Oil Prices Hit $90, again - A Commitment to Eliminate Gasoline Can End This Nonsense
High oil prices is good news if you're a fan of global terrorism and evil dictators NEW YORK - December 7, 2010: For the first time in two years oil prices moved above $90 a barrel. Wall Street 'analysts' say tightening supplies will eventually send prices above the $100 mark next year. The recent surge in oil pushed g ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: Minivan Comparison: VW ROUTAN vs DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
SEE ALSO: Volkswagen Buyers Guide SEE ALSO: Chrysler Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ROUTAN AND CARAVAN VEHICLES One well-known minivan â the Dodge Grand Caravan â gets pitted against a relatively newcomer to the family driving market, the Volk ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Power System Named to Ward's '10 Best Engines'
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 -- Ward's today announced that Nissan LEAF's 100-percent electric, zero-emission drive system is included on its prestigious '10 Best Engines' list for 2011. It is the first time in the 17-year history of the magazine's '10 Best Engines' that the selection ... Continue reading
New Chrysler Pentastar V-6 Engine Earns 'Ten Best' Kudos from Ward's Automotive
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 -- Newest Chrysler engine recognized by the Editors of Ward's Automotive as one of the "Ten Best" for 2010 Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 cited for exceptional fuel economy, emissions and power New engine destined to be workhorse in many Jeep, Chr ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Propulsion System Named a 'Ward's 10 Best Engine'
PONTIAC, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 PONTIAC, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 -- The propulsion system on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the industry's only electric vehicle with extended-range capability, is among the winners of the automotive industry's "10 Best Engines" for 2011 in North America as determined by Ward's AutoWorld magazine. Wa ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2011 Nissan cube
2011 Nissan cube®, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2011 Nissan cube, with its distinctive asymmetrical rear window, refrigerator-style rear door and wide range of personal accessories, once again occupies a unique place in the automotive world ââ¬â with space for five in its lounge ... Continue reading
An Off Road Racing Weekend At Firebird
FINAL POINTS RACE:SATURDAY DECEMBER 11! ROCKSTAR CHALLENGE: SUNDAY DECEMBER 12! WHAT: Only the most action-packed short course off road racing over a brand new 1-mile long custom-carved course at Firebird Raceway in Chandler, Arizona. On Saturday Dec 11, itâs the final race in the 15-race 2010 series where six of ... Continue reading
Young Race Fans Are Winners In New IMS Kids Club
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec, 7, 2010: Young race fans will receive a wide variety of great benefits in 2011 and develop a lifelong love of motorsports and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by joining the new Indianapolis Motor Speedway Kids Club. Membership in the first-ever Kids Club at IMS is packed with value for fans 12 and un ... Continue reading
TW Steel Hails Autosport Awards Successes
Amsterdam, December 6, 2010: The international motorsport community assembled in London on Sunday night, 5th December, for the prestigious Autosport Awards with TW Steel, the Dutch watch brand specializing in oversized timepieces, once again enjoying its status as the âOfficial Watch Partnerâ to the glitterin ... Continue reading
2011 Tire Rack SCCA National Solo Schedule Released
TOPEKA, Dec. 6, 2010: Sports Car Club of America has released the schedules for the 2011 Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Tour and the Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo National Series, including the Championship âRoad To Lincolnâ for each program. Each series will reach its crescendo again at the Lincoln (Neb.) Airpark ... Continue reading
Conor Daly Accepts Gorseline Prize at Autosport Awards in London
London, Dec. 6, 2010: Reigning Star Mazda champion, Conor Daly, flew to London on Sunday, December 5th to accept the Gorsline scholarship from Sir Stirling Moss at the annual Autosport awards. The award was created to improve the sport by promoting talented, rising young stars by supporting them in their quest to reach ... Continue reading
Top Five Holiday Gifts Under $100 for the Automotive DIYer
gift list for that growing population of DIYers! à To that end, AutoMD.com's team of mechanics and car experts have voted on their 'Top Five Must-Haves for Under $100' for car owners who need to spruce up their home garage and/or want to start learning what's under the hood and how to fix it ââ¬â from re ... Continue reading
Pioneer Goes "On the Road Again" with Road Trip Songs Poll
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., today announced the results of their first-ever Favorite Road Trips Songs" poll. Conducted in partnership with Harris Interactive, the survey asked nearly 3,000 Americans what are your favorite road trip songs of all time? Willie Nelson's On the Road Again" topp ... Continue reading
DuPont Says Silver, Black in Race for World's Most Popular Car Color
"world's most popular car color," according to DuPont . Â As the global automotive coatings leader, DuPont issued its 58th Global Automotive Color Popularity Report today, which includes automotive color popularity information and regional trends from 11 leading automotive regions of the world. Â Each year, the DuPon ... Continue reading
Stronger Retail Sales Help Ford Maintain Clear Market Leadership
Ford has strengthened its share of UK car retail sales in November while retaining clear market leadership both for the month and for the year to date. Ford's car retail share of 11.3 per cent in November was up 0.7 percentage points compared with November 2009. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz B-Class: First Fuel Cell Electric Car on US Roads - VIDEO FEATURE
Mercedes Benz: New B-Class F-CELL: First Manufacturer to Bring a Fuel Cell Powered **Zero Emission Vehicle onto US Roads * * * As California is renown for its high environmental standards for automotive transportation, Mercedes-Benz presented the new B-Class F-CELL as the first fuel cell-powered electric car produced u ... Continue reading
Honda CR-Z rated too low for Consumer Reports to Recommend Fuel Doctor FD-47 fuel saving device rated "Don't Buy: Performance Problem" The new Ford Fiesta and Mazda2 subcompacts posted "Very Good" ratings in Consumer Reports' ratings, are both fun to drive and deliver impressive fuel economy. The vehicles are part of a ... Continue reading
New 9-5 Saloon And Revised 9-3 Range Boosts November Sales For Saab in the UK
Customer interest in the new Saab 9-5 saloon and revised 9-3 range has helped to boost the November sales of Saab vehicles in the UK. ... Continue reading
Sedan and Expanded Diesel Power Join Ford's Enhanced Fiesta Range
Ford's popular Fiesta is undergoing a variety of enhancements, giving it even more to boast about - including an expanded diesel power option, the introduction of sedan models and an all-new six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. ... Continue reading
Bigger, Better, Smarter Can-do Kangoo Arrives in Australia
Europe's foremost light commercial vehicle brand has delivered a bigger, better specified, and more helpful new generation Kangoo to Renault's Australian LCV dealers. ... Continue reading
Wolfgang Dürheimer Appointed Chairman and Chief Executive
Bentley Motors today announced the appointment of Wolfgang Dürheimer as its new Chairman and Chief Executive. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan Receive Gold in 'Best of the Best 2011' Awards From Money Magazine
The Volkswagen Golf has had its second consecutive win in the Money Magazine 'Best of the Best 2011' Awards. The 'Best-Value Small Cars' Category was taken out by the Golf 118TSI. The Volkswagen Tiguan received Gold as 'Best-Value SUV'. ... Continue reading
Skoda Superb Wagon Wins 'Best Value Family Car' Award From Money Magazine
Skoda's Superb Wagon has taken out another award this time at the Money Magazine 'Best of the Best 2011' awards where it collected the 'Best-Value Family Car' gold medal. ... Continue reading
Holden Captiva's Market Appeal Hits the Sweet Spot
Holden's popular range of Captiva SUVs has claimed back-to-back victory in the carsales.com Ltd People's Choice Awards. ... Continue reading
Honda CR-Z Wins Top Gear Magazine's Green Car of the Year
Top Gear has crowned the Honda CR-Z their 'Green Car of the Year' in the magazine's fiercely contested annual Awards. This new trophy brings the total to four awards in as many weeks for the world's first sporty hybrid. ... Continue reading
Holden's Tough Colorado Now on LPG
Holden's tough range of Colorado light commercial vehicles now includes three models that can make the seamless switch between petrol and LPG. ... Continue reading
Peugeot 508 Picks Up First Accolade in Germany's Auto Trophy 2010
Readers of Auto Zeitung gave the Peugeot 508 first prize in its category ahead of 18 rival models. ... Continue reading
Audi RS 5 Coupe is 'SportsCar 2010'
The Audi RS 5 has won the 'SportsCar 2010' award in the 'Production Coupes' category. The Audi R8 GT and the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI took second place in their classes, while the Audi S3 Sportback and Audi RS 6 Avant came in third in their respective categories. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors to Invite Winners of Global Online Contest to Australian Open - VIDEO ENHANCED
- Kia Smile contest allows Facebook fans to share their memories involving an automobile - Fans upload their stories, photos and/or videos for their chance to win a trip to the Australian Open 2011 - 2011 marks Kia Motors' 10th sponsorship year of Australian Open (SEOUL) December 6, 2010 - Kia Motors Corporation introd ... Continue reading
New Alliance AutoGas Partner to Jumpstart AutoGas (Propane) Vehicle Conversions on West Coast
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 6, 2010 ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 6, 2010 -- The national propane vehicle conversion and fueling network Alliance AutoGas, together with West Coast regional partner, Blue Star Gas, is pleased to announce the addition of John's Auto Care of Medford, OR to its roster of certified conversion centers. Â ... Continue reading
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Lands Top Product Design Award From Global Green USA
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 -- New Lincoln MKZ Hybrid honored with prestigious design award from Global Green USA Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America with an EPA-certified rating of 41 mpg city, stands apart for its quality driving experience, smaller envi ... Continue reading
2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Qualifies for Federal Tax Credit - VIDEO ENHANCED
Customers eager for a performance hybrid SUV can benefit from a $1,800 credit in 2010 ATLANTA â December 6, 2010: Porscheâs first production hybrid, the 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid sport-utility vehicle, has been certified as being eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Tax Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Ve ... Continue reading
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