Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Repeats Caution to Owners of Various Recalled Ford Vehicles on Fire Risk
Oct 25, 2010
Washington DC October 21, 2010; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today reminded owners of various makes and models of Ford vehicles previously recalled for faulty cruise control systems to make sure they take their vehicles into Ford dealers for repairs. If not repaired, the vehicles can catch ... Continue reading
All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Named 'SUV of Texas' by Texas Auto Writers Association
Oct 25, 2010
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 24 SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 24 -- Industry's new benchmark, premium SUV also named "Full-size SUV of Texas" New Jeep® Grand Cherokee hits sweet spot of real-world capability and on-road refinement New 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara named "Mid-size SUV of Texas" Iconic Wrangler formula improved for 2011 ... Continue reading
2011 Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn Named "Truck of Texas"
Oct 25, 2010
Ram named top pickup in annual Texas Auto Writers Association Texas Truck Rodeo Ram trucks also named Full-Size Truck of Texas, Heavy-Duty Truck of Texas and Luxury Truck of Texas All-New 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee named SUV of Texas Jeep also wins Mid-Size SUV of Texas and Full-Size SUV of Texas SAN ANTONIO, TX - Octobe ... Continue reading
Hyundai Dealers Donate $60,000 To Blue September
Oct 25, 2010
For a second year Hyundai Motor Company Australia and the Hyundai dealer network have joined forces to support Blue September, a nationwide awareness and fundraising initiative about men facing up to cancer. ... Continue reading
Ford Named 'Truck Line of Texas;' MyFord Touch Wins 'Outstanding Feature' by Texas Auto Writers
Oct 24, 2010
Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) in the country's largest truck market, and MyFord Touch won the group's Outstanding Feature. "The auto writers in the world's biggest pickup market know firsthand what attributes matter most to customers who count on their trucks to get the job done every day," said Mark Fields, Fo ... Continue reading
Navy Demonstrates Solazyme's Soladiesel Renewable F-76 Fuel - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 24, 2010
Solazyme's 100% algal derived naval distillate fuel used in ships tested in United States Navy Riverine Command Boat SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 24, 2010 - Solazyme, Inc.'s CEO and co-founder Jonathan Wolfson released the following statement after the United States Navy conducted a full power demonstration of Sol ... Continue reading
Opening of Cambodia Railroad Puts Pan-Asian Railway Firmly on Track - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 24, 2010
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - October 24, 2010: The first segment of a new international standard railroad officially opened in Cambodia today, a major step towards the creation of a long-awaited Pan-Asian railroad. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing $84 million in support of the reconstruction and repair of 650 ki ... Continue reading
Oct 23, 2010
HILLSBORO, N.H., Oct. 22 HILLSBORO, N.H., Oct. 22 -- A new survey commissioned by SYLVANIA suggests that half of American drivers desire better visibility during nighttime driving, and that many actually avoid traveling in the dark. According to the survey of U.S. licensed drivers, approximately 51 percent somewhat agr ... Continue reading
2010 Volt Unplugged Tour - D.C. / Baltimore
Oct 23, 2010
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The final stops of the Volt Unplugged Tour include visits to Washington, D.C.- and Baltimore, MD-area businesses and first come, first served test drives of the Chevrolet Volt before it goes on sale later this year. The 3,400-mile, cross-country drive showcases how ... Continue reading
Oct 22, 2010
<p>Chevy's easy-driving Volt could be your only car</p> <p>October 223, 2010; James R. Healey writing for USA TODAY reviewed the 2011 Chevrolet Volt her reported that Chevrolet's 2011 Volt battery car, due in at least a few customers' hands in December, represents a staggering amount of engineering in order to be sure ... Continue reading
Oct 22, 2010
PR Newswire LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22 LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22 -- Automotive shoppers are increasingly using mobile devices to access information to shape their buying decisions, which has important implications for automotive brands and marketers, according to a presentation at the 2010 J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Inter ... Continue reading
Production of 100% Electric, Zero-Emission Nissan Leaf Begins at Oppama, Japan - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 22, 2010
Exports to start in November for World's First Mass-Market Priced, Family-Sized EV FRANKLIN, TN - October 22, 2010: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has started production at its Oppama facility for the all-new 100% electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF, which is slated to go on sale in December in Japan and the United States, and ... Continue reading
Porsche Classic Search Crowns Rare 1952 356 Cabriolet as America's Oldest Import - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 22, 2010
ATLANTA, Oct. 21 ATLANTA, Oct. 21 -- As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, Porsche Cars North America embarked on a quest to find the oldest Porsche sold in America. The Porsche Classic Search, conducted online at www.Porsche60Years.com, encouraged individuals from coast to coast to submit documentation that his ... Continue reading
New Hoover Dam Bridge Between Nevada and Arizona Opens to the Public - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 22, 2010
After great concern that the Hoover Dam could be a target of muslim terrorists several of America's most important pieces of infrastructure were re-designed or re-built. The new Hoover Dam Bridge, repalcing the old dam-top roadway is the latest project to be completed. LAS VEGAS- October 21, 2010: The Mike OâCalla ... Continue reading
2011 Green Car of the Year Finalists Revealed
Oct 21, 2010
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 -- Green Car Journal announced today its five finalists for the 2011 Green Car of the Year®, including the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and the 2011 Nissan LEAF. For the sixth consecutive year, this incr ... Continue reading
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