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Nissan Leaf Cars Connected At All Times Through Telenor Connexion

Nissan Leaf Cars Connected At All Times Through Telenor Connexion

Telenor Connexion will enable Nissan LEAF owners to use a mobile phone or PC to check battery status and range, to turn on vehicle's air-conditioning etc. even when their Nissan LEAF is parked and completely switched off. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz: The 1,000th AMG In 2010 -SOLD!

Mercedes-Benz: The 1,000th AMG In 2010 -SOLD!

Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific has sold the 1,000th AMG vehicle for 2010 through Mercedes-Benz Sydney when the purchaser of the SLS "Blackbird" the unique show car from the 2010 Australian International Motor Show signed on the dotted line this morning at the dealership. ... Continue reading

Ford Focus Crashed 12,000 Times In Virtual And Real World

Ford Focus Crashed 12,000 Times In Virtual And Real World

The driver's front airbag is designed to provide enhanced chest protection through the use of a reconfigured curved-shaped tether that pulls in the lower section of the airbag to help lessen the impact of the airbag on the driver's chest and ribs. ... Continue reading

Dodge and Mopar Announce 'No-cost Maintenance Plus' Plan for Durango Citadel and Journey Lux Buyers

Dodge and Mopar Announce 'No-cost Maintenance Plus' Plan for Durango Citadel and Journey Lux Buyers

PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20, 2010 -- Dodge and Mopar are wrapping customers in a worry-free ownership experience. In addition to a load of standard luxury features, the Dodge brand's all-new Durango Citadel and Journey Lux models also feature Mopar's new "No-cost Maintena ... Continue reading

Laurence Fishburne to be the New Voice of Cadillac

Laurence Fishburne to be the New Voice of Cadillac

DETROIT, Dec. 20, 2010 DETROIT, Dec. 20, 2010 -- Award-winning stage and screen actor Laurence Fishburne will lend his voice to television advertising for Cadillac. Advertising will launch in the Rose Bowl game telecast on Jan. 1, 2011. ... Continue reading

Parking Lots Account for 1.26 million Car Accidents in the U.S. annually, with a 20% Jump Over Christmas due to Congested Shopping Centers

Parking Lots Account for 1.26 million Car Accidents in the U.S. annually, with a 20% Jump Over Christmas due to Congested Shopping Centers

ORLANDO, FL, Dec. 20 ORLANDO, FL, Dec. 20 -- As Americans flood shopping centers for last minute gifts, few realize the potential costs as they brave crowded malls and congested parking lots this Christmas season. Annually, there are 6.3 million car accidents recorded in the U.S. and according to the Independent Insura ... Continue reading

Automaker Group Strikes Blow Against Democracy and Energy Independence with New Legal Challenge to EPA's Partial Waiver for Ethanol (E-15) Fuel

Automaker Group Strikes Blow Against Democracy and Energy Independence with New Legal Challenge to EPA's Partial Waiver for Ethanol (E-15) Fuel

AUTO CENTRAL - The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG) comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM), the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) filed a petition toda ... Continue reading

Dodge and Mopar® Announce-No-cost Maintenance Plus Plan for Durango Citadel and Journey Lux Buyers

Dodge and Mopar® Announce-No-cost Maintenance Plus Plan for Durango Citadel and Journey Lux Buyers

Auburn Hills, Mich. December 20, 2010; Dodge and Mopar® are wrapping customers in a worry-free ownership experience. In addition to a load of standard luxury features, the Dodge brand’s all-new Durango Citadel and Journey Lux models also feature Mopar’s new “No-cost Maintenance Plus” plan, a 3-ye ... Continue reading

Don't Get 'Grinched' at Gas Pump

Don't Get 'Grinched' at Gas Pump

$3 per gallon on average. While motorists can't control the price of gas, they can keep from getting "grinched" by following a few simple steps from the Car Care Council. "Gas prices have been sneaking up on us lately," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. ... Continue reading

2011 Kia Optima and Sorento Named Consumer Guide® Automotive 'Best Buys'

2011 Kia Optima and Sorento Named Consumer Guide® Automotive 'Best Buys'

2011 Optima in the midsize car category and the 2011 Sorento in the midsize SUV category. Â In addition, the 2011 Sportage received the Consumer Guide Automotive "Recommended" designation. Â Each vehicle was evaluated on price, features, performance, accommodations, fuel economy, reliability records and resale value. ... Continue reading

All-new 2011 Chrysler 300 Series Flagships Redefine the American Luxury Sedan Once Again

All-new 2011 Chrysler 300 Series Flagships Redefine the American Luxury Sedan Once Again

2011 Chrysler 300 series proudly delivers the distinction, innovation and premium large sedan features at a legendary value, while setting a new course for the American brand. With more than 55 years of elegant proportions and head-turning style, the all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 delivers contemporary styling with design d ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe: Curses, Cuts and Kudos

Letter From Europe: Curses, Cuts and Kudos

I’ve been driving Lincoln MKX of late and spent of my time trying to decide whether I could learn to love it. The jury is still out. On the plus side it is very comfortable and certainly distinctive looking. Love it or hate it you won’t confuse it with anything else-that is for sure. The fuel consumption is a ... Continue reading

Growth Energy Responds to Anti E15 Lawsuit

Growth Energy Responds to Anti E15 Lawsuit

Washington DC December 29, 2010; Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis released the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed by engine manufacturers against the EPA’s partial approval of Growth Energy’s Green Jobs Waiver. “The scientific evidence demonstrates clearly that E15 is safe not only for newer ve ... Continue reading

Americans Can't Get Enough of Large Cars, Trucks and SUVs, According to AutoTrader.com November Trend Engine Report

Americans Can't Get Enough of Large Cars, Trucks and SUVs, According to AutoTrader.com November Trend Engine Report

Small cars and fuel efficiency were all the rage at the first major auto show of the season in Los Angeles in November, but shoppers are still attracted to larger vehicles, according to the AutoTrader.com November Trend Engine report, covering searches and site activity on AutoTrader.com for November 2010. Â The Novem ... Continue reading

Renewable Fuels Association Response to Anti E15 Lawsuit

Renewable Fuels Association Response to Anti E15 Lawsuit

Washington December 20, 2010; Responding to a lawsuit filed by engine manufacturers against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to block E15 (15% ethanol/85% gasoline) from being sold as a legal fuel in the United States, the Renewable Fuels Association issued the following statement: "EPA could have avoided ... Continue reading

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