Green Automotive Signs 10-Year Extension with Zotye as Exclusive US Agency for New All-Electric SUV
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (Pink Sheets:GACR) announces signing a 10-year extension to their Exclusive Sole Agency Agreement with China-based Zotye. The detailed agreement includes a joint venture target in 2012 whereas Zotye and Green Auto anticipate opening a plant in the States for final assembly o ... Continue reading
Ford Windstar Recall Expanded To 1999-2003 Models
NHTSA Action Number : EA10007 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Vehicle Make / Model: FORD / WINDSTAR 1999-2003 Model Year(s): 1999-2003 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY Component(s) : SUSPENSION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Date Investigation Opened : December 20, 2010 Date Investigation Closed : Open Summary: The Of ... Continue reading
Honda will recall approximately 10,800 late model year 2010 to 2011 Accord and model year 2011 Pilot vehicles in the U.S. to prevent potential front suspension failure. A potential problem with the machinery used to tighten the spindle nuts on the front axles of both vehicles, as well as the damper attachment bracket b ... Continue reading
Suzuki Races to iPad/iPhone® 'Firsts' With Kizashi Ring of Fire Game
Kizashiâ⢠Ring of Fire racing game app, bringing its popular online game to life on both the iPad and iPhone as a free download from the App Store just in time for the holidays. With this launch, Suzuki builds on its multiplatform approach to promote the all-new Kizashi sport sedan in conjunction with the c ... Continue reading
Advanced Biofuels Would Receive Critical Support from Proposed Legislation, BIO Says
advanced biofuel producers secure financing for construction of first-of-a-kind projects. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today thanked Reps. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) and Mike Castle (R-Del.) for introducing the ââ¬ÅOil Independence for a Stronger America Act of 2010,ââ¬??? which will help th ... Continue reading
Five Chrysler Group Vehicles Awarded 2011 Top Safety Picks by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 22, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 22, 2010 -- New 2011 Dodge Avenger and Dodge Journey named for third straight year Jeepî Patriot named Top Safety Pick for second year in a row All-new Jeep Grand Cherokee and new Chrysler 200 are awarded Top Safety Picks for 2011à Five ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Explorer Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick; Delivers Suite of Standard Safety Features
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 22, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 22, 2010 -- All-new 2011 Ford Explorer earns Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick, adding to Ford's leading number of top safety ratings The reinvented Explorer offers a class-leading array of airbags, including industry-exclusive inflat ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2011, the highest rating possible from the non-profit safety research organization. The annual award recognizes those vehicles that perform best in protecting passengers in the Institute's front, side, and rear crash test evaluations, ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK
2011 Chevrolet Cruze received the highest possible ratings of "Good" in front, side, rear and rollover crash protection tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which recognized Cruze as a 2011 Top Safety Pick. "The new Cruze was clearly engineered from the ground up to meet the highest standards in safety ... Continue reading
Diesel Technology Forum Welcomes Chrysler Group As Its Newest Member
Diesel Technology Forum Welcomes Chrysler Group LLC As Its Newest Member Washington, D.C. ââ¬â Chrysler Group LLC has become the newest member of the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF), the nationââ¬â¢s leading advocate for the use of clean diesel technologies. ââ¬ÅWe are extremely pleased t ... Continue reading
PR Newswire TROY, Mich., Dec. 22, 2010 TROY, Mich., Dec. 22, 2010 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today released additional press conference times for the 2011 world-premier event to be held at Detroit's Cobo Center Jan. 10-23. The 2011 NAIAS will feature press events by more than 30 brands showca ... Continue reading
2011 Buick Enclave A Handsome, High-quality Hauler By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_0710) The 2011 Buick Enclave, a premium crossover SUV, is the luxury offering from the trio of platform-sharing SUVâs by General Motors. The sister vehicles being the Chevrolet Traverse and the GM ... Continue reading
Club Racing Contingency Programs For 2011 Now Posted
TOPEKA, Dec. 22, 2010: With the new year approaching, SCCA Club Racers can now register for contingency programs for the 2011 season. Five auto manufacturers â Volkswagen of America, Mazda North American Operations, Toyota/TRD, Honda Performance Development and Nissan North America have committed to contingency pr ... Continue reading
Beatriz Wins Brazilian All-Star Kart Race
Brazil, Dec. 21, 2010: Ana Beatriz surprised herself by winning the second race of the International Challenge of Go-Kart Champions on Dec. 19 in Florianapolis, Brazil - a charity event promoted by Ferarri Formula One driver Felipe Massa. Beatriz, who competed in four IZOD IndyCar Series races in 2010, overtook pole si ... Continue reading
IIHS Announces 66 Winners of 2011 Top Safety Pick Award - VIDEO ENHANCED
AUTOMAKERS QUICKLY IMPROVE ROOFS TO BOOST ROLLOVER PROTECTION ARLINGTON, VA â Sixty-six vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safetyâs TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2011 (list on p.2), including 40 cars, 25 SUVs, and a minivan. TOP SAFETY PICK recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting peo ... Continue reading
Team HUMMER Dakar Rally Preview
Charlotte, December 21, 2010: 2011 marks the 33rd running of the international test of endurance and determination known as the Dakar Rally, which for the third consecutive year will take place in the South American countries of Argentina and Chile after security threats in Mauritania in 2008 caused the ASO, the race o ... Continue reading
Subaru Remains the Only Manufacturer With IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK for all Models
2011 TOP SAFETY PICK winner in every vehicle class in which it competes. The test results cap a year in which Subaru is poised to announce its best-ever sales record. "We know our customers take their safety very seriously and so we are very pleased that IIHS has recognized us again as the only manufacturer with a TOP ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima Named 'Top Safety Pick' by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2011 Kia Optima midsize sedan has received the highest possible crash safety rating of "Good" in all four tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and has been recognized as a "Top Safety Pick," the top award handed down by the organization. "We are honored that the all-new 2011 Optima has e ... Continue reading
Nissan Delivers the First Nissan Leaf in Japan to the Kanagawa Prefectural Goverment
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it has delivered the first 10 units of its 100% electric and zero-emission Nissan LEAF in Japan to the Kanagawa Prefectural Government. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin celebrates 2010 - 'The Year of the Specials'
In 2010, Aston Martin celebrated its product line-up demonstrating its ability to react quickly to customer demands and to create tailor-fit sports cars. Aston Martin is agile as a small volume manufacturer and this year has created: V12 Vantage Carbon Black, DBS Carbon Black, DBS UB2010, V8 Vantage N420 and now new DB ... Continue reading
Leasing Success for Mazda Company Cars Jump 20 Percent
Mazda is winning significant company car business with contract hire and leasing companies with the multi award-winning Mazda6 continuing to lead the way. ... Continue reading
Ford Econo Check APP Helps Drivers Go Far for Less
Ford's new iPhone app has been launched as the latest addition to the company's Econo Check service to cut fuel costs. ... Continue reading
Have a Very Audi Quattro Christmas!
Car enthusiasts wishing they could scythe through the snow this Christmas like Stig Blomqvist in an Audi quattro may appreciate having their dreams fuelled by this beautifully detailed 1:43 scale model of the Eighties original in its road-going form. ... Continue reading
Shannons Sponsors Kiwanis All Ford Day
Shannons is again a major sponsor of the Kiwanis All-Ford Day that is expected to attract more than 1,200 special Fords from over 30 Ford clubs to the Deakin University Sports Ground in Geelong on February 20. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Australia Appoints New Managing Director
BMW Group Australia today announced the appointment of Phil Horton to the position of Managing Director, effective 1 February 2011. ... Continue reading
The Renault-Nissan Alliance Chooses AXA Assistance for Electic Vehicle Assistance in Europe
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has selected AXA Assistance to provide roadside assistance for its electric vehicles in Europe following a call for tender launched in early 2010. ... Continue reading
Isuzu Saves the Day at Surey Winter Wedding
It was a case of "Rodeo, Rodeo, wherefore art thou Rodeo" this weekend as Isuzu came to the rescue of a desperate damsel in distress trying to get to her own wedding in the snow-struck Surrey countryside. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Celebrates 2010 International Awarded Success
Jaguar Land Rover is celebrating a successful 2010 having received more than eighty international awards for its vehicles during the year. ... Continue reading
Luxgen Revolutionses Auto Feria Popular 2010 With Intelligent Technology Models From Taiwan
The Auto Feria Popular 2010 (Auto Fair Popular 2010) was held from December 2 to 5, hosted by Banco Popular Dominicano at Torre De Popular in Dominican Republic. ... Continue reading
Subaru's New WRX STI Debuts in "Gran Turizmo 5"
Subaru announced that the WRX STI 4-door sedan model debuts in "Gran Turismo 5", the most famous racing simulation video game for PlayStation3. Developed by Polyphony Digital Inc. and published by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Completes Development Of Tucson ix Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle
SEOUL, Korea--Hyundai Motor Company has completed development of its next- generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle -- the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle -- and will begin testing next year with an eye toward 2015 mass production. Hyundai's third-generation FCEV is equipped with a 100-kilowatt fuel cell system and t ... Continue reading
New Apple TV Sales to Top One Million This Week - The Auto Channel is Apple TV Ready
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Apple today announced that it expects sales of its new Apple TV to top one million units later this week. The new Apple TV offers the simplest way to watch your favorite HD movies and TV shows, stream content from Netflix, YouTube, Flickr and MobileMe, all on your HD TV for the breakthrough price of ... Continue reading
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