ROANOKE, Va.--The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is proud to announce that Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, and national JDRF corporate partner, has raised over $3.8 million in support of diabetes research in 2009. ... Continue reading
Cars.com Reminds Consumers About 2009 Tax Incentives on New Car Purchases
CHICAGO, Nov. 19 -- If you missed the boat on the Cash for Clunkers program, Cars.com reminds consumers that they can still deduct local sales tax on new-car purchases made before the end of the year. The deduction is limited to the state and local sales and excise taxes paid on a new-car purchase of $49,500 or less an ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 19 -- While November new-vehicle retail sales are expected to decline slightly compared with one year ago, total vehicle sales are projected to increase marginally, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 franchisees across the ... Continue reading
ECOtality & eTec to Join Unveiling in San Diego
SAN DIEGO--The EV Project will take an important step forward today as the zero-emission Nissan LEAF makes its North American debut in San Diego, California. ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, is the lead grantee for The EV Project, having received an awar ... Continue reading
Purchase of Mini Camaro Nets $1 Donation to Toys for Tots and a Free Pizza LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov 16, 2009; Earlier this year, "Papa" John Schnatter set out on a cross-country Road Trip to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Papa John's Pizza...and to search for the car that started it all: a 1971 Z28 Camaro that Schnatter ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing on 2010 370Z Coupe
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 19 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe is available in two well-equipped models: 370Z and 370Z Touring and in a special edition NISMO 370Z. Pricing remains under $3 ... Continue reading
Sportier Edge and Improved Fuel Consumption for BMW 6 Series
BMW has introduced a sportier edge, as well as improved fuel consumption, for its new 6 Series Sport Coupé and Convertible ... Continue reading
New Dacia Duster Competition Car to Contest 2009/2010 Trophée Andros in Hands of Alain Prost
Dacia has chosen to base its challenge in the 2009/1010 Trophée Andros ice-racing season on the so-called 'Silhouette' category. All the circuits visited by the Trophée Andros put reliability to the ultimate test, and this will give Dacia a chance to showcase the fact that robustness forms an integral part of the bra ... Continue reading
Make a Classic Offer at Shannons Summer Sale
Some of the best nameplates in the automotive business will be sold to the highest bidder at Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on Monday (November 23). ... Continue reading
Corsa Range Gets 13% MPG-Boost Plus Extra Driver Appeal
Vauxhall's Corsa is set to sell more sub-125g cars than any other model range in the UK next year thanks to significant efficiency gains in its engine line up. Better still, buyers will benefit from zero VED on all manual Corsa models from next April. ... Continue reading
ECO:Drive Named 'Green Champion' In Major Environmental Awards
Fiat's green credentials have been given a further boost following the award of an international accolade for environmental best practice. ... Continue reading
kbb.com Editors Name 10 Car Features for Which They are Most Thankful
Editors Celebrate Thanksgiving by Listing Favorite Car Features, Providing Reasoning, Vehicle Examples IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 19 -- While giving thanks for family, friends and health are always in order, it seems with each passing year there are more and more comparably trivial things that many are in no hurry to live wi ... Continue reading
Millions of Motorists at Risk - Survey Shows 11% of Vehicles With at Least One Bald Tire
RMA Urge Motorists to Check Tread; Costs Just A Penny WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A survey of more than 7,000 vehicles revealed that more than 11 percent had at least one bald tire, which can increase the risk of a crash, particularly in wet weather conditions that frequently occur during fall and wi ... Continue reading
Girls Gone Cars: A Look at the Girls of the Los Angeles Auto Show - VIDEO FEATURE
As the first major U.S. Auto Show of the 2009-2010 season gets ready to bust open in Los Angeles in just two weeks, The Auto Channel invites you to take a brief look at last year's second best attraction, the beautiful show girls. ... Continue reading
More Efficient Z4 Roadster Hits the Road
BMW has waved its EfficientDynamics wand over its two-seater Z4 Roadster, improving fuel consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. ... Continue reading
Countdown Begins for New BMW X1
The first BMW X1 won't reach Australia for another six months yet this hasn't stopped prospective customers from getting in early. ... Continue reading
Four Chrysler Group LLC vehicles have earned 2010 Top Safety Pick Status. Chrysler Group announced today that the 2010 Dodge Journey, the 2010 Chrysler Sebring, the 2010 Dodge Avenger and the 2010 Jeep Patriot with available seat mounted air bag, are 2010 Top Safety Picks according to the Insurance Institute for Highwa ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto Launches Production of a New Low-Volume Supercharged Engine
Skoda Auto has started producing a brand new engine in its Mlada Boleslav plant. The new unit is going to be fitted to Skoda, Audi, Volkswagen and Seat vehicles. ... Continue reading
Every Subaru a Top Safety Pick
The United States Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has rated every Subaru in the North American range a "Top Safety Pick" ... Continue reading
BMW Announced as Automotive Partner of London Olympic and Paralympic Games
Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has today announced that BMW has become the Automotive Partner of London 2012. BMW will provide the 4000 or so vehicles which are required at the Games to transport athletes, technical officials, media, LOC ... Continue reading
2010 International Female Ride Day
` FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Women Rally Up for 2010 International Female Ride Day - May 7th Event Fuses Common Passion in Women Riders Globally - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (Toronto, Canada) - Women riders maintain momentum throughout the year by revving up programs in preparation for the 2010 International FEMALE RIDE D ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, Nov. 18 -- Houston, TX-based propane retailer Green's Blue Flame has joined national alternative fuel vehicle conversion and fueling network Alliance AutoGas. As an Alliance AutoGas partner, Green's Blue Flame will work with Texas' public and private vehicle fleets to convert vehicles from conventional gasolin ... Continue reading
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