Rants, Raves and Kudos in This Month's Letter from Europe
Nov 21, 2010
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief THe Auto Channel Had an interesting experience the other day. Our adorable neighbor wanted to buy a new car. So we got into his 1956 Bentley to see what Marin County’s finest dealers had to offer. It was illuminating. The first thing that struck me was that none of them offer ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Volt: Is it A Best Buy?
Nov 21, 2010
2011 Chevrolet Volt: Is it A Best Buy? A Quick First Drive. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (IMG_0719) The Auto Channel Chicago, IL November, 2010. Chicago was the final stop in the Volt Unplugged 12-city tour showcasing the functionality and capability of the Chevrolet Volt, the world’s first electr ... Continue reading
New 2011 Camaro Convertible Blends Top-Down Driving Fun With Precise Engineering - 3 VIDEOS
Nov 21, 2010
LOS ANGELES - The segment-leading Chevrolet Camaro opens a new chapter as the 2011 Camaro convertible premieres at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The new convertible begins production in January and goes on sale in February. It includes an enhanced body structure and well-tailored top mechanism – a combi ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Presented by JT Racing, Inducts Nine Legends
Nov 21, 2010
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 20, 2010 -- Nine motorcycling legends took their place in history Friday, Nov. 19, at the 2010 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by JT Racing, held at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa. Hosted by actor and motorcyclist Perry King, the event kicked off the AMA Legends & Champions We ... Continue reading
Nov 20, 2010
Faurecia (http://www.faurecialaautoshow.com) is proclaiming that "Clean is a reality" with the production-ready products it will display at the 2010 LA Auto Show press days, Nov. 17-18. Faurecia innovations are focused sharply on helping vehicles become cleaner by making them lighter and therefore more fuel efficient. ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle Sales in Asia Pacific to Total 1.4 Million by 2015, Forecasts Pike Research
Nov 20, 2010
BOULDER, Colo.--In the Asia Pacific region, there are various national-level initiatives and programs to promote the awareness of electric vehicles (EVs). These programs include the establishment of aggressive goals, subsidies for EV purchasers, research and development support and demonstration projects, tax incentive ... Continue reading
The New Volkswagen EOS and TDI Models On Stage in L.A.
Nov 20, 2010
<p><a href="/cybercast/2010laautoshow"> Complete 2010 LA Auto Show Coverage</a></p> </p><p>By Henny Hemmes <br>Senior European Editor <br>The Auto Channel </p><p>LOS ANGELES, November 19, 2010; Volkswagen AG flew a group of German journalists to California, to give them the first look at the second generation of the Eo ... Continue reading
Reflections on 2010 LA Auto Show
Nov 20, 2010
The 2011 Auto Show Season Begins in Earnest By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [195] The mid-November LA Auto Show always begins the new season. Next comes Detroit in January, Chicago in February and New York at the end of March. All want the designation of being the premier US show. Only Detroit maintain ... Continue reading
Nov 20, 2010
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Road & Track (RoadandTrack.com), the nation's longest-running and most trusted automotive magazine, today announced its Road & Track Auto Show App is now available at the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch. “Road & Track Auto Show App instantly brings coverage of the world's most exciting a ... Continue reading
Does The New Fiat 500 Have A Chance For Success In The U.S.?
Nov 19, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel LOS ANGELES, November 18, 2010. When Fiat unveiled the American variant of the 500, I was wondering, who would be buying this small Italian car?. In The Netherlands, the 500 has been on the market for a couple of years and has sold mostly to women ... Continue reading
2010 Cars.com Shopper Choice Awards
Nov 19, 2010
CHICAGO November 18, 2010; Cars.com, one of the nation’s leading resources for buying and selling a car, announced today that the Ford Mustang has been selected by the site’s users as the winner of its first annual Shoppers’ Choice Award. Finalists were selected based on key shopping indicators and owner ... Continue reading
The Police Car Leader for 15 Years, Ford's All-New Police Interceptors Deliver at Public Testing
Nov 19, 2010
Ford's Police Interceptor 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoostâ„¢ sedan turns fastest lap time of any vehicle at Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) testing and outperforms V8 competitors. Ford's new Police Interceptor utility outperforms key competitors in acceleration, while posting fastest lap times Ford's Police In ... Continue reading
2010 LA Auto Show - Still Big Oils' Best Friend
Nov 19, 2010
By Bob Gordon Co-publisher Los Angeles November 17, 2010; In what the official press release from the LA Auto Show is being touted as the “historic arrival†of the modern electric car, this year’s edition of the LA Auto Show seems to be just continuing the status-quo big oil loves and profits from. Sprin ... Continue reading
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4X4 Review
Nov 19, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4X4 Engine: 5.7-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque : 360 h @5,150 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: Multispeed automatic Wheelbase: 114.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 189.8 x 84.8 x 69.4 in. Tires: P265/60R18 Cargo volume: 35.1/68.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby Delivers Keynote Speech at LA Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 18, 2010
More focus on the driver will be the core of Volvo Cars unique Scandinavian profile LOS ANGELES - November 18, 2010: Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Cars, focused on Volvo's brand refinement and future in the U.S. when he kicked off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote a ... Continue reading
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