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Imagination to Show SEMA the Endless Possibilities of Ford

Imagination to Show SEMA the Endless Possibilities of Ford

PR Newswire DETROIT, Nov. 1, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 1, 2010 -- In a blockbuster experience at this year's upcoming annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) Show to be held in Las Vegas, NV, Ford Motor Company will demonstrate to performance product experts that anything is possible with a Ford thanks to ... Continue reading

Hyundai Partners With Top Aftermarket Companies to Customize Newest Models for SEMA

Hyundai Partners With Top Aftermarket Companies to Customize Newest Models for SEMA

PR Newswire FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 -- Hyundai will showcase the luxurious Equus sedan, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive Sonata Turbo, and the rear-wheel drive, performance-oriented Genesis Coupe, at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show Nov. 2-5, 2010 ... Continue reading

Škoda Shows It's Made of 'Meaner Stuff' with New Marketing Campaign - VIDEO ENHANCED

Škoda Shows It's Made of 'Meaner Stuff' with New Marketing Campaign - VIDEO ENHANCED

Škoda unveils major new marketing campaign to support Fabia vRS •Campaign used to expose manufacturer to new audience •Chance to win two Škoda Fabias through Facebook competition LONDON - November 1, 2010: As Škoda enjoys its strongest year on record, the car manufacturer is launching a new multi-million p ... Continue reading

2011 Kia Sportage Concepts Work Hard and Play Hard at SEMA Show

2011 Kia Sportage Concepts Work Hard and Play Hard at SEMA Show

2011 Kia Sportage compact CUV can be all business or all pleasure – or both – Kia Motors America (KMA) has teamed with fashion and lifestyle magazine Antenna to showcase two stylish and highly customized Sportages created by Antenna for "The Duel," which are aimed at recreational enthusias ... Continue reading

Cars, Trees & Traditions Adds Holiday Cheer to Walter P. Chrysler Museum Exhibits

Cars, Trees & Traditions Adds Holiday Cheer to Walter P. Chrysler Museum Exhibits

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., November 1, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., November 1, 2010 -- Opening Reception, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19 Family-Friendly Crafts, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays Vintage Trains Enhance 2010 Exhibit The Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, will be at its festive b ... Continue reading

Citroën’s Survolt Charges into Top Gear Live Arena at The Prestige & Performance Motor Show

Citroën’s Survolt Charges into Top Gear Live Arena at The Prestige & Performance Motor Show

LONDON - November 1, 2010: Survolt, Citroën’s stunning all-electric racing car concept, will be one of the star cars in this year's Top Gear Live show at London's Earls Court. Presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, the arena performance will give audience members a rare opportunity to see the st ... Continue reading

Chevrolet To Unveil New Concepts at 2010 SEMA - VIDEO ENHANCED

Chevrolet To Unveil New Concepts at 2010 SEMA - VIDEO ENHANCED

New Concepts Aimed At Visual, High-Performance And Environmental Appeal LAS VEGAS - November 1, 2010: At this week’s annual SEMA Show, Chevrolet will showcase how new designs, technologies and accessories can inspire aftermarket customizers to elevate the driving, visual and environmental appeal of the brand’ ... Continue reading

Fall 2010 ALG Perceived Quality Study Demonstrates Rebound of Toyota's Quality Image

Fall 2010 ALG Perceived Quality Study Demonstrates Rebound of Toyota's Quality Image

PR Newswire SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 -- ALG, a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. and the industry benchmark provider of residual values and depreciation data, today announced that Toyota's Perceived Quality Score (PQS) registered a sharp 5% increase in the last six ... Continue reading

Nissan Dealers Install First Charging Stations for All-Electric Nissan LEAF

Nissan Dealers Install First Charging Stations for All-Electric Nissan LEAF

Nissan LEAF vehicle deliveries in December, select dealers across the country have completed electric vehicle (EV) readiness training and are among the first to add EV charging infrastructure to their dealership operations. By the end of this week, more than 40 Level 2 (240V) chargers will be installed at dealers. By J ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Invites Students Nationwide to an "Electric" Education

Chevrolet Invites Students Nationwide to an "Electric" Education

Chevrolet holds educational presentation live at the home of the Volt - Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant Teachers and students across the country invited to participate online Presentation derived from new lesson plan co-developed by GM and curriculum developer specialists and sent to schools across the country DETROIT ... Continue reading

Former OMB Director named President and COO of Pro-Ethanol Growth Energy

Former OMB Director named President and COO of Pro-Ethanol Growth Energy

WASHINGTON, DC November 1, 2010; Jim Nussle, former eight-term Congressman and Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush, was named President and Chief Operating Officer of Growth Energy, the coalition of ethanol supporters announced today. Nussle, who has served on the Board of Dir ... Continue reading

Electric Motors and Vehicles Company (EMAV) Launches with EV Range Extender

Electric Motors and Vehicles Company (EMAV) Launches with EV Range Extender

WAKARUSA, Ind.--Electric Motors and Vehicles Company (EMAV), a global technology, product development and production company focused on rugged electric vehicles and electric vehicle technologies, today announced the expansion of its relationship with Mopar. EMAV will provide investigative R&D, design, and engineering f ... Continue reading

Consumers Digest Magazine Names 2011 Automotive Best Buys

Consumers Digest Magazine Names 2011 Automotive Best Buys

DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 1, 2010 DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 1, 2010 -- Thirty-five vehicles and seven companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of over 250 total 2011 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 12 categories: Subcompacts, Compacts, Family Cars, Lu ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Determines Which New GPS Functions Are Worth It and Which to Bypass

Consumer Reports Determines Which New GPS Functions Are Worth It and Which to Bypass

PR Newswire YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2010 YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Portable GPS models are now packed with more features, but you might have a hard time trying to decipher functions such as "text-to-speech" or "lane assist." Consumer Reports narrowed down which features are worth looking for ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: Redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee Outperforms Toyota 4Runner in Face-Off

Consumer Reports: Redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee Outperforms Toyota 4Runner in Face-Off

PR Newswire YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2010 YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee midsized SUV earned a Very Good road test score and outscored its traditional rival, the Toyota 4Runner, which earned a Good score, in a face-off between the two vehicles in Consumer Reports ... Continue reading

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