Volkswagen Reveals the All-New 43 MPG Passat TDI at 2011 NAIAS - COMPLETE VIDEO
Volkswagen of America, Inc., today announced the world debut of the all-new Passat, a transformational car in Volkswagen's ambitious growth plan for the U.S. market. Designed in Germany and made in America, the Passat was developed as a larger vehicle with premium features and handling characteristics that will perfect ... Continue reading
DETROIT - January 10, 2011: Calling MINI's newly announced marketing relationship with Burton Snowboards a "perfect fit for the MINI brand," BMW Board Member Ian Robertson announced MINI's sponsorship of the Burton Global Open Series that will take place in Switzerland, Canada and in the U.S. Robertson glowed with exci ... Continue reading
EyesOn Design Awards at the North American International Auto Show 2011
The EyesOn Design Awards will return for their sixth year at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The awards bring together the design leaders of automotive manufacturers, along with other industrial designers and transportation design chairs at art schools, to judge the North American and worldwide debu ... Continue reading
DETROIT - January 10, 2011: Today, at the North American International Auto Show, Wolfgang Dürheimer was introduced to the media as the new Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors. Mr. Dürheimer accepted the symbolic keys to one of the company's most revered cars â W.O. Bentley's 1930 8-litre saloon which ... Continue reading
Hyundai Curb Crossover Concept Debuts at Detroit Auto Show
Hyundai California Design Center and Hyundai Motor America presented the world debut of the Hyundai Curb concept vehicle during a press conference at the Detroit International Auto Show today. Curb is a compact Urban Activity Vehicle (UAV) for the next generation of Hyundai buyers. Curb is also a test bed for future Hy ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company, the world's fastest-growing automotive company by brand, officially announced its new brand direction and statement today at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Hyundai's new brand statement will be "New Thinking. New Possibilities." This encompasses Hyundai's new brand co ... Continue reading
A 'Grand' New Jeep Compass Debuts at 2011 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
2011 Jeep® Compass is beautifully redesigned, reflecting the styling cues of the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee Unsurpassed compact SUV 4x4 fuel economy (28 mpg) and off-road capability, and innovative interior features combine to provide tremendous value Upgraded interior features soft touch points and high quality mate ... Continue reading
Kia KV7 Concept Concept Reveal at NAIAS Showcases Future Vision for Van Segment - COMPLETE VIDEO
Kia KV7 concept showcases future vision for the van segment - Concept car with gullwing door, tabletop computer and lounge-like seating debuts at 2011 North American International Auto Show - Kia's Southern California design team builds on the Soul's philosophy of "embracing the box" - KV7 delivers maximum functionalit ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Sonic Introduction at the Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
<p>DETROIT - January 10: 2011: Chevrolet will be presenting its all new 2012 Sonic during a press conference from the 2011 NAIAS exposition. ... Continue reading
BMW Hammers Home its "American Roots" at the 2011 NAIAS Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO
DETROIT - January 10, 2011: The German premium automobile manufacturer presented a spectacular slate of world premieres, including the new BMW 6 Series Convertible and the latest additions to the range of BMW M models. The BMW 1 Series M Coupe offers a most attractive addition to the world of high-performance sports ca ... Continue reading
New Civic goes on sale spring 2011 DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2011 â The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan are making world debuts at the North American International Auto Show today, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the all-new, ninth-generation 2012 model set to go on sa ... Continue reading
Kia KV7 Concept Showcases Future Vision for the Van Segment
Kia Motors' design-led transformation has delivered eye-catching vehicles such as the Soul, Forte Koup, Sorento and Sportage that bear strong resemblances to the concept cars that preceded them, and today at the 2011 North American International Auto Show the brand's U.S. design studio unveiled its latest design statem ... Continue reading
Nissan 2011 Quest, a fourth-generation minivan Why minivans? I mean they are so 1987, uh, make that âlike totally 1990â, or should that read âso 2000-maybe, kinda, 2010? Absurd, isnât it, to fail to understand that families need transportation regardless the decade, buying half a million minivans ev ... Continue reading
Andretti Autosport Notes and Quotes, Pre-Race, Homestead
SPENCER PIGOT, #8 TEAM ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT CAR "I'm very excited for the second week of the Winterfest at Homestead. I learned a lot in my first few days in the car with Andretti Autosport at Sebring. We ended the event with a good result and will build on it for this week at Homestead and the main series in March. I'm ... Continue reading
Toyota Reveals Prius Family of Vehicles at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) - COMPLETE VIDEO
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the Prius family of vehicles today at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.  In addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV), the new Prius v midsize hybrid-electric vehicle and the Prius c Concept vehicle joined the icon ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt and Ford Explorer win North American Car and Truck of the Year
PR Newswire DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2011 DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2011 -- The Chevrolet Volt is the 2011 North American Car of the Year and the Ford Explorer is the 2011 North American Truck of the Year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100111/DE35309LOGO ) The winners were revealed Monday morning at a news conference at ... Continue reading
Ford Vertrek Concept Previews a Sleeker, Sportier and More Stylish Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
The Vertrek concept is Ford's vision for a utility vehicle that will appeal to customers around the globe; it signals the direction Ford will take in developing a new global utility vehicle The concept features a stylish design, outstanding cargo space and a 1.6-liter EcoBoostâ⢠engine equipped with Ford Au ... Continue reading
Michelin Offers First-Ever Winter Tire Mileage Warranty
Detroit is one of the largest markets for winter tire sales; and as automakers, enthusiasts, distinguished guests and media from around the world congregate in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show this week, having the right winter tire can change everything. During the cold winter months, it is imper ... Continue reading
Ford to Add 7,000 U.S. Workers in Next Two Years; Expands Commitment to American Manufacturing
Ford will add more than 7,000 new hourly and salaried jobs between this year and next in the United States As part of this job growth, Ford will begin recruiting engineers specializing in electrification at the 2011 North American International Auto Show on Wednesday and Thursday Ford Motor Company today announced it w ... Continue reading
Sean Corr Anxious As Ever To Return To Daytona; Even For A Test
DAYTONA BEACH, January 10, 2011: Just how bad or how early did Sean Corr want to arrive in Daytona Beach, Florida in preparation for this weekâs ARCA Racing Series (ARS) presented by Menards test session? Bad. Corr, the aspiring driver for Empire Racing plowed his way down the interstate Saturday night as the driv ... Continue reading
Gurney Turns Top Time in Final Practice In No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Chevy
DAYTONA BEACH, January 10, 2011: GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and drivers Alex Gurney, Jon Fogarty and Jimmie Johnson, wrapped up a full and productive three-day test at the Roar Before the Rolex 24 this weekend, and the team and drivers are now placing their full focus on the 49th Annual Rolex 24 At Daytona, January 2 ... Continue reading
Segal Wraps Up Daytona Test and Preps for Rolex 24
DAYTONA BEACH, January 10, 2011): Defending GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 GT champion Jeff Segal wrapped up a full weekend of on-track activity at the Roar Before The Rolex 24 test at Daytona International Speedway with the No. 69 FXDD/SpeedSource Mazda RX-8 GT team and now has h ... Continue reading
Dalziel Unofficially Breaks Daytona DP Record
DAYTONA BEACH, Jan. 10, 2011: Ryan Dalziel won the 2010 Rolex 24 At Daytona with Action Express Racing, and finished second with Peter Baron's operation in the 2007 event. Sunday, Dalziel served notice that Baron's Starworks Motorsport is a team to watch in the 49th running of the Rolex 24 later this month, unofficiall ... Continue reading
No. 48 Paul Miller Racing Team Confident After Impressive Daytona Test
DAYTONA BEACH, January 10, 2011: After three days of testing at the Roar Before The Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, it appears that Paul Miller Racingâs No. 48 Marquis Jet/IPC/TOTAL Porsche GT3 and drivers Bryce Miller, Bryan Sellers, Tim Sugden and Rob Bell are well positioned for success in three wee ... Continue reading
Finishing Line Race Gear Discounted 10%!
Until February 28, 2011 Finishing Line Race Gear apparel will be discounted below the item's published price! Finish Line Race Gear offers a wide-range of apparel items for the performance karting industry including: team shirts, pit crew shirts, custom designed Team/Driver jackets, team wear and regular crew shirts. < ... Continue reading
LIVE Jeep Press Conference from 2011 Detroit (NAIAS) Auto Show - WATCH IT HERE 4:35PM EST
DETROIT - January 10, 2010: Jeep's LIVE video presentation at the Detroit Auto Show begins at 4:35PM New York time, 1:35PM Los Angeles time. CLICK HERE to watch the complete live press conference. Shortly after the conclusion of the live broadcast a complete archived version will be available for on-demand viewing. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Wins 2011 North American Car of the Year
The Chevrolet Volt has been named the 2011 North American Car of the Year. The North American Car of the Year is selected by a jury of 49 automotive journalists from Canada and the United States, representing newspapers, magazines, websites, television and radio shows. For 2011, the Volt garnered more juror votes than ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Meets First of Three Performance Events; Fiat Increases Ownership to 25 Percent
Chrysler Group today announced that Fiat's ownership interest in the Company has increased from 20 percent to 25 percent upon the Company's achievement of the first of three performance-related milestones. As outlined in its June 10, 2009 Operating Agreement, Chrysler Group issued an irrevocable commitment letter to th ... Continue reading
2011 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet and Ford Win Car of The Year Awards - COMPLETE VIDEO
NORTH AMERICAN CAR AND TRUCK OF THE YEAR FOR 2011 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau As part of the opening ceremonies of the North American International Auto Show here in Detroit this morning Karl Brauer of Edmunds.com announced the winners of the North American Car and Truck of the Year competition, on ... Continue reading
Positively Powering Into 2011 - Citroen's New C4 Goes On Sale
Start the new year with some 'Positive Power' - Citroen's stylish New C4 goes on sale tomorrow (Tuesday 11th January) with prices starting from just £15,595 for one of the most spacious, comfortable and well-equipped models in its class. ... Continue reading
German Brands Increase Shares of US Market Again DETROIT and BERLIN, January 10, 2011 -- Statement by Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), at the VDA press conference in Detroit on Monday, January 10, 2011: The most important automotive trade show in North America is ... Continue reading
New Year Offers On Honda Jazz And Civic
Jazz customers can snap up a deal before the refreshed model arrives in February with a £1,230 saving on the outgoing entry level 1.2 S variant which now starts at £9,995. As a further bonus, £1,000 has also been knocked off the rest of the popular supermini range. ... Continue reading
DETROIT - January 10, 2010: Chrysler's LIVE video presentation at the Detroit Auto Show begins at 8:40AM New York time, 5:40AM Los Angeles time. ... Continue reading
Communicating the Case for Electric Vehicles at the Detroit Motor Show
DETROIT, January 10, 2011 -- Famous Danish writers and explorers Hjalte and Nina Tin are championing the suitability and sustainability of the electric car as their 'Moto Mundo Electric World Tour' rolls into town for Detroit's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), which takes place January 10 - 23 2011. The ... Continue reading
Buick Reveals the 2012 Verano Introduction at the Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
WATCH THE LIVE REVEAL RIGHT HERE DETROIT - January 10: 2011: Buick will be presenting its all new 2012 Verano during a press conference from the 2011 NAIAS exposition. The live broadcast begins at 9:15AM New York time, 6:15AM Los Angeles time. A short while after the conclusion of the live event a complete archived on- ... Continue reading
Porsche 918 RSR - Racing Laboratory With Even Higher-Performance Hybrid Drive
PR Newswire DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2011 DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2011 -- Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is continuing to extend its performance and high efficiency competence via intensive development work in the field of hybrid technology. ... Continue reading
World Premiere in Detroit: Porsche 918 RSR Racing Lab
DETROIT, January 10, 2011 -- - Cross reference: Picture is available via epa european pressphoto agency and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=9820 - Cross reference: Further information is available at http://www.presseportal.de/pm/9820/?keygroup=dokument The Porsche 918 ... Continue reading
Early Morning World Premiere in Detroit: Porsche 918 RSR Racing Lab - COMPLETE VIDEOS
DETROIT, January 10, 2011; At the first event of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, attend by bleary eyed auto execs and journalists Porsche revealed its 918 RSR is a high-end synthesis of successful Porsche hybrid concepts: a medium-sized coupe: it's got kinetic energy storage. The V8 motor with direct petrol injection is a ... Continue reading
Fiat Nets Another Sporting Partner
Fiat Group Automobiles has bounced into the New Year with the announcement of a new sporting partner - the All England Netball Association. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Expects to Create Waves at Detroit Auto Show with the All-New 2012 Sonic
DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2011 DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2011 -- Small car with aggressive, youthful design in five-door and sedan models Available Ecotec 1.4L turbo with an estimated 138 hp (103 kW) Engineered for agile, athletic ride and handling Smart connectivity features including MyChevrolet smart phone app Only small car built ... Continue reading
2011 Detroit Auto Show-Ford Showcases Three New Electric Vehicles - COMPLETE VIDEO
SEE ALSO: EV-MOTORING.COM SEE ALSO: Ford Buyers Guide SEE ALSO C-MAX EnergiLogin to download images. C-MAX Energi - Based on the new Ford C-MAX five-passenger multi-activity vehicle, the C-MAX Energi targets more than 500 miles of driving range using the battery and engine. It delivers better charge-sustaining fuel eco ... Continue reading
Audi Exits 2010 With Best Ever Sales Figures
Audi ended 2010 with total sales of around 1,092,400 cars, exceeding the Company's annual forecasts and marking the year as its best ever in terms of sales. ... Continue reading
Ford Supercharges Electric Vehicle Plan, Unveiling New C-MAX Energi and C-MAX Hybrid Products
Ford will launch C-MAX Energi, its first-ever production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and C-MAX Hybrid, a full hybrid variant, in North America in 2012 and Europe in 2013 Both versions of the five-passenger multi-activity vehicle will leverage the company's global C-car platform, critically acclaimed powersplit hyb ... Continue reading
DETROIT - January 10, 2011: At the 2011 North American International Auto Show, Johnson Controls allows attendees to experience first-hand how their innovative products provide compelling solutions for automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics. The focus of the Johnson C ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Blitzes December Car Sales
Vauxhall has trounced its rivals with a near-wholesale domination of UK car sales in December, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. ... Continue reading
Peugeot's 3008 Crossover Range Expands With Two New Exciting Models
Peugeot's award winning 3008 Crossover range now includes two new models: the 3008 SR and 3008 ENVY Special Edition. ... Continue reading
All-New Jaguar Line Up Leads To 2010 Sales Success
In the year Jaguar completed its revitalized product line-up with the new XJ, it has seen positive sales growth from all three of its current models the XK, XF and XJ. ... Continue reading
Audi Reveals The Interactive History Of Vorsprung Durch Technik
Audi fans can now take a trip down memory lane through the brand's 100-year history with the new heritage section on its audi.co.uk website. Visitors to the site can take in the sights of iconic Audi cars, observe Vorsprung durch Technik in action, re-live the thrills and spills of the brand's motorsport record, and ex ... Continue reading
Introducing All-New Focus Electric - The First Zero-Emissions Passenger Car From Ford
The Ford Motor Company has unveiled its all-new Focus Electric - the company's first-ever all-electric passenger car. ... Continue reading
Subaru has spiced up its sporty Impreza range with a special edition XV Mizuno. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz 2010 Prestige Market Leader In Australia
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific reported today that the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and SUV range set a new sales record in 2010 with combined sales of 18,464 representing a 22.4 % increase over 2009. This significant achievement represents by far the best ever result for Mercedes-Benz in the company's 52-year history ... Continue reading
Record For Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand: Annual Vehicle Deliveries Top 4.5 Million For First Time
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand ended 2010 with a new record: 4.50 (3.95; +13.9 percent) million vehicles were delivered to customers worldwide for the first time in a twelve-month period. ... Continue reading
Your New SUV, Big Car or Pickup Can Use Less Gasoline Than a Toyota Prius - Guaranteed!
If reducing our use of gasoline is important, then the use of E85 can substantially reduce its useâ¦. See how little gasoline you will use when you switch to sustainable, domestic High Test E85 instead of regular E10. Enter your current MPG below and click CALCULATE E85 to see the E85 MPG. ... Continue reading
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