Toyota and H ... Continue reading
Toyota August 2011 Sales - Down 16.9%
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August sales of 129,483 units, a decrease of 16.1 percent from the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in August 2011 compared to 25 selling days in Augu ... Continue reading
Ford August 2011 Sales - Up 11%
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1, 2011 â Ford Motor Companyâs August sales totaled 175,220, up 11 percent versus a year ago â driven by 16 percent higher Ford brand sales and 25 percent higher sales for Lincoln. âFordâs fuel-efficient cars, crossovers and trucks continue winning over consumers in the m ... Continue reading
DETROIT â General Motors Co. today reported total sales of 218,479 vehicles in August, an 18-percent increase compared with August 2010. Retail deliveries were up 22 percent compared with the same month a year ago and accounted for 74 percent of GM sales. Deliveries to fleet customers increased 8 percent. âOu ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Accessories Corp. Announces Sale of Its ATV Accessories Division for $9.7 Million
Cycle Country Accessories Corp. announced today that it is selling its ATV Accessories product line to Kolpin Outdoors Inc. of Fox Lake, WI, for $9.7 million, subject to certain adjustments and contingencies. "We are very pleased be able to bring together two of the premium brands in the Powersports space, Kolpin and C ... Continue reading
Chrysler Academy Pros to Educate Drivers About Vehicle Upkeep at Walter P. Chrysler Museum Program
Sending a new driver out on the road? Trying to master the functions and features of a brand new vehicle? Get prepared to hit the road with Maintaining Today's Cars, a workshop of the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich. slated for 10 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Led by the Chrysler Academy School ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Chase or No Chase, Smith Says It's Always Crunch Time
DENVER, Sept. 1, 2011: As part of an ongoing initiative to promote the importance of the American farmer and rancher, Regan Smith will drive the No. 78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet in Sunday night's AdvoCare 500 Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It will be the second of a recent three-race Farm Americ ... Continue reading
Autocar, the first name in alternative fuel and custom severe-service trucks, is pleased to welcome three experienced, and powerful distribution and service partners to the Autocar Xspotter Terminal Tractor team. "All three distributors have deeply experienced Sales and Service personnel who truly know and understand t ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Present at the 2011 Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference
Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories and maintenance items, will be presenting at the 2011 Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference in New York City, on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 8:45 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time. ... Continue reading
More Lotus Than EVER Getting ready for Frankfurt? Our countdown has begun: 3 new cars, 2 new options AND 1 special limited edition Who: Group Lotus What: See below and there's a lot so we'll keep it brief AND we're not going to tell you everything. Where: Hall 5, Stand B02 When: 9.00am (CET) Why: Because you can't get ... Continue reading
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in August for the 25th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 27th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. "Current headwinds in the national and international economic environment h ... Continue reading
Xtreme Green Products, Inc., a manufacturer of 100% electric vehicles, announced today the closing of a sixteen-month master distribution agreement with AB Safe SA De CV of Mexico City, Mexico for the exclusive rights to distribute all five of the Company's 100% electric off-road and highway-approved vehicles in twenty ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Blazing Keselowski Closes On Improbable Top-10 Ranking
Daytona, August 31, 2011: Six races ago Brad Keselowski was 23rd in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings, 95 points behind 10th-place Denny Hamlin and holding a victory that might have been worthless had he stayed outside of the top 20 in the standings. Heading to Atlanta Motor Speedway for Sundayâs AdvoCare 500, Ke ... Continue reading
Nationwide Series - Almirola Leading The Way For JR Motorsports This Season
Daytona, August 31, 2011: A slow start for Aric Almirola season hasnât derailed his plans of achieving a successful year and making the most of his opportunity with owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports. Though Almirola has been ranked in the top 10 in points since the second race of the season he didnâ ... Continue reading
Late Model - Kendall Bumbera Leading The Way As Racer And R&D Driver
Houston, August 31, 2011: Kendall Bumbera, the 18-year-old of the racing family, has taken the lead for the Next Generation Racing Team. While older sister and NASCAR driver Kristin takes maternity leave this season, Kendall is the sole driver in the seat. She herself is no newcomer to the sport having won Rookie of th ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Team E Racing to Give Away Two Baltimore Pit Passes To Facebook Friends
BALTIMORE, Aug. 31, 2011: Team E Racing believes itâs important to have friends, especially when youâre going somewhere youâve never been. In honor of Team E Racingâs entry in the Firestone Indy Lights race at the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix this weekend and in hopes of boosting the number of fri ... Continue reading
NAVIGON Announces Next Generation Smartphone Navigation Apps
NAVIGON AG, a leading provider of mobile phone on-board navigation, today announced the second generation of its award-winning navigation apps for Android devices and the iPhone will be available this fall. The new versions redefine core elements of smartphone navigation, including an industry first approach to map man ... Continue reading
While Hurricane Irene left behind flooded towns, cities and communities, GEICO and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) want to warn drivers that a flood of fraud schemes may well be the next wave. "We're very grateful that none of our associates was personally harmed and we haven't learned that any of our policy ... Continue reading
Ontario, Canada is helping Magna International and Magna E-Car develop the next generation of clean vehicle technologies creating 728 jobs and protecting another 1,337 jobs at Magna's Aurora, Brampton, Concord and St. Thomas plants. "We are delighted to receive support from Ontario to pursue our goal of transitioning C ... Continue reading
Lexus Honoured As Auto Express Manufacturer Of The Decade
Awards come and awards go, but the latest addition to Lexus's packed trophy cabinet represents a more enduring success for the luxury brand: it has been named Auto Express Manufacturer of the Decade. ... Continue reading
Daryl Hannah and David Blume Bring Clean Air Message to Sacramento +VIDEO
--IIEA: What: Alcohol Fuel for Jobs and Clean Air News Event! A public briefing and call to action to encourage the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rule in favor of the increased use of alcohol fuel blends. The EPA has failed to issue a ruling allowing states to mandate an increase in the maximum alcohol fuel ... Continue reading
National Geographic Megafactories To Showcase Aston Martin One-77 +VIDEO
For the first time on television, Aston Martin's most advanced production car, the One-77 will be showcased on National Geographic's popular Megafactories series. ... Continue reading
Prime Minister David Cameron Welcomes Two Millionth Mini Milestone
Today, 10 years after the start of production, the two millionth MINI was driven off the production line at Plant Oxford by Prime Minister David Cameron. Of the two million, more than 1.5 million MINIs have been exported to customers in more than 90 countries around the world from Australia to Venezuela. ... Continue reading
2012 Volvo S60 R-Design Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS After making a performance statement by debuting its second-generation S60 sedan in high-performance 300-horsepower turbocharged T6 AWD trim last year, before the core-model T5 version became available, you'd think that Volvo would rest on its laurels. You'd be wrong. Very wrong. B ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Service Club Reaches 100,000 Member Milestone
Vauxhall MasterFit has just signed up its 100,000th Vauxhall MasterFit Service Club member ... Continue reading
Volvo and Siemens Launch Electric Mobility Partnership
Volvo Car Corporation and Siemens intend to jointly advance the technical development of electric cars through extensive strategic cooperation. ... Continue reading
Improved Fuel Efficiency and Flex-Fuel Capability for MY12 Commodore
Holden has made fuel-efficiency improvements across its popular V6-powered Commodore range with a model year 2012 update on-sale in mid September. ... Continue reading
The Daily Telegraph Becomes Sydney's Only Destination for Prestige Cars
The Daily Telegraph today announced the newest addition to Australia's largest automotive brand, Carsguide. ... Continue reading
The Ford Ranger Global Challenge: Voting Now Open
Public voting for the Australian leg of the Ford Ranger Global Challenge has now opened. ... Continue reading
Volvo Driving Force Behind Australian Open
With only months to go before the biggest ever season in Australian golf, Volvo Cars has been announced as the official vehicle of the Australian Open. ... Continue reading
Bluetooth and Media Device Interface Now Standard Equipment on Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen's Model Year 2012 Golf is here and is offering more technology as standard than ever before. ... Continue reading
All New Kia Rio Sets Light Car Packaging Benchmark +VIDEO
Kia Motors Australia has launched its fourth-generation Rio setting a new packaging benchmark in the light passenger vehicle category and introducing a choice of 3-, 4- and 5-door body styles across the range. ... Continue reading
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