Consumers Energy's New Plug-In Electric Vehicle Website Helps Customers Get "PEV Ready"
Oct 5, 2010
PR Newswire JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 5 JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 5 -- Consumers Energy customers eager to join the ranks of plug-in electric vehicle owners will find information they need to conveniently charge the PEVs at their home on the utility's website. PEV rate information, incentives, frequently asked questions and a "G ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2010
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 -- With its iconic character, contemporary fastback four-door coupe proportions, world-class performance, craftsmanship and refinement, and state-of-the-art connectivity features, the all-new 2011 Charger is the Dodge brand's flagship that proudly deli ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Receives Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award
Oct 5, 2010
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 5 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 5 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced that the Nissan LEAF will receive a Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award at an Oct. 5 ceremony at the Hearst Tower in New York City. (Logo: Â http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANWORDMARKLOGO ) (Logo: ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Showcased in Neiman Marcus 'Christmas Book'
Oct 5, 2010
PR Newswire DETROIT, Oct. 5 DETROIT, Oct. 5 -- A special edition of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible will be showcased in the annual Neiman Marcus "Christmas Book," the luxury retailer announced today. Only 100 special edition convertibles will be built, each offering luxury appointments inspired by Neiman Marcus ... Continue reading
Ford and N.Y. Power Authority Team Up to Prepare New York for Electric Vehicles
Oct 5, 2010
PR Newswire NEW YORK, Oct. 5 NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- Ford and NYPA will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support customers' needs. Cooperation between Ford and NYPA also in ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Sonata Earns Top Safety Rating From NHTSA
Oct 5, 2010
PR Newswire FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 5 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 5 -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded an overall five-star crash test rating, the highest government ranking under the agency's New Car Assessment Program, to the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The Sonata withstood ... Continue reading
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Review
Oct 5, 2010
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (IMG_0430) A mid-size SUV that can tow. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Toyotaâs original entry into the SUV segment, the 4Runner was completely redesigned for 2010 and the 2011 model is unchanged except for a few tweaks in options. This mid-size, body-on-fram ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--To support the growing demand for natural gas-fueled trucking in the United States, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed an agreement with Pilot Travel Centers LLC (Pilot) to build, own and operate public access, compressed and liquefied natural gas (CNG/LNG) fueling facilities at agreed-upon Pilot F ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2010
More information, including the full list of newly-rated vehicles is available at the official website for the Federal governmentâs 5-Star Safety Ratings Program, www.safercar.gov. At Safercar.gov, consumers can also find comprehensive information about safe driving, vehicle defects, safety recalls, and passenger ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor India Starts Exports Of Nissan Micra
Oct 5, 2010
Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) today announced the start of exports of its 'Made-in-India' Global compact hatchback - Nissan Micra. The first major consignment of 3866 cars left Ennore Port to cater to the demands of the European markets. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Rolls Out Upgraded 5-Star Vehicle Safety Ratings System - 2011 Crash Ratings
Oct 5, 2010
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator David Strickland today unveiled an enhanced 5-Star Safety Ratings System for new vehicles and released the safety ratings for the first model year 2011 vehicles tested under the program. The u ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars COO Steven Armstrong Leaving to Join Ford
Oct 5, 2010
By- 7:31 AM ET Dearborn MI Oct 5, 2010; Ola Kinnander writing for Bloomberg reported that Steven Armstrong, chief operating officer of Volvo Cars, will leave the Swedish automaker to join former employer Ford Motor Co. as part of a management reshuffle under new Chief Executive Officer Stefan Jacoby. Armstrong, 46, wil ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Redesigned Infiniti M37 Gets Highest Score Among Luxury Sedans
Oct 5, 2010
PR Newswire YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 Hyundai Genesis provides similar performance for thousands less than M37; CR also tests Mustang GT coupe & convertible YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned Infiniti M37 posted an "Excellent" score in Consumer Reports' ratings, as part of a test in the Novembe ... Continue reading
Honda Drives Down Car Buying And Running Costs
Oct 5, 2010
Honda (UK) continues to make new car ownership more affordable by extending its range of enticing offers right through until the end of the year ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches New Caddy With Finance From £199 a Month
Oct 5, 2010
Ahead of the new Caddy's arrival in showrooms next month, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced extremely competitive finance offers available until 31 December 2010 for all new Caddy and Caddy Maxi panel or window vans. ... Continue reading
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