Dat Son of a Gun - Nissan Announces the Return of the Datsun Name +VIDEO
Mar 22, 2012
EDITOR'S NOTE: It will be interesting to see if auto dealers go back to using the "Dat Son of a Gun" promo slogan that was frequently heard in the 1960's and early 70's. YOKOHAMA - March 22, 2012: In a presentation made in Japan yesterday, Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Nissan-Renault, talked about Nissan's decision to bring bac ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2012
The Scandinavian luxury car manufacturer, Volvo Car Corporation, announced today that it has signed Chinese-American NBA (National Basketball Association) star, Jeremy Shu-How Lin, to a global brand endorsement contract, with focus on China, the United States, and Chinese-language markets in Asia. NEW YORK - March 21, ... Continue reading
Obama Prepares for Oil Interruption and War with Sweeping Executive Order +VIDEO
Mar 21, 2012
By Edwin Black Last Friday, March 16, President Barack Obama may have quietly placed the United States on a war preparedness footing, perhaps in anticipation of an outbreak of war between Israel, the West, and Iran. A newly-propounded Executive Order, titled "National Defense Resources Preparedness," renews and updates ... Continue reading
2013 Mazda CX-5 Named "Top Safety Pick" by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety +VIDEO
Mar 20, 2012
IRVINE, Calif., March 20, 2012 -- The all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV was today recognized as a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The CX-5 received the organization's highest possible crash safety rating of "Good" in all four tests conducted. "The 2013 CX-5 is Mazda's ... Continue reading
2013 GMC Terrain Denali SUV Debuts with New 3.6L V-6 +VIDEO
Mar 17, 2012
Offers distinctive style along with new technology and safety features NEW YORK - GMC is expanding its exclusive Denali sub-brand with the debut of the 2013 Terrain Denali, bringing a new level of style and power to the small SUV. âDenali is growing fast,â said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of GMC Marketi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Steps Back Ten Years to Jump Into the Future with CNG-Powered Ram 4X4 Pick Up +VIDEO
Mar 15, 2012
Chrysler takes the first step in actualizing Sergio Marchionneâs mandate to bring CNG back into play By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL As any regular visitor to TheAutoChannel.com may know, we have been big supporters of compressed natural gas and have vigorously advocated a resum ... Continue reading
Toyota, Volvo & Chevy Trucks Lead the Pack With Vincentric Best Value in America Awards +VIDEO
Mar 14, 2012
The 8th annual Vincentric Best Value in America awards were announced earlier today, with Toyota earning the top spot for best value passenger cars, Volvo being named the best value luxury brand, and Chevrolet earning the award for best value truck brand. 'Our 2012 results show strong performance from a wide variety of ... Continue reading
TV Chef Serves Up Tasty Video Review of Isuzu Rodeo Pick-Up +VIDEO
Mar 14, 2012
TV chef Mike Robinson covered over 24,000 miles in his first year as an Isuzu brand ambassador and gives an insight into his daily life and how well his Rodeo pick-up meets his needs in an exclusive video at the official Isuzu UK YouTube channel. ... Continue reading
Robo Gloves Being Jointly Developed by NASA and GM for Human Use +VIDEO
Mar 13, 2012
March 13, 2012: NASA and General Motors are jointly developing a robotic glove that astronauts and autoworkers can wear to help do their respective jobs better while potentially reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries. The Human Grasp Assist device, known internally in both organizations as the K-glove or Robo- ... Continue reading
Special Projects - Nissan Unveils Groundbreaking DeltaWing Racecar for Le Mans +VIDEO
Mar 13, 2012
Nissan is aiming to change the face of endurance racing forever by becoming a founding partner in the most radical motorsport project of its time - Nissan DeltaWing. ... Continue reading
Historics - Jaguar Heritage Racing Is Go! +VIDEO
Mar 13, 2012
Today marks the launch of Jaguar Heritage Racing, a programme which will see Jaguar return to the competitive arena through the vibrant world of historic motorsport ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Charger R/T Road & Track Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Mar 13, 2012
And exciting new interpretation of a classic Detroit muscle car loaded with contemporary and civilized refinements DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The name harkens to the past, as do some of the styling cues and even the "Hemi" engine's combustion chamber layout, but the current Dodge Charger is not an exercise i ... Continue reading
Adam Carolla Fired as Buick Verano Stars in Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice +VIDEO
Mar 13, 2012
March 2012 New York, NY: "You're fired!," Donald Trump's famous salutation signaled the end of the line for The Celebrity Apprentice cast members Adam Carolla and *automotive racing icon Michael Andretti *- however the star of the hit series' latest episode was the Buick Verano. *Buick GMC Director Craig Bierley,* Leo ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Ghost Raises The Two-Tone In Geneva +VIDEO
Mar 9, 2012
While the launch of Phantom Series II has been making headlines centre stage at the Geneva motor show, a very special Rolls-Royce Ghost has also been winning admirers in the company's exclusive on-stand guest lounge. ... Continue reading
Tops and Flops at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show +VIDEO
Mar 8, 2012
Europe's First Major Show of the Year is Bursting with News By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor GENEVA - March 8, 2012: The Salon International de de lAutomobile Genève has always been a most interesting event. During the past two decades that I've attended the show, the car manufacturers from Europe, Japan and N ... Continue reading
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