Chevrolet Uses Unique Challenge-Concept TV Show Marketing Plan -VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 19, 2010
Car shoppers test drive three vehicles from their category of choice - Midsize Sedan: Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord; Compact Crossover: Chevrolet Equinox, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V; or Midsize Crossover: Chevrolet Traverse, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot. They are then asked to select their favorite. DETRO ... Continue reading
Audi Releases Statement on Helicopter Incident on Pikes Peak
Sep 17, 2010
HERNDON, VA - September 17, 2010: Audi is saddened by the helicopter incident that took place this morning near the summit of Pikes Peak. Todayâs film crew was shooting a test run of the âAutonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak,â a joint program involving Audi, the Electronic Research Laboratory in Palo Alto, Cal ... Continue reading
Saab Highlights: 2010 Paris Motor Show
Sep 17, 2010
Saab's product offensive continues DETROIT, Sept. 17 -- -- Public debut: Saab 9-3 ePower, first EV from Saab -- Class-leading 119 g/km CO2 emissions from latest Saab 9-3 diesels -- New BioPower, diesel and gasoline engines expand Saab 9-5 line-up Since the re-birth as an independent company just seven months ago, Saab ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2010
DECATUR, Ind., Sept. 17 -- American Coach, the luxury coach division of Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, today announced the launch of its 2011 American Tradition, American Eagle and American Heritage luxury motor homes. The Company also introduced the newest addition ... Continue reading
GM CEO: Repayment of Bailout Could Take Years
Sep 17, 2010
Washington DC September 17, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that it will take a couple of years for taxpayers to get back the billions they spent bailing out General Motors, but the company has a goal of returning the money, GM's new CEO said Thursday. USA Today reports that CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that t ... Continue reading
Hybrid Fleet Vehicle Sales to Surpass 740,000 Units per Year in 2015, According to Pike Research
Sep 17, 2010
BOULDER, Colo.--Commercial and government fleet managers are looking to a variety of technologies to protect their budgets from increasing fuel costs and, at the same time, meet emissions-reduction targets.Ã Fleet operators are increasingly finding that hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) can help accomplish both goals ... Continue reading
GM to Add 483 Jobs at Spring Hill TN Engine Plant
Sep 17, 2010
$483 Million for Next-Generation Ecotec Engine and Additional Work on Current Engines SPRING HILL, Tenn., Sept. 17 -- General Motors Co. will spend $483 million and add 483 jobs building current- and next-generation Ecotec four-cylinder engines at its powertrain complex here, assuming successful incentive negotiations ... Continue reading
Ford To Put Thousands of Consumers Behind Wheel of 2011 F-150 EcoBoost Months Before On-Sale Date
Sep 17, 2010
2011 Ford F-150 months before it arrives in dealer showrooms so they can see for themselves how the all-new powertrain lineup performs and how the truck stacks up against the competition -- Built Ford Tough Roundup drive program will travel to seven cities - Dallas, Houston, Detroit, Atlanta, Orlando, Los Angeles and A ... Continue reading
Saab 9-3 ePower - World Preniere of Saab's First EV
Sep 17, 2010
DETROIT, Sept. 17 -- -- Saab 9-3 SportCombi with all-electric propulsion -- Projected driving range 200 km approx. -- Battery cells set benchmark for energy density -- User trials with 70-strong test fleet starting next year Saab Automobile is taking its first step towards developing an all-electric vehicle with the Sa ... Continue reading
Genovation Cars Begins Production of G-Vette Electric Sports Car Model
Sep 17, 2010
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 16 -- Genovation Cars Inc. (www.genovationcars.com), a Maryland designer and builder of environmentally friendly automobiles, announced it has begun building a prototype of its newest electric automobile, the G-Vette. The prototype will be built on the all-aluminum light-weight frame of a legendar ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2010
Car manufacturers Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen commonly support a modular connector system for electric vehicle charging. A globally integrated standard is to ensure that customers always have direct and easy access to the energy grid, independent of vehicle brand and supplier of electric energy. ... Continue reading
Subaru of America to Showcase Winner of Subiefest 2010 'Best of Show' at 2010 SEMA Show
Sep 17, 2010
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 16 -- To celebrate the passion of its dedicated enthusiast owners, Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it is offering the winner of Subiefest 2010 "Best of Show" competition the opportunity to have the winning Subaru displayed on the Subaru stand at the 2010 SEMA (Specialty Equipment M ... Continue reading
Chevrolet to Present Four World Premieres at 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 16, 2010
LONDON - September 16, 2010: Chevrolet will present four world premieres at Paris Motor Show (Oct. 2-17). Based on the show car concept first seen at Paris in 2008, the Chevrolet Orlando with seven seats is a family van. Launching in summer 2011, the Chevrolet Aveo will appeal to younger customers with its sporty hot-h ... Continue reading
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review
Sep 16, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 Remember the early 1990s? The SUV was the Next Big Thing in automotive popularity, but "SUV" in those days meant gussied-up four-wheel drive utility vehicle, a body-on-frame truck with pretensions to civilization, or maybe even luxury. Enter th ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage Review - "Best in Class" - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 16, 2010
See Also: Kia Buyers Guide See Also: E-Carmony: Is The 2011 Kia Sportage Your Perfect Match? by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at Large The Auto Channel Kia, long under the shadow of Hyundai, its bigger corporate cousin, is emerging as a unique automotive personality with outstanding, good looking vehicles. A few years ... Continue reading
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