2009 LA Auto Show: Green Car of the Year Award - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire Green Car of the Year Award Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Debuts Los Angeles Fashion Boutique
LOS ANGELES, December 3, 2009 Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., today welcomed customers, VIPs and Lamborghini executives to the exclusive grand opening celebration of the newest Automobili Lamborghini Boutique, located in a luxury shopping center outside of Los Angeles. The Los An ... Continue reading
World's Largest Cruise Ship Sails with Safe, Reliable Power from Eaton
PITTSBURGH December 3, 2009; When the world�s largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, departs on its maiden voyage Saturday, December 5, a cadre of electrical power supply systems from diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will help keep the ship�s 6,300 passengers comfortable, safe and en ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: Subaru Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire Subaru Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. Click PLAY to watch the complete video Subaru Announces Pricing on 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition -- New model featuring improved handling and lower price available Spring 2010 -- LOS ANGELES - December 3 ... Continue reading
Audi A3 TDI Named 2010 Green Car of the Year
by Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor As fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness have become more important to car buyers over the past few years, so has the annual Green Car of the Year award become more important to auto makers. Presented since 2005, it is an award that resonates with both consumers an ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: Hyundai Tucson Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire Hyundai Tucson Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. Click PLAY to watch the complete video ALL-NEW TUCSON DELIVERS BETTER FUEL ECONOMY AND MORE POWER LOS ANGELES - December 3, 2009: In 2010, a revolutionary new Tucson joins the rapidly evolving Hyundai product ... Continue reading
Honda 'Personal-Neo Urban Transport' Concept Showcased at LA Auto Show 2009
SLOUGH, UNITED KINGDOM December 3, 2009; Honda unveiled the Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model at LA Auto Show 2009 today, demonstrating a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact and stylish city coupe. Designed around a small, micro-car �footprint�, ideal for use in cities and tight ... Continue reading
Best November Sales Ever for BMW Australia
MULGRAVE, AUSTRALIA December 04, 2009; Australia�s leading luxury car brand enjoyed its best-ever November sales and is on track to wrap-up the country�s luxury market leadership crown for the sixth year in a row. BMW delivered 1,717 luxury cars and sports activity vehicles in November, an improvement of ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: All-New Third-Generation Toyota Sienna Makes World Debut
TORRANCE, CA December 3, 2009; Toyota unveiled the all-new, third-generation Sienna minivan at a media conference today at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto show. The Toyota Sienna is well known as a transportation solution for moving people and cargo comfortably and efficiently. The third-generation Sienna will look and drive ... Continue reading
Audi's Triple Triumph at 2009 Australia's Best Cars Awards
MELBOURNE December 3, 2009; Audi has celebrated a triple treat at this year�s Australia�s Best Cars awards, announced in Melbourne. The compact luxury Q5 SUV, along with the TTS Coupe and A6 sedan were proclaimed winners in their respective categories. In its first ever appearance, the Q5 3.0 TDI quattro ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Introduces the All-New Challenger - the Perfect Blend of Toughness and Style
CLOVELLY PARK, AUSTRALIA December 3, 2009; Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) today announced the release of their new mid-sized four-wheel drive wagon, the all-new Challenger, a vehicle with high levels of on-road comfort and driveability and true low-range four-wheel drive ability. The all-new Challenger offe ... Continue reading
COPENHAGEN, December 3, 2009; The world's first concept demonstration tires made with BioIsoprene technology, a breakthrough alternative to replace a petrochemically produced ingredient in the manufacture of synthetic rubber with renewable biomass, made their debut in Copenhagen, Denmark, this week. One tire will be on ... Continue reading
New Peugeot 5008 Protects All the Family.
COVENTRY, UNITED KINGDOM December 3, 2009; The Auto Channel reported that following in the footsteps of the Peugeot 3008, and before it is launched, Peugeot�s new 5008 compact MPV has been awarded five stars by Euro NCAP under its more stringent 2009 test protocol. The new test called the Euro NCAP global rating ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, December 3, 2009; The Auto Channel reported that NADAguides.com, a provider of vehicle pricing and information, today announced the 2010 Kia Forte compact sedan and its two-door brethren have been awarded the NADAguides.com Car of the Year. During a standing-room-only press conference at the 2009 Los Angel ... Continue reading
Plastics Help 'Drive' Fuel Efficiency and Safety in New Automobiles at the Los Angeles Auto Show
ARLINGTON, Va., December 3, 2009; Plastics have long played an important role in helping to make cars lighter and more fuel efficient, but many consumers may not realize the extent to which plastics have revolutionized the vehicles they drive every day. To communicate how plastics help make possible the modern design, ... Continue reading
All-New 2011 Kia Sorento Takes Up Residence in the Big Apple
IRVINE, CA -: Kia Motors America (KMA) is moving into one of the world's highest profile advertising arenas - New York City's Times Square - with a new billboard showcasing the all-new 2011 Kia Sorento CUV. The 60 foot by 40 foot advertisement, located at One Times Square at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Ave ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Auto Show Names the Nissan V2G as the Youthmobile 2030 Design Challenge Winner
Winner Announced During 6th Annual Design Los Angeles Conference LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2009; Today, the Nissan V2G was announced as the winner of the Los Angeles Auto Show's 2009 Design Challenge. This year's theme, Youthmobile 2030, asked automotive design studios to envision what a new generation of drivers - raised w ... Continue reading
Ford Vehicles Equipped with Clarion Navigation Top J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Study
DEARBORN, Mich. December 4, 2009; Lincoln MKS owners report "Highest Satisfaction" with their Clarion-equipped Voice-Activated Navigation System with SIRIUS� Travel Link(TM), according to J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Navigation Usage and Satisfaction Study. The same system in the Ford Flex is second on the lis ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces World Premiere of the 70 MPG Up! Lite Concept Car at 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
HERNDON, Va., December 3, 2009; Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce the world premiere of the groundbreaking Up! Lite concept car at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. With its combination of a Volkswagen TDI� Clean Diesel engine, an advanced electric motor, and a seven-speed Direct Shift Gearboxᦙ ... Continue reading
One-of-a-Kind New York Yankees 2010 Ford Mustang GT to Sell to Highest Bidder
PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y., December 3, 2009; United Country Absolute Auction & Realty (www.aarbids.com) announces the online auction of a one-of-a-kind 2010 Ford Mustang GT known as the "New York Yankees Mustang," according to Rob Doyle, auctioneer. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind comm ... Continue reading
SYDNEY december 3, 2009; Boasting spirited dynamics, stylish exterior and ample headroom, Mazda�s stylish Mazda2 is the perfect ride for popular television host Faustina �Fuzzy� Agolley and her signature �fro. Mazda Australia has signed the popular young television star as an ambassador for ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Super Duty Fire Truck Aids Families of Fallen Los Angeles Firefighters
LOS ANGELES, december 3, 2009; For more than 60 years, dependability and reliability have been the hallmark of Ford's F-Series trucks. For those who rely on their trucks 24/7 for emergency rescue work, the new 2011 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT chassis cab - which can be upfitted as a fire department first-responder vehicl ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Attracting BMW and Lexus Owners
SYDNEY December 3, 2009; Hyundai�s flagship Genesis sedan has been named the �Near Luxury Car� segment leader by Strategic Vision, a US based research consultancy. The luxurious, rear-wheel drive Genesis topped its category in the 2009 Total Value Index� (TVI), which looks at all aspects of ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., December 3, 2009; BorgWarner supplies turbochargers for the Opel 1.6-liter compressed natural gas (CNG) engine as well as the VW 1.4-liter TSI EcoFuel engine, the world's first direct-injection turbocharged engine modified for CNG operation. Both engines achieve 150 horsepower with significant fuel ... Continue reading
MARANELLO, ITALY December 3, 2009; The Ferrari 458 Italia has scooped two prestigious awards from BBC Top Gear Magazine, one of the world�s most influential automotive magazines. Not only did the British magazine nominate the 458 Italia �Supercar of the Year�, but also, for the very first time for ... Continue reading
See Also: EV-MOTORING.COM BOULDER, Colo. December 3, 2009; As the global market for electrified vehicles grows rapidly over the next several years, lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries in a variety of chemistries will be the technology of choice for auto manufacturers. The opportunity for Li-ion batteries will be primarily d ... Continue reading
HERNDON, Va., Dec 3, 2009; Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen accepted the 2010 Green Car of the Year award today on behalf of the 2010 Audi A3 TDI at the Los Angeles Auto Show and he gave the following remarks: "First, I'd like to thank Ron and the Green Car Journal team as well as our esteemed panel of judge ... Continue reading
TAG Heuer Celebrates Double Anniversary in Style at the McLaren Technology Center
WOKING, England, December 3, 2009; Racing Legends, Jetsetters and Journalists on Hand at pre-BaselWorld Party to Fete Legendary Swiss Watchmaker's 150th Anniversary and 25th Year With McLaren in F1. Motor-racing great Lewis Hamilton joined Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team Principal Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren Automotive Ch ... Continue reading
Maximum EuroNCAP Ratings for Three Different Mercedes-Benz Models
STUTTGART, GERMANY December 3, 2009; No less than three Mercedes model series - the E-Class, GLK-Class SUV and C-Class - have achieved the highest rating of five stars in stringent EuroNCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) testing. "We are very pleased about this good result. It confirms the correctness of our r ... Continue reading
BMW Group Hosts Sustainability Summit in Berlin
BERLIN December 3, 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
Surprise Spyker Cars bid on Saab
By Henny Hemmes Senior Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Autoi Channel Los Angeles December 3, 2009; Just before General Motors shocked the media by its surprise � divorce� of CEO Fritz Henderson on Tuesday afternoon, there was another remarkable event that could be mighty important for the survival of the Saab ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: All-new Hyundai Tucson Delivers Better Fuel Economy and More Power
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2009; In 2010, a revolutionary new Tucson joins the rapidly evolving Hyundai product line. The sleek crossover from Hyundai, with its athletic European design, strikes a stark contrast from its predecessor and improves in every functional area, from its roomier cabin with extra cargo space to its l ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: Fisker Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire Fisker Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. Click PLAY to watch the complete video FISKER RECAPS FIRST TWO YEARS, ANNOUNCES KARMA PRODUCTION SCHEDULE LOS ANGELES - December 3, 2009: In little more than two years Fisker Automotive has established itself as a for ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: SMS (Saleen) Supercars - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire SMS Supercars Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. Click PLAY to watch the complete video LOS ANGELES - December 3, 2009: SMS Supercars is owned and operated by famed car customizer Steve Mark Saleen. Saleen appearance at this year's show marks his first offici ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: Buick Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
The Auto Channel presents the entire Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: 2010 Hyundai Tucson Revealed
ALL-NEW TUCSON DELIVERS BETTER FUEL ECONOMY AND MORE POWER LOS ANGELES, 12/03/2009 2010 Tucson Specifications 2010 Tucson Features 2010 Tucson Images In 2010, a revolutionary new Tucson joins the rapidly evolving Hyundai product line. The sleek crossover from Hyundai, with its athletic European design, strikes a stark ... Continue reading
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