Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (Aug 8-14) Automotive Factoids - In Case You Were Not Paying Attention
Aug 15, 2011
Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel Chicago Bureau Chief will give you some automotive news you may have missed. * Honda Motor Co. announced a massive recall of three models late last week. Complaints of engine stalling and vehicles that shift out of park are the issues. The recall covers 2.5 million worldwide; 1. ... Continue reading
Iconic Volkswagen Camper Van Memorialized by LEGO® +video
Aug 14, 2011
The iconic VW Camper Van, an icon of the sixties counter-culture and loved by hippies and surfers around the world, has been recreated as a LEGO Exclusive model. The red LEGO VW Camper Van is a loving recreation of a T1 Camper from 1962, also known as the Combi or the hippie van. It includes features such as the 'V' sh ... Continue reading
The Most Beautiful Cars of 2011 - Right Here on TheAutoChannel.com +VIDEO
Aug 14, 2011
Jaguar XKR-S, Audi R8 and A7, Porsche 918 Super Hybrid, Aston Martin V12 Zagato, Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Masserati ... TheAutoChannel.com has great video of them all AUTO CENTRAL - August 14, 2011: It's like arguing which chocolate is the best; or which wine is the best; or which ice cream is the best. It doesn't matter ... Continue reading
Aug 14, 2011
Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, unveiled one of the first commercial electric vehicle charging stations in central New Jersey at the IEEE operations center in Piscataway during a ribbon cutting ceremony earlier today. The Leviton Evr-Green Level 2 Commercial Charging Station, donated by Gr ... Continue reading
Aug 14, 2011
Mercury Insurance Launches Another Campaign to Increase Auto Premiums, Repeating Failed Prop 17 Effort --California Attorney General Kamala Harris issued a title and summary yesterday for Mercury Insurance's ballot initiative explaining that the proposed initiative, "Will allow insurance companies to increase cost of i ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2011
HOUSTON, Aug. 13, 2011 -- John and Helen Taylor, known as the world's most fuel efficient couple holding 88 world records, are currently on a record setting drive across the 48 contiguous states that will take them through the Chicago area on Sunday, August 14, 2011. As global energy demand continues to rise, Shell is ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2011
Parking Professionals Gather for NPA Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2011 The parking industry is changing, and the National Parking Association (NPA) is taking the lead at its 2011 Convention & Expo with four days of trends, thought leadership, and performance best practices. Innovation: Linking N ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2011
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 12, 2011 -- Chrysler Group LLC's newly formed Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Brand is hitting the road with its first-ever, "SRT High Performance Tour" featuring four drivers, four vehicles - the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8, Dodge Challenger SRT8, Jeep, Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Chrysler 300 SRT ... Continue reading
Improved i-DTEC Engine to Power the New Honda Civic +VIDEO
Aug 12, 2011
LONDON, August 12, 2011 -- Honda will launch the new Civic at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Developed specifically for the European market, the Civic will be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback and will compete in the C-segment. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012. In the build-up to th ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2011
Heartland Automotive Services, Inc., America's largest Jiffy Lube Franchisee, announced that its locations in Clallam and Jefferson counties in the state of Washington have been named as the "Place for Best Oil Change" by the Peninsula Daily News. More than 1,000 readers cast ballots to vote on a number of local busine ... Continue reading
Rand McNally GPS for RVers Now Bigger and Better
Aug 12, 2011
Rand McNally introduced the latest addition to its award-winning line of navigation devices at the Family Motor Coach Association's 86th Family Reunion. The TripMaker RVND 7710 provides a large, easy to read 7" high-definition screen and 8GB of onboard storage for RV-related information. "Members of the RVing community ... Continue reading
Woodward Dream Cruise Is Part of Chevrolet's Centennial Party
Aug 12, 2011
Each August, more than a million car fans flock to Detroit's legendary Woodward Avenue for the motorized equivalent of Woodstock. Enthusiasts from around the world gather to celebrate the time when tail fins symbolized American success, and the rumble of a V-8 engine was the soundtrack for summer romance. This year, th ... Continue reading
2011 Nissan Juke - Road Test Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Aug 12, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Nissan calls the Juke, its smallest crossover, "The Bold Urban Sport Cross", and claims inspiration from rally cars and motorcycles to combine sports car performance and handling with SUV ride height, versatility, and available all-wheel drive. The alleged motorcycle influence is i ... Continue reading
Aug 11, 2011
As part of a record setting drive across the 48 contiguous states, John and Helen Taylor, known as the world's most fuel efficient couple holding 88 world records, are stopping in New York City on August 11 where they will share their learnings and tips with consumers on how to be smarter drivers. At the Shell station ... Continue reading
Proactive Car Care Pays Off Down the Road
Aug 11, 2011
Gas prices and tough economic conditions are affecting Americans' driving and spending habits. According to a recent survey sponsored by AutoZone, more than half of U.S. drivers are making sacrifices in order to accommodate for higher gas prices. Shorter trips and cutting back on dining out are just a couple of ways mo ... Continue reading
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