American Suzuki July 2010 Sales
BREA, Calif., Aug. 3 -- JULY CYTD 2010 2009 MTD VS. 2010 2009 YTD VS. ---- ---- ------- ---- ---- ------- MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports 8.9 Percent Sales Increase for July
- All-new 2011 MAZDA2 begins hitting showrooms - IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported an 8.9 percent increase in sales for July 2010, with 20,732 vehicles sold. Year-to-date sales through July stand at 136,451, and are outpacing last year's sales at this time by 14.3 percent. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Sales Increase More Than 16 Percent in July
CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced July sales of 5,648. That's an increase of 16.5 percent compared to July 2009 and Mitsubishi's highest monthly sales total since August 2009. Outlander sales led the way, up 33 percent and increasing more than 30 percent for the second mo ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Substituting high strength, low weight aluminum for more traditional materials in Class 8 truck and trailers can eliminate 3,300 pounds from the vehicle weight, according to a new report released today by Ricardo Inc. Based on these findings, aluminum could yield annual savings of fuel and emissions in Clas ... Continue reading
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies, a leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure, today announced that the City of Anaheim (Calif.) has installed their first ChargePointî Networked Charging Station for Electric Vehicles (EVs). The charging station is located in the parking structure of the An ... Continue reading
Amica Mutual Ranks Highest among Auto Insurers for an 11th Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- After peaking in 2009, overall customer satisfaction with insurance companies has declined significantly in 2010, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. National Auto Insurance Study(SM) release ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies Enters Prototyping Phase with Licensee in China
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced that its licensee Great Wall Alternative Power Systems Ltd. has completed the first phase of its License Agreement involving the establishment of secure intellectual property protocols in China for Cycloneââ¬â¢s technology. Th ... Continue reading
AutoChina International Announces Two Million Share Repurchase Program
SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited (ââ¬ÅAutoChinaâ& acir c;¬??? or the ââ¬ÅCompanyââ& amp; #130;¬???) , Chinaââ¬â¢s largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the establ ... Continue reading
Smith Electric Vehicle Orders Enova Drive Systems for DOE Funded Program
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ENA) (AIM: ENV)à (AIM: ENVS), a leading innovator of proprietary hybrid and electric drive systems, confirmed today that they have moved toward large scale production supply of its all-electric drive system for the Smith Newton, the worldââ¬â¢s largest bat ... Continue reading
World Bank Study Debunks Food vs. Fuel Myth
WASHINGTON, DC - A newly released working paper from the World Bank found that biofuels were not to blame for the so-called food crisis of 2007 to 2008. For almost two years, Growth Energy, the coalition of U.S. ethanol supporters, has countered claims that ethanol and farm prices were to blame for higher food prices. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac Sales Up 25 Percent in July 2010
DETROIT, Aug. 3 -- -- Steady progress in rebuilding sales one year after launch of new GM -- Calendar-year-to-date sales for GM's four brands up 31 percent -- Tenth month in a row that GM's four brands have increased retail and total sales -- Strong Buick and Cadillac sales show balance of GM brand portfolio July sales ... Continue reading
Acura Announces July 2010 Sales Results
Acura Up 44.9 percent in Monthly Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Sales of the turbocharged RDX crossover SUV were 1,708, up 216.9 percent compared to July 2009 sales, which helped push Acura total monthly sales to an increase of 44.7 percent based on daily selling rate*. With 13,017 units sold for July, overall Acura ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports July 2010 Sales
Acura Division up 44.7 percent; Honda trucks up 23.4 percent TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted July sales of 112,437 vehicles, a decrease of 5.6 percent, based on the daily selling rate*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales reached 706,346, an increase of 9.4 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports July 2010 U.S. Sales Increased 5 Percent; Product Onslaught Coming Soon
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 3 -- -- July marks the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases -- Dodge Challenger and Dodge Journey each set sales records for the month of July -- Ram Chassis Cab sets record for best monthly sales ever -- Thirteen Chrysler Group vehicle lines improve year-over-year sales ... Continue reading
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 3 -- Audi today reported strong July 2010 U.S. sales leading into a promising second-half of the year. Following its previous best first-half results of any year, Audi maintained its momentum as July 2010 sales of cars and SUVs increased 22% compared to July 2009. The July 2010 results indicate the G ... Continue reading
Pros and Cons of Monthly Auto Insurance Highlighted
LOS ANGELES, August 3, 2010: With household budgets tight, some consumers may be anticipating the next car insurance payment with a bit of anxiety. The prospect of having to pay a relatively large lump sum for three, six or twelve months of coverage could be making 30-day installment payments look like a smart way to h ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports July 2010 Sales of 18,048
Sales up 11.2% for the Month and 23.4% Year-to-Date MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 18,048 vehicles, an increase of 11.2% for the month, with a 23.4% increase on a year-to-date basis. Impressive gains continued in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light-truck cate ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record July Sales
Second Best Month Ever Led by the 2011 Sorento CUV IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record July sales of 35,419 units, a 20.7-percent increase from July 2009 with year-to-date sales of 205,488 up 16.3-percent. The 2011 Sorento CUV was the brand's best-selling vehicle for the seventh co ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports July Sales
- Hyundai sets a new all-time July record - Second-best month ever - Up 5.6 percent over June FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 54,106 vehicles in July, a 19 percent increase compared with the same period a year ago. This represents an all-time sales record for the month ... Continue reading
2011 Mini Cooper D Convertible Review First Drive
Mini gets facelift and new diesel engines By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channnel MUNICH, August 3, 2010. Since the market launch of the new Mini, the brand has set many records and is on its way to set a new one. Last month, when we drove the Mini Countryman for the first time, it bec ... Continue reading
Ford's July Sales Up 5%; Demand For High-Quality, Fuel-Efficient Products Continues Driving Growth
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 3 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury July sales totaled 166,092, up 5 percent versus strong year-ago sales; year-to-date sales up 24 percent -- Fiesta eclipses 3,000 sales in its second month in America -- New 2011 F-Series Super Duty and Mustang continue impressive starts; Super Duty sales up 63 per ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo in the United States, today announced July sales in the U.S. of 2,703 units compared to the same month last year when it sold 1,544 new cars, an increase of 75 percent. This repr ... Continue reading
Best-Selling 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty Diesel Boosts Power, Capability, Fuel Economy and Value
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 3 -- -- The 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 turbocharged diesel is now rated at best-in-class 800 lb.-ft. of torque and 400 horsepower, an increase of 65 lb.-ft. of torque and 10 horsepower. Current 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty diesel owners can get the increased performance through a free deale ... Continue reading
General Motors and Bright Automotive Announce Strategic Relationship
GM Provides Funding to Bright - First for GM Ventures DETROIT and ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. 3 -- Bright Automotive and General Motors today announced they have agreed to pursue a strategic relationship and that GM has provided funding to the Indiana automaker. This is the first funding action by the newly-formed General Mot ... Continue reading
Cinema Vehicle Services and HotShot Picture Vehicles Merge
Together, these two suppliers of famous movie cars as well as the not-so-famous much needed on screen vehicles, will provide the entertainment industry with film and television vehicles in a more rapid and cost effective manner. HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Ray Claridge, President of Cinema Vehicle Services of North Ho ... Continue reading
CC and Tiguan Models Set All-Time Sales Records HERNDON, Va., Aug. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported July 2010 sales of 23,880 total units, for a 16 percent increase over July 2009, and its thirteenth consecutive month of sales growth. For the year-to-date, Volkswagen's sales have risen 27.5% versus the s ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Mazda5 Gets Highest Score Among a Diverse Group of Family Movers
Ford Flex Eco Boost posts "Excellent" score, Toyota Sienna rates "Very Good" YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Mazda5 microvan posted an "Excellent" score in Consumer Reports' ratings, as part of a test in the September issue that featured three different types of family movers. Although smaller than ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports elige los mejores carros para adolescentes y personas de la tercera edad
Honda Accord es la mejor opción para jóvenes y viejos, altos y pequeños YONKERS, Nueva York, 3 de agosto -- El semestre de otoño está a la vuelta de la esquina y Consumer Reports ofrece sus mejores opciones para padres y adolescentes que desean comprar un carro para volver a las clases. Cuando se busca el auto ade ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Picks Best Cars for Teens and Seniors
Honda Accord is the right fit for the young, old, tall and small YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the fall semester just around the corner, Consumer Reports offers its best choices for parents and teens out shopping for a car to bring back to school. When looking for the right car for teens, includ ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto to Release 10-Q for its 2Q Performance
BEIJING, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, suspension products and engine accessories in China, today announced that the Company will release its 10-Q for 2Q earnings at 8:00 a.m. US Eastern Time on ... Continue reading
LONDON, Aug. 3 -- Chemical companies can do more to support the automotive industry in going green whilst also opening new markets and sales channels for themselves. According to Frost & Sullivan, huge opportunities exist for chemical companies in the automotive sector as dramatic shifts in business models occur and th ... Continue reading
Tim Andrews Solid At Pocono In Inaugural Pocono Mountains 125
MURFREESBORO, August 3, 2010: Tim Andrews and Team Gill Racing (TGR) arrived at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway with one goal in mind; bring home a solid finish to maintain the teamâs position in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) car ownerâs point standings. With Andrewsâ eighteenth place finish in this ... Continue reading
Bryan Silas Leaps To Fourth Top-10 Of 2010 At Pocono
LONG POND, August 3, 2010: Despite only competing in a 50-lap contest at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, Stuart, Florida native and new daddy Bryan Silas surged from a 20th place starting position and finished ninth in this past Saturdayâs Weis Markets 125. Ironically, the Long Pond triangle has been one of Silas' favorite ... Continue reading
Legendary Glen Helen Raceway Set to Host Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series
Corona, August 3, 2010: Legendary Glen Helen Raceway, globally recognized as the hub of West Coast motocross racing culture, will host its first Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series event, August 7th and 8th. Nestled at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains in Northern San Bernardino, the 256-acre facility has been the sce ... Continue reading
A.J. Frank Piles On Another Top-Five At Iowa Speedway
NEWTON, August 3, 2010: One can only wonder if A.J. Frank ran the full 2010 USARacing Pro Cup Series schedule this year, where he would be sitting in the point standings after Frank delivered another stout performance in the Blue Ox 150 Friday night at Iowa Speedway. Frank, the Bluffton, South Carolina native is runnin ... Continue reading
More Than 300 Detroit Families Take Advantage Of $0.99 GAS
LIVONIA, August 2, 2010: Carfax, its dealer customers and Michigan International Speedway started the week off on the right foot for more than 300 Detroit-area families. This morning, from 6-9am, drivers pumped more than 5,500 gallons of $0.99 gas at the Livonia Mobil. âMichigan has been hit hard by the economy an ... Continue reading
Freiberg Impressive In First Her 2010 Star Mazda Event
JOLIET, Aug. 2, 2010: Ashley Freiberg continued her impressive 2010 racing season last Saturday (July 31) by recording a top-five finish in her first 2010 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear competition on the 3.56-mile Autobahn Country Club road circuit. The 18-year-old driver from nearby Homer Glen, Ill., m ... Continue reading
Castroneves Fined $60,000, Placed On Probation For Edmonton Actions
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2010: IZOD IndyCar Series officials have fined driver Helio Castroneves $60,000 and placed him on probation for the remainder of the season for his actions during the July 25 race at Edmonton City Centre Airport. Castroneves was penalized for refusing to follow the direction of officials as well a ... Continue reading
The Jaundiced Eye Collection of Leon Mandel's Writing Now Available
<b><center>"Beyond the wit, charm and passion in Leon Mandel's writing was always another crucial element: truth. And I've always said, you gotta love a guy who tells it like it is. This collection is proof positive of that." --Bob Lutz, retired GM Vice Chairman</b></center> Leon Mandel transformed automotive journalis ... Continue reading
Carroll Happy To Take Experience With Him To Mid-Ohio This Weekend
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2010: AFS Racing/Andretti Autosport driver Adam Carroll has had a month to look back on his IZOD IndyCar Series debut at Watkins Glen and even more time to reflect on his first laps at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Now, he must take everything he has thought about and apply it to his next opport ... Continue reading
Toyota: Vans-For-Prius Swap Gives Morris Vermaport A Lift
Replacing a fleet of vans with hatchbacks is not an everyday occurrence, but that's exactly what lift-supplier Morris Vermaport is doing. ... Continue reading
London 2012 Hopeful in Driving Seat for Citroen
2012 hopeful Stephanie Twell will fly home from the European Championships today and begin her new role as a Citroën Sporting Ambassador. Despite just missing out on a medal in the women's 1500m final last night, she still has a reason to smile as she picks up the keys to a brand new DS3. ... Continue reading
Fiat's New Football Deal Set to Be An Aston Thriller
Fiat Group Automobiles UK is to extend its football associations following the announcement of a new fleet deal with high-achieving Premier League club Aston Villa Football Club. ... Continue reading
Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari Roars Into View - In Right Hand Drive
It has already attracted critical acclaim in both hard top and convertible form, and as a potent esseesse version. Now the Abarth 500 is arriving in even more exclusive style - as the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Extends LCV Warranty To 100,000 Miles
The Peugeot Bipper, Partner, Expert and Boxer range of Peugeot Light Commercial Vehicles including Motorhomes and Converted vehicles, but excluding the 207 van, now benefit from a 100,000 mile warranty. The Tepee derivatives and Tepee based conversions such as the Expert Taxi, which are classified as passenger cars, re ... Continue reading
Network Q's New Used Car Locator is the Best Place For Used Vauxhalls
Network Q, the first national manufacturer-backed used car programme in the UK, is continuing its roll-out of 20th anniversary year enhancements with the announcement of the launch of its brand new web-based Used Car Locator. ... Continue reading
Chrysler UK Ltd Commits To Motor Codes Service Standards With Industry First
Chrysler UK Ltd has launched a nationwide scheme that will enhance the company's transparency, helping it to demonstrate, market and manage its commitment to first class customer service. ... Continue reading
Revised Nissan X-Trail: More Attractive, More Modern
From October, buyers of Nissan's SUV X-TRAIL will benefit from a series of extensive updates to maintain its position in the SUV segment as one of the few, versatile and agile four-wheel drive vehicles on the European market. ... Continue reading
Maserati Once Again Partner of the Tuscan Sun Festival
Just like last year, in 2010 Maserati is the Tuscan Sun Festival's Exclusive Festival Automobile Partner, and Maserati cars will be used to drive around the artists performing in the event. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company Announces First-half Earnings
In the first half of 2010, strong global sales and the introduction of award winning new models has seen Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker sell 1,764,254 units (domestic and exports contributing 855,140 units, while overseas plants contributed 909,114 units, a +27 percent increase over the same per ... Continue reading
Zhejiang Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. ("Geely Holding Group"), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced it has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of Volvo Car Corporation ("Volvo Cars") from Ford Motor Company. ... Continue reading
Famous Holden Rallies to Shannons Sale
Long before all-wheel-drive turbocharged pocket rockets, Victoria's fastest and most successful rally car in 1968 was an HK Holden Kingswood fitted with a 307-cid V8 engine and a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission! ... Continue reading
BMW Announces Pricing For New 5 Series Touring
BMW Group Australia has announced pricing for its fourth generation 5 Series Touring that goes on sale in September through BMW dealerships across Australia. ... Continue reading
Kia Launches New Dynamax AWD System For Sportage
Kia Motors Corporation and Magna Powertrain, part of Magna International Inc., have announced the official launch of the new Dynamax All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system in the all-new Kia Sportage. ... Continue reading
American Beauties At Shannons Melbourne Auction
It will be 'Happy Days' for American car enthusiasts at Shannons next Melbourne auction on Monday August 16 with eight left hand drive American 'beauties' spanning 15 years from 1956 until 1971 going under the hammer. ... Continue reading
2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid Sedan Review
2010 LEXUS HS250h A Smaller Luxury Hybrid By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lexus was first to present luxury hybrids beginning with their popular RX crossover. That was a hit. Then came the GS luxury sport sedan and the big LS luxury sedan. The idea here was to get V8 performance out of V6 engines with ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Saab 9-5 AWD Engine: 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,300 rpm/295 lb.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 111.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.2 x 73.3 x 57.8 in. Tires: P225/55R17 Cargo volume: 18.2 cu. ... Continue reading
Autogas for America Continues Push for Equitable Alternative Fuel Incentives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Autogas for America continues to petition for propane's inclusion in the Senate's Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act legislation. "The organization is urging the Senate to include propane Autogas in the definition of natural gas for all legislation". Sen. Reid's pared-down energy ... Continue reading
2010 Center for Automoitive Research Briefing Seminars Day One
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS Traverse City â Day 1 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This is the 45th year that auto industry executives have met in Traverse City on Michiganâs beautiful northwest coast. Glaciers scoured the land thousands of years ago digging out ... Continue reading
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