2011 Kia Sportage Named 'Best Crossover' by Ruedas ESPN
Nov 8, 2010
2011 Kia Sportage CUV has been named "Best Crossover" by leading Hispanic sports radio show Ruedas ESPN. Ã Beating out popular segment contenders Nissan Rogue and Volkswagen Tiguan, Sportage was recognized by Ruedas ESPN for its high quality features and for providing consumers an impressive value while increasing i ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Nov 8, 2010
Aston Martin is pleased to announce the appointment of Hanno Kirner to the newly created position of Chief Financial Officer, based at the company's global headquarters in Gaydon, United Kingdom. Kirner, 39, will report to Dr Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin's Chief Executive and will form part of the British marque's Executiv ... Continue reading
Cars You Can't Get in the U.S.
Nov 8, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - November 8, 2010: America's love affair with the automobileâ¦it's a statement and declaration of affection that as true today as it ever was. But, the same thing can be said for Brits and Frenchmen and Germans and Italians, and virtually every other country in the world: Britain's love affair with th ... Continue reading
Nov 8, 2010
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group), each holding a 14.59% and 29.0% stake in GAC Changfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (GAC Changfeng) respectively, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to make GAC Changfeng into a new limited partnership corporation (new joint ventu ... Continue reading
Two Out of Five Drivers Admit to Falling Asleep at the Wheel, Finds AAA Foundation Study
Nov 8, 2010
Nov. 8, 2010 AURORA, Ill., Nov. 8, 2010 -- Two out of every five drivers (41 percent) admit to having fallen asleep at the wheel at some point, with one in ten saying they've done so in the past year, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study. More than a quarter of those surveyed admitted they drove d ... Continue reading
Chrysler News of the Week VIDEO Wrap-Up
Nov 7, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, MI - November 7, 2010: This week's Under the Pentastar focuses on Mopar's major presence at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, unveiling the Charger Redline, Rich Evans Challenger, Dodge Durango Citadel Black and Tan Edition and a host of Moparized Jeeps. We also recap Chrysler Group LLC's hot October sales resu ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2010
LEHI, Utah--The NASCAR Car Wash Company (NCW), exclusive developer of NASCAR themed car washes emerging in North America and the U.S. territories, has entered into an agreement with Richard Miller of Sierra Car Wash, a Northern California and Nevada enterprise, to reflag, build and operate car wash locations under the ... Continue reading
Got iPhone or Droid? Watch Over 1,700 of Our Automotive Videos for FREE
Nov 7, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - September 7, 2009: Okay, so you loves cars, trucks, motorcycles, engines, planes, boats and motorsports, but you're tired of playing Grand Theft Auto on your iPhone, so whatta ya' gonna do? You could go over to YouTube on your iPhone and watch some TACH videos. As of right now, we have 1,100 videos capab ... Continue reading
Nov 6, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2010 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2010 -- CODA Holdings, a leading developer of Lithium-ion advanced battery systems and all-electric vehicles, today announced the resignation by mutual consent of Kevin Czinger as Chief Executive Officer, the designation of Steven "Mac" Heller as Interim ... Continue reading
Two Continental Technologies Named Finalists for 2011 Automotive News PACE Awards
Nov 6, 2010
- Accelerator Force Feedback Pedal improves safety and fuel economy by delivering haptic feedback through active pedal. - EC Fuel Pump improves energy consumption and reduces CO2 emissions in gasoline, diesel and flex-fuel vehicles. AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 5, 2010 -- Two key innovations from Continental's Automotive ... Continue reading
Pity the Poor OPEC Members; at $47 a Barrel They Barely Make a 5,000 Percent Profit
Nov 6, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - December 2, 2008: Early Tuesday morning news was released that oil has dropped to a 3-year low of just $47 per barrel. So what does that mean, say for example, the Saudis: Well, it cost the Saudis a bit less than one dollar to suck a barrel's worth of oil from the ground. So, at $47 they make a profit of ... Continue reading
Nov 5, 2010
AutoGas is the European term for 'propane engine fuel' - yes, the same propane that is widely used in American homes and backyard bargeques Propane is environmentally friendly, safe, and DOMESTICALLY PRODUCED SANTA ROSA, Calif. - November 5, 2010:As the West Coast arm of Alliance AutoGas, California-based Blue Star Gas ... Continue reading
Nov 5, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 5, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 5, 2010 -- The new ad campaign for the 2011 Ford F-150 launches Nov. 6 and builds on the success of the "rant" style campaign first introduced on F-150 in 2008 Ads focus on F-Series powertrain leadership with four new engines in the F-150 that offer  class-leading p ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD Stars in 'Max and Al' Advertising Campaign - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 5, 2010
DETROIT, Nov. 5, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 5, 2010 -- Chevrolet introduced a new marketing campaign today that focuses on the heart of the Silverado HD pickup line, the Duramax Diesel and Allison transmission. The "Max and Al" campaign contrasts the proven durability and performance of the powertrain ââ¬â which be ... Continue reading
Move Over Brazil, U.S. to Develop More Sugarcane Ethanol, Says Clean Energy Capital
Nov 5, 2010
TUCSON, Ariz.--The first major sugarcane ethanol refinery in the continental United States will be built in the Imperial Valley of California, one of the best locations for growing sugarcane in the world. The ethanol will meet California's low carbon fuel standard, which mandates greenhouse gas reduction. The standard ... Continue reading
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