Apr 1, 2012
Ford Motor Company will create the ultimate automotive enthusiast and consumer experience at the 10th annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction on April 5-7, 2012. ... Continue reading
Governor Pat Quinn Rolls Out Nation's Largest Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Network
Mar 30, 2012
Governor Pat Quinn and representatives from the Illinois Tollway, 350Green LLC and 7-Eleven, Inc. announced yesterday the availability of the nation's largest network of fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) stations. As part of Governor Quinn's commitment to increasing sustainability across Illinois, the initiative will ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO Review By Steve Purdy
Mar 30, 2012
2113 CHEVROLET MALIBU ECO By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau From last weekâs 23 mpg Chevy Equinox compact CUV to this weekâs 33 mpg Malibu Eco mild hybrid sedan we learned much about Chevroletâs new cachet. Since the current product cycle began just a few years ago with the Saturn Aura an ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Yaris Review By Larry Nutson
Mar 30, 2012
2012 Toyota Yaris - A Good Looking Fuel-Sipper>/b> By Larry Nutson Senior Editor Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3214) These days the oft-posed question is: What car do I buy that will get good fuel economy and reduce the amount of money spent at the gas pumps? And the second question that follows is: How much do ... Continue reading
AAA Teams with Sprint to Launch AAA ID Pack
Mar 30, 2012
AAA and wireless carrier Sprint have teamed to launch the AAA Member ID Pack providing instant access to AAA services and information. With only one download, Sprint customers can now compare gas prices near home or on the road, call for roadside assistance, find AAA Approved hotels and restaurants, route a trip and mu ... Continue reading
California Consumers Reduce Gasoline Consumption as Pump Prices Soar 23%
Mar 30, 2012
California gasoline prices jumped 23% in 2011 to an average of $3.86 as consumer consumption dropped 1.8%, according to a report released today by Chairman Jerome E. Horton of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE). 'It is a heavy burden for California families who are already struggling to find creative ways ... Continue reading
Automobile Finance Is Negotiable, Educational Coalition Says
Mar 30, 2012
Many consumers focus their pre-car buying research on selecting the right vehicle, but spend limited time educating themselves about financing options. As Financial Literacy Month approaches, AWARE (Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics) encourages consumers to concentrate on the entire automobile-b ... Continue reading
The Vehicle Production Group Opens New Distribution Channels
Mar 30, 2012
Today The Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG), the Miami, Florida-based manufacturer of the MV-1 wheelchair accessible vehicle, announced that it would begin formal partnerships with traditional bus and mobility dealers to service broader markets in the United States. VPG also announced that it has entered into an Amend ... Continue reading
Nissan Plans to Charge Up Cities Across Europe
Mar 30, 2012
Nissan sets out to 'turn on' one million people to electric driving and reward one city with help to improve infrastructure - 100-day campaign driven by massive digital social movement - Winning city to be awarded 30 Nissan electric vehicle Quick Chargers for the city to install - Call to action: one million 'eco-consc ... Continue reading
Toyota and Wyland Foundation Partner to Encourage Resource Conservation Throughout Earth Month
Mar 30, 2012
Toyota kicks off Earth Month by expanding its partnership with the Wyland Foundation to encourage residents nationwide to preserve our natural resources by taking an online pledge to conserve water. Toyota's support of the Wyland Foundation, a non-profit founded by renowned environmental, marine artist Wyland, is part ... Continue reading
New York Auto Show's New Car Arrivals
Mar 30, 2012
The 2012 New York International Automobile Show is packed to the rafters with nearly 1,000 brand new vehicles, covering all segments of the auto industry. So, car-lovers with a taste for the absolute latest in technology and innovation are in for a treat April 6 -- 15 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Today's new ... Continue reading
'The Messenger' Has the Only Cure for Lottery Fever: Thousands of Free Mega Millions
Mar 30, 2012
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Lottery fever has reached an even more frenzied pitch with news that The Messenger, featured in ads from Progressive auto insurance, is randomly giving away 1,937 Mega Millions tickets to people throughout New Orleans. The 1,937 tickets will help mark Progressive's 75th anniversary, as a nod to ... Continue reading
Hyundai Set to Break All-time Sales Record in March
Mar 29, 2012
On the strength of a rapidly recovering new vehicle industry, Hyundai is poised to shatter its all-time record for monthly sales volume led by its stable of 40-mpg highway vehicles like Accent, Veloster M/T, Elantra and hybrid Sonata. Hyundai, the most fuel-efficient automaker in America according to the EPA, expects t ... Continue reading
Innova Debuts Pro CarScan Line of Tools
Mar 29, 2012
INNOVA(r) DEBUTS PRO CARSCAN(r) LINE OF TOOLS TO HELP PROFESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHS DIAGNOSE VEHICLES QUICKER, ACCURATELY Innova Electronics Corporation today announced the debut of its new line of professional-grade automotive diagnostic tools, marketed under the Innova Pro CarScan(r) name. This series of handheld dev ... Continue reading
2012 Mazda5 Review By Thom Cannell
Mar 29, 2012
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Authors Note: No attempt at completeness, simply comments on one weekâs driving experienceâbalanced against decades of experience and hundreds of comparisons. It has been a very good week with the Mazda5, a favorite people and cargo mover. It look ... Continue reading
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