NEW DELHI: Jan 11, 2010 -- Almost all the Bollywood and cricket stars came to Delhi to endorse the biggest brands at Asiaâs most talked about automobile expo. Shahrukh Khan has come here to endorse the most liked brand Hyundai, Aamir Khan for Innova, Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan came to sell Versa, John Abraham c ... Continue reading
Car buyers in India search the web for research
NEW DELHI: Jan 12, 2010 -- Just about one in 17 people may have access to the internet in India, but every third car buyer in the countryâs top cities start their search on the world-wide web. Four out of every 10 new car buyers and three in every 10 used car buyers use the internet to do their initial research be ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show: World Premiere for New Volkswagen Compact Coupe - COMPLETE VIDEO
Concept of an entirely new compact coupe emits just 98 g/km CO2, can go 227 km/h if necessary and accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- For Volkswagen this marks the beginning of an action-packed year, in which more new models will be introduced than ever before in the company's history. Number 1 o ... Continue reading
Audi e-tron Showcar Displays Another Variant of their Electric Concept in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO
DETROIT - January 11, 2010: Audi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the first major auto show of 2010. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is the name of this 3.93 meter (154.72 in) long and 1.78 meter (70.08 in) wide but just 1.22 meter (48.03 in) tall two-seater; just a few ... Continue reading
Pain at the Pump Returning as Gas Prices Head for $3
Car Care Council Tips Can Help Save Money at Pump BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers' chronic pain at the pump is returning with gas prices 67 percent higher than a year ago and probably heading back toward $3 a gallon soon. To help alleviate the pain, the Car Care Council offers some simple an ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Selects AeroVironment To Install Home-Charging Stations for Nissan LEAF
Agreement part of one-stop shop experience for EV purchase process DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Nissan North America (NNA) today announced its selection of AeroVironment (AV) to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the zero-emission, all-electric Nissan LEAF lat ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show - Bentley Mulsanne, Series 51 Continental GTC Revealed - COMPLETE VIDEO
11 January 2010. Detroit, MI USA) Bentley Motors, the only ultra-luxury manufacturer with a stand alone display at this yearâs North American International Auto Show in Detroit, pulled the wraps off the all-new Bentley Mulsanne flagship sedan and âSeries 51â designer edition of the Continental GTC conver ... Continue reading
Ford Invests $450 Million More in Electric Vehicles To Be Produced at Michigan Assembly Plant
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- -- Ford will invest another $450 million in Michigan as part of the company's aggressive electric vehicle plan -- Engineering, production and launch of new electrified vehicles, battery systems and hybrid transaxles will create up to 1,000 new jobs in Michigan -- Ford will build a next-generation hy ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's World Premiere of the New Compact Coupe Hybrid Concept Car at the 2010 NAIAS
Wolfsburg, Germany / Detroit, MI -- January 11 2010 -- For Volkswagen, this marks the beginning of an action-packed year, in which more new models will be introduced than ever before in the companyâs history. First on the spectacular list of new products for the 2010 calendar year is a car based on entirely new co ... Continue reading
Mayor Bloomberg Releases PLANYC Study of the Future of Electric Vehicles in New York City
New York January 11, 2010; Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced the results of a study of what City government and other sectors can do to foster the usage of electric vehicles and what factors would lead New Yorkers to drive them. The study, developed in partnership with McKinsey & Company, a global management c ... Continue reading
Hyundai Donates 1,000 Winter Coats to Detroit Children
Donation Will Be Made in Conjunction With the 14th Annual Urban Wheel Awards at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) What: Hyundai Motor America is coming to the aid of Detroit youth with a practical new donation of 1,000 winter coats. Working with Focus: HOPE, a nationally recognized civil and human righ ... Continue reading
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Unwrapped with a Pair of New Engines atr 2010 Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- To retain its competitive edge in the mid-size crossover segment, the refreshed 2010 Santa Fe has a newly refined exterior design and numerous interior improvements. The refreshed Santa Fe features the choice of two new fuel-efficient powertrains with six-speed transmissions that significantly impro ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Named 'Small Car of the Year' by FAMA Magazine
Award-Winning Kia Urban Passenger Vehicle Honored by Top Hispanic Women's Publication - Kia five-door selected for numerous consumer-friendly attributes - Soul's value, safety features and styling enhance overall appeal IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 11 -- Adding even more recognition to its growing list of accolades, the 2010 K ... Continue reading
LINCOLN CITY, Ore.--Coulomb Technologies the leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure (www.coulombtech.com) and the City of Lincoln City (www.lincolncity.org) today announced the grand opening of their first ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EV). The charging station i ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration announcement today in Indiana of the award of $187 million in stimulus funds for various projects to increase fuel efficiency. âWe congratulate the DTF member companies that are recipients of these ... Continue reading
Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program Expands
More Than 100 Fuel Cell Vehicles Placed in the U.S. Over The Next Three Years DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) announced today that more than 100 Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle - Advanced (FCHV-adv) vehicles will be placed in a nationwide demonstration program over the next three years. TMS and ... Continue reading
Production Version of 2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Makes Official Debut - COMPLETE VIDEO
All-new hybrid model set to go on sale in the U.S. this summer DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe, making its U.S. production debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, introduces sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid segment, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ... Continue reading
NASCAR.COM Teams with High Gear Media for Interactive Automotive Shopping Guide
NASCAR.COM Section Sponsored by AutoTrader.com Blends Leading Editorial Content, Information and Auto Inventory for New Car Shopping Experience PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 11 -- NASCAR.COM, the official online destination of NASCAR, together with High Gear Media, a leading publisher of automotive digital media content and ... Continue reading
Ricardo, Inc. and PEP Stations LLC Unveil New Concept in Electric Vehicle Charging at NAIAS
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Jan. 11 -- Ricardo, Inc., the U.S. 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 today, in collaboration with PEP Stations LLC, unveiled a new ele ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops Battery Monitoring Unit for Lithium-ion Batteries
-- Using a proprietary voltage control circuit -- KARIYA, Japan, Jan. 11 -- DENSO Corporation has developed its first battery monitoring unit for lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles. DENSO's new battery monitoring unit utilizes a newly developed voltage control method that uses a simpler and lower cost voltage contr ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Focus Pre-NAIAS Review
By Thom Cannel Forget every previous impression you have of a Ford Focus. Today Ford introduces its first truly global product, one that is nearly identical whether bought in China, Europe, or North America. It is a critical product, more so than the recently introduced Fiesta and vital to Fordâs profitability. If ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show: MINI Introduces the Beachcomer Concept - COMPLETE VIDEO
DETROIT - January 11, 2010: The MINI Press Conference at the 2010 NAIAS will begin this afternoon at 2:4PAM EST. The main feature of the press conference will be the debut of the MINI Beachcomber Concept vehicle. CLICK HERE to watch the live broadcast. Shortly after the conclusion of the live event an archived version ... Continue reading
Advanced Battery R&D and Manufacturing Capacity will Rise with Scheduled Roll-out of Plug-in Hybrids, Fuel Cells and Battery Electric Vehicles DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. T ... Continue reading
Raffles Millennium International makes a mark at 10th Delhi Auto Expo 2010
NEW DELHI:January 9, 2010 -- Raffles Millennium International (RMI), Asia Pacific's leading Design and Commerce College is participating in 10th Delhi Auto Expo at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 5th -11th January 2010. The theme of the pavilion is "Success by Design". Innovation is the key word to become successful and ... Continue reading
Troxel Takes Bobsled Gold In Lake Placid
LAKE PLACID, Jan. 11, 2009: Team NHRA had its best showing ever in the annual Lucas Oil Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge presented by Whelen Engineering Sunday with rookie competitor Melanie Troxel earning the gold medal at the charity event. Fellow drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. was just .07 seconds back of Troxel's two-ru ... Continue reading
Copiapo, January 10, 2010: After a much needed rest day on Saturday, Team HUMMER returned to face the unforgiving Atacama in Stage 8 of the Dakar Rally. The competitors covered 568 km as they traveled from Antofagasta to Copiapo. To start the day, the drivers had to navigate their way through extremely rocky terrain wh ... Continue reading
Schumy To Take Part In GP2 Test In Jerez
Stuttgart/Brackley January 11, 2009: Formula One World Champion helps develop the 2011/13 GP2 Series car in Jerez and gains some motorsport mileage before the first Formula One test in February. In preparation for his much-awaited return to Formula One next season with MERCEDES GP PETRONAS, Michael Schumacher will take ... Continue reading
Gumout Named Presenting Sponsor of SCCA National Convention
TOPEKA, Jan. 11, 2010: Sports Car Club of America, Inc. announced today that Gumout® has been named the presenting sponsor of the 2010 SCCA National Convention, the annual meeting of Club leadership held in Las Vegas, Jan. 28-30, 2010. The meeting sponsorship is the first component of a multi-faceted marketing progr ... Continue reading
Sixteen-Year-Old Tatiana Calderon Joins Juncos Racing for 2010 Season
VERO BEACH, January 11, 2010: International karting star Tatiana Calderon, 16, has joined Juncos Racing for the 2010 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear. The young Colombian first impressed everyone at Juncos Racing with her talent when she competed as a member of their karting team in 2005 and 2006. Now afte ... Continue reading
India Auto Expo: Over 2 million visitors, 25 new launches
NEW DELHI: Jan 11, 2010 -- The seven-day Auto Expo, which drew to a close on Monday, had over 2 million enthusiasts passing through its doors to catch the buzz surrounding some of the most advanced cars showcased by global majors.The global economic gloom notwithstanding, the show saw more new launches than any other p ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show: BMW Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
DETROIT - January 11, 2010: The BMW Press Conference at the 2010 NAIAS will begin later this morning at 11:50AM EST. One of the featured vehicles to be unveil is the Alpina B7 sedan, bringing the legandary Alpina back to the U.S. market. CLICK HERE to watch the live event. Shortly after the conclusion of the event we w ... Continue reading
Lohia Auto to launch 2 electric scooters in coming fiscal
NEW DELHI: Jan. 11, 2010--Two wheeler maker Lohia Auto would launch two electric scooters in the coming fiscal and targets to sell 15,000 units of its existing models by March next year. "We will launch two new models in the next fiscal," Lohia Auto Head of the Department-Sales&Marketing Sunil Awasthi said in a stateme ... Continue reading
2010 NAIAS - Detroit Auto Show Opening Ceremony - COMPLETE VIDEO
DETROIT - January 11, 2010: The opening session for the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Doug Fox, chairman of the show committee and president of Ann Arbor Automotive, delivers a rousing speech to kick off this year's exposition. ... Continue reading
Catch a Cool Convertible Bargain This January From Carsite.Co.Uk
January is the one of the best months for convertible bargain hunters, with some models now costing up to 17% less than they were in September, according to online used car retailer, Carsite.co.uk. ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Toyota will display an innovative Auto Access Seat, designed for use in the all-new 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan, for the first time at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Toyota is the first automaker in North America to offer a factory-installed, rotating, power ascending/des ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- -- Ford swept the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), winning both prestigious awards for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, respectively -- It is the third time in 17 years that one manufacturer has ... Continue reading
The New Volkswagen Eos White Night Embraces Contrast and Exclusivity
The new Eos White Night embraces the contrast of black and white: the body is painted in white, while elements such as the roof, radiator grille and mirror covers are in black. This unique and special model has been created by Volkswagen Individual and will only be produced in a very limited number for the Australian m ... Continue reading
Among Participants, Automotive Jobs and American-Made Vehicles are Areas Showing Real Progress DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- If the largest generation since the baby boomers has its way, Generation Y, at 75 million strong, might just be the group to help jump start the automotive industry in the United States, according to a new ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Unveils 2011 Competition Theme
Global Design Community Challenged to Create Country-Specific Vehicle Concepts for 2021 DETROIT Jan. 11 -- Michelin today announced the 2011 theme for its prestigious global vehicle design competition, Michelin Challenge Design(TM) (MCD), giving entrants a chance to share their transportation concepts for ten years ahe ... Continue reading
Hofmann FUSION - The Class Leading Wheel Balancer & Tyre Changer Duo
Hofmann, a brand within Snap-on Equipment, has introduced FUSION, a class leading, limited edition wheel balancer and tyre changer duo. Both machines are available as a package for just £3,999, including a 24 month parts and labour warranty, delivery, installation and training. ... Continue reading
Destiny Leads Personal Trainer to a New Life With Volkswagen!
Last year, 24-year old Hannah Ingram decided her destiny was to start a new life as a self-employed personal trainer, a choice which led her to buy a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life to visit her growing number of clients across Leicestershire. ... Continue reading
Buick and GMC Press Conference at 2010 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Buick and GMC hold live Internet video press conference at the Detroit Auto Show. The Auto Channel will carry the broadcast live onTheAutoChannel.com. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Unveils Small Car Lineup Featuring Cruze and Aveo RS Showcar - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Live broadcast will begin at 3:55PM EST DETROIT - January 11, 2010: This afternoon General Motors' Chevrolet division will be staging its new product introduction. Among other news, Chevy will be presenting their small-Car lineup, featuring the Cruze, the Aveo RS and the Spark. Chevy will also provide additional up ... Continue reading
Dynamic Next-Generation Ford Focus Debuts
The next-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, providing customers with more affordable technologies and features than ever in this segment, as well as detailed craftsmanship, outstanding fuel economy and a new standard for driving qualit ... Continue reading
Northern Ireland Buyers Boost Mazda's Market Share
Mazda UK increased its retail market share in Northern Ireland for the fifth consecutive year in 2009 taking a 2.92 percent share - above Mazda's national average of 2.4 percent - and selling almost 1,000 cars to private buyers. Mazda's retail market share in Northern Ireland in 2008 was 2.7 percent ... Continue reading
Maserati at the London Boat Show 2010
Maserati GB will display two of its latest models at the London Boat Show which runs at EXCEL London between January 8th and 17th 2010 thanks to its partnership with Ventura UK Limited, the official importer for Ferretti Group in the UK ... Continue reading
Lucky Suzuki Winner STARTS the New Year With a Brand New Alto
In a nationwide prize draw, a lucky Leicestershire man has won a brand new Suzuki Alto worth £8,940 on-the-road. Darren Gudgeon, Sales Manager for Francis Suzuki on Coventry Road, Narborough in Leicester, handed the keys to the new Alto to Mr Jaymin Raithatha last week. The prize draw, which was run by Suzuki GB, was ... Continue reading
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Set to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Four seasons, four personalities Comfortable: AIRCAP® automatic draft-stop plus AIRSCARF® Quiet: sound-dampening soft top as standard Safe: robust roll-over protection and new headbags DETROIT - January 11, 2010: The all new E-Class Cabriolet is the latest addition to the successful Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Reveals Its Style of Tomorrow - The SR1 Concept Car
Peugeot has unveiled a stunning new concept car, simultaneously revealing the stylistic design trends intended for future models ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Leads Dakar Rally with Three Cars at Mid-Point
After seven of the 14 legs of the 2010 Dakar Rally Volkswagen maintains a commanding advantage: Three Race Touareg cars with TDI power are running in front of the overall standings before the rest day. Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz (E/E) are leading the world's toughest rally with 11m 03s in front of their team-mates Nasser ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Cruze Brings Midsize Car Presence to the Compact Car Segment
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- -- Spaciousness and amenities of a midsize car with the fuel economy of a compact -- New Ecotec 1.4 turbo engine delivers up to 40 miles per gallon on the highway -- Segment-leading safety including 10 standard airbags The U.S. production version of the Chevrolet Cruze, unveiled at the 2009 L.A. Aut ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Unveils New 2011 SL550 Night Edition - COMPLETE VIDEO
MONTVAL, NJ - January 11, 2010: Mercedes-Benz USA announced today the limited-edition 2011 SL550 Night Edition. Based on the iconic SL-Class coupe/roadster, the highlight of the SL550 Night Edition is its matte-finish designo magno night black paint and Black premium leather interior. Limited to just 100 units, this ex ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Transforms Powertrain Strategy
Chrysler Group LLC is revamping its powertrain lineup with technology that will contribute to an overall fuel-efficiency improvement of more than 25 percent during the 2010-2014 period ... Continue reading
Peugeot Celebrates 200 Years by Planning Big
It is 200 years since Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frederic Peugeot turned their father's cereal mill into a steel foundry and took the Peugeot family into the industrial era. ... Continue reading
Westfield Sportscars Join EV Cup
Westfield Sportscars join EV Cup with their innovative electric race car, the iRACER. ... Continue reading
2010 NAIAS: Dynamic Next-Generation Ford Focus Debuts in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- -- Next-generation Ford Focus spearheads new range of global C-cars based on a common platform underpinning up to 10 vehicles and 2 million units of annual production by 2012 -- Stylish new range offers class-leading technologies, features and craftsmanship. It targets exceptional fuel economy and a ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Combining a decidedly urban-industrial design aesthetic with functionality aimed at young professionals, the GMC Granite concept takes the brand's trademark capability in a new, more progressive direction. It was introduced at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. If brought to ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Presents Big Steps for Its Small-Car Lineup
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- -- Aveo RS show car features European-inspired hot hatch design -- Cruze delivers spaciousness and amenities of a midsize car with the fuel economy of a compact -- Spark mini-car offers style, roominess and fuel efficiency -- Chevrolet announces another launch market and utility partnership for Volt ... Continue reading
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