Mahindra's EPA Certification Announcement
Aug 21, 2010
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 20 -- Mahindra just announced that it has received long awaited EPA certification for the pick-up trucks it plans to import into the United States by the end of this year. Moreover, Global Vehicles remains committed to distributing vehicles to its dealers under the terms of its agreement with Mahi ... Continue reading
THIS WEEK ON STEVE PURDY'S SHUNPIKER'S JOURNAL
Aug 21, 2010
PROGRAM NOTE â AUGUST 21, 2010 THIS WEEK ON STEVE PURDYâS SHUNPIKERâS JOURNAL THE RADIO PROGRAM FOR THOSE TO WHOM AN AUTOMOBILE IS MORE THAN TRANSPORTATION NOW ON EVERY SATURDAY - 7AM AND 2PM REPEATED SUNDAY â 7AM AND 2PM WWW.TALKLANSING.NET WEB RADIO âTop Hatâ John Jendza co-hosts in-stud ... Continue reading
Land Rover Presents 2011 Freelander 2 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 20, 2010
- New upgraded diesel engine available with either 150PS or 190PS - Stronger performance and improved efficiency throughout the range - Revised exterior with new front bumper assembly plus three new colour schemes and new alloy wheel options - Interior tweaks with new instrument dials and Premium Pack option - Customer ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Lincoln MKT AWD Engine: 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 Horsepower/Torque: 355 hp @ 5,700 rpm/350 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 117.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 207.6 x 85.7 x 67.4 in. Tires: P255/45R20 Cargo volume: 17.9/39.6/75.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Nissan Maxima 3.5SV 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm/261 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: CVT with manual mode Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.6 x 73.2 x 57.8 in. Tires: P245/45R18 Cargo volume: 14.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Ford Accelerates Electric Vehicle Battery Testing With Wireless Monitoring Systems
Aug 20, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 20 -- -- Ford is using two proprietary wireless monitoring methods to improve lithium-ion battery capability and durability by collecting real-time performance data and making software updates on its battery systems in the lab and on vehicles in the field -- Remote monitoring has significantly red ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2010
MECUM SELLS EX-DELORENZO L88, FERRARIS, BOATS AND MORE AT SUCCESSFUL 2010 MONTEREY AUCTION MARENGO, Ill. - Mecum Auctions returned to Monterey for a successful second annual auction at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course, where the top sale was a rare ex-DeLorenzo 1967 Corvette L88 Roads ... Continue reading
Chris Perry Named Vice President, Chevrolet Marketing
Aug 19, 2010
25-year marketing veteran brings extensive automotive experience to Chevrolet brand DETROIT, Aug. 19 -- Christopher J. Perry has been named vice president, Chevrolet marketing, effective immediately, joining the brand from Hyundai Motor America where he was vice president, marketing, General Motors U.S. Vice President ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com Now Offers Lease Financing for Exotic, Classic, and Sports Cars
Aug 19, 2010
CINCINNATI--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), announced today it now offers a highline lease program for exotic, classic and sports cars through its popular website www.LeaseCompare.com. âThe LeaseCompare.com highline lease program offers our customers two options. They can opt for the protection of a stan ... Continue reading
Retail Car Sales Strong in August, Reports Edmunds.com
Aug 19, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information, today reports that if car sales in August continue at the current pace, they will total approximately 1.03 million units, a Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate of about 11.8 million units. This analysis assumes that fleet sales are relative ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2010
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/11c8f1/global_theft_ stati) has announced the addition of the "Global Theft Statistics" report to their offering. SBD's in-house team of experts constantly monitor theft trends and patterns on a global level and for the first time is offering these ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2010
New 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Feature All-new Interior and Premium, Body-color, Removable Hard Top AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 19 -- Chrysler Group LLC released images today of the new 2011 Jeep® Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. Jeep continues to refine the successful Wrangler formula by combining its le ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Announces New General Counsel
Aug 19, 2010
Joe Folz Brings Wealth of Automotive Experience ATLANTA, Aug. 19 -- Porsche today announced the appointment of Joseph S. Folz as General Counsel of Porsche Cars North America (PCNA), headquartered in Atlanta. In his role, Folz will lead PCNA's legal department and serve as Corporate Secretary, reporting directly to the ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2010
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 19 -- The new-vehicle retail selling rate in August is expected to decline slightly from a relatively strong level in July, but remains above the selling rate from the first half of 2010, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2010
CLEVELAND, Aug. 13 -- Cleveland's Harley-Davidson is thrilled to offer several new bikes at their open house on Saturday, August 28 from 10-4p. The open house is a fundraising event that benefits and supports the Northeast Ohio Fallen Heroes Fund, a charity dedicated to the families of officers, firefighters and milita ... Continue reading
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