New Audi A8 Unveiled LIVE in Miami - VIDEO ENHANCED
MIAMI BEACH - November 30, 2009: The new Audi A8, the flagship of the Audi line, was unveiled today via a LIVE Internet broadcast direct from Miami Beach, Florida. The presentation took place in "The Art of Progress" exhibition at the Audi Pavilion The broadcast begin at about 6:45PM east coast time, 3:45PM pacific, an ... Continue reading
Mazda Demios to be Base Architecture for Electric Vehicle Test
Hiroshima, November 30, 2009; Mazda Motor Corporation will collaborate with Itochu Corporation and other companies in conjunction with Tsukuba City on a joint project to test a low-carbon transport system which uses clean energy. The Tsukuba Environmental Style Test Project is scheduled to commence in March 2010 in Tsu ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, MI November 30, 2009; The 2011 Ford Mustang puts 305 high-performance horses in the hands of V-6 coupe buyers with a new, all-aluminum dual-overhead-cam engine that delivers a projected 30 mpg on the highway with six-speed automatic transmission. For 2011, Mustang's new 3.7-liter Duratec� 24-valve V-6 ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Mustang - 300HP 30 MPG - A Close Up Look
By Thom Cannell Dearborn Michigan, November 30, 2009; There is no other American car with enduring cult status like the perennial pony car, Mustang. It is the eternal muscle car and a purely American aspirational vehicle. It is a car that makes people smile with you and for you, a car that cuts across gender, class, ec ... Continue reading
New Audi A8 Unveiled LIVE in Miami - VIDEO ENHANCED
MIAMI BEACH November 30, 2009; The new Audi A8, the flagship of the Audi line, was unveiled today via a LIVE Internet broadcast direct from Miami Beach, Florida. The presentation took place in "The Art of Progress" exhibition at the Audi Pavilion The broadcast begin at about 6:45PM east coast time, 3:45PM pacific, and ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show - Suzuki Ready to Shine
BREA, Calif. November 30, 2009; After a four-month virtual introduction of the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (pronounced �Kee-Zah-Shee�) to consumers on the Web, American Suzuki Motor Corp. offers Southern California automotive prospects their first in-person look at its all-new sport sedan during the 2009 Los Ange ... Continue reading
2010 Washington Auto Show: Green Car Journal Announces Finalists for 2010 Green Car Vision Award
WASHINGTON, DC November 30, 2009; The auto enthusiast magazine Green Car Journal has announced five finalists for its 2010 Green Car Vision Award(TM), which will be presented at The Washington Auto Show�, "Change Happens Here" on January 26. The 2010 finalists include the Nissan Leaf, Coda Sedan, Ford Focus BEV, ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Hybrid Earns Spot on CAR and DRIVER's List of '10Best' Cars for 2010
DEARBORN, Mich. , The hits keep coming for America's most fuel-efficient midsize sedan, the Ford Fusion. The Fusion Hybrid has been honored as one of CAR and DRIVER magazine's "10Best" cars for 2010, just weeks after winning the prestigious MOTOR TREND Car of the Year� award. "CAR and DRIVER is always looking fo ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Enters Extended 3-Year Strategic Business Partnership with Fleetwood RV
CHARLOTTE, Mich., -- Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced an expanded three-year agreement for the design, manufacturing and assembly of custom chassis in support of Fleetwood RV's high-quality brand of Class A diesel recreational vehicles, including American Coach produc ... Continue reading
WHAT: Plug-In Electric Vehicles (PEV) are expected on the market in 2010. With them come important changes required to power these vehicles using alternative fuel sources. Where will these new vehicles get the necessary electricity? What are the anticipated rate and charging options? How is Southern California Edison ( ... Continue reading
Audi TT RS and R8 5.2 FSI are "Sports Cars of the Year 2009"
INGOLSTADT, GERMANY November 30, 2009; The Audi TT RS is �Sports Car of the Year 2009� in the category �Production Coup�� The R8 5.2 FSI wins the title for production supercars. The S5 Cabriolet, the RS 6, the S4 Avant, and the Q7 V12 TDI each placed in the top five in their respectiv ... Continue reading
BMW Improves Efficiency of 330d and 335i Sedan
Tuesday, December 01, 2009 MULGRAVE, AUSTRALIA November 30, 2009; More frugal versions of BMW�s range-topping petrol and diesel 3 Series Sedans will join the company�s line-up in Australia next month. The updated models improve fuel consumption by as much as 8.8 per cent, without sacrificing performance & ... Continue reading
Tokyo,; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) jointly delivered 4 units of the new-generation electric vehicle (EV) i-MiEV to the Principality of Monaco on November 25th. A number of related parties including His Serene Highness Prince Albert II were present at the delivery ceremony held a ... Continue reading
Congress and States Urged to Pass Sweeping Teen Driving Safety Laws
NEWARK, DELAWARE: In response to the start of the high-risk road travel holiday season and the record number of families traveling by car, a coalition of national and state medical, safety and business representatives gathered today at Christiana Hospital to encourage safe driving and urge lawmakers to pass strong traf ... Continue reading
2010 Toyota Prius is WhatGreenCar Car of the Year
EPSOM, UNITED KINGDOM November 30, 2009; WhatGreenCar has awarded its prestigious Car of the Year Award to the 2010 Toyota Prius. The 2010 Prius was chosen from a short-list of 10 green car finalists and the judging was independently conducted by WhatGreenCar. To be eligible for the Award, models had to be commercially ... Continue reading
Tips From Total On How to Keep Your Car Running This Winter
LONDON: November 30, 2009; Almost 7,000 cars breakdown every day in the UK,1 a number which increases as winter takes hold. When cold weather hits, cars take longer to warm up, oil takes longer to circulate, and the car battery may not have its full charge. Preparing your car in advance can make it easier than having t ... Continue reading
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM: November 30, 2009; Mercedes-Benz has become the latest vehicle manufacturer group to join tyre safety organisation, TyreSafe. The company will run a series of tyre safety initiatives across its retailer network and fleet customers, highlighting the important role that tyres play in road s ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, November 30, 2009; Chevrolet unveils the U.S. production version of the 2011 Cruze compact sedan at the L.A. Auto Show on Dec. 2. It is a global car refined for America, delivering many segment-leading features and details that challenge preconceived notions about what a compact car can be in North America ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, November 30, 2009; Ford Motor Company and Current Media have partnered in support of Ford's social media campaign, the Fiesta Movement. The Fiesta Movement, launched earlier this year, placed 100 European-spec Ford Fiesta's in the hands of 100 socially-vibrant individuals. The agents shared their experie ... Continue reading
Harsh Winter May Leave Drivers in the Cold
DALLAS, -- Three-quarters of the nation will endure more days of cold weather this winter than in recent years and significant snowfall is predicted in every zone, according to the 2010 Farmers' Almanac. With harsh weather on the way, 58-year-old Interstate Batteries provides expert advice on ways to protect car batter ... Continue reading
GM VICE CHAIRMAN BOB LUTZ TO OPEN THE LA AUTO SHOW PRESS DAYS AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
LOS ANGELES - Bob Lutz will kick-off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address on Wednesday, Dec. 2, replacing Fritz Henderson, who has resigned as president and chief executive officer of General Motors. The keynote address will be followed by a Chevrolet press conference at 9 ... Continue reading
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