Tesla and Toyota Announce Joint Development Agreement - Toyota to Invest in Tesla - COMPLETE VIDEO
The big question as to how and where would Toyota enter the electric car fray may now be answered By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/ Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL - May 20, 2010: Just two days ago, at the Western Automotive Journalists 3rd Annual Future Fuel Symposium, a big question that all the panel ... Continue reading
Pelosi Statement on Administration's Announcement on Auto Emission Standards
WASHINGTON, May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Obama Administration's announcement today on new auto emission standards for our nation's fleet of cars and trucks: "Today's announcement by the Obama Administration builds on the work of Congress to reduce our de ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 21 -- -- Second shift will begin July 19 with nearly 1,100 employees -- "Grand Cherokee is a signature vehicle for Chrysler," says Chrysler Group CEO Marchionne -- Chrysler Group reaffirms commitment to Detroit as sole manufacturer within city limits -- All-new 2011 Grand Cherokee redefines SUV industry wi ... Continue reading
Milestone Traffic Number Occurs Day Before Company's 12th Anniversary ATLANTA, May 21 -- Riding the resurging auto market, a jump in new car shopping activity and the launch of its multi-media "Heart & Mind" brand campaign, AutoTrader.com for the first time recorded more than 1 million unique visitors in a day on Tuesd ... Continue reading
Cheap Thrills: kbb.com Names 2010 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000
May 21 -- The 2010 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 today were named by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. The vehicles that made Kelley Blue Book's 2010 list of Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 -- typically a gas-sipping and obviou ... Continue reading
Enhanced Social Networking For The Auto Channel At Twitter And More
AUTO CENTRAL, May 21, 2010: We would like you to join us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/TheAutoChannel">Twitter</a > and on the new <a href="http://tachtalk.wordpress.com">TachTalk blog network, where you'll be able to pick up articles on the go. ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., May 21 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 3,800 Lexus late 2009 and certain 2010 model year LS 460 and LS 600h L vehicles in the U.S. equipped with Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) to address a temporary steering whe ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Calls 2010 Kia Soul One of 'Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000'
Urban Passenger Vehicle Lauded for More Fun, More Practicality and More Amenities Than Competition --Kia Soul delivers style with mix of modern amenities --Consumer purchase criteria notes coolness, fuel economy and standard technology features as important IRVINE, Calif., May 21 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today annou ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe to Start at $38,990, on Sale in Early-August
DETROIT, May 20 -- Cadillac announced today that pricing for the all-new 2011 CTS Coupe will begin at $38,990 including destination charge. The CTS Coupe goes on sale in early August in the United States. CTS Coupe will become the centerpiece of Cadillac, offering technology and performance in the dynamic form of a lux ... Continue reading
To Infiniti and the SMMT Test Day
Infiniti won't just be bringing some beautiful cars to the SMMT Test Day at Millbrook on May 27. ... Continue reading
ARCA Racing Series Race No. 6, Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care, Toledo (Oh.) Speedway, Toledo, Ohio Race Information: Event: Menards 200 by Federated Car Care, Sunday, May 23 at 2:00 p.m. Local Time Track: Toledo Speedway Qualifying: Saturday, May 22, at 3:30 p.m. Local Time; Track Length: .5-mile paved-ova ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Brings Championship Battles to Las Vegas
Corona, May 20, 2010: As the championship landscape starts to take shape, the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is making their second visit of the season to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend, Saturday and Sunday May 22nd and 23rd. With four rounds of racing completed, the stage is set for Rounds 5&6 at the mile ... Continue reading
Historic World Landspeed Record Breaker Supports New Speed Record - for Lawnmowers!
This coming weekend at Pendine Sands, 22nd & 23rd May, Project Runningblade will be attempting to beat the current world land speed record for a ride-on lawnmower. ... Continue reading
KV Racing Technology Continues Test Program At indy
SPEEDWAY, May 20, 2010: The KV Racing Technology organization was happy to see E.J. Viso back at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Wednesday during practice runs. The 25-year-old Venezuela driver was cleared by the IMS/IZOD IndyCar Series medical team Wednesday after Viso spun and hit the outside turn one wall Tuesday af ... Continue reading
Troy tops Topeka for second NHRA Pro Stock win
Delaware, May 20, 2010: Veteran drag racer Troy Coughlin thought he had winning at the top level of the sport figured out after scoring his first NHRA Pro Stock victory in the fall of 2001 at the Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa. But as the 2002 season reached its midway point, Coughlin was stil ... Continue reading
Maximize Your Talladega Tailgate With Pepsi Max Tailgate Zone
TALLADEGA, May 20, 2010: Talladega Superspeedway officials announced today that once again they will be helping fans âmaximizeâ their tailgate experience with the Pepsi Max Tailgate Zone during the AMP Energy 500, Oct. 31. The Pepsi Max Tailgate Zone is an all-inclusive package for race fans featuring: A rese ... Continue reading
Tracy Quick During Thursday Indy Practice
SPEEDWAY, May 20, 2010: Paul Tracy showed his speed Thursday in the No. 15 GEICO â KV Racing Technology Honda/Dallara/Firestone entry with a sensational 226.322 miles per hour lap, the second fastest of the day, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tracy, a six-time Indianapolis 500 starter, has continued to work o ... Continue reading
Kanaan Tops Rain-Shortened Practice At Indy
INDIANAPOLIS, May 20, 2010: Tony Kanaan topped the speed chart as rain cut short preparations for the 2010 Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kanaan recorded a lap of 39.6870 seconds (226.775 mph) in the No. 11 Team 7-Eleven car for Andretti Autosport while Paul Tracy, driving the No. 15 GEICO-KV Racing T ... Continue reading
Spring Classic Car Show at Talladega Superspeedway - June 12, 2010
TALLADEGA, May 19, 2010: Talladega Superspeedway and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame have the announced the inaugural Spring Classic Car Show will be at the track on June 12. A portion of all proceeds will go to support a local charity. The car show will be held in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage area of ... Continue reading
New Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition Spells It Out In Black And White
If you can't decide if white really is the new black when it comes to car colour choice, Vauxhall has the perfect solution with a new limited edition Corsa. ... Continue reading
Renault's Greenest Ever Production Car Launches In UK
While Renault continues to blaze a trail towards zero-emission motoring with the launch of its Z.E. (Zero Emission) range next year, the company is still working to reduce the environmental impact of its current range. ... Continue reading
On the Ball? No, the Ball's on the i10!
Hyundai has always been on the ball, but with the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa just about to kick-off, the ball is on the Hyundai! ... Continue reading
Seat Steals The Show In Madrid
Any colour you like, so long as it's green - that's SEAT's unequivocal message at the launch today of the International Eco Friendly Vehicle and Sustainable Mobility Show in Madrid. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Gets The World Cup Moving
Kia Motors helped to get the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa⢠on the move today by presenting the tournament organisers with a fleet of over 200 Kia vehicles at a handover ceremony held at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. ... Continue reading
Bugatti Stars In BCA Fast & Furious Sale
A Bugatti Veyron, one of the world's most desirable supercars, will feature in a massive 'Fast and Furious' sale of 350 sports cars, coupes, performance vehicles, motorcycles and convertibles at BCA Blackbushe near Camberley in Surrey on Saturday 5th June. ... Continue reading
Mazda6 Awarded Best Estate Car In Fleet World Honours 2010
An award-winning combination of driver appeal, lifestyle, versatility and workhorse practicality has enabled the Mazda6 2.2 litre diesel Estate to be named 'Best Estate Car' in the 2010 Fleet World Honours ... Continue reading
New Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable MP today visited Bentley Motors' Pyms Lane headquarters in Crewe as the company prepares to begin production of the new Bentley Mulsanne. ... Continue reading
Sales of Mitsubishi Motors' i-MiEV Commence in Hong Kong
Universal Cars Ltd. (UCL), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC)'s importer and distributor for Hong Kong, announced today it will begin sales of the i-MiEV the new-generation electric vehicle to individuals. ... Continue reading
Suzuki: Kizashi Ranks Highest in Owner Satisfaction
Suzuki's all new sports sedan, the Kizashi, continues to rack up the accolades with top honours in AutoPacific's 14th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards in the United States. ... Continue reading
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