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"Genie" Kaley Cuoco Grants Wishes In All-New Toyota RAV4 Commercial

"Genie" Kaley Cuoco Grants Wishes In All-New Toyota RAV4 Commercial

Embodying the modern, stylish and smart characteristics of the all-new RAV4, Toyota's new "Wish Granted" commercial starring Kaley Cuoco will make its broadcast debut on February 3. The star of CBS hit show "The Big Bang Theory" will appear granting the wishes of a family in unexpected and creative ways during one of t ... Continue reading

Media Telebriefing: New Poll Reveals Strong Support for Cleaner Gasoline and Vehicles

Media Telebriefing: New Poll Reveals Strong Support for Cleaner Gasoline and Vehicles

American Lung Association hosts telebriefing to release public views of stricter standards on gasoline and vehicle emissions Washington, DC. (January 28, 2013) WHAT: The American Lung Association is releasing a new, nationwide bipartisan survey examining public views of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) se ... Continue reading

Toyota's Indoor Ride Course Returns To Chicago Auto Show

Toyota's Indoor Ride Course Returns To Chicago Auto Show

In the past two years, Toyota has entertained Chicago Auto Show attendees with indoor courses that highlighted the rugged durability of its trucks and SUVs, and the fuel-sipping attributes of its landmark hybrid vehicles. This year, Toyota's indoor program will involve seven select vehicles and a simple invitation -- " ... Continue reading

NADA 2013 Workshop Provides 5 Strategies to Prevent Dealership Service Centers from Becoming Senior Centers

NADA 2013 Workshop Provides 5 Strategies to Prevent Dealership Service Centers from Becoming Senior Centers

DMEautomotive (DMEa), the leader in science-based, results-driven automotive marketing, today announced that "5 Ways to Engage the Next Generation of Owners" has been selected by the National Automobile Dealer Association (NADA) for a workshop at their annual Convention and Expo in February in Orlando, Florida. Present ... Continue reading

RX Love, Stingray Joy, Ford and Cadillac ELR Hisses IN This Months Letter From Europe

RX Love, Stingray Joy, Ford and Cadillac ELR Hisses IN This Months Letter From Europe

</p> <P>By Andrew Frankl <br>European Bureau Chief <br>The Auto Channel</p> <p>It isn't very often that I am fooled by an automobile but I have admit the 2013 Lexus RX350 did just that. Without looking at the price or the specifications I ‘ve assumed the price to be in the 60s. Well, even with extras it on ... Continue reading

Hey Mac: Supercars Shine at Winter Shows Supercar Tweaked by Aston Martin

Hey Mac: Supercars Shine at Winter Shows Supercar Tweaked by Aston Martin

Detroit January 27, 2013; The era of supercars is taking a major leap forward in the present show season. The Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York shows-where six figure supercars enjoy the most sales-are being graced by unveilings of two new supercar models. They are the Aston Martin Rapide S and the Bentley Mul ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Opens Huge Solar Park Near Chattanooga Tennessee Plant

Volkswagen Opens Huge Solar Park Near Chattanooga Tennessee Plant

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, January 27, 2013. Volkswagen has started to use a huge park of over 33 acres with solar panels next to its plant in Tennessee, where it builds the Passat model for the North-American market. The Volkswagen Chattanooga Solar Park can produce electricity ... Continue reading

How Long Should Marijuana Users Wait Before Driving?‚ It's an Open Question in Pot-Legal Colorado and Washington

How Long Should Marijuana Users Wait Before Driving?‚ It's an Open Question in Pot-Legal Colorado and Washington

When Washington and Colorado voted to legalize recreational marijuana use in November, both states lawmakers were forced to consider whether to update their DUI laws. But according to Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information, the solutions aren't exactly cut and dried. 'Marijuana an ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Runs 2014 Corvette Up the Proverbial Flagpole -- And Gets Lots Of Salutes +VIDEO

Chevrolet Runs 2014 Corvette Up the Proverbial Flagpole -- And Gets Lots Of Salutes +VIDEO

The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau DETROIT, MICHIGAN, January 14 -- “The car, the car and the car,” was the answer from General Motors North America President Mark Reuss, through a broad grin. The question dealt with Chevrolet's efforts to win over the kind of auto aficionados who usually buy exotics like Ferrar ... Continue reading

115 MPGe Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid, Most Fuel-Efficient Sedan in America, Now Available at Select New York and California Dealerships

115 MPGe Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid, Most Fuel-Efficient Sedan in America, Now Available at Select New York and California Dealerships

The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle, rated by the EPA at 115 MPGe1 in all electric mode, making it the most fuel-efficient sedan in America, went on-sale at select New York and California Honda dealers on January 15 with an MSRP of $39,780 2 and a monthly lease price of $429 3. Combining hybrid effici ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News January 20-26, 2013 Just In Case You Were Dozing

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News January 20-26, 2013 Just In Case You Were Dozing

* We've been watching the progress of Mazda's promise to bring a production diesel car to the U.S. and it is still slated for later this year. In the meantime a racing version of that production diesel engine will compete in the upcoming Daytona Rolex 24 hour race. Billed as SKYACTIVE-D, the 2.2-liter clean diesel engi ... Continue reading

Chrysler Town & Country Picked "Best Family Hauler" For Eighth Year In A Row

Chrysler Town & Country Picked "Best Family Hauler" For Eighth Year In A Row

Eight consecutive Readers' Choice award reinforces Chrysler's leadership in minivan functionality, versatility and design Detroit News reader-judges award reflects consumer sentiment at the 2013 North American International Auto Show Town & Country offers class exclusive fold-flat Super Stow 'n Go seating, Blu-ray rear ... Continue reading

Unanimous Defense Verdict for Hyundai

Unanimous Defense Verdict for Hyundai

On January 22, 2013, an eight-person Washoe County jury returned a unanimous defense verdict after an 11-day product liability motor vehicle crashworthiness trial. Melissa D. Stevens, Plaintiff v. Hyundai Motor Company, a foreign corporation; Hyundai Motor America, a foreign corporation; Lithia Salmir, Inc., dba Lithia ... Continue reading

Your Gate to Convenience, Your Door to Practicality: Motorized Garage Doors and Gates by Somfy

Your Gate to Convenience, Your Door to Practicality: Motorized Garage Doors and Gates by Somfy

The advantages of Somfy's motorized gates and motorized garage doors are many. In fact Somfy's motorized garage doors and gates can improve your lifestyle. And here's why! With Somfy motorized garage door just one simple click on the remote control is enough for your door to open in an instant. You can even control you ... Continue reading

Washington Auto Show Public Policy Events; Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013: Cannon House Caucus Room, Capitol Hill; Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Washington Auto Show Public Policy Events; Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013: Cannon House Caucus Room, Capitol Hill; Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Affordable transportation is an essential part of the American economy. Most forms of transportation rely on fuel consumption, and leading the conversation in keeping transportation costs low, while creating economic sustainability, is fuel efficiency. However, some economists say that new fuel-efficiency standards for ... Continue reading

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