August New Car Sales Fall in Europe Rise in Asia
Sep 1, 2010
BEIJING/PARIS, Sept 1, 2010; Fang Yan and Helen Massy-Beresford writing for Reuters reported that Asian auto sales soared in August, boosted by government incentives although U.S. economic uncertainty and slowing growth in China look set to curb demand, while in Europe car sales fell as scrapping bonuses ran out. Frenc ... Continue reading
New Bentley Continental GT Coupe to Make Online Debut September 7th - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 31, 2010
CREWE, England - August 31, 2010: Bentley will reveal its new and compelling vision of the Continental GT next month with a unique internet reveal. The studio lights are switched-on and the cameras will start rolling at 1500 British Summer Time (10AM New York - 7AM Los Angeles) on Tuesday, September 7th. The week-long ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Production of 2011 Odyssey Minivan in Alabama
Aug 31, 2010
LINCOLN, Ala., Aug. 31 -- Honda marked the start of production of the all-new, Alabama-built 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan today with an end-of-the-line celebration that included participation by more than 1,200 associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA). The Odyssey minivan has been the top-selling minivan in the ... Continue reading
2010 Nissan Altima Coupe Review
Aug 31, 2010
HEELS ON WHEELS: NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE VEHICLE The refreshed Nissan Altima Coupe is an affordable 2-door sporty ride with new exterior styling and revised optional packages. Highlights include a 4.3-inch backup camera, iPod connectiv ... Continue reading
The End of End-of-Summer Auto Deals?
Aug 31, 2010
Washington DC August 31, 2010; For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. However, MSNBC reports that those days are over. Deals are becoming scarce because automakers, newly lean and profitable, are holding the line on those profit-eating ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2010
- 2011 model year Nissan LEAF options packaging confirmed - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 31 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced the start of order specification for the 2011 model year Nissan LEAF - the industry's first 100-percent electric car for the mass market - for those customers who have placed a reserv ... Continue reading
$16,000 Up Charge Announced for CNG Powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Full-Size Vans
Aug 31, 2010
Comprehensive pricing offers a one-stop shop for a complete CNG system DETROIT, Aug. 31 -- The fully integrated and dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) option, available this fall for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, will be priced at $15,910 MSRP, General Motors announced Tuesday. The all-inclusive ... Continue reading
Goldman Sachs Leads a US$70m Investment in eHi Car Rental
Aug 31, 2010
SHANGHAI, Aug. 30 eHi Car Rental (http://www.1hai.cn/ , "eHi"), a Shanghai-based leading car rental company in China, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive investment agreement valued at US$70 million today with a consortium including Goldman Sachs, as the lead investor, and all of eHi's existing share ... Continue reading
THX Audio System in 2011 Lincoln MKX Rocks the Competition With Quality, Capabilities and Value
Aug 31, 2010
With More Connectivity Features, Advanced Technology and Pristine Sound Reproduction, THX and Lincoln are Defining How Music Should Be Experienced WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The THX® II Certified Audio system in the new 2011 Lincoln MKX crossover SUV rivals all others with exclusive technology, sound quality and value. Of ... Continue reading
AAIA Defends Aftermarket Parts in Complaint to FTC
Aug 31, 2010
Association Claims Honda Violating Magnuson-Moss Act BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A formal complaint has been made to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), responding strongly to recent position statements made by Honda regarding aftermarket p ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Redefines Compact Segment Value
Aug 31, 2010
More Standard Comfort and Safety Features, Better Fuel Economy DETROIT, Aug. 31 -- When the first 2011 Chevrolet Cruze sedans arrive at U.S. dealerships in September, they will offer consumers more for their money, with class-leading standard safety features, expected class-leading fuel economy, and more standard equip ... Continue reading
Da Bears Extend Partnership With Toyota
Aug 31, 2010
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Aug. 31 -- The Chicago Bears have expanded their partnership with Toyota through the 2011 season. Toyota, which signed on as a "Proud Partner" of the Bears in 2009, is now the "Official Car of the Chicago Bears." "Toyota has quickly become a valued Bears marketing partner," said Chicago Bears Senior ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2010
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Betty T. Yee, Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization (BOE), today released California gasoline and diesel fuel consumption figures for May 2010. California's gasoline consumption declined 0.1 percent compared with the same month last year; while diesel fuel consumption declined 2.1 percent in May. ... Continue reading
More Diversions! EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels
Aug 31, 2010
Agencies seek public comment on the most dramatic overhaul in the labelâs 30-year history WASHINGTON August 30, 2010; As a new generation of cars and light trucks start appearing on the market, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing chan ... Continue reading
Fewer Oil Changes; Advises Edmunds.com
Aug 31, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information, today provided consumers with money-saving, environmentally-friendly advice related to how often they should get an oil change. âAs a result, countless dollars and gallons of engine oil are wasted every year.â "Many car owners ... Continue reading
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