Hyundai Unveils Its First Electric Car 'BlueOn'
Sep 13, 2010
Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the company's - and Korea's - first Full Speed Electric Vehicle (FSEV) named BlueOn, opening a new era in eco-friendly technology. ... Continue reading
Nation-E Lauches the First Mobile Charging Station for Electric Cars: Angel Car
Sep 13, 2010
BRUSSELS--Nation-E AG, the Swiss company for energy storage, smart metering and load levelling solutions reveals the first in the world, mobile charging invention: NationMobile Angel Car. Nation-E has developed the first mobile charging system for electric cars, providing technology for charging batteries of stranded e ... Continue reading
Mazda to Hold World Premiere of All-New BT-50 Pickup at 2010 Australian Motor Show
Sep 13, 2010
HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the global unveiling of the all-new Mazda BT-50 compact pickup truck at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show during a press conference on Friday, October 15, 2010. The show will be opened to the public from 5 p.m. on Friday, October 15, and the all-new BT-50 ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Pricing for All-New 2011 Odyssey
Sep 12, 2010
Trend-setting minivan adds functionality, style and fuel economy; Odyssey Touring model rates a class-leading 28 mpg TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 9 , 2010; The all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan is set to debut at dealers on September 30 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from $27,800 for the value- ... Continue reading
BMW Launches Web Site for Future Electric Sports Car
Sep 12, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel On the new website www.dontblogaboutthis.com, BMW will unveil a prototype that will be used to test a new fuel electric drive line for a future sports car, that is expected to debut in 2012 under BMWâs EfficientDynamics program. The site does ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Scores Best in Dutch Ecotest
Sep 12, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, September 10, 2010. The Toyota Prius is the least polluting car of this moment. This is the outcome of an Ecotest of the Dutch Consumer Association. The Prius scored a total of 92 of the maximum of 100 points, resulting in a five star r ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe Premium You've got to love this arms race: classic Ford versus Chevrolet. Blue Oval versus Bow Tie. When the latest incarnation of Chevy's Camaro was announced, in 2009 for model year 2010, the V6 had 304 horsepower and the V8 had 400 -- or 426 with a sti ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2010
2011 Ford Explorer Dubai. While the atmospheric conditions of eastern Iowa can be closely replicated in Ford's Dearborn, Mich., facilities, there's no substitute for being there when validating vehicle capabilities for Dubai customers. "The sweltering heat and humidity conditions of Dubai have helped us develop a bette ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2010
- Tennessee announces $2,500 rebate toward purchase of electric vehicle - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 8 -- Nissan North America, Inc. applauds the state of Tennessee and Governor Phil Bredesen on the announcement of a $2,500 rebate toward the first 1,000 purchases of an electric vehicle in the state. Governor Bredesen annou ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2010
Newly opened Dorel Technical Center for Child Safety reaffirms company's long-term commitment to car seat innovation COLUMBUS, Ind., Sept. 8 -- In its 2010 "Boosters Are Better" Status Report, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated five Dorel Juvenile Group booster seats among the best available for famil ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2010
ARLINGTON, VA â Boosters are better than they used to be at fitting lap and shoulder belts on 4 to 8-year-old kids to restrain them in a crash. So parents don't have to search as hard for a good fit for their child and vehicle. Most belt-positioning boosters, though, don't offer consistently good fit in all vehicl ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2010
-NADAguides pricing and information consistently growing since late 2009, NADAguides has developed an iPhone site to satisfy the increasing consumer need for instant access to car shopping tools and information on the go. With this free iPhone site, users can build and price new cars with options and research used car ... Continue reading
Toyota Program Provides Latinos a Way to Express Their Cultures on Their Cars
Sep 12, 2010
Limited-Edition Decals Designed Especially for Latino Customers TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 7 -- The numbers speak for themselves: Latinos Hablan Toyota. In recent years, Toyota has been regarded as Latinos' brand of choice, ranking No. 1 among Hispanics in the U.S.(1) In celebration of its loyal Latino fans, Toyota has cr ... Continue reading
KUKA Systems unit KTPO produces milestone 500,000th Wrangler body
Sep 12, 2010
TOLEDO, OH and AUGSBURG, Germany, Sept. 7 -- The KUKA Systems manufacturing operation in Toledo, Ohio celebrated the production of its 500,000th Jeep Wrangler car body last month. The half-million mark was reached as the plant transitioned to manufacturing 2011 model Wranglers. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100 ... Continue reading
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