Dec 7, 2011
The City of White Plains deploys a new adaptive traffic signal control system on Tarrytown Road as a result of a $250,000 cost-shared research agreement from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). The system is intended to imp ... Continue reading
Dec 7, 2011
Coulomb Technologies today introduced its latest ChargePoint application, for Blackberry smart phones. Now available for free from the Blackberry App World store, the updated ChargePoint app provides electric vehicles (EV) drivers new features including the ability to locate and check occupancy status and make reservat ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Soul and Forte Koup Named to MSN Autos "10 Great Cars for Less Than $20,000" List
Dec 7, 2011
The 2012 Soul and Forte Koup recently were named to MSN Autos "10 Great Cars for Less Than $20,000" list, with Kia being the only brand to have two vehicles selected. Soul, Kia's iconic hatchback refreshed for the 2012 model year, delivers a series of refinements, including more power, improved fuel economy and new tec ... Continue reading
Mazda, Audi Reign Supreme in Inaugural Canadian ALG Perceived Quality Score
Dec 7, 2011
Mazda handily nabbed the top spot among mainstream brands and Audi took the lead among luxury brands, according to the first Canadian Perceived Quality Score (PQS) from ALG Inc., a subsidiary of TrueCar, Inc., and the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. "The Mazda3, which constitutes approxima ... Continue reading
Dodge to Reintroduce the Dart Compact Car After Nearly Four Decades +VIDEO
Dec 6, 2011
The Dodge brand is back in the U.S. compact sedan segment -- in a big way -- as the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart will make its world debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan on Jan. 9, 2012 Built on a world-class architecture, Dodge Dart offers three technologically advanced, fuel-effici ... Continue reading
Elantra Retail Sales Soar to Never-Before-Seen Heights
Dec 6, 2011
As Hyundai eclipses the 600,000 annual sales mark for the first time in its 25-year U.S. history, one super-hot product is leading the way. Hyundai has already sold more Elantras in North America this year than it ever has (216,331 v. 151,735, a 43 percent increase), a high point for the Elantra model line in a record- ... Continue reading
Honda Accord and Fit Receive Car and Driver Magazine's "10 Best Cars" Awards
Dec 6, 2011
Car and Driver magazine has named the 2012 Honda Accord 4-cylinder and the 2012 Honda Fit as two winners of its prestigious and highly competitive, annual "10Best Cars" award. Now in its eighth generation, the Accord has achieved "10Best Cars" status 26 times in the 30 years that Car and Driver editors have been conduc ... Continue reading
Walter P. Chrysler Museum Has the Right Gifts for Auto Enthusiasts This Holiday Season
Dec 5, 2011
Delight the auto enthusiast on your shopping list this holiday season with a great gift from the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Gift Shop. Choose from a wide assortment of exclusive and hard-to-find collectibles and souvenirs highlighting the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, HEMI, Ram, Mopar, Plymouth and Viper brands. The shop also ... Continue reading
2012 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Named Four Wheeler "Pickup Truck of the Year"
Dec 5, 2011
2012 Ram 2500 Power Wagon beats the competition in a series of in-depth on- and off-road tests 2012 Ram 2500 Power Wagon is the most off-road-capable pickup truck with electric-locking front and rear differentials, electronic disconnecting sway bar, Bilstein shocks, 33-inch BFGoodrich off-road tires, underbody skid pla ... Continue reading
AAA Urges Families to Prepare for the "Silver Tsunami" of Aging Drivers
Dec 5, 2011
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is Dec. 5-9 and AAA emphasizes the importance of communication to help keep senior drivers safe and mobile The first wave of America's baby boomers turning 65 this year will be driving the "silver tsunami" says the American Automobile Association (AAA). According to the U.S. Census Bu ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Veloster Review by Marty Bernstein +VIDEO
Dec 5, 2011
THE STYLISH NEW COUPE THAT DAZZLES, DEFINES AND DEFIES! by Marty Bernstein Portland, Oregon ⦠recently Natives and newcomers to Portland are proud of the cityâs heritage of, well, quirkiness while tourists are amazed at the ambiance and attitude. If ever there was a near perfect city for the introduction of a ... Continue reading
Autoweek Editors Honor the Best of the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Dec 5, 2011
The Autoweek editorial staff presented Mazda with the 2011 Autoweek Editors' Choice Award for Best in Show at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. The Mazda Takeri previews the evolution of the Mazda 6 sedan and earns points for both style and fuel technology in an increasingly competitive segment. The biennial Tokyo Motor Show ... Continue reading
TrueCar Announces Release of ClearBook 2.0
Dec 5, 2011
PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2011 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2011 -- --à In a move that will radically change how previously owned vehicles are bought and sold, TrueCar, Inc. ("TrueCar"), creator of the intelligent automotive marketplace for new cars, has announced the release of the new ClearBook à ... Continue reading
Dreams on Wheels: International Concepts at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
Dec 5, 2011
Special To The Auto Channel by Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Concept cars are a multi-million dollar investment for automakers. As the âcoolâ cars that seldom make their way into mass production, they are designed and hand-crafted to capture the attention and accolades of both the public and the m ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2011
As part of its popular annual December to Remember sales event, Lexus announced today that it will donate $5 to Toys for Tots for every big red bow shared via Facebook and Twitter. The campaign ends Jan. 3, 2012, with Lexus providing a maximum donation of $100,000 for the social media fundraiser. ... 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.
