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Obama's Own Oil Disaster Commission Cites Obama Administration for Misleading the Public

Obama's Own Oil Disaster Commission Cites Obama Administration for Misleading the Public

FUBAR is the only way to describe what's going on with The White House, Congress and our pro-gasoline national energy policy AUTO CENTRAL - October 7, 2010: Dina Cappiello, writing for the Associated Press, says that a commission appointed by the president to investigate the recent BP Gulf Oil Disaster has revealed tha ... Continue reading

Electric Cars and In-Vehicle Technology Gain Speed at the 2011 International CES

Electric Cars and In-Vehicle Technology Gain Speed at the 2011 International CES

ARLINGTON, Va.--The 2011 International CES announced today its enhanced lineup of in-vehicle technology exhibits, including a new Electric Vehicle TechZone that showcases the full range of high and low speed electric vehicles, energy storage devices and charging solutions. The world’s largest consumer te ... Continue reading

BMW Presents New K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL Motorcycles - 3 VIDEOS

BMW Presents New K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL Motorcycles - 3 VIDEOS

BMW K 1600 GT and BMW K 1600 GTL – fascination with six cylinders COLOGNE - October 7, 2010: Ever since BMW Motorrad presented the concept study Concept 6 in autumn 2009, the new 6-cylinder in-line engine installed in it has caught the imagination of many motorcycle fans. For over seven decades now, 6-cylinder in- ... Continue reading

Siemens Velaro High-Speed Train Coming to Florida - VIDEO ENHANCED

Siemens Velaro High-Speed Train Coming to Florida - VIDEO ENHANCED

“Future of Florida High-Speed Rail Tour” Showcases World's Fastest Passenger Train* SACRAMENTO, CA - October 7, 2010: It's safe, sustainable, superfast and coming soon to the United States. Florida is about to make transportation history as the first state to build a high-speed rail corridor, with trains conn ... Continue reading

2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL Hatchback Review

2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL Hatchback Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL Hatchback What do you really need in a car? Not "want", "need". Solid construction, enough performance to not be a target in traffic, good safety ratings, comfort, and a useful amount of space likely top the "need" list, albeit in different order for differ ... Continue reading

Significantly Enhanced 2012 Volkswagen Eos To Be Revealed at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show

Significantly Enhanced 2012 Volkswagen Eos To Be Revealed at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show

2012 Eos hard top convertible. The vehicle features an updated design and has been enhanced with numerous new features. The new Eos will be unveiled to the public for the first time on November 17 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, with market introduction in early spring of 2011. ... Continue reading

2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD Review

2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD Model: 2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm/168 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 174.8 x 73.0 x 64.4 in. Tires: P235/55R18 Cargo volume: ... Continue reading

Scion Announces Pricing for 2011 xD Release Series 3.0

Scion Announces Pricing for 2011 xD Release Series 3.0

2011 model year, the xD Release Series 3.0 (xD RS 3.0). This exclusive five-door urban subcompact will begin arriving in dealerships this month. The xD RS 3.0 comes fitted with a four-piece body kit including front and rear lower lips along with side skirts. The body kit adds assertive styling and is exclusive to the x ... Continue reading

'Green' Automotive Paint Chip and Scratch Repair Technology

'Green' Automotive Paint Chip and Scratch Repair Technology

PR Newswire LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 7 LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 7 -- Premier Paint 2000®, Inc. is proud to introduce the first water-borne Paint Chip and Scratch Repair System on the automotive paint market. This technology breakthrough is years ahead of the competition and exceeds EPA standards. California and Canada, as well as ... Continue reading

Ford's Hot-Selling Fiesta to Make 2010 SEMA Debut, Put Small Car Style, Performance on the Map

Ford's Hot-Selling Fiesta to Make 2010 SEMA Debut, Put Small Car Style, Performance on the Map

Ford Fiestas will take center stage on the Ford stand at this year's SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show, to be held Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center Ford Fiesta provides the perfect platform for customers and aftermarket companies looking to express themselves in a fun, unique way. Owners hav ... Continue reading

GM Invests $145 Million for Small Cars at Orion Assembly

GM Invests $145 Million for Small Cars at Orion Assembly

PR Newswire LAKE ORION, Mich., Oct. 7 LAKE ORION, Mich., Oct. 7 -- Manufacturing site of future Buick compact sedan Investment will help retain 1,550 jobs General Motors will invest $145 million at the Orion Assembly Center, GM North American President Mark Reuss said today. Orion will be the home to Chevrolet's new sm ... Continue reading

Autoliv Expands in India Starts Weaving of Seatbelt Webbing

Autoliv Expands in India Starts Weaving of Seatbelt Webbing

STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: In response to the rapid growth in Asian vehicle production, Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB) – the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems – has begun the construction of a seatbelt weaving plant in Mysore near Bangalore, which will be India’s fi ... Continue reading

New York Power Authority Becomes Transit Connect Electric LEAD Customer with 10-Unit Order

New York Power Authority Becomes Transit Connect Electric LEAD Customer with 10-Unit Order

PR Newswire OAK PARK, MI, Oct 7 Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics collaborate to bring innovative, all electricvehicle to commercial market OAK PARK, MI, Oct 7 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation and Ford Motor Company announced today that New York Power Authority (NYPA), the nation's largest state public power organizat ... Continue reading

The All-New 2011 Mitsubishi Motors Outlander Sport is Set to Become the 'World's First Online Test Drive'

The All-New 2011 Mitsubishi Motors Outlander Sport is Set to Become the 'World's First Online Test Drive'

Mitsubishi Live Drive, the World's First Online Test Drive of an actual vehicle utilizing interactive remote control of the company's latest automotive creation, the all-new 2011 Outlander Sport. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/mitsubishi/46514 ... Continue reading

BMW: Connected Drive - Added Value Through Connectivity.

BMW: Connected Drive - Added Value Through Connectivity.

Under the term Connected Drive, the BMW Group already unites a unique portfolio of innovative features that enhance comfort, raise infotainment to new levels and significantly boost safety in BMW Group vehicles. ... Continue reading

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