Dec 22, 2010
2011 Buick Enclave A Handsome, High-quality Hauler By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_0710) The 2011 Buick Enclave, a premium crossover SUV, is the luxury offering from the trio of platform-sharing SUVâs by General Motors. The sister vehicles being the Chevrolet Traverse and the GM ... Continue reading
IIHS Announces 66 Winners of 2011 Top Safety Pick Award - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 22, 2010
AUTOMAKERS QUICKLY IMPROVE ROOFS TO BOOST ROLLOVER PROTECTION ARLINGTON, VA â Sixty-six vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safetyâs TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2011 (list on p.2), including 40 cars, 25 SUVs, and a minivan. TOP SAFETY PICK recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting peo ... Continue reading
Subaru Remains the Only Manufacturer With IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK for all Models
Dec 22, 2010
2011 TOP SAFETY PICK winner in every vehicle class in which it competes. The test results cap a year in which Subaru is poised to announce its best-ever sales record. "We know our customers take their safety very seriously and so we are very pleased that IIHS has recognized us again as the only manufacturer with a TOP ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima Named 'Top Safety Pick' by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Dec 22, 2010
2011 Kia Optima midsize sedan has received the highest possible crash safety rating of "Good" in all four tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and has been recognized as a "Top Safety Pick," the top award handed down by the organization. "We are honored that the all-new 2011 Optima has e ... Continue reading
The Renault-Nissan Alliance Chooses AXA Assistance for Electic Vehicle Assistance in Europe
Dec 22, 2010
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has selected AXA Assistance to provide roadside assistance for its electric vehicles in Europe following a call for tender launched in early 2010. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Completes Development Of Tucson ix Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle
Dec 22, 2010
SEOUL, Korea--Hyundai Motor Company has completed development of its next- generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle -- the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle -- and will begin testing next year with an eye toward 2015 mass production. Hyundai's third-generation FCEV is equipped with a 100-kilowatt fuel cell system and t ... Continue reading
New Apple TV Sales to Top One Million This Week - The Auto Channel is Apple TV Ready
Dec 22, 2010
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Apple today announced that it expects sales of its new Apple TV to top one million units later this week. The new Apple TV offers the simplest way to watch your favorite HD movies and TV shows, stream content from Netflix, YouTube, Flickr and MobileMe, all on your HD TV for the breakthrough price of ... Continue reading
AUTOMOBILE Magazine iPad Edition Goes Live
Dec 21, 2010
AUTOMOBILE Magazine, Americaââ¬â¢s leading automotive lifestyle publication, today launched the iPad edition of its magazine, making its nationally recognized, award-winning content available to download on Appleââ¬â¢s newest mobile device at the App Store. âTwenty-five years ago, we broke th ... Continue reading
2011 Buick Regal Turbo Adapts to Driver and Road on the Fly
Dec 21, 2010
2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo. Regal Turbo, arriving at dealerships now, offers not one, not two, but three unique driving experiences, each selectable by a push of a button. ... Continue reading
Honda Achieves First Flight of FAA-Conforming HondaJet
Dec 21, 2010
Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., today announced that it has successfully completed the first flight of its FAA-conforming HondaJet advanced light business jet. The event is a significant step in Honda's aerospace program leading to delivery of aircraft in 2012. âWe are very encouraged by our initial review of the fl ... Continue reading
New Ford C-MAX - Back into The (Mini) Minivan Business - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 21, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 20, 2010; The Ford C-MAX is an all-new, affordable transportation alternative for growing, busy North American families who crave industry-first technology, flexible seating and interior space, sporty performance and best-in-class fuel economy. âThe Ford C-MAX provides still more proof of how ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Signs Agreement To Produce Vehicles In Malaysia
Dec 21, 2010
The Volkswagen Group is gradually expanding its activities in Southeast Asia under its Strategy 2018 growth program. Christian Klingler, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, and representatives from the partner company DRB Hicom today signed an agreement for local vehicle assembly in the presence of Mala ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Passat And Sharan Achieve 5-Star Euro Ncap Rating
Dec 21, 2010
The latest Euro NCAP crash testing has awarded the top achievement of five stars to the new Volkswagen Passat and Sharan. ... Continue reading
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