Chevrolet Volt Turns Home Garages Into Modern Day Filling Stations - VIDEO STORY
SEE ALSO: DETROIT - October 11, 2010: Chevrolet says it will take about 10 hours to fully charge a Volt's battery with a standard 120 volt outlet. For battery-only cars a 120 volt charge could take more than 16 hours. To alleviate long charge times, a 240-volt home charging unit can be installed on the wall of almost a ... Continue reading
The Next Big Thing from Lexus is Not a Car
Lexus' latest innovation in its pursuit of perfection isn't a new vehicle. It's an idea... the idea that a car that will never have an accident may be possible. The automaker is using the world's most advanced driving simulator to enable its engineers to design technology that will help make driving safer. ... Continue reading
2010 Mazda6:5-Passenger Zoom-Zoom by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel If youâre in the market for a mid-size 4-door sedan with room for 5 and also want a bit of sportiness, then the Mazda6 will make a great choice. (IMG_0485) There are many choices in the mid-size sedan segment, some bei ... Continue reading
First Drive of the New 2011 Lincoln Hybird MKZ
2011 LINCOLN MKZ: A NEW GREEN VEHICLE FOR LUXURY BUYERS by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor The Auto Channel Itâs been ten years since the first electric-gasoline hybrid was successfully introduced to celebrities, early adaptors, the environmentally concerned and some just curious buyers. It was an odd looking car, h ... Continue reading
Autumn Leaves Present Driving Hazards
PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 11 BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fall is the picture-perfect time of year when many drivers take to the road to view the autumn colors. The leaves are beautiful to see, but when wet or in piles on the roads, they present driving hazards unique to the season. The Car C ... Continue reading
PR Newswire HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 11 HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 11 -- While Pennsylvania's businesses and consumers are struggling through the worst economic downturn in a generation, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last week adopted an amendment that would impose a new, hidden fuel tax on businesses that sell -- ... Continue reading
Linde Hydrogen Helps BMW's South Carolina Auto Plant Get Greener and Cleaner
MURRAY HILL, N.J. & NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J.--BMWââ¬â¢s auto manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina is getting greener and cleaner, thanks in part to a hydrogen fueling system provided by Linde North America. âWe are pleased BMW has selected Linde as the hydrogen provider at their new manufactur ... Continue reading
ECOtality to Unveil New Fast Charging Technology at the Business of Plugging In 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today the company will reveal its commercial DC Fast Charging station at the Business of Plugging In 2010 during a press conference on Wednesday, October 13th at 12:30 p.m. at the ECOtality booth (#9). The cha ... Continue reading
BMW Manufacturing Introduces Hydrogen Fuel Cell Material Handling Equipment
Companyâs Commitment to Sustainability Also Focused on Facilities Spartanburg, S.C. â October 11, 2010â¦BMW Manufacturing Co. announced today it is implementing a new alternative fuel platform to use hydrogen fuel cells to power the plantâs material handling equipment. Hydrogen fuel cell-powered fork ... Continue reading
Heartbreak in Reading; Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team Exit in First Round
READING, October 11, 2010: As defending race champions in Reading, Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team had high hopes of scoring a win this weekend. Unfortunately, tire smoke ended their day in the first round. As Tasca predicted, Reading presented some of the best conditions for qualifying on Frida ... Continue reading
Mercedes GP/Petronas Race Final - Suzuka
Michael Schumacher finished the Japanese Grand Prix in the points today after a good start from 10th position on the grid and a strong race, including an exciting battle with his team-mate, saw him finish in sixth place. NICO ROSBERG "It was a disappointing end to the weekend today. Due to a clutch problem, my start wa ... Continue reading
Coughlin admits championship has slipped out of reach
READING, Oct. 10, 2010: Back-to-back Reading winner Jeg Coughlin Jr. started Sunday's elimination action at the 26th annual Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals with thoughts of a shake-up. Facing Greg Anderson, the second-ranked driver in the points, Coughlin knew he had a shot at gaining some serious ground in the rankings if h ... Continue reading
Exclusive: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Face-lift Spy Shots
JUST-IN from our photo-spy in Germany - 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS The new tailight design takes on a new shape resembling sunglasses. The lights are now powered by LED bulbs. The rear bumper is new, rear reflectors have also been revised and have been moved into a more attractive location at the top of the rear diffuser ... Continue reading
WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang to Debut at SEMA Show
LAS VEGAS--SEMA Show, Booth #12539 - The WD-40î/SEMA Cares Mustang is making its debut inside the SEMA Show Grand Lobby Nov. 2-5, two months before it gets auctioned to help childrenââ¬â¢s charities. The vehicle started as a 2011 Ford Mustang GT with a 5.0-liter V8 engine. When completed, it will prod ... Continue reading
Ford Posts Record September and Year-To-Date Sales in Asia Pacific and Africa Region
Ford's Asia Pacific and Africa region posted record sales in September of 78,700 units, a 27 percent increase, and sales of 651,856 so far this year, an increase of 40 percent In China and India, Ford sold 482,129 vehicles so far this year, a 50 percent increase Led by strong demand for the all-new Ford Fiesta, sales i ... Continue reading
PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 11 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 11 -- CODA Automotiveââ¢, a California-based electric car and battery company, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, today announced a planned program to introduce up to 100 all-electric CODA Sedansâ⢠to car rental locations throughout 201 ... Continue reading
Gentex Announces First Peugeot Smartbeam Program
Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based active safety systems to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming rearview mirrors with its SmartBeam feature for the all-new Peugeot 508, a large, stylish family saloon produced by ... Continue reading
Unichip Europe Launches Plug and Play U-Connect Performance ECU For 2.5 - Litre Dci Nissan Navara
The Spanish built Nissan Navara has been a popular sight on UK roads since its launch in 2005 as a load lugger and rugged workhorse. And while the Navara's 171 bhp, four cylinder 2.5-litre DCi powerplant provides the Nissan pick up with reasonable levels of urge, Unichip Europe's latest U-Connect plug and play Uni-Q EC ... Continue reading
E.Leclerc And The Renault-Nissan Alliance To Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles In France
The E.Leclerc Centers and the French carmaker Renault today signed a letter of intent with the aim of developing a program to equip the centers' parking lots with charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
New Survey Finds Majority of Americans Are Confused About Alternative Fuel Options - VIDEO ENHANCED
MONTVALE, NJ For 50 years, Americans focused on things like horsepower, color, and design when deciding which car to buy. Today, that decision includes even more mystifying choices, including how the vehicle is powered â Is it a hybrid? Is it electric? Does it take regular gasoline or diesel fuel? A new survey fro ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Wins 'Electric Vehicle Of The Year 2010' at the Greenfleet Awards
The all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV city car has been named Electric Vehicle of the Year at the GreenFleet awards for the second year running. The prestigious award, sponsored by Elektromotive, was presented on 7th October at the Arsenal Emirates Stadium, London. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi : Electric Vehicle Drivers Enjoy Increased Confidence And Low 'Refuelling' Costs
The second results of a UK-wide electric and low carbon vehicle testing project are published today. The West Midlands-based CABLED project reports six months into the year-long trial of 25 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs ... Continue reading
Jaguar MD Mike O'driscoll to Retire in 2011
Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director Jaguar Cars, has today announced his intention to retire from day-to-day operations at Jaguar Land Rover at the end of March 2011. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car UK Announces V60 Pricing and Specifications
Volvo Car UK has announced prices for the all-new V60 sports wagon. Available in four trim levels and with a wide choice of petrol or diesel engines, the V60 sports wagon will start from £23,145 for the 150PS T3 ES model, rising to £37,895 for the flagship 304PS T6 AWD SE Lux Geartronic Premium model. R-Design models ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Cygnet Confirmed for Production - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aston Martin is pleased to confirm that the Cygnet luxury city car - originally shown as a concept car in March - is to go into production in 2011 at the company's Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire. ... Continue reading
Honda Enhances Civic Styling For 2011
Production for the 2011 Honda Civic begins at the Swindon manufacturing plant in November 2010 with prices starting from £13,995 for the 1.4 Type S. ... Continue reading
Toyota Hybrids Recruited For The World's Greenest Car Club
Toyota is helping launch the world's greenest commercial car club by supplying Prius and Auris hybrid cars to Glasgow's new City Car Club. ... Continue reading
Skoda Fabia vRS Breaks Seven National Speed Records With Fifth Gear
To launch the start of its new series, hit Channel 5 motoring show Fifth Gear aimed for the record books and chose the stunning Skoda Fabia vRS as their weapon of choice. ... Continue reading
The iConfigurator app for the iPhone (and iPad) allows users to experience the full vehicle configuration process and to explore the Jaguar model range with access to the latest images and specification details. ... Continue reading
AFP Takes Receipt Of BMW X5 Security Vehicles
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) today took delivery of five BMW X5 Security Vehicles at a formal handover ceremony in Canberra. ... Continue reading
BMW Group: Strong Sales Growth Of 16.8% In September
The BMW Group continued its successful course worldwide in September. With 142,950 (prev. yr. 122,360) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles delivered to customers, sales were 16.8% higher than in the same month last year. ... Continue reading
Dunkerton Enters Classic Out Back Trial
Australia's most successful rally driver, Ross Dunkerton, is the latest high-profile entrant in the 2010 Frontier Services Classic Outback Trial to be staged from 21-27 November. ... Continue reading
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