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Eureka! Audi Spotlights Bright Future for Diesel Technology in 1,000-Mile Green Car ff The Year Tour - VIDEO ENHANCED

Eureka! Audi Spotlights Bright Future for Diesel Technology in 1,000-Mile Green Car ff The Year Tour - VIDEO ENHANCED

- On Eureka! Diesel Drives the Future™ tour, two Audi A3 TDI cars will cover the length of California on Rentech synthetic diesel - Demonstration next week will show how advanced diesel technologies and fuels can answer significant energy challenges soon - Event caps successful run for the Audi A3 TDI as the Green Car ... Continue reading

2011 Kia Optima: New Challenger in The Key Midsize Sedan Stakes Race - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Kia Optima: New Challenger in The Key Midsize Sedan Stakes Race - VIDEO ENHANCED

By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor The Auto Channel A new entry in the competitive race of midsize sedans, the most important retail sales category (over 51% of sales), has arrived with the all new 2011 Optima. It’s joining the event as a serious challenge, not just a contender, to the seven top ten selling midsize ... Continue reading

New Saab 9-4X: World Premiere Scandinavian Choice for the Crossover Segment

New Saab 9-4X: World Premiere Scandinavian Choice for the Crossover Segment

DETROIT, Oct. 18 DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Saab enters fast-growing crossover segment  Progressive Scandinavian design inspired by Aero X concept Car-like handling qualities deliver rewarding driving experience Advanced Saab XWD mated with Saab DriveSense adaptive chassis Spacious cabin, driver-focused cockpit and ample st ... Continue reading

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review

<p><b><small>SEE ALSO:<a href="http://lincoln.theautochannel.com"> Lincoln Buyers Guide</a><br> SEE ALSO:<a href="http://www.perfectnewcarmatch.com/index.php"> E-Carmony: Is the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Your Perfect Match?</a></small></b></p> <p>DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS</p> <p><b>2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid ... Continue reading

2011 Honda Odyssey Review

2011 Honda Odyssey Review

Honda Odyssey for 2011 By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Why does Honda have the guts to develop an all-new minivan when GM and Ford have abandoned the market? Though sales have dropped, annual sales of half a million per year makes the minivan market larger than many and, one supposes, prof ... Continue reading

WSJ Reports Bumpy Road for Electrics - A Story That Is a Little Late But Still Welcomed By TACH

WSJ Reports Bumpy Road for Electrics - A Story That Is a Little Late But Still Welcomed By TACH

EDITORS NOTE: The auto industry is about to embark on a multibillion-dollar gamble: that battery-powered cars will become big sellers. The Wall Street Journal reports that more than 20 electric models are set to arrive at dealerships over the next three years, led by the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt due by December. ... Continue reading

Largest Discounts Available on Ford Models Reports Web Site

Largest Discounts Available on Ford Models Reports Web Site

PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 18 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 18 -- Ford leads the industry in discounts*for 2010 models from their Manufactured Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with an average discount of nearly 15 percent according to the latest TrueTrendsâ„¢ Report from TrueCar.com, the authority in n ... Continue reading

Skip Barber Racing School LLC and Derek Daly Academy Sign Partnership Agreement

Skip Barber Racing School LLC and Derek Daly Academy Sign Partnership Agreement

Nobelsville, IN and Lakeville, CT, October 16, 2010: The Derek Daly Academy and Skip Barber Racing School are pleased to announce the creation of a new partnership. Effective immediately, Skip Barber Racing School will become the first Trusted Partner of the Derek Daly Academy as the Official Racing School. The Derek D ... Continue reading

MIS excited about NASCAR's decision to run E15

MIS excited about NASCAR's decision to run E15

BROOKLYN, Oct. 17, 2010: Recognized as one of the industry’s leaders in green initiatives, Michigan International Speedway, and its president Roger Curtis applaud the efforts by NASCAR to run with E15 fuel for the 2011 season. NASCAR announced today that all three of its series will compete with E15 ethanol fuel, ... Continue reading

Camping Still Available for AMP Energy Juice 500 Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway

Camping Still Available for AMP Energy Juice 500 Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway

TALLADEGA, October 16, 2010: Reserved campsites are still available in several of Talladega Superspeedway’s overnight parks. Whether a race fan is coming for the World’s Largest Halloween party or a relaxing weekend, there’s an overnight park available for every need. For the party crowd, Talladega Super ... Continue reading

Ssangyong Welcomes New Key Dealership In South Western Sydney

Ssangyong Welcomes New Key Dealership In South Western Sydney

Ssangyong has announced a new key dealership in Sydney's south west with the appointment of the Dale Group to sell and service the entire 100 percent pure diesel range of Ssangyong vehicles from its base in Bankstown. ... Continue reading

Penske Automotive Launches PenskeCars.com

Penske Automotive Launches PenskeCars.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group has launched several e-commerce initiatives, including PenskeCars.com, which allows consumers to view and compare nearly 25,000 new, certified and pre-owned vehicles representing more than 40 brands located at Penske Automotive Group retailers across the country. This ne ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Expands NBA Marketing Partnership With New Multiyear Agreement

Kia Motors Expands NBA Marketing Partnership With New Multiyear Agreement

PR Newswire NEW YORK, Oct. 18 NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) today announced an extension and expansion of their marketing partnership through a new multiyear agreement. Returning as the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA, Kia Motors is now also the ... Continue reading

Fiat Takes the Technobest Award for the Second Year Running!

Fiat Takes the Technobest Award for the Second Year Running!

For the second year running, Fiat Powertrain Technologies, the engine and transmission development and production division of the Fiat Group, has been awarded the prestigious international Technobest prize, with the 2010 honour going to the new Fiat TwinAir twin-cylinder engine, following last year's award for MultiAir ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL: 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala

NHTSA RECALL: 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala

Vehicle Make / Model: CHEVROLET / IMPALA Model Year(s): 2009-2010 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 13, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V480000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Potential Number of Units Affected: 303100 Summary: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2 ... Continue reading

Volkswagen: Prices Revealed For New Passat Ahead Of January Launch

Volkswagen: Prices Revealed For New Passat Ahead Of January Launch

Prices for the seventh generation Volkswagen Passat have been revealed and customers will be able to order one from tomorrow. The new car will cost from £18,470 (RRP on the road) for the saloon and £19,745 for the Estate ... Continue reading

Nissan Appoints New Communications Director

Nissan Appoints New Communications Director

Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd has announced changes to its PR team. ... Continue reading

Kumho's 'Play Safer' Scheme Wins Northwest Football Award

Kumho's 'Play Safer' Scheme Wins Northwest Football Award

Kumho Tyres' partnership with Manchester United has been recognised on an unprecedented scale at one of football's top regional awards ceremonies. ... Continue reading

SunHydro and Proton Energy Systems Open First-of-Its Kind, Solar-Powered Hydrogen Fueling Station in Connecticut

SunHydro and Proton Energy Systems Open First-of-Its Kind, Solar-Powered Hydrogen Fueling Station in Connecticut

WALLINGFORD, Conn.--Proton Energy Systems, the global leader in on-site hydrogen generation, and SunHydro, an upcoming chain of hydrogen fueling stations, announced today the grand opening of the first station at 10 Technology Drive in Wallingford, Conn., the companies’ headquarters. Proton Energy System ... Continue reading

Webb's Books A Ride With Toyota Auris Hybrids

Webb's Books A Ride With Toyota Auris Hybrids

Thirteen Auris hybrid hatchbacks formed part of a recent delivery of 22 new Toyota cars for leading books wholesaler S Webb & Son (Distributors) Ltd. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Endorses Van Best Practice Programme

Vauxhall Endorses Van Best Practice Programme

Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles announced today that it is to support the Department of Transport's Van Best Practice programme, a scheme that helps van users to save money by improving the operational, environmental and safety performance of their vehicles. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Group Reports Another Delivery Record For First Nine Months

Volkswagen Group Reports Another Delivery Record For First Nine Months

The Volkswagen Group again achieved high growth on key markets such as China and the USA ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi's Sporty Electric Concept unveiled at Australian International Motor Show - a Sign of Things to Come

Mitsubishi's Sporty Electric Concept unveiled at Australian International Motor Show - a Sign of Things to Come

Mitsubishi's i-MiEV Sport concept car has made its much anticipated Australian debut at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show, providing a glimpse of the future direction of Mitsubishi's electric car line up. The i-MiEV Sport embodies Mitsubishi Motor's (MMC's) environmental technology while maximising the sport ... Continue reading

Hardest Worker - All-New Ford Ranger Debuts With More Power Capability And Technologies

Hardest Worker - All-New Ford Ranger Debuts With More Power Capability And Technologies

The all-new Ford Ranger - the latest in a wave of global vehicles - has made its worldwide debut at the Australian International Motor Show. The all-new Ranger has a powerful presence and promises to give pickup truck owners more can-do capability and a transformed truck ownership experience. ... Continue reading

Think Blue. Photo Booth. Powered By You.

Think Blue. Photo Booth. Powered By You.

Volkswagen Group Australia as part of this year's Australian International Motor Show launched its global strategy "Think Blue" to the Australian public on Friday, 15 October. Over 1,000 people have participated in the activity over the weekend already. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi at the Australian International Motor Show - Innovation, Technology and Electric Dreams

Mitsubishi at the Australian International Motor Show - Innovation, Technology and Electric Dreams

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has highlighted their innovative and technological expertise at the Australian International Motor Show, with a star studded display including a performance version of its i-MiEV electric vehicle, the i-MiEV Sport, along with new variants to its popular Lancer, Outlander and T ... Continue reading

Narva: Leading Automotive Lighting Company Enters Next Phase With Move To State-Of-The-Art Building

Narva: Leading Automotive Lighting Company Enters Next Phase With Move To State-Of-The-Art Building

With a move into state-of-the-art new premises earlier this year, Australia's leading automotive lighting and battery accessories brands of Brown & Watson Pty Ltd, Narva and Projecta, have entered a new phase of exciting development and expansion. ... Continue reading

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