FIAT USA Debuts First Fiat 500 Commercial Featuring Jennifer Lopez
Oct 10, 2011
First Fiat 500 commercial featuring Jennifer Lopez begins to air Monday, Oct. 10 on national broadcast and cable networks New ad, 'My World,' features song, 'Until It Beats No More,' from Lopez's new album 'Love?' (Island Def Jam) Additional Fiat 500 advertising to follow in partnership with Jennifer Lopez later in t ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2011
Broadcom Corporation , Freescale Semiconductor , and OmniVision Technologies, Inc. , today announced a jointly developed 360-degree surround view parking assistance system -- the world's first Ethernet-based parking assistance solution. ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2011
Demandforce, Inc., a leader in online marketing and customer communications, and the National Automotive Parts Association ("NAPA"), the world's largest auto parts distributor, today announced an agreement that will offer the Demandforce D3 software solution to over 13,000 NAPA AutoCare facilities throughout North Amer ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2011
TrueCar, Inc. has announced that it will power the online car buying programs for AAA Oklahoma/South Dakota and AAA Hoosier - providing members with guaranteed upfront pricing and a haggle-free car buying experience on new cars -- and additional convenience and value for customers who already turn to the organization f ... Continue reading
Leviton and Ford Receive UL Certification for Focus Electric Home Charging Station
Oct 10, 2011
Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, and Ford Motor Company today announced the new Ford Electric Vehicle (EV) Home Charging Station has achieved UL certification for UL 2231, UL 2251 and UL 2594. The new Level 2 EV charging device, designed exclusively for Ford, is also compatible with all add ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2011
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) and the all-new highly efficient and eco-friendly 100% electric 2012 Mitsubishi i will help transform a charming Midwest city into EVTown, USA and share this fascinating story in the Japanese auto manufacturer's latest innovative marketing campaign. Launching October 10th, ... Continue reading
2011/2012 Kia Forte SX Sedan Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson
Oct 10, 2011
2011/2012 KIA FORTE SX SEDAN Euro-styled and competent By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The stylish Forte, introduced in 2010, is a very competent compact sedan. For 2011 an all-new 5-door hatchback was added. For 2012 it is pretty much carry-over with a few minor changes. The Forteâs ... Continue reading
Oct 9, 2011
Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel's Chicago Bureau Chief, gives you last weeks automotive news highlights you may have missed, or you can catch up on the past 15 years of automotive news HERE in our news archive. * Steve Jobs. A legend. 1955-2011. His passing this week is perhaps the only story we should note. ... Continue reading
Honda Reveals Prices and Specs for New 2012 Civic in the UK +VIDEO
Oct 9, 2011
Prices start from GBP16,495 OTR - Choice of three modern, powerful and fuel-efficient engines - 1.4 and 1.8 i-VTEC petrol and 2.2 i-DTEC diesel - Four generously-equipped trim levels - Every Civic gets ECON driving mode - as seen on Jazz Hybrid and Insight - and Idle Stop (only on manual variants) to help drivers save ... Continue reading
Oct 9, 2011
Celebrity race features talented collection of drivers from across the spectrum of Dodge Motorsports' disciplines competing in identical Dodge Viper ACR-X spec cars Event at Utah's Miller Motorsports Park raises $18,000 for various charities One-hour special race broadcast kicks off 11 straight weeks of 2011 Dodge Vipe ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Pricing of 2012 Mazda3 With SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY +VIDEO
Oct 8, 2011
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing of its refreshed 2012 Mazda3 compact vehicle, including the first application of the brand's all-new fuel-efficient and performance-oriented SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. Available as both a sedan and hatchback, Mazda3 commands more than 40 percent of Mazda's year-t ... Continue reading
First drive: 2012 BMW ActiveE Prototype by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Oct 8, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH - October 8, 2011: At the end of 2009, BMW presented the ActiveE, a concept that was under development as part of Project-i initiative. Under this project, the German car manufacturer started up the research and development of an electric Mega City Vehicle, ... Continue reading
New State Farm Commercial Puts Focus on Parents and Teen Drivers
Oct 8, 2011
State Farm is unveiling a new commercial this week designed to put a powerful spotlight on teen drivers and their parents. The commercial spans the life of a young girl from toddler to teen driver. Country western recording artist Kenny Chesney's hit "There Goes My Life" serves as the backdrop for the piece. ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2012 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z
Oct 8, 2011
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the complete lineup of 2012 Nissan 370Z models: the 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z, which are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The iconic Nissan Z remains one of the best-selling sports cars in the U.S., offering passionate performance ... Continue reading
Vehicles Fueled by Propane Autogas Hit Pavement in Empire State +VIDEO
Oct 7, 2011
The New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA), with support from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), invites transportation professionals to attend one of four upcoming roadshows in New York to learn about the capabilities of vehicles fueled by propane autogas. Propane autogas is a safe, affordable, readi ... Continue reading
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