Nov 30, 2010
only seven percent of car shoppers say they are likely to consider an electric vehicle for their next new-vehicle purchase or lease. For the majority of survey respondents, the primary concerns about electric vehicles included the drivable range on a single charge (87 percent) and availability of charging stations (84 ... Continue reading
Unique Fleet Driver Training Scheme From Volvo And Ultimate Car Control
Nov 30, 2010
Volvo Car UK's fleet division has teamed up with Ultimate Car Control to offer a unique training programme for company car drivers. ... Continue reading
Fiat SpA And Fiat Industrial SpA: Two New Groups, Two New Identities
Nov 30, 2010
On 1 January 2011, as a result of the demerger approved by shareholders on 16 September, there will be two new Fiat groups (both quoted on the Milan Stock Exchange) with two distinct logos: Fiat SpA and Fiat Industrial SpA. ... Continue reading
Cadillac Becomes Title Sponsor of Doral Tournament, Umbrella Sponsor of World Golf Championships
Nov 30, 2010
The PGA TOUR, on behalf of the International Federation of PGA Tours, and Cadillac today announced a multi-year agreement whereby Cadillac becomes title sponsor of the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship and an umbrella sponsor of the World Golf Championships. ... Continue reading
Audi to Advertise During Super Bowl for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Nov 30, 2010
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 29, 2010 HERNDON, Va., Nov. 29, 2010 -- Audi of America today officially announced that it will advertise during Super Bowl XLV, the brand's fourth consecutive time as an advertiser in the big game. This year, Audi will once again demonstrate its leadership position with a spot that will air in the f ... Continue reading
Nissan Land Glider Zero Emission Concept Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 30, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - November 30, 2010: One of the amazing concept cars introduced at last year's Tokyo Motor Show was the Nissan Land Glider, a sleek single-occupant vehicle. Nissan's planning and design team were given a challenge: to explore new forms of zero emission mobility that redefined existing segments. The result ... Continue reading
First drive: 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster: Blue Grit - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 29, 2010
2011 Porsche 911 Speedster, A Collector's item By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel PALM SPRINGS, November 23, 2010; At the LA Auto Show, three new Porsches were unveiled. For the 911 Carrera GTS and the 911 Speedster it was their North American premiere, while the Cayman R made its ... Continue reading
2011 Honda Fit Receives More Standard Features; VSA Added to All Models
Nov 29, 2010
Accommodating, versatile and fuel-efficient five-door now includes standard VSA, USB, cruise control and remote entry on all models TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2010 - The Honda Fit offers even more value for the 2011 model year in its already versatile, fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient five-door package. New for 2011, al ... Continue reading
Northern Lights Energy Commits to Purchase 1,000 AMP Electric Vehicles
Nov 29, 2010
AMP Holding Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMPD), a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Northern Lights Energy (NLE) to introduce all-electric SUVs to Iceland as part of its national electric vehicle (EV) project. Under terms of the lett ... Continue reading
Revolutionary New ThermaHelm Motorcycle Helmet Launched
Nov 29, 2010
LONDON--ThermaHelm, a revolutionary brain cooling helmet technology, is set to make its commercial launch at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Live 2010 show this month in Birmingham (NEC Birmingham, 27th November - 5th December, 2010). All head injuries involve brain damage at some level and occur in 80% of all motorcyclist ... Continue reading
World, NOT USA, Stepping on the Gas, CNG That Is
Nov 29, 2010
Washington DC November 29, 2010; Here's a question few people are likely to answer correctly: Which countries have the most natural-gas vehicles on the road? The Wall Street Journal reports that of the 11.4 million natural-gas vehicles currently in use world-wide, most can be found in the developing world. According th ... Continue reading
100% Electric Nissan LEAF is 2011 European Car of the Year - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 29, 2010
YOKOHAMA, Japan, November 29, 2010 -- - First Electric Vehicle to Win the Prestigious Award In a historic moment for Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and zero emission vehicles, the 100% electric Nissan LEAF was awarded 2011 European Car of the Year. The world's first mass-marketed, affordable, zero-emission vehicle for the globa ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales And Export Figures For October 2010
Nov 29, 2010
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for October 2010. ... Continue reading
Kia Soul and Venga Obtain International Environmental Certification
Nov 29, 2010
Kia Soul and Venga obtain international environmental certification - Environmental certification from Germany-based TÜV NORD - Two Kia model's show minimal environmental impact throughout life cycle from design to disposal (SEOUL) November 29, 2010 - Kia Motors Corp. announced today that its Soul urban crossover vehi ... Continue reading
Ford Questions Safety, Repair Costs of Aftermarket Copy Parts
Nov 29, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 29, 2010 -- Ford low-speed crash tests show that aftermarket copy structural parts absorb less crash energy than genuine Ford structural parts and can result in unintended airbag deployments Repair estimates show the use of one common aftermarket bumper beam can more than double the repair costs a ... Continue reading
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