International Automakers Dismiss California Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lawsuits
ARLINGTON, Va., April 6 - The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) issued the following statement by its President and CEO, Michael J. Stanton, regarding lawsuits challenging California's motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards. "Today, AIAM and the rest of the auto industry have cause t ... Continue reading
Color me Curious: What Color is Your Car?
Car colors tell the world about you, but just what are they saying? Faber Birren (1900-1988), a leading authority on the effects of color on humans and author of 24 books about color, said, âIt is possible to make fairly accurate judgments about the meaning of color preferences and their revelations of personality ... Continue reading
Dodge Pulls Skin Off 2010 Viper SRT10 Final Edition Models - VIDEO ENHANCED
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 6 -- To celebrate the final year of production for the current-generation Dodge Viper, Dodge is building a limited production run of just 50 2010 Viper SRT10 "Final Edition" models. Available in Coupe, Roadster and ACR (American Club Racer) model configurations, each Final Edition Viper exter ... Continue reading
UPS Deploys 200 Hybrid Electric Vehicles - VIDEO ENHANCED
ATLANTA--UPS today announced its fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles had expanded with the deployment of 200 next-generation hybrid electric delivery trucks in eight U.S. cities. The wide variety of technologies in our green fleet is indicative of UPS "rolling laboratory" philosophy to energy efficiency and reduced fuel ... Continue reading
NHTSA Will Seek $16.4 Million From Toyota
WASHINGTON â Just when the Toyota recalls situation appeared to be cooling down a bit, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Secretary Ray LaHood has stoked the fire again, as he announced today that the government agency will seek $16.375 million in civil penalties from Toyota. At issue is Toyota ... Continue reading
Panasonic to focus on Indian auto market news
Mumbai: Japanese consumer electronics maker Panasonic today said it had formed automotive sector-focused entity in India. Panasonic Automotive Systems India (PASI), an internal arm of Panasonic India Pvt. Ltd, will focus on sales and support of in-car equipment and systems such as multimedia equipment, safety, environm ... Continue reading
Toyota's Statement on NHTSA Penalty Announcement
Torrence CA April 6, 2010; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) received notice from NHTSA on April 5 (in the United States) that NHTSA is seeking a civil penalty. TMC is now considering its response. Toyota has and will continue to practice its philosophy of satisfying consumers with high quality vehicles that are safe and ... Continue reading
First U.S. Demonstration of Honda U3-X Personal Mobility Prototype in New York - VIDEO ENHANCED
NEW YORK--Honda today held the first U.S. demonstration of the company's U3-X personal mobility prototype, first introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in October of last year. The three-day debut event will run through April 8 at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square. A second demonstration will be held Apri ... Continue reading
Chevrolet: World's Biggest Record Player (On Wheels)
An upturned modified car with wheels that serve as turntables has been developed by a team of Buckinghamshire engineers to create the world's biggest record player and the most mobile of mobile discos. ... Continue reading
NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 6 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global leader in safety testing and certification, was recently named the exclusive Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory for The EV Project, a groundbreaking study of electric vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure. The company signed a memorandum ... Continue reading
Citroens C5 Range Updated With Greener & Leaner Performance
The 1.6HDi 110hp engine in Citroen's C5 range has been re-homologated and now offers improved fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions and free first year VED. ... Continue reading
Switch and Save - The Chevrolet Way!
The government-backed scrappage scheme may have come to an end, but that doesn't mean Chevrolet customers will miss out, thanks to a new incentive launched by the brand... ... Continue reading
Continental Launches New Ultra High Performance Tyre
The ContiSportContact 5 P is the latest generation ultra high performance tyre from Continental. Sports car drivers need to be able to drive safely on both wet and dry roads and as their only contact with the road, the high-tech tyres fitted to these vehicles must provide maximum support. ... Continue reading
Subaru Adds Club Spec 10 in 2010
Subaru, Subaru Australia, Impreza WRX ... Continue reading
Renault Australia has congratulated the Renault F1 Team and team driver Robert Kubica on a strong 2nd place in the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix ... Continue reading
Volkswagen BlueMotion-models Win World Green Car-Award
At the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan, the Volkswagen BlueMotion-models was declared the 2010 World Green Cars. ... Continue reading
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee - The Overland Badge Returns
The latest addition to the Grand Cherokee range will attract a lot of interest from off-road enthusiasts who want the best of both worlds. Limited to just 50 vehicles the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland is now available from Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealerships. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Polo Wins World Car of the Year-Award
At the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan on 1st April 2010 the Volkswagen Polo was declared the 2010 World Car of the Year. ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto Extends Partnership with Tour de France
Skoda Auto has made an agreement with the A.S.O. company, the rights owner, to continue the partnership with Tour de France until 2013. Skoda Auto extension of the cooperation which started in 2004, ensures the company remains the main partner of the most famous bicycle race in the world. Skoda Auto is also the sponsor ... Continue reading
Ford: FPV Gives Mick Fanning a Boost at Bells
Fresh from his heat win at Bells Beach this afternoon, current professional surfing world champion Mick Fanning showed off the latest trick in his arsenal... a brand new Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) F6 Ute. ... Continue reading
Lotus Announces Sharper Pricing Effective From April 2010
Lotus Cars Australia has announced that it has adjusted the recommended retail price of many of its current new car collection, with savings of up to $18,500 in the model range. Following a change in international market conditions and advancing sales and marketing inititives, Lotus Cars Australia is primed to pass on ... Continue reading
Subaru: STI Re-Boots in New York
Subarus performance icon, the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Impreza WRX STI, will add the choice of a sedan body for the 2011 Model Year, the company has revealed at the New York International Auto Show ... Continue reading
Expert Reveals How RV and Boat Owners Can Keep Their Batteries Juiced
APPLETON, WI 04/05/10; According to statistics, the average battery life for the non-sealed lead acid batteries typically used in RVs and boats is somewhere between 24 months to 48 months, even though some owners could swear it's even less. But it doesn't have to be that way, according to Terry Fellner, a battery servi ... Continue reading
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