Monday, March 29, 2010

Men vs. Women: Who Pays Less for Auto Insurance?

DALLAS--Which is the better driver? Some say, "Men have a natural skill," or "Women are terrible at parking." Others say men have a need for speed while women are more cautious drivers. Finally someone's giving an option for those of us who seldom drive our car. I only use my car when I go and buy my groceries. Other t ... Continue reading

Race Cars and Race Karts Exhibition Opens New York Auto Show

Javits Center Becomes 'Racetrack' for Opening Festivities April 3rd NEW YORK, March 29 -- The Skip Barber Racing School, Long Island Karting Association, Lime Rock Park race track, and the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) are joining together to host a fast-paced, in-your-face racing exhibition to commemorate t ... Continue reading

FedEx Introduces First All-Electric Trucks To Be Used in the U.S. Parcel Delivery Business

CHICAGO--FedEx Corp. today announced the expansion of its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with the first all-electric FedEx parcel delivery trucks in the United States. Four purpose-built electric trucks—optimized for electric operation from the wheels up—are slated to hit the road in the ... Continue reading

2010 NY Auto Show: Chrysler to Showcase Live, Mobile TV

Company is First Automaker in the United States to Offer Live, Mobile TV NEW YORK, March 29 -- -- Company now offers live, mobile TV in eight 2010 model-year vehicles: Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep® Commander, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro, Ram 1500 and Ram 2500/3500 -- Watch liv ... Continue reading

Right to Repair Bill Introduced into Senate with Bipartisan Support

U.S. Senators Boxer, Brownback Join Forces on Consumer Protection BETHESDA, Md., March 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Protecting consumers' rights to choose where they get their vehicles repaired gained bipartisan support as Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) introduced the Motor Vehicle Owners' Rig ... Continue reading

Ford Transit Connect: Perfect 'Addition to the Family' for 'Mom and Pop' Businesses - VIDEO ENHANCED

DEARBORN, Mich., March 29 -- -- Small businesses honored today, National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day -- With sales of more than 13,000 since its introduction last August, the Ford Transit Connect is becoming the vehicle of choice for a growing number of "mom and pop" business owners -- Business owners like the Tran ... Continue reading

Frost & Sullivan Comments on Geely's Purchase of Volvo

Frost & Sullivan's Global Director of Research, Automotive & Transportation Group, Anil Valsan, comments on Geely's purchase of Volvo LONDON - 29 March, 2010 - Geely's purchase of Volvo is indeed a major milestone in the auto industry, being the first successful purchase of a major brand by a Chinese automaker. While t ... Continue reading

West Coast Premiere of the Relaunch of Indian Motorcycle (Again)

America's Oldest Motorcycle Founded in 1901 GRAND OPENING APRIL 17 & 18 IN HARBOR CITY FREE CONCERTS BY LEE ROCKER & WILD CHILD HARBOR CITY, Calif., March 29 -- One hundred and nine years after it was founded in 1901, the classic Indian motorcycle is back and it's making its west coast premiere on Saturday and Sunday, ... Continue reading

Johnny 'Sticky' Budden Explores The City Limits With 1000 Miles Of Parkour To Paris Challenge

Vauxhall Motors are proud to announce that they are supplying a Vauxhall Antara as Johnny 'Sticky' Budden's official support vehicle for his 1000 miles of Parkour to Paris Challenge. ... Continue reading

Next-gen Hyundai Accent (or Elantra?) borrows several notes from Sonata

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is more stylish, more spacious, and flat out better than its predecessor. This seems to be the M.O. for Hyundai nowadays, as it rolls out a continual stream of new and/or revised vehicles that leave any old brand preconceptions in the dust. Vehicles like the new Sonata, Tucson, and the Genesis m ... Continue reading

Lexus Unleashes the Ultimate LFA

In celebration of its LFA supercar taking on the challenge of the Nürburgring 24 Hours race in May, Lexus has launched a new performance package designed to appeal to customers seeking full-blooded track performance. ... Continue reading

Ford finalizes deal to sell Volvo to Geely for $1.8 billion

At press conference in Gothenburg, Sweden today, Ford executive vice president Lewis Booth and Geely chairman Li Shufu announced that the companies have reached a final deal to sell Volvo to the Chinese automaker. The final purchase price is $1.8 billion, which includes some of Volvo's intellectual property and its oth ... Continue reading

Warren Buffett promoted BYD to launch hybrid cars for mass market on Monday

HONG KONG: Chinese car and battery maker BYD Co, backed by US billionaire investor Warren Buffett, said it will start sales of plug-in hybrid cars with solar panels to the public in Shenzhen on Monday. The company said it will go ahead with the plan to sell the car to mass consumers as planned, despite rumours that it ... Continue reading

Subaru Gallops Into New British Eventing Season At Burnham

They're unbeatable off road, sure-footed on treacherous terrain and great to look at...and that's just the horses! Subaru UK has announced the continuation of its vehicle sponsorship of UK show jumping and eventing, with the first competition of the season, Burnham Market International, scheduled to take place between ... Continue reading

Toyota Kirloskar to export cars from Ennore port

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd (TKM) will use the Ennore port for exporting its cars even as it will continue to use the Chennai port to export components, according to its Deputy Managing Director (Commercial), Mr Shekar Viswanathan. “We are in discussion with Ennore Port Ltd on this. While the focus is currently ... Continue reading

2,487.5 MPG Achieved at 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas

Student-built, fuel-efficient prototype vehicle achieves farthest distance using least amount of fuel HOUSTON, March 28 -- Extreme mileage was the goal this weekend on the streets of downtown Houston as 42 student teams competed in the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon Americas®, a challenge for students to design, build and te ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Bluemotion Models Added To Avis Rental Fleet

Leading international car hire company Avis has ordered more than 540 Golf BlueMotion models for its fleet in the UK. These vehicles will form part of the Avis Eco Collection, offering environmentally conscious drivers low emission vehicles. ... Continue reading

Toyota Promotes Peace Of Mind With Free Five-Year Warranty Or Three-Year Free Servicing Offer

Toyota is reinforcing customer confidence in the quality and reliability of its model range with a ground-breaking new offer. All new Toyota cars purchased through retail from 27 March come with the choice of either ... Continue reading

Bmw Cleans Up With Efficientdynamics at the 2010 Fleet News Awards

BMW cleans up with EfficientDynamics at the 2010 Fleet News Awards BMW 7 Series proclaimed Best Luxury Car at the 2010 Fleet News Awards for the second year running ... Continue reading

Renault Announces Price and Specification For Twingo Gordini 133

The launch of Twingo Gordini 133 brings a luxury car with the Gordini signature to the small car segment. Developed by Renaultsport, this stylish small car exudes the spirit of Gordini, with a modern twist. ... Continue reading

Peugeot's New Range Full Of Allure

The allure of Peugeot's range of vehicles from the 107 to the 308 CC has just got stronger, with a range of five exciting Special Edition models. ... Continue reading

Maserati GB Ltd Announces the Opening of Graypaul Birmingham in Solihull

Maserati GB Ltd is delighted to announce the opening of Graypaul Birmingham, the new Maserati dealership in Solihull ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz UK Appoints New Managing Director Customer Services Group

Mercedes-Benz UK has announced the appointment of Simon Oldfield to the position of Managing Director Customer Services Group, with effect from 1 April 2010. Oldfield has been promoted to this role after 12 years with the company, most recently as Sales Director Mercedes-Benz Cars and before that as Marketing Director ... Continue reading

Strong F1 Result a Boost for Renault Australia

The second place recorded by Renault F1 Team driver Robert Kubica in the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, comes at a good time for Renault Australia. ... Continue reading

Honda Awards Top Technicians and Apprentices

Ryan Mackey from Honda Central (Tasmania) and Geoff Mentiplay from Peninsula Honda (Victoria) were recently named Honda Australia's Apprentice and Technician of the Year respectively ... Continue reading

Daimler Trucks Unveils Truck Test Track in Oragadam, Near Chennai, India

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has opened its new truck test track in Oragadam, near Chennai (formerly Madras). ... Continue reading

NY Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz to Showcase the new 2011 R-Class

NEW YORK - March 29, 2010: One look is all it takes to see that the new MY2011 R-Class conveys a new level of assertiveness, underscoring the unique personality of this multi-talented vehicle. The completely redesigned front end completely transforms its overall appearance, taking its inspiration from Mercedes-Benz sed ... Continue reading

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Show Car Debuts at the 2010 New York Auto Show

NEW YORK, March 29 -- -- V-Series performance combined with dramatic CTS Sport Wagon design -- 556-hp (415-kW) supercharged 6.2L V-8 -- Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with steering wheel shift controls -- Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires -- Limited availability beginning ... Continue reading