Hottest Car, Truck and 4x4-SUV Announced at the 2010 SEMA Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
LAS VEGAS--The inaugural SEMA Award was presented to the Chevrolet Camaro for the Hottest Car, the Ford F-Series for the Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler for the Hottest 4x4-SUV, during the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. âA booth space is a ballot, and the models these exhibitors have selected represent their vot ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports October 2010 Sales of 19,076 - Up 20% YTD
MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 2, 2010 MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported October sales of 19,076 vehicles, an increase of 4.9% for the month and up 20.1% on a year-to-date basis. Impressive gains continued in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light-truck categories. The strongest per ... Continue reading
MONTREAL--GE today announced an order from Suncor Energy for 55 of GE's advanced 1.6-megawatt wind turbines for one of the largest wind power projects in the province of Alberta, Canada. The Wintering Hills project is part of a new of wind farms being built across Canada with the help of GE's technical expertise and hi ... Continue reading
OLATHE, Kan.--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that its automotive OEM division will provide a connected and integrated navigation package for the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and SX4 models, including the SX4 Crossover, SX4 Sport and SX4 SportBac ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Canada: October 2010 Best Ever
TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2010; Mercedes-Benz Canada reported today that the group achieved its best October ever on record with a total of 2,470 passenger cars and luxury light trucks retailed throughout the month. This is up 1.8% compared to October 2009, and propels year-to-date growth to 13.9% with a total of 25,797 vehicle ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Best-Ever October U.S. Sales - Brand on Pace for All-Time Sales Record in 2010
- October marks seventh record-breaking month of year and three consecutive months of record-setting achievements for the brand - October 2010 new sales of 8,128 vehicles surpasses previous October record set in 2008 with 7,443 Audi vehicles sold; Audi A3, Q5 sales jump significantly. - Certified Pre-Owned sales of 2,4 ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2011 Lexus CT 200h Preview - VIDEO ENHANCED
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS CT200h VEHICLE The Lexus CT200h is a lean, green luxury â and performance â machine. A real game-changer for the company, the CT 200h possesses a combination of attributes not seen on any similar sport crossover competi ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Sales & Marketing Update: Sr. VP Sales Resigns
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 -- CODA Automotive recently announced that Michael A. Jackson, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing and Distribution, has resigned his post at CODA. Jackson will launch his own firm, Jackson Partners LLC. CODA and Jackson have worked toge ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Sales up 32 Percent in October 2010
CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced October sales of 5,111, an increase of more than 32 percent compared to October 2009. It was MMNA's fourth highest monthly total in two years. The 32 percent increase represents Mitsubishi's largest yea ... Continue reading
American Suzuki October 2010 Sales Up 17 Percent
PR Newswire BREA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 BREA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 -- OCTOBER CYTD 2010 2009 MTD VS. 2010 2009 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports October 2010 Sales
PR Newswire WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 2, 2010 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 2, 2010 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported October sales of 23,222 vehicles, an increase of 12.6 percent from the 20,619 vehicles sold in October 2009. Year-to-date, the BMW Group also reported a sales volume of 215,274 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Sets All-Time October Sales Record With 38 Percent Increase
PR Newswire FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced all-time record October sales of 42,656, up 38% percent versus 2009. Retail sales were up 71% percent, while deliveries to fleet accounts were down 46%. For the year, Hyundai has reported tot ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record October Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Following the recently completed best sales quarter in company history, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced sales of 31,199 vehicles in October, a 38.7-percent increase over the same period last year and an all-time sales record for the month of October. ... Continue reading
Porsche's October 2010 Sales Up Over 60 Percent
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo in the United States, today announced October sales in the U.S. of 2,647 units compared to the same month last year when it sold 1,642 new cars, an increase of 61 percent. This r ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record Quarterly Profit
TULSA, Okla., Nov. 2, 2010 TULSA, Okla., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today reported record results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. Â Net income for the 2010 third quarter was $49.2 million, or $1.62 per diluted share, compared to net income of $30.1 million, or $1.29 per dilut ... Continue reading
2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid At 2010 SEMA Show
SEMA,LAS VEGAS November 2, 2010; Twelve modified 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupes are featured prominently in the Honda booth at the 2010 SEMA Show, which opens today. As the first available sport hybrid, the CR-Z demonstrates new opportunities for vehicle personalization among the import tuner community. Several si ... Continue reading
Daimler Signs Contract for Euro 7 Billion Credit Line
PR Newswire STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 2, 2010 STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 2, 2010 -- Daimler AG (stock-exchange symbol DAI) signed an agreement with a consortium of international banks on a euro 7 billion syndicated credit line with a term of five years on Oct. 29, 2010. The credit line offers very good conditions and was ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Announces 17.9% Increase Over Prior Year's October Sales
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 2, 2010 HERNDON, Va., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported that October 2010 marked a 17.9 percent increase over prior year sales for their entire line of vehicles. The all-new Volkswagen Jetta sold 5,464 in its first full month of sales, the best non-Cash for Clunker sales mont ... Continue reading
Fun-Filled Weekend Ahead in Vegas
Las Vegas, Nov. 2, 2010: With Rounds 13 and 14 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series less than a week away, it's no surprise that the excitement is really building for a weekend of racing in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host the races for the third time this season, and with some very heated points battle ... Continue reading
What do Flying, Floating Super Cars and Trees on top of Buildings Have in Common?
LONDON, November 2, 2010 -- Leading British Concept Designer Philip Pauley's futuristic Halo Intersceptor car has vehicle attachments which turn it into an aeroplane, helicopter, and sea going motor cruiser! This same visionary has devised the Urban Tree Planter(TM) modular system for standardising urban tree installat ... Continue reading
Subaru of America October 2010 Sets Sales Record
PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 2, 2010 CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Subaru of America, Inc. continued its winning sales streak with best-ever October results of 22,720 units, exceeding the previous "best-ever" result set in 2009 by over 25%. Ã Driving these results were record sales for the Outback, Fores ... Continue reading
Rindt and 72 celebrated at Racing Lotus
London, Nov. 2, 2010: Jochen Rindt and the Type 72 Formula 1 car are two Lotus icons being featured in the Racing Lotus film festival, taking place in Oxfordshire over the weekend of 13/14 November. The festival, which is taking place at Eynsham Hall near Witney, celebrates the history of the marque in motor racing thr ... Continue reading
Elliott Sadler Truck Series Advance: Texas Motor Speedway
NUMBER 10: Elliott Sadler returns to the No. 2 this weekend for his Truck Series debut at Texas Motor Speedway. The race will be Sadler's 10th-career start in the Truck Series, and his seventh in a Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) truck. In his nine previous Truck Series races, Sadler has one win, one pole (both achieved at Po ... Continue reading
Coughlin Goes Out In Second Round In Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nov 1, 2010: Jeg Coughlin Jr. is used to hitting the jackpot when he races at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but Sunday he left the game earlier than he is used to. Coughlin and the JEGS.com Chevy Cobalt won their first round Pro Stock matchup against Dave Connolly at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, bu ... Continue reading
Roger Curtis To Speak On VehicleTechnology Panel at SEMA
BROOKLYN, Nov. 1, 2010: Michigan International Speedway President Roger Curtis is a featured panelist at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas this week, emphasizing the efforts to further research and development opportunities on the trackâs road courses, skid pad and high-speed oval. Curtisâ panel at SEMAâs Vehic ... Continue reading
Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Reach Semifinals
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2010: Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team entered The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway determined to perform well. Perform well they did, although they lost to eventual race champion John Force in the semifinals. Tasca qualified in the sixth position for Sundayâs elimination ... Continue reading
F1 Drivers Pay Tribute To The Unsung Heroes
London, Nov. 1, 2010: At the recent Grand Prix Mechanics Reunion - a gathering of mechanics who have worked in F1 pit lanes over the last five decades - former drivers Damon Hill, Sir Jackie Stewart, Martin Brundle and John Watson paid tribute to the unsung heroes of the pit lane. For your interest, their sentiments ar ... Continue reading
2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Debuts With Newest HEMI® V-8
392 HEMI V-8 balances brawn with brains, features an active intake manifold, variable-cam timing and Fuel Saver technology (four-cylinder mode) on automatic transmission-equipped models Significant horsepower and torque gains are just part of the muscle coupe's balanced performance story as a redesigned suspension tuni ... Continue reading
New Kia Sportage - Full Range On Sale 1 November
Kia's stunning new Sportage crossover goes on sale across the UK Kia dealer network today as a full 16-model range following the huge sales success of the early First Edition version that went on sale on 1 August. ... Continue reading
Plug-in-Vehicles May Make up 22% of US Auto Sales by 2030
NEW YORK--Plug-in electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles, have the potential to make up 9% of auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030 (1.6 million and 4 million vehicle sales respectively), according to research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Achieving such growth levels, however, ... Continue reading
Suzuki Encourages Young Technical Talent In National Skillauto Competition
The talents of young men and women working in Suzuki GB PLC's authorised repair, body repair and paint shops are being put to the test in a national competition. Suzuki is supporting this year's SkillAuto contest and encouraging its technicians to step up for the challenge. ... Continue reading
Get A Free Winter Check With Proton At Selected Garages
As the long winter draws on in, now is the time to plan for difficult driving conditions which is why Proton Cars is offering customers a free winter check at selected garages. ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo "We Are Giulietta" - Unique Alfa Mosaic Unveiled
Created by using thousands of photos from owners past and present, historic stills from film, TV and landmark motorsport successes, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Mosaic is a unique celebration of the Italian brand's first 100 years. ... Continue reading
Infiniti: New Automotive Group Puts the M in Birmingham
Some of the UK's most experienced premium-car retail and service professionals have been hand-picked to run the latest Infiniti Centre in Birmingham, set up by new Infiniti retail partner Mana Premiere Automobiles Ltd (MPA). ... Continue reading
Twinair: The Revolution Starts Here
Fiat's award-winning new TwinAir concept is set to transform how drivers view petrol power's potential. The technologically advanced low consumption 875cc two-cylinder engine is the cleanest quantity production petrol engine in the world. Yet it still manages to combine a rev-happy fun appeal with significantly more po ... Continue reading
Skoda Shows It's Made Of 'Meaner Stuff' With New Marketing Campaign
As Skoda enjoys its strongest year on record, the car manufacturer is launching a new multi-million pound national marketing campaign for the Fabia vRS. ... Continue reading
Renault Releases Pricing And Specification For Espace 2011
Renault has refined the enduring appeal of its luxurious Espace for 2011, with subtle styling revisions, greater levels of equipment and lower pricing, from £24,495 and savings of up to £3,005 available. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Financial Services
Aston Martin is pleased to announce the launch of Aston Martin Financial Services; a range of individually tailored finance packages designed to make owning a new Aston Martin easier than ever before. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Hands Over Official Vehicles For G20
Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, has handed over the official vehicles for the G20 Seoul Summit. The ceremony took place at the Coex Centre in Seoul, where the summit will take place. Hyundai Motor Company is providing a total of 129 vehicles during the summit, including the flagship luxury Equus ... Continue reading
Kia: Motorama Celebrates Golden Anniversary With Platinum Award
One of Queensland's largest automotive groups has capped off its golden anniversary year with one of Kia Motor's most prestigious dealership rewards. ... Continue reading
MAGIC SKY CONTROL: Wellness Atmosphere At The Touch Of A Button
Mercedes-Benz is enhancing the vario-roof of the SLK with innovative technology boasting entirely new features. ... Continue reading
DUB Magazine Customising Hyundai's Flagship Equus For SEMA
Known for prolific design, DUB Magazine, a U.S. based automotive lifestyle magazine has teamed up with Hyundai Motor America to customise Hyundai's all-new luxury flagship sedan, Equus. ... Continue reading
Kia Introduces New Soul Flex At Brazilian Motor Show
Kia Motors is celebrating the world premiere of its new fuel efficient, ethanol-gasoline powered Soul Flex today, at the 26th Salao Internacional do Automovel, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. ... Continue reading
Loyal Customers Prefer Apple, Amazon And Hyundai
Hyundai's brand momentum continues its upward trajectory, earning a No. 6 ranking in customer loyalty, one of only two car brands to make it into the Top 50. ... Continue reading
HILLSBORO, Ore.--SolarWorldââ¬â¢s manufacturing campus in Hillsboro ââ¬â the largest crystalline silicon solar production facility in the Americas ââ¬â will serve as the sole Oregon host site of the ââ¬Ådrive electric tourââ¬??? sponsored by Nissan LEAF on Nov. 5, 6 a ... Continue reading
Motor Press Guild Selects 2010 Dean Batchelor Award Finalists
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2010 -- The Los Angeles-based Motor Press Guild (MPG) today announced its 2010 Dean Batchelor Award finalists. à Established in 1995, the Dean Batchelor Award recognizes excellence in automotive journalism as exemplified by the man it is named afterââ¬âDean ... Continue reading
New Stealth Ford Police Interceptor Mixes Muscle and Mystery at 2010 SEMA Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Ford to debut the ultimate stealth Police Interceptor at SEMA â a customized concept of its all-new Police Interceptor sedan â¢Revamped grille, lighting, exhaust and interior provide a sleek, yet slightly sinister look designed to blend muscle with mystery â¢Designer drew inspiration from the SR-71 Blackbi ... Continue reading
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