Oct 12, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL ⢠Economic growth and prosperity will not come about by doling out more welfare. ⢠It will not come about because we make temporary repairs to our nationâs roads. ⢠And it will certainly not come about because we have tried to fix a ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Turns Home Garages Into Modern Day Filling Stations - VIDEO STORY
Oct 11, 2010
SEE ALSO: DETROIT - October 11, 2010: Chevrolet says it will take about 10 hours to fully charge a Volt's battery with a standard 120 volt outlet. For battery-only cars a 120 volt charge could take more than 16 hours. To alleviate long charge times, a 240-volt home charging unit can be installed on the wall of almost a ... Continue reading
The Next Big Thing from Lexus is Not a Car
Oct 11, 2010
Lexus' latest innovation in its pursuit of perfection isn't a new vehicle. It's an idea... the idea that a car that will never have an accident may be possible. The automaker is using the world's most advanced driving simulator to enable its engineers to design technology that will help make driving safer. ... Continue reading
Oct 11, 2010
2010 Mazda6:5-Passenger Zoom-Zoom by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel If youâre in the market for a mid-size 4-door sedan with room for 5 and also want a bit of sportiness, then the Mazda6 will make a great choice. (IMG_0485) There are many choices in the mid-size sedan segment, some bei ... Continue reading
First Drive of the New 2011 Lincoln Hybird MKZ
Oct 11, 2010
2011 LINCOLN MKZ: A NEW GREEN VEHICLE FOR LUXURY BUYERS by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor The Auto Channel Itâs been ten years since the first electric-gasoline hybrid was successfully introduced to celebrities, early adaptors, the environmentally concerned and some just curious buyers. It was an odd looking car, h ... Continue reading
Linde Hydrogen Helps BMW's South Carolina Auto Plant Get Greener and Cleaner
Oct 11, 2010
MURRAY HILL, N.J. & NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J.--BMWââ¬â¢s auto manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina is getting greener and cleaner, thanks in part to a hydrogen fueling system provided by Linde North America. âWe are pleased BMW has selected Linde as the hydrogen provider at their new manufactur ... Continue reading
ECOtality to Unveil New Fast Charging Technology at the Business of Plugging In 2010
Oct 11, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today the company will reveal its commercial DC Fast Charging station at the Business of Plugging In 2010 during a press conference on Wednesday, October 13th at 12:30 p.m. at the ECOtality booth (#9). The cha ... Continue reading
BMW Manufacturing Introduces Hydrogen Fuel Cell Material Handling Equipment
Oct 11, 2010
Companyâs Commitment to Sustainability Also Focused on Facilities Spartanburg, S.C. â October 11, 2010â¦BMW Manufacturing Co. announced today it is implementing a new alternative fuel platform to use hydrogen fuel cells to power the plantâs material handling equipment. Hydrogen fuel cell-powered fork ... Continue reading
Exclusive: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Face-lift Spy Shots
Oct 11, 2010
JUST-IN from our photo-spy in Germany - 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS The new tailight design takes on a new shape resembling sunglasses. The lights are now powered by LED bulbs. The rear bumper is new, rear reflectors have also been revised and have been moved into a more attractive location at the top of the rear diffuser ... Continue reading
Ford Posts Record September and Year-To-Date Sales in Asia Pacific and Africa Region
Oct 11, 2010
Ford's Asia Pacific and Africa region posted record sales in September of 78,700 units, a 27 percent increase, and sales of 651,856 so far this year, an increase of 40 percent In China and India, Ford sold 482,129 vehicles so far this year, a 50 percent increase Led by strong demand for the all-new Ford Fiesta, sales i ... Continue reading
Oct 11, 2010
PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 11 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 11 -- CODA Automotiveââ¢, a California-based electric car and battery company, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, today announced a planned program to introduce up to 100 all-electric CODA Sedansâ⢠to car rental locations throughout 201 ... Continue reading
Unichip Europe Launches Plug and Play U-Connect Performance ECU For 2.5 - Litre Dci Nissan Navara
Oct 11, 2010
The Spanish built Nissan Navara has been a popular sight on UK roads since its launch in 2005 as a load lugger and rugged workhorse. And while the Navara's 171 bhp, four cylinder 2.5-litre DCi powerplant provides the Nissan pick up with reasonable levels of urge, Unichip Europe's latest U-Connect plug and play Uni-Q EC ... Continue reading
E.Leclerc And The Renault-Nissan Alliance To Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles In France
Oct 11, 2010
The E.Leclerc Centers and the French carmaker Renault today signed a letter of intent with the aim of developing a program to equip the centers' parking lots with charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
New Survey Finds Majority of Americans Are Confused About Alternative Fuel Options - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 11, 2010
MONTVALE, NJ For 50 years, Americans focused on things like horsepower, color, and design when deciding which car to buy. Today, that decision includes even more mystifying choices, including how the vehicle is powered â Is it a hybrid? Is it electric? Does it take regular gasoline or diesel fuel? A new survey fro ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Cygnet Confirmed for Production - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 11, 2010
Aston Martin is pleased to confirm that the Cygnet luxury city car - originally shown as a concept car in March - is to go into production in 2011 at the company's Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire. ... Continue reading
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