Gasoline Whores Engage in Catfight to Try and Keep Ethanol Off The U.S. Market
Edmunds' CEO proves, once again, his lack of understanding of any issue of substance By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/ Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL For the second time in just a few weeks a Washington, DC-based orifice for the petroleum oil and gasoline industry has gotten themselves into a hissy fit trying to ba ... Continue reading
Jaguar C-X75 Concept Four-Wheel Drive Electric Supercar Unveiled at Paris PARIS, Sept. 29 PARIS, Sept. 29 -- Stunning range-extended electric supercar concept A celebration of 75 years of beautiful, fast Jaguars, points the way to a new design language Capable of reaching 205mph (330km/h), sprinting from 0-62mph (100km ... Continue reading
Panamera and New Cayenne Drive Porsche Growth Forward - VIDEO ENHANCED
Panamera and New Cayenne Drive Growth Forward PR Newswire STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 29 STUTTGART, Germany Sept. 29 -- The Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has again achieved outstanding results in the business year 2009/10 (July 31). According to the preliminary figures, with a growth of 17.9 percent to 7.79 bil ... Continue reading
GM to Complete Acquisition of AmeriCredit, with GM Financial Beginning Operations October 1 DETROIT, Sept. 29 DETROIT, Sept. 29 -- AmeriCredit to be renamed General Motors Financial Company, Inc. Acquisition will allow GM to offer consumers more financing and leasing options Launch of initial leasing program targeted b ... Continue reading
2010 Paris Motor Show: Lamborghini Redefines Super Sports Cars with Sesto Elemento - VIDEO ENHANCED
Unique competence in innovative carbon-fiber technology PARIS - September 29, 2010: Lamborghini is redefining the future of the super sports car with a unique technology demonstrator. Boasting an extremely lightweight construction thanks to advanced carbon-fiber technology, the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento has an overall ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Presents the 2011 Winnebago Tour
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading U.S. motor home manufacturer, presents the totally redesigned 2011 Winnebago Tour. This top-of-the-line Class A diesel coach has a new look in 2011 that includes a high-end exterior design, remarkable floorplans, like the impressive new 42QD, and features, like a ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz at the 2010 "Mondial de l'Automobile" in Paris
"Liberte, Egalite, E-Mobilite" - Prelude to the Second Automobile Revolution PARIS, September 29, 2010 -- - Cross reference: Picture is available via epa european pressphoto agency and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=68912 - Mercedes-Benz, the inventor of the automobile ... Continue reading
Porsche's New CEO Takes the Helm at the Paris Auto Show, Reveal New Speedster - VIDEO ENHANCED
Porsche's New CEO Takes the Helm at the Paris Auto Show PR Newswire PARIS and ATLANTA, Sept. 29 PARIS and ATLANTA, Sept. 29 -- Matthias Mueller, the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stuttgart, Germany-based Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, officially assumed Porsche AG Board of Management responsibilities today when ou ... Continue reading
Marchand Goes Back-To-Back in Wild SCCA Formula Mazda Ending
ELKHART LAKE, Sept. 27, 2010: Juan Marchand, of South Haven, Mich., raced through the Formula Mazda field and ended up with his second-consecutive National Championship at the SCCA Runoffs Presented by Subway. Darryl Wills, of Deer Park, Texas, and Mike Anderson, of Anza, Calif., completed the podium at Road America. M ... Continue reading
Goughary claims Gumout GT2 SCCA National Championship at Road America
ELKHART LAKE, Sept. 28, 2010: Jim Goughary, of Houston, returned to Championship form with a late-race pass to earn his fourth-career Gumout GT2 National Title in the 47th SCCA Runoffs Presented by Subway at Road America. Mark Boden, of Winnetka, Ill., last yearâs GT2 National Champion and the Gumout polewinner, f ... Continue reading
Tucker Wins Wild Touring 1 SCCA National Championship Race at Road America
ELKHART LAKE, Sept. 28, 2010: Scott Tucker, of Overland Park, Kan., escaped a multiple car incident at the start of the Hawk Performance Touring 1 National Championship race and held off a race-long challenge from Scott Buttermore, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., to win the T1 title at the SCCA National Championship Runoff ... Continue reading
Shields Wins Formula Vee National Championship in Photo Finish
ELKHART LAKE, Sept. 28, 2010: Rick Shields, of West Mifflin, Pa., emerged just ahead of competitors Roger Siebenaler, of North Hero, Vt., and Brandon Peterson, of Edwards, Colo., in a three-wide photo-finish to decide the Formula Vee title at the 47th SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by Subway at Road Ameri ... Continue reading
SCCA S2000 National Championship Goes to Direnzo
ELKHART LAKE, Sept. 28, 2010: Matthew Direnzo, of Medford, N.J., earned his very first SCCA National Championship at Road America, taking the S2000 win at the 2010 SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by Subway. Corey Fergus and his father John Fergus, both of Powell, Ohio, completed the podium. As the green fl ... Continue reading
STATE COLLEGE, Pa.--Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc. (SPS), an innovator in electroactive polymer (EAP) technology, received a $1 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).Ã U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu made the announcement. SPS is one of 33 companies across the nation funded as part of the Depa ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Selects Southern California Edison as Lead Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric
Azure Dynamics Selects Southern California Edison as Lead Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric PR Newswire DEARBORN, MI, Sept. 29 - Southern California Edison (SCE) places 20 unit order for innovative Ford Transit Connect Electric small commercial van - Transit Connect Electric order builds on previous relationsh ... Continue reading
MINI Cooper Steering Probe May Signal Industry-Wide Issue
Washington DC September 29, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that BMW's iconic MINI brand is under federal investigation because power steering on as many as 80,000 2004 and 2005 Mini Cooper models could fail. James R. Healey at USA Today says it also could be harbinger of a deluge of future steering complaints as a ... Continue reading
MINI Defect Investigation - Steering System Problem
NHTSA Action Number : PE10038 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BMW / MINI COOPER 2004 MINI / COOPER 2004-2005 MINI / COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2005 MINI / COOPER S 2004-2005 Manufacturer : BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Component : STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ... Continue reading
Car Shoppers Rate Quality as Most Important Factor, According to CarMax Survey
RICHMOND, Va.--According to a recent telephone survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. , the nationââ¬â¢s largest retailer of used cars, more Americans say quality is the factor that most influences their car buying decision. âWhich of the following factors most influences your car-buying decision?â More ... Continue reading
Toyota Lineup Gets an 18-Month Makeover
Washington DC September 29, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Autoweek, Toyota plans to move into new product segments over the next 18 months, as well as redesign several mainstream models. By the spring of 2012, Toyota will launch all-new versions of the Camry, Yaris, Tacoma, and RAV4. Also, the n ... Continue reading
Exciting Year Ahead For Salon Prive As Organisers Announce New Dates And A New Venue For 2011
There's excitement ahead in 2011, for Salon Prive -- fresh from the biggest and most in-demand Salon Prive yet, organisers are preparing to take the event to the next level, with new dates and a new venue announced today. ... Continue reading
Bentley: New Chapter In Continental Story Begins In Paris
Paris has played a significant role in Bentley's history and is set to do so again with the new Continental GT making its official public debut at the prestigious Mondial de l'Automobile tomorrow. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Strengthens Fleet Resources
Chevrolet has taken an important step in strengthening its fleet team by creating a new position of Rental and Remarketing Manager and appointing Gavin Cook in that role. ... Continue reading
Technology Pioneer Opel Advances Electric Mobility
Opel has joined forces with MeRegioMobil to advance future mobility by developing three demonstration electric Merivas. Funded by the German Ministry of Economics and Technology, the research project has the goal of integrating electrical vehicles as mobile energy storage units in the intelligent power grid (smart grid ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Starts Market Launch of Volt With Customer Advisory Board
Chevrolet Starts Market Launch of Volt With Customer Advisory Board PR Newswire DETROIT, Sept. 28 DETROIT, Sept. 28 -- Chevrolet has hand-picked 15 advanced technology enthusiasts and electric vehicle advocates to be the first consumers to experience the Volt every day under real-world conditions during a three-month v ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile and BMW Enter Agreement for Supply of Gasoline Engines
Saab Automobile and BMW Enter Agreement for Supply of Gasoline Engines PR Newswire TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, Sept. 29 TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, Sept. 29 -- Today, Saab Automobile and BMW announced an agreement for the supply of engines to be used in next-generation Saab vehicles. Under the purchase, supply and development agreem ... Continue reading
Revised Nissan X-Trail: Competitive Pricing And Lower Emissions
Nissan has unveiled prices for the revised X-TRAIL SUV, on sale now for first customer deliveries in October. ... Continue reading
Toyota IQ Adds Interior Style And Euro 5 Engines For 2011
It may be the world's smallest four-seater car, but the Toyota iQ has never been short on style. Its distinctive exterior appearance remains unchanged, but in the cabin some changes have been made to raise the quality factor and give customers more choice. ... Continue reading
BMW at the 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
The 2010 Paris Motor Show is the setting for the world premiere of the BMW Concept 6 Series Coupé ... Continue reading
Dating 2.0: Create Your Perfect Partner With Citroen DS3
Citroen has unveiled the latest relationship innovation - Dating 2.0 - a pioneering online service that allows users to create their perfect partner through interactive technology - the 21st century way to make a date. ... Continue reading
The Lexus CT 200h is the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched at the heart of the small luxury car segment. It is also Lexus's first compact five-door car and takes its place as the new gateway model for the Lexus range. ... Continue reading
Seat's Elegant Exeo Becomes the Automatic Choice
The elegantly sporty SEAT Exeo saloon and the dynamic Exeo ST estate are set to become the automatic choice for business and private drivers alike with the debut in Paris this week of a new drivetrain option. ... Continue reading
Year Two Brings D-MAX Limited Edition II
Specialist quality ute distributor Isuzu UTE Australia marks the second year of local sales of its Isuzu D-MAX one-tonne ute and cab/chassis range with a high-spec Limited Edition II 4x4 crew cab ute. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Is World's Most Sustainable Car Company For Sixth Consecutive Year.
The BMW Group has been named as the automotive industry's Supersector leader for the sixth consecutive year, and is therefore the world's most sustainable automobile manufacturer. ... Continue reading
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