Car Rental Customers 55% More Likely to Buy New Vehicles than Average Consumer
Jun 26, 2013
Car rental customers try before they buy, according to a new study commissioned by Enterprise Holdings. The study, conducted by Polk -- the premier provider of automotive information and marketing solutions --found customers who rent a car from Enterprise Holdings brands ââ¬â Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Re ... Continue reading
2014 Infiniti Q50 Sedan Featuring Three World's First Technologies Priced From $36,700-$48,150
Jun 25, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Infiniti today announced full U.S. pricing on the 2014 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan, which goes on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide in early July. The all-new Q50 is designed for a new generation of young, premium customers seeking Infiniti's unique fusion of inspired performance and hospitali ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2013
Keilani Ricketts, who uniquely dominated collegiate softball with her pitching and hitting, is the 2013 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and recipient of The Honda Cup. Ricketts was presented the prestigious award yesterday in a live telecast on ESPNU from USC's Galen Center Founders Club in downtown Los Angeles. " ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2013
The 2014 Honda Odyssey minivan arrives at Honda dealerships nationwide on July 2, refreshed with a host of powertrain, styling, interior, feature and safety upgrades, all designed to meet the needs of today's family. Key changes to the 2014 Odyssey minivan include the addition of a standard 6-speed automatic transmissi ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2013
Driven by a combination of low-cost natural gas and sustained higher prices for gasoline and diesel, the market for natural gas vehicles (NGVs) is gaining increased traction in many regions. While these vehicles have been in service in certain countries for many decades, interest in NGVs has spread in recent years alon ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2013
TE Connectivity Ltd. today announced the findings of its survey on autonomous vehicles, which examined consumer attitudes toward 'driverless' cars. The survey of 1,000 adults in the U.S. found that the majority of consumers are not yet comfortable with the idea of fully autonomous vehicles and that safety is their top ... Continue reading
2014 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Pricing and Details
Jun 24, 2013
The vehicle that launched an entire segment set to enter its 3rd generation priced from $53,725 Woodcliff Lake, NJ â June 24th, 2013 ⦠It isnât often that an automobile manufacturer gets to launch an entirely new vehicle segment, but thatâs exactly what BMW did in 1999 when it introduced the worldâ ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2013
Herndon, VA June 24, 2013; Volkswagen of America announced today that it has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® achievement for the âlowest fuel consumptionâ48 U.S. states for a non-hybrid carâ category with a stellar 77.99 mpg â more than 10 mpg better than the previous mark of 67.9 mpg. The achi ... Continue reading
FHI Releases "SUBARU XV HYBRID" in Japan
Jun 24, 2013
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the release of the "Subaru XV Hybrid" which goes on sale today at Subaru dealers throughout Japan. Subaru's first-ever hybrid vehicle offers the brand's distinctive, enjoyable driving experience. By using a motor assist function for the ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel "Auto Parts Section" Tops 4 Million Visitors Through March 2013
Jun 24, 2013
Auto Central April 20, 2013; The Auto Channel auto parts section is on track to serve more than 12 million DIYâers in 2013. With easy access to millions of auto parts, visitors to The Auto Channel can easily and quickly find and purchase exactly the parts they needâ¦and at a discount price. âTachâs a ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2013
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. June 24, 2013... BMW announces a special sports edition of the 2013/2014 Lifestyle catalogue introducing a wide range of new sporty lifestyle products. Impressing with superior functionality, high-tech appeal and innovative design, the products perfectly fit BMW's premium approach. To underline ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2013
Philadelphians unexpectedly prefer green engines the most, San Francisco leans toward geeky options and Seattle residents cruise mindfully with driver-assist technologies New Yorkers purchase the highest rates of moonroofs, while Dallas has a leg up for Escape's novel foot-activated liftgate that customers can open by ... Continue reading
Alamo Rent A Car Launches Games 2 Go -- Brings Travel Games to the Social Age
Jun 24, 2013
Just in time for the official start of summer, Alamo Rent A Car is providing entertainment, fun and prizes for vacationing families through a new suite of social network-based games called Alamo Games 2 Go. Launched this week on Alamo's Facebook page, Games 2 Go consists of four interactive games designed to be played ... Continue reading
Pelagicore and Elektrobit (EB) collaborate in bringing GENIVI Infotainment platforms to market
Jun 24, 2013
As car makers are looking for rich feature content and HMI's in-line with a modern smartphone experience, the ability to tap into a wide and vibrant eco-system of app and service providers becomes paramount. GENIVI strives to develop an open software architecture that allows for efficient integration of innovative soft ... Continue reading
Hoe Hoe Hoe - It's Time For Americans To Plant Victory (Over OPEC) Gardens
Jun 24, 2013
In WWII every neighborhood in our country had Victory Gardens, which were planted in backyards and on apartment-building rooftops, even vacant lots were "commandeered for the war effort!" and put to use as a cornfield or a squash patch. Sections of lawns were publicly plowed for plots in Hyde Park, London to publicize ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
