Honda Announces Recall of Driver's SRS Airbag
Tokyo, Feb 10, 2010; Honda has decided to expand a recall related to a defect in the driver's SRS airbag installed on certain vehicles produced in 2001 and 2002 and has issued a notification in North America and Japan. This recall also will be conducted in other affected regions/countries. The total number of vehicles ... Continue reading
2009 Los Angeles Auto Show: Porsche Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire Porsche Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: Mazda Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire Mazda Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: Volkswagen Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire Volkswagen Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show Keynote Speech
Bob Lutz, General Motors Vice Chairman gives the opening keynote speech on the first of two Media Days. Bob was a rather last minute replacement for Fritz Henderson, GM's CEO until the evening before the scheduled speech. ... Continue reading
Dave McCurdy, OICA and Auto Alliance President delivers welcome speech on the first of two Media Days. ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: GM's Lutz Calls For Electric Evolution
Los Angeles December 2, 2009; Transcript of Bob Lutz' Key Note Opening Speech 2009 LA Auto Show Thanks, Aaron [Aaron Robinson, MPG President and Technical Editor, Car & Driver magazine] for that kind introduction. It�s always a pleasure to come to California[and the L.A. Auto Show]� and that�s espe ... Continue reading
BMW Group Hosts Sustainability Summit in Berlin
BERLIN December 2, 2009; Rajendra Pachauri, Chairman of the UN IPCC optimistic about chances of an agreement in Copenhagen; ahead of the climate conference, the BMW Group sets own CO2 reduction targets Speaking at today's BMW Group sustainability summit in Berlin, Dr Rajendra Pachauri, Nobel laureate and Chairman of th ... Continue reading
Hybrid-Electric Supercar with Microturbine Technology Debuts at 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
CHATSWORTH, CA December 2, 2009; Capstone Turbine Corporation is pushing traditional hybrid-electric vehicle barriers with the introduction of the CMT-380, a high-performance, hybrid-electric supercar powered by traditional batteries and an untraditional, ultra-low emission, range-extending microturbine. The Capstone m ... Continue reading
GPS Users Reveal Which US Cities Are Truly The Most Congested
CONCORD, Mass. December 2, 2009; TomTom, the world's leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps, today revealed the first fully detailed view of which cities have the worst traffic in the United States. The results were calculated using data from Speed Profiles, the historical speed database from TomTom ... Continue reading
Audi's Q7 TDI Clean Diesel Wins Earth, Wind & Power Environmental Award
Los Angeles December 2, 2009; Audi's Q7 TDI, its first clean diesel vehicle to hit U.S. streets this year is turning heads, most recently with a nod from the Earth, Wind & Power Awards, which selected it as "Most Environmentally Progressive Truck of the Year." The Earth, Wind & Power Awards recognize vehicles that cont ... Continue reading
2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., December 2, 2009; The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) will make its North American debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Built specifically to support a global demonstration program that begins this month, the Prius PHV is based on the third-generation Prius. The vehicle expands Toy ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., December 2, 2009; Ford Motor Company, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest are completing a three-year research project to gather data in support of future development of a computer-aided model of a pregnant woman for virtual crash test simulations --The model being developed could help Ford safety researcher ... Continue reading
Fleetwood MotorHome Association to Host 'Drive Your Toys to Illinois' National Rally in June 2010
DECATUR, Ind. December 2, 2009; Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, today announced that the Fleetwood MotorHome Association (FMA) will hold its "Drive Your Toys To Illinois" national rally in DuQuoin, Ill. June 26-30, 2010. FMA launched in 2008, in collaboration with Fl ... Continue reading
Amarok - The Volkswagen Ute Arrives
BOTANY, AUSTRALIA �: With the Amarok, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is now also entering the segment of mid-range utes, representing an annual market volume of two million vehicles worldwide. The Amarok is not only the fourth model series of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand, it is also the first 1-tonne ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Drives Away with the 2009 Best Car Awards
SYDNEY December 2, 2009; Ford Fiesta has reinforced its popularity with motorists by scooping the pool at this year's car of the year awards. Last night, the Ford Fiesta LX took home the title of Australia's Best Small Car 2009 in Australia's Best Car Awards. Presented by the Australian Automobile Association on behalf ... Continue reading
Hyundai i30 and iMax Australia's Best Cars Two Years in a Row
SYDNEY December 2, 2009; Australia's seven State and Territory based motoring clubs have recognised two Hyundai models as class-winners in their 2009 national awards. The Hyundai i30 SX CRDi turbo diesel has been named Australia�s �Best Mid-size Car Under $30,000� 2009 and the Hyundai iMax CRDi tur ... Continue reading
2009 Los Angeles Auto Show: Toyota Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire Toyota Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. Click PLAY to watch the complete video All-New Third-Generation Toyota Sienna Makes World Debut LOS ANGELES (Dec. 2, 2009) â Toyota unveiled the all-new, third-generation Sienna minivan at a media conference toda ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata: The New Standard for Midsize Sedans
LOS ANGELES, December 2, 2009; Hyundai today introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This marks the North American debut of the latest version of the popular midsize sedan, introducing Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" design language and an all four-cylinder engine lineup to the U.S. market. --All ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: Chevrolet Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire Chevrolet Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Porsche Boxster Spyder Makes World Debut And Other Porsche Models at 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
LOS ANGELES, December 2, 2009; Today, at a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Porsche -- a company known for creating light and highly efficient and desirable sports cars -- took the wraps off one of its most nimble and sportiest mid-engine cars ever: the 2011 Boxster Spyder. This new mid-engine Porsche rep ... Continue reading
Daimler says will build Mercedes C Class cars in the US
FRANKFURT December 2, 2009; German luxury car maker Daimler said on Wednesday that it will manufacture its popular C Class automobiles at a US plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The move, against which Daimler workers protested on Tuesday, does not signal a major shift in Daimler's strategy, chief executive Dieter Zetsche s ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: All-New 2011 Kia Sorento CUV
LOS ANGELES, December 2, 2009; Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the official North American debut of the all-new Sorento crossover utility vehicle (CUV) during a press conference at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. The first vehicle to be built at the all-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Kia Motors ... Continue reading
Faurecia Advances 'Clean' Approach for the Next Generation of Vehicles at the 2009 LA Auto Show
Faurecia plans to remove up to 130 pounds from a vehicle's weight by 2020, use more natural fibers and other biomaterials, reduce emissions and improve fuel savings LOS ANGELES, December 2, 2009; Beyond "green," "sustainable" and "renewable," Faurecia believes the next step in environmental responsibility is "Clean." T ... Continue reading
BMW Announces Pricing For 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, December 2, 2009; BMW announced pricing today for the 2011 ActiveHybrid 7models during their North American debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. BMW�s first hybrid performance/luxury sedans will arrive in showrooms in Spring 2011 with a base MSRP of $103,125 including des ... Continue reading
2010 International Car & Truck of the Year Announced During Los Angeles Auto Show Press Week
Los Angeles,CA December 2, 2009; The 14th Annual International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY) jury announced today the winners for the 2010 International Car and Truck of the Year. After thirteen years in Detroit, the 2010 ICOTY presentation was moved to the Los Angeles Auto Show where trophies were presented to winnin ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Cars and SUVs Compete for Green Mantle at 2009 LA Auto Show
LOS ANGELES, December 2, 2009; In the midst of one of the greenest LA Auto Shows in recent years, clean diesel vehicle technology is putting up stiff competition for the leadership mantle in vehicle fuel economy and environmental performance. Volkswagen today unveiled a 70-mpg concept vehicle called the "Up! Lite," pow ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Drives to the Head of the Pack Wins Three Residual Value Awards from ALG
CHERRY HILL, N.J., December 2, 2009; Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it has received three Residual Value Awards from ALG. ALG's 11th annual Residual Value Awards, for the 2010 model year, honor the vehicles in each industry segment that ALG predicts will retain the highest percentage of their original pri ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: BMW-MINI Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire combined BMW-MINI Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. Click PLAY to watch the complete video LOS ANGELES - December 2, 2009: The BMW Group used the days longest time slot to present a combined BMW-MINI Press Conference featuring news about the hybrid X6 and 7 ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: Ford Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire Ford Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. Click PLAY to watch the complete video 2011 FORD FIESTA: FUEL-EFFICIENT, PROGRESSIVE DESIGN OFFERS VERSATILITY, PERSONALITY LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2009 â Fordâs hot-selling new Ford Fiesta will deliver more than ... Continue reading
Three Honda Models Achieve Top Value Rating
Accord, Fit and Odyssey receive ALG's 2010 Residual Value Awards December 2, 2009 -- TORRANCE, Calif. -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that it has received three Residual Value Awards from ALG. ALG's 11th annual Residual Value Awards, for the 2010 model year, honored the vehicles in each industry segm ... Continue reading
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