Honda to Produce New Road Sports Model CBR250R in Asia
Oct 27, 2010
Tokyo, Oct 27, 2010; Honda will produce the new CBR250R road sports model in Thailand and launch sales in November. This CBR250R will have the largest engine displacement of any vehicle produced by Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Thai Honda), Honda's motorcycle production company in Thailand, and will be its first ... Continue reading
Renault's Goshn Says EV's Need 2 Years Of Government Aid Before Lighting Up
Oct 27, 2010
MARRAKESH, Morocco October 27, 2010; Lamine Ghanmi writing for Reuters reported that electric cars will need two years of government support in developed markets before they can take off on their own, Renault Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said on Tuesday. Renault has said it will invest 4 billion euros ($5.58 billion) i ... Continue reading
City CarShare Electrifies Car Sharing in the Bay Area
Oct 27, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--City CarShare, a Bay Area nonprofit organization, today announced plans to provide shared electric cars to Bay Area residents and businesses. The car sharing electrification program, called ââ¬ÅeFleet,ââ& #130;¬??? will provide vehicles, charging station infrastructure, and promotional pro ... Continue reading
More than 50 Vehicle Debuts to be Unveiled at the LA Auto Show
Oct 27, 2010
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27 -- As the LA Auto Show grows in importance as a global stage for vehicle debuts, so does the number of debuts. Â The 2010 show will host 20 world debuts and more than 30 North American debuts across virtually all vehicle categories. Â The show opens amidst improved auto sales ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2010
Combined global sales of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are expected to total 5.2 million units in 2020, or just 7.3 percent of the 70.9 million passenger vehicles forecasted to be sold worldwide by that year, according to a report issued by J.D. Power and Associates. For compariso ... Continue reading
The 'Naughty Volvo Tour' with the All-New Volvo S60 Coming to the Twin Cities October 29th!
Oct 27, 2010
PR Newswire GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., Oct 26 GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., Oct 26 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) announced the start of its upcoming Naughty Volvo Tour to launch the All-New 2011 Volvo S60. Â The Naughty Volvo Tour, which will stop at Volvo retailers across the U.S. and in Canada, will arrive in the Tw ... Continue reading
Kia Introduces Soul Flex at Brazilian Motor Show - Better MPG, More Power
Oct 27, 2010
Kia introduces new Soul Flex at Brazilian Motor Show - First Ever Ethanol-Gasoline powered model from Korea - Superb fuel economy & powertrain with 128 ps and 16.5kg-m of torque (SEOUL) October 27, 2010 â Kia Motors is celebrating the world premiere of its new fuel efficient, ethanol-gasoline powered Soul Flex tod ... Continue reading
Ferrari's Board Of Directors Examines 9-Month Results
Oct 27, 2010
The Board of Directors of Ferrari met today, chaired by Luca di Montezemolo, to examine the results at 30th September ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Executive Appointments In Asia Pacific
Oct 27, 2010
Ford Motor Company today announced a series of appointments that will help it continue to expand its operations in its Asia Pacific and Africa region. ... Continue reading
Oct 26, 2010
PR Newswire YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 26 European reliability rally stalls: Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz among the worst YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- General Motors has improved considerably, though Honda and Toyota still dominate in the latest predicted-reliability Ratings of new cars, according to Cons ... Continue reading
J.D. Power To Announce Electric Vehicles OVER-HYPED - Duh We Say
Oct 26, 2010
J.D. Power and Associates will report that future global demand for hybrid and battery electric vehicles âMay be overhypedâ when it releases the results of its 2020 âDrive Green 2020â Report on Global Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Demand at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, October 27. ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Review By John Heilig
Oct 26, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 CADILLAC CTS COUPE Model: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 304 hp @ 6,400 rpm/370 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual Wheelbase: 113.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 188.5 x 74.1 x 55.9 in. Tires: P245/45R19 (F)/P275/ ... Continue reading
RECALL: BMW to Conduct Voluntary Emissions and Safety Recalls
Oct 26, 2010
Woodcliff Lake, NJ October 26, 2010; BMW of North America has notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of its intent to conduct a voluntary recall of some model year 2007-2010 BMWs equipped with twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engines, all of which feature BMWâs High Precision Injection direct fuel inj ... Continue reading
Volvo's First Order for Methane/Diesel Buses
Oct 26, 2010
both biogas and diesel. Using diesel technology increases environmental efficiency compared with current gas-operated buses. Biogas is a renewable fuel that contributes to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Many cities and regions are investing in expanding the production of biogas for heating and vehicle fuel. Many ga ... Continue reading
Ford Posts Third Q 2010 Net Income of $1.7 Billion
Oct 26, 2010
Ford reports third quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or 43 cents per share, a $690 million improvement from third quarter 2009. Pre-tax operating profit totaled $2.1 billion, or 48 cents per share, a $1.1 billion improvement from third quarter 2009++ Ford is announcing further actions to reduce Automotive debt and st ... Continue reading
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