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Hyundai Motor to Install South Korea's Largest Rooftop Photovoltaic Power Plant at Asan Factory

Hyundai Motor to Install South Korea's Largest Rooftop Photovoltaic Power Plant at Asan Factory

Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, announced that it will install the nation's largest rooftop photovoltaic power plant at its manufacturing factory in Asan, Korea, to expand the use of renewable energy and take measures to help reduce global warming. ... Continue reading

Foundation Stone Laid for the New Audi Production Plant in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico

Foundation Stone Laid for the New Audi Production Plant in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico

AUDI AG is strengthening its successful growth path in the North American market with a new plant in San José Chiapa, Mexico. ... Continue reading

MINI Convertible To Join Vail Regatta

MINI Convertible To Join Vail Regatta

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 8, 2013… Visitors to the 2013 Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta on May 10-11 will experience an intriguing sight that they won’t be expecting… a Chili Red MINI Convertible appearing to ‘drive’ on the water along the Schuylkill River during this famous annual festival of un ... Continue reading

Smart Parking Reimagined - Parker 4.0 Drives Into App Store!

Smart Parking Reimagined - Parker 4.0 Drives Into App Store!

PR Newswire FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 8, 2013 FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 8, 2013 -- Streetline, Inc. today unveiled a new release of its award-winning parking guidance application, Parkerâ„¢ by Streetline. Parker 4.0 is now available for the iPhone and features a clean, updated design; an easy-to-use side panel ... Continue reading

2014 BMW X6 Review By John Heilig

2014 BMW X6 Review By John Heilig

The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2014 BMW X6 Engine:: 3.0-liter DOHC I6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,800-6,000 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 1,300-5,000 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic Wheelbase: 115.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 192.0 x 78.1 x 66.5 in. Tires: P315/35R20 Cargo: 25.6/59.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Bigger, And Longer, Can be Better! By Thom Cannell

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Bigger, And Longer, Can be Better! By Thom Cannell

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Review <br>By Thom Cannell <br>Senior Editor <br>Michigan Bureau <br>The Auto Channel Bigger, And Longer, Can be Better! Santa Fe is Hyundai’s new entry into the three row family friendly CUV marketplace, replacing the Veracruz. Hyundai predicts this larger and longer Santa Fe will be popular ... Continue reading

2013 Dodge Dart Limited California Review By Carey Russ

2013 Dodge Dart Limited California Review By Carey Russ

DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Dodge Dart Limited Chrysler is back from the brink, with a breakthrough product to show that it's more than merely alive. Again. Thirty years ago, it was the K-cars. Twenty, the LH sedans. Ten, the 300 family, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Magnum, and later Challenger. ... Continue reading

2013 MazdaSpeed3 - Heels on Wheels Review

2013 MazdaSpeed3 - Heels on Wheels Review

2013 MazdaSpeed3 - Heels on Wheels Review ... Continue reading

Seat Unveils Leon Cup Racer at Wörthersee GTI Treffen 2013

Seat Unveils Leon Cup Racer at Wörthersee GTI Treffen 2013

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, May 6, 2013. Seat, the Spanish brand of the Volkswagen Group shows its commitment to motorsport again at the well-known Wörthersee GTI Treffen in Austria. The new Seat Leon Cup Racer is undoubtedly the model that will turn heads at the annual gathering ... Continue reading

Motor-City Chapter of the BMW Club Takes to the Back Roads

Motor-City Chapter of the BMW Club Takes to the Back Roads

BMW Spring Dust-Off In The Thumb Story and Photos by Joe Chagnon With Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Ladies and Gentlemen: Start your engines. Spring has sprung and we’re ready to run. Early spring in Michigan is a season that brings renewed enthusiasm and energy. The long, cold winter is behind us ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL: Kumho Tires - Solus KH25

NHTSA RECALL: Kumho Tires - Solus KH25

Report Receipt Date: APR 30, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13T004000 Component(s): TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,922 Tire Brand Name - Kumho Tire Kumho Tire Tire Line - KUMHOSOLUS KH25 Tire Size Production Dates 225/45R17 08/21/2011 - 06/23/2012 Manufacturer: Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. SUMMARY: Kumho Tire U.S ... Continue reading

Nissan LEAF joins the Nissan Altima and Infiniti M as Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 2013 Top Safety Picks

Nissan LEAF joins the Nissan Altima and Infiniti M as Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 2013 Top Safety Picks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Now in its third model year, the highly innovative, industry-leading Nissan LEAF pure electric vehicle added another award to its trophy case with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick" designation, which recognizes vehicles for excellent performance in four passenge ... Continue reading

CODA Automotive Collapses - It's What We Have Always Said About Today's Electric Cars

CODA Automotive Collapses - It's What We Have Always Said About Today's Electric Cars

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher AUTO CENTRAL - May 6, 2013: CODA Automotive filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection last week. Their electric 4-door 5-passenger sedan was perhaps the least glamorous of all electric vehicles presented over the past few years as illustrative of the promising new gre ... Continue reading

2014 Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter Van Revealed

2014 Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter Van Revealed

May 06, 2013 - ANN ARBOR, MI New 4-cylinder diesel engine option with 7-speed transmission Sprinter V6 model continues Four new assistance systems help to avoid accidents More fuel-efficient accessory equipment and axles Noticeably upgraded interior The pioneer of the modern van movement in the U.S., the 2014MY Sprinte ... Continue reading

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