Honda Delivers First Fit EV to California Customer
Jul 21, 2012
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., delivered the first all-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV to a couple in Southern California, the company announced today. The 2013 Honda Fit EV is the latest in Honda's diverse and expansive portfolio of alternative-fuel vehicles, earning a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EP ... Continue reading
Ford Launches The Ford Escape Summer Giveaway
Jul 21, 2012
The Ford Escape Summer Getaway Sweepstakes are here for a limited time. By simply entering the sweepstakes a lucky winner will be driving away with the 2013 Ford Escape, equipped with new features to please every driver. Enter to win the 2013 Ford Escape with just a few simple clicks of the mouse and take a look at the ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 200 BlueEfficiency Ride and Review +VIDEO
Jul 20, 2012
Shooting Star By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel LLUBLJANA, Slovenia, July 13, 2013. Mercedes-Benz wants to be taken serious in the compact premium segment. That is why the Germans say âAâ stands for âattackâ. It means that the new A-Class is ready to submit hell to competitors ... Continue reading
PEMCO Poll Shows Northwest Drivers Disagree on Self-Service Gas Laws
Jul 20, 2012
To pump, or not to pump? Recent poll results from Seattle-based PEMCO Insurance found that nearly two-thirds of drivers in Oregon and Washington prefer their state's full- and self-service gas-pumping laws, which dictate who's allowed to pump fuel at gas stations. In Oregon, where it's illegal to pump your own gas, nea ... Continue reading
Hagerty Hosts Youth Driving Experience On National Collector Car Appreciation Day
Jul 20, 2012
More than 25 Chicago-area Youth Attend the âUltimate Driving Courseâ at U.S. Cellular Field Chicago, IL - On Friday, July 13, more than 25 young adults participated in a classic car driving experience designed to highlight the enjoyment of driving a vintage car. During the Hagerty Driving Experience, the 15- ... Continue reading
Exclusive Acura ILX Ride & Drive This Weekend at Candlestick Park
Jul 20, 2012
Acura is hosting a Ride & Drive of the Acura ILX at Candlestick Park July 21 and 22. The event, held in conjunction with Autoweek Media Group will introduce this completely new entry-level luxury vehicle to the masses. "A rich array of standard Acura features, at a starting price of $25,900, makes the ILX the ideal gat ... Continue reading
Hybrid And Electric Car Sales Surge 164 Percent In June
Jul 20, 2012
With gas prices declining, sales of hybrid and electric cars have remained surprisingly resilient. In fact, sales of dedicated hybrid and alternative-energy vehicles surged more than 164 percent in June, according to Kelley Blue Book's Blue Book Market Report for July 2012. With gas prices expected to continue their de ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2013 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z
Jul 20, 2012
FRANKLIN, TN July 20. 2012; Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z, which are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The iconic Nissan Zã» continues to offer legendary performance in a stunning package. Enhancements for the new model year includ ... Continue reading
GEICO Re-launches Collector Car Insurance for Classic Car Enthusiasts
Jul 20, 2012
GEICO has re-launched its collector car insurance product that specializes in coverage for classic and vintage cars. The insurance product was brought back by popular demand after policyholders expressed a desire to have the coverage available to them again. GEICO's collector car insurance is a valuable product for our ... Continue reading
Jul 20, 2012
Ford's first-ever plug-in hybrid -- the all-new C-MAX Energi utility -- is the only vehicle of its kind that customers can drive from Sacramento to San Diego on a tank of gas and make the average commute on electricity alone Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid is projected to deliver 550 miles of total range, including mo ... Continue reading
Jul 20, 2012
Armed with growing revenues and strong balance sheets, and to keep up with increasing vehicle demand, U.S. auto executives expect to boost domestic headcount and expand facilities in the coming year, according to a recent survey by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax, and advisory firm. Despite their overall bullishness, execut ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Launches Redesigned Careers Web Site
Jul 20, 2012
Redesign enables candidates to experience Chrysler Group's people, products and culture in addition to accessing current job and career postings in an engaging multimedia environment Embodies Chrysler Group's employment brand, challenging candidates to "Get in and Drive" Users can register to receive email and text ale ... Continue reading
O'Brien Auto Group Opens New FIAT of Seattle
Jul 20, 2012
O'Brien Auto Group, the largest auto dealer in the Pacific Northwest, today announced the opening of its new FIAT of Seattle dealership. The new dealership is the only factory-authorized seller of the popular FIAT 500 cars and service in Seattle and has also launched a website that can be viewed online at www.seattlefi ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Blasts onto The Auto Channel Broadcast Network +Video
Jul 19, 2012
America's Funniest Car Design Expert Now on TACH-TV AUTO CENTRAL - July 19, 2012: Fireball Tim Lawrence has brought his unique perspective of the automobile industry to The Auto Channelâs new broadcast television network, TACH-TV, via his humorous, quirky and informative short videos. The videos typically range fr ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls 2013 Ford Escapes with 1.6-liter Engines - DO NOT DRIVE!
Jul 19, 2012
DEARBORN, Mich., July 19, 2012 â Ford Motor Company today announced a voluntary safety recall of 2013 model year Ford Escape vehicles equipped with the 1.6-liter engine built through July 11, 2012. Ford estimates that there have been approximately 11,500 of these vehicles produced and distributed for sale in North ... Continue reading
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