Dec 1, 2010
The 25th World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition series (EVS25) held at Shenzhen, China, from November 5 to 9, was the most significant and largest exposition on electric vehicles and renewable energy models ... Continue reading
Dealers Branch Out With Nissan Leaf
Dec 1, 2010
Nissan has appointed its network of dealers who will be supplying the 2011 European Car of the Year, the 100% all-electric Nissan LEAF, when deliveries start in March 2011 in the UK. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Goes Wild In Cheshire
Dec 1, 2010
Employees at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant have received international recognition for their contributions to wildlife habitat conservation on their site. ... Continue reading
All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Named '2011 Urban Truck of the Year'
Dec 1, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2010 -- All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee sets the standard for premium SUVs and is awarded "2011 Urban Truck of the Year" Award is latest in growing list of accolades for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee hits the sweet spot of real-world capability ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Named 'Urban Car of the Year' - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 1, 2010
DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2010 -- The all-new Chevrolet Cruze is the Urban Car of the Year as voted by judges at Decisive Media and an independent panel of 15 automotive journalists. Cruze features the spaciousness and amenities of a midsize car with the fuel economy of a compact. The Cruze Eco model fea ... Continue reading
GM Announces Repayment of Additional $1.0 Billion of Korean Debt
Dec 1, 2010
DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2010 -- General Motors Company announced today that its GM Daewoo Auto & Technology, Inc. subsidiary (GM Daewoo) will fully repay its Korean revolving credit facility this month. The facility had a drawn balance of $1 billion (USD) as of September 30, 2010. General Motors CFO Ch ... Continue reading
Dec 1, 2010
BOSTON, Dec. 1, 2010 BOSTON, Dec. 1, 2010 -- First Ford Transit Connect Taxi in the U.S. arrives in Boston Boston Cab Dispatch receives keys at New England International Auto Show The Transit Connect Taxi offers features designed specifically for the taxi industry, including an expanded second-row passenger space, a CN ... Continue reading
Nov 30, 2010
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 30 November 2010 — November new-vehicle retail sales continue to track at a strong selling pace as the month closes, with the selling rate expected to come in at 10 million units, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze: First Drive; Small doesn't always mean cheap and basic.
Nov 30, 2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze: First Drive Small doesn’t always mean cheap and basic. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (IMG_0707) The Auto Channel The Chevrolet Cruze is an important car for General Motors. More important in my opinion than the well publicized Chevrolet Volt. The Cruze has the tasks of keeping ... Continue reading
American Coach Rolls Out New Innovations at RV Industry Show in Louisville, KY
Nov 30, 2010
American Coach, the luxury coach division of Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, unveiled key new innovations to its 2011 American Tradition, American Eagle and American Heritage luxury motor homes during RVIA's 48th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. this ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Enters Class C Diesel Market With 2011 Jamboree DSL and Tioga DSL Motor Home Lines
Nov 30, 2010
Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, launched its 2011 Jamboree DSL and Tioga DSL Class C diesel motor home lines, built on the fuel-efficient Mercedes-Benz® chassis, during RVIA's 48th annual industry show in Louisville, Ky. this week. The 2011 Jamboree DSL and Tioga ... Continue reading
Today's New Cars, Tomorrow's Collectibles
Nov 30, 2010
Washington DC November 30, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Most new cars go on to become used cars and, eventually, high-grade scrap metal, but a few become sought-after collectibles. The experts at collector car insurer Hagerty Insurance have picked these 10 models as most likely to attract future car collect ... Continue reading
Nov 30, 2010
Chevrolet Volt available for retail sale will be offered at public auction with the proceeds benefiting math and sciences education in the Detroit Public Schools. "Every aspect of the Volt – from its aerodynamic shape to its battery chemistry – is a testament to the importance of math and ... Continue reading
Toyota Fixing Coolant Pump in Prius
Nov 30, 2010
Washington DC November 30, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that USA Today reports that Toyota is replacing the pumps that cool the hybrid system in 650,000 Prius cars. Toyota Motor spokesman Paul Nolasco said Tuesday the fix is needed in Prius cars for model years 2004 through to 2007. When the pump malfunctions, t ... Continue reading
The Green Hornet Takes on L.A. as His Car, Black Beauty, Lands at the Petersen Automotive Museum
Nov 30, 2010
The Green Hornet, starring Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, and Cameron Diaz, the vigilante hero's automotive co-star Black Beauty is now taking on Los Angeles in a unique way, perched atop the world-famous Petersen Automotive Museum's elevated outdoor display. Â The 58,000 daily commuters travelling through L.A.'s third-busie ... Continue reading
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