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Opel's Bright Line-up in the City of Lights: Two World Debuts and More at Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Opel's Bright Line-up in the City of Lights: Two World Debuts and More at Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

• Premiere: GTC Paris concept car showcases an emotional tribute to performance • Debut: Opel Astra Sports Tourer is the athletic wagon with startling practicality • News Flash: Opel Ampera is ready for production in 2011 • Shining: ecoFLEX innovations keep Opel on move to environmental friendliness ... Continue reading

NADA Used Car Guide Release

NADA Used Car Guide Release

NADA Online Optimized for Smartphone McLean, VA (September 30, 2010) - NADA Online, the premier 24/7 online product for valuations of used cars and trucks from NADA Used Car Guide, has been optimized to work on Smartphones, including iPhones, iPads, Androids and Palm Pre/Pixies, at no extra cost to subscribers. "This n ... Continue reading

Opel Debuts Meriva Diesel at 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Opel Debuts Meriva Diesel at 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Efficient Performance: Eight engines range from the 55 kW/75 hp to 103 kW/140 hp Flexible: FlexDoors, FlexSpace and FlexRail set new standards in segment Elegantly styled: Fluid exterior and light, airy interior with panorama sunroof Paris - While it already makes headlines for its styling, versatility and appeal, the ... Continue reading

Better Place, Sheraton Waikiki and Hawaiian Electric Partner on EV Charge Network in Hawaii

Better Place, Sheraton Waikiki and Hawaiian Electric Partner on EV Charge Network in Hawaii

HONOLULU--Better Place announced today the start of its initial deployment of EV infrastructure in Hawaii, with the launch of a project to incorporate its electric-vehicle infrastructure in Honolulu, in partnership with Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts’ Sheraton Waikiki Resort and Hawaiian Electric Company. The p ... Continue reading

Voluntary Recall of Certain V8 and V12-powered BMW and Rolls-Royce Models.

Voluntary Recall of Certain V8 and V12-powered BMW and Rolls-Royce Models.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 30, 2010... BMW of North America is submitting a letter to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 198,000 V8 and V12-powered BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars models produce ... Continue reading

Valeo Unveils its Specific Technologies for Electric Vehicles Featured on its Show Car at the Paris Motor Show

Valeo Unveils its Specific Technologies for Electric Vehicles Featured on its Show Car at the Paris Motor Show

PARIS, September 30, 2010 -- Valeo is presenting an electric show car at the Paris Motor Show. This demonstration vehicle showcases a wide range of innovative technologies that increase the autonomy of electric vehicles. Valeo's ambition is to become the preferred partner of automakers in reducing CO2 emissions, and th ... Continue reading

The Global Race For Grid-Ready Electric Vehicles Has Started

The Global Race For Grid-Ready Electric Vehicles Has Started

MENLO PARK, Calif.--Several grid-ready electric vehicles are scheduled to be introduced to the market from late 2010 to 2012. Boosted by subsidies, several U.S. battery suppliers are expanding their capacity. Lured by the optimistic market forecast, battery producers in Japan, Korea, and China are also expanding. The s ... Continue reading

TomTom and Renault Extend Partnership by Offering Their First Fully Connected, In-Dash Navigation System with Live Services

TomTom and Renault Extend Partnership by Offering Their First Fully Connected, In-Dash Navigation System with Live Services

PARIS--TomTom and Renault today revealed their first fully connected in-dash navigation system, the Carminat TomTom LIVE. It will offer drivers the most up-to-date traffic information on the market. The Carminat TomTom LIVE incorporates TomTom LIVE Services1, including the award-winning HD Trafficâ„¢ service ... Continue reading

Mazda Chooses TomTom as Their Connected Navigation Services Supplier in Europe

Mazda Chooses TomTom as Their Connected Navigation Services Supplier in Europe

PARIS--TomTom, the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions, today announced that it will supply Mazda Motor Corporation with a connected in-dash multi media and navigation solution, developed in cooperation with SANYO. “This will enable Mazda owners to have the latest state-of- ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Releases New Midsize Sedan Renderings That Showcase Model's Distinctive German Design

Volkswagen Releases New Midsize Sedan Renderings That Showcase Model's Distinctive German Design

Volkswagen Releases New Midsize Sedan Renderings That Showcase Model's Distinctive German Design PR Newswire HERNDON, Va., Sept. 30 HERNDON, Va., Sept. 30 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today released three new renderings of its New Midsize Sedan (NMS), which will be produced at the company's state-of-the-art assembly ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Despite Weakening in the Fourth Week, September New-Vehicle Retail Sales Remain Robust

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Despite Weakening in the Fourth Week, September New-Vehicle Retail Sales Remain Robust

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Despite Weakening in the Fourth Week, September New-Vehicle Retail Sales Remain Robust PR Newswire WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 30 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 30 -- After a strong start, new-vehicle retail sales in September have leveled off in the last week of the month, with ... Continue reading

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Review

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Review

SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Model: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Engine: 2.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 198 hp @ 6,300 rpm/184 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual Wheelbase: 110.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 189.8 x 72.2 x 57.9 in. Tires: P215/55R17 Cargo volume: 16.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Honda Jazz Hybrid Makes World Motor Show Debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Honda Jazz Hybrid Makes World Motor Show Debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

PARIS - September 30, 2010: The Jazz Hybrid made its world motor show debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, further demonstrating Honda's continuing commitment to petrol-electric hybrid technology. The launch of the latest addition to the practical Jazz line-up marks the first time a parallel hybrid vehicle has been avai ... Continue reading

New Chapter In Bentley Continental Story Begins at 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

New Chapter In Bentley Continental Story Begins at 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

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 today. ... Continue reading

Only We Could Create Pop - Explain Kia Designers - VIDEO ENHANCED

Only We Could Create Pop - Explain Kia Designers - VIDEO ENHANCED

Being given its world debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show the Kia POP is a striking vision of future urban electric transport created by the company's European Design Centre in Frankfurt led by Guillaume under the direction of Peter Schreyer, Kia Motors Chief Design Officer. ... Continue reading

All Four Juncos Racing Cars Finish in Top Seven in First Official Practice Session at Road Atlanta

All Four Juncos Racing Cars Finish in Top Seven in First Official Practice Session at Road Atlanta

Braselton, September 30, 2010: Juncos Racing successfully landed all four of its cars in the top seven positions in this morning's first official practice session at Road Atlanta, resulting in the best all-around practice session the team has had this season. Finishing at the top of the time sheets was 2010 Champion Co ... Continue reading

Four Chevrolet World Premieres at 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Four Chevrolet World Premieres at 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

• Orlando, Aveo and Captiva world debuts • Premiere of new Cruze hatchback show car • Volt electric car due for imminent launch • Racing expertise put on show PARIS - September 30, 2010: Chevrolet has news to tell in just about every segment and corner of the market with world debuts of the new Aveo ... Continue reading

MINI at the 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

MINI at the 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

MINI is bringing its commitment to innovation, sustainability, driving fun and individuality to the Mondial de l'Automobile 2010 in Paris. ... Continue reading

Tony Stewart Racing Drivers Head to Pennsylvania Looking To Stop Streak, Make History

Tony Stewart Racing Drivers Head to Pennsylvania Looking To Stop Streak, Make History

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 30, 2010: There is something to a home-field advantage. Whether it’s the comfort of a hostile crowd rooting for you instead of against you, or the added insight a competitor has of the playing surface, being at home makes a difference. Rarely in motorsports is there such an advantage, but in th ... Continue reading

Simona De Silvestro and HVM Racing Sign New Sponsor, Barnett Pro Contractor Supplies, Heading into Season Finale

Simona De Silvestro and HVM Racing Sign New Sponsor, Barnett Pro Contractor Supplies, Heading into Season Finale

Indianapolis, September 30, 2010: Simona De Silvestro, who finds herself just 18 points out of the lead for IndyCar “Rookie of the Year”, heads to the season finale this Saturday with a new partner. HVM Racing has signed new sponsor, Barnett, one of the nation’s leading distributors of plumbing, electric ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils 'Verso-S' at 2010 Paris Motor Show

Toyota Unveils 'Verso-S' at 2010 Paris Motor Show

Paris, Sept 30, 2010; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces it unveiled today the compact "Verso-S" at the 2010 Paris Motor Show1, which is open to the press on September 30 and October 1 and to the public from October 2 to 17. Sales of the vehicle are planned to begin in Europe in February 2011.The Verso-S seeks to ... Continue reading

Jaguar Press Conference from the 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jaguar Press Conference from the 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

PARIS - September 30, 2010: Performance through innovation has always been a Jaguar hallmark. From the beginning, cars such as the C-Type and D-Type pioneered aluminium construction, aerodynamic design, racing monocoques and disc brakes. Jaguar will be presenting a live press conference at the 2010 Paris Motorshow this ... Continue reading

LIVE Range Rover Press Conference from the 2010 Paris Motor Show - COMPLETE VIDEO

LIVE Range Rover Press Conference from the 2010 Paris Motor Show - COMPLETE VIDEO

PARIS - September 30, 2010: The all-new Range Rover Evoque will make its global public debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on the 30th September 2010. The LIVE video event will take place this morning at 8:30AM British Summer Time (BST), which is 3:30AM New York and 12:30AM Los Angeles time. You can watch it right here ... Continue reading

Ferrari 458 Italia Voted "Performance Car Of The Year 2010" By Auto Express

Ferrari 458 Italia Voted "Performance Car Of The Year 2010" By Auto Express

The Ferrari 458 Italia has been awarded the title of "Performance Car of the Year 2010" by Auto Express magazine, Britain's biggest selling weekly car magazine. ... Continue reading

Nissan Townpod Introduced at 2010 Paris Motor Show - COMPLETE VIDEO

Nissan Townpod Introduced at 2010 Paris Motor Show - COMPLETE VIDEO

As our working and living situations evolve with the opportunities afforded by the digital age, our cars must adapt to the way we conduct our lives. Throughout the world, a new breed of entrepreneur has emerged. Preferring to work for themselves from their own homes or small offices, these new professionals do not work ... Continue reading

New Kia Optima Makes Its European Debut At Paris

New Kia Optima Makes Its European Debut At Paris

The striking new Kia Optima is making its European debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall: Mondial De L'automobile, 2010

Vauxhall: Mondial De L'automobile, 2010

With two world premieres and a host of new exciting models, the Vauxhall stand is one of the star attractions at this year's Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris (October 2 - 17), the most visited motor show in the world. ... Continue reading

Seat IBE: The Sports Coupe For Zero-Emissions Driving Fun

Seat IBE: The Sports Coupe For Zero-Emissions Driving Fun

SEAT is setting a clear course for electro-mobility with the unveiling at the 2010 Paris Motor Show of its latest generation SEAT IBE concept car. ... Continue reading

Octavia Green E Line Concept: Skoda's First-Ever Electric Vehicle

Octavia Green E Line Concept: Skoda's First-Ever Electric Vehicle

The 2010 Paris Motorshow will see the Octavia Green E Line concept. Å koda's first-ever electric-powered vehicle will demonstrate the company's innovative potential and technological competence in this growing area. The first fleet of test vehicles is planned for 2011. ... Continue reading

The New Seat Alhambra - Technology To Enjoy

The New Seat Alhambra - Technology To Enjoy

SEAT is continuing its ambitious product offensive with the motor show debut in Paris this week of an exceptionally versatile model: the new Alhambra. ... Continue reading

Seventh Generation Passat Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show

Seventh Generation Passat Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show

Following over 15 million sales in 37 years across 100 countries around the world Volkswagen has unveiled the seventh generation of the Passat at the Paris Motor Show. Establishing benchmarks in quality, design, economy and comfort the new Passat is not only the most advanced iteration yet but also the most efficient. ... Continue reading

Peugeot HR1 - Totally Urban and Connected

Peugeot HR1 - Totally Urban and Connected

The HR1 is an exclusive and innovative urban concept car that blends together a number of genres (city run-around, coupé and SUV). It is targeted at active young city dwellers smitten with design and innovation who are in search of a vehicle that matches their profile. ... Continue reading

Maserati Supports The Jodie Kidd Foundation And Sponsors The Celebrity Ryder Cup Golf Day

Maserati Supports The Jodie Kidd Foundation And Sponsors The Celebrity Ryder Cup Golf Day

Maserati GB was proud to support the Celebrity Ryder Cup Golf Day which took place on the wonderful Goodwood course last week to raise funds for the Jodie Kidd Foundation. ... Continue reading

Nissan GT-R Now Available From West Way Manchester

Nissan GT-R Now Available From West Way Manchester

Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd has awarded Manchester dealership, West Way, its prestigious Nissan High Performance Centre (NHPC) status. Situated in Ardwick, to the East of the city centre, Westway Manchester is one of only 14 dealerships in the country chosen to sell the flagship GT-R sportscar. ... Continue reading

The Honda Foundation Donates $150,000 To NSW Trauma Hospital

The Honda Foundation Donates $150,000 To NSW Trauma Hospital

The St. George Medical Research Foundation is the beneficiary of $150,000 from The Honda Foundation, raised at an exclusive Gala Dinner in Sydney. ... Continue reading

PSA Peugeot Citroën And Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Signed A New Cooperative Agreement To Develop Electric Version Of Peugeot Partner And Citroen Berlingo

PSA Peugeot Citroën And Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Signed A New Cooperative Agreement To Develop Electric Version Of Peugeot Partner And Citroen Berlingo

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroen announced today that they have signed an agreement to start the technical development of an electric version of Peugeot Partner and Citroën Berlingo LCVs built at the PSA Vigo plant in Spain. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

Ultimate efficiency paired with powerful, confident designs are the combined hallmarks of the innovations presented by Mercedes-Benz at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. ... Continue reading

Porsche Announces Record Turnover

Porsche Announces Record Turnover

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 billion euros, Porsche achieved the highest turnover in company history. Sales also rose by 8.8 percent to 81,850 (previous year: 75,238) vehi ... Continue reading

Nissan Presents LIVE Press Conference from 2010 Paris Motor Show - COMPLETE VIDEO

Nissan Presents LIVE Press Conference from 2010 Paris Motor Show - COMPLETE VIDEO

PARIS - September 30, 2010: Nissan's Paris Motor Show Press Conference will be broadcast live this morning at 10:30AM British Summer Time. That's 5:30AM New York time and 2:30AM Los Angeles time. Watch the entire press conference LIVE on TheAutoChannel.com by CLICKING HERE at 5:30AM EDT - 2:30AM PDT. ... Continue reading

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