Polk 2010 Year-End Analysis Shows Ford, GM, Toyota Lead in Automotive Loyalty
Mar 31, 2011
2010 year-end automotive loyalty rates finds Ford Motor Company ended the year with a 63.1 percent owner loyalty rate, the highest among vehicle manufacturers, according to Polk. Ford improved its loyalty rate 3.9 percentage points over 2009 and overtook General Motors' 2009 leading position. GM and Toyota rounded out ... Continue reading
>NHTSA Presents 17 Awards for Highway Safety
Mar 31, 2011
PHOENIX -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today presented awards at the 29th Annual Lifesavers Conference to 17 individuals and groups for their exemplary achievement in promoting highway safety across America. "While we will never rest, the hard work of our awardees and organizations like L ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review, Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Mar 30, 2011
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review, Specs, Comparisons and Prices, 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine: 2.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 156 hp @ 6,000 rpm (191 net hp)/136 lb.-ft. @ 2,250 rpm Transmission: E-CVT Wheelbase: 107.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.8 x 72.2 x 56.9 in. Tires: P225/50VR17 Cargo volume: 11.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2011
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 Tougher Fuel Efficiency Standards, Electric Vehicle Push Will Accelerate Sales and Profits for U.S. Carmakers More than Global Competitors, Two Analyses Conclude WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 - As the U.S. ramps up vehicle fuel efficiency standards, two new reports from Citi Investment Research, ... Continue reading
Leviton Announces UL Listing for Portable Charger
Mar 30, 2011
PR Newswire MELVILLE, N.Y., March 30, 2011 MELVILLE, N.Y., March 30, 2011 -- Leviton today announced the Evr-Greenâ⢠120 Level 1 Portable Charger, which allows drivers to charge a plug-in vehicle anywhere a standard outlet is available, has received Underwriters Laboratories Inc.î (UL) Listing for El ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Gets Consumers Rolling at the 2011 Denver International Auto Show
Mar 30, 2011
PR Newswire DENVER, March 30, 2011 DENVER, March 30, 2011 -- Rock climbing, scaling a mountain created by the Jeepî brand or cruising the streets of downtown Denver in all new Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram products, consumers will get a hands-on Chrysler Group experience at the 2011 Denver International Au ... Continue reading
Zipcar Launches Partnership with City of Sacramento
Mar 30, 2011
PR Newswire CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 30, 2011 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 30, 2011 -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, along with Mayor Kevin Johnson and the City of Sacramento Department of Transportation, today announced Zipcar's expansion into Sacramento, Calif. This new program is the first car sha ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Announces New Vehicle Shipment
Mar 30, 2011
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (GACR.PK) announced today the arrival of nine new All-Electric vehicles from its vehicle manufacturer based in China. According to the Company the vehicles have cleared Customs and have been delivered to its temporary holding facility in Southern California. âThe Electr ... Continue reading
Ford's Extreme Road Testing Helps Cars Conquer Potholed Roads Around the World
Mar 30, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, 2011 -- Ford's Lommel Proving Ground in Belgium and Michigan Proving Ground in the U.S. feature miles of test track that specifically re-creates potholes and damaged surfaces to mirror extreme public road conditions Real-world road simulations, high ... Continue reading
Ethanol Lowers Gasoline Prices - Made In The USA
Mar 30, 2011
Ethanol Lowers Gasoline Prices - Made In The USA, Ethanol lowers gas prices, Broin tells Senate committee POET ready to expand through cellulosic ethanol, but needs access to fuel market Jeff Broin written testimony, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry 3-30-11 POET CEO Jeff Broin's written testimony ... Continue reading
2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Is the Ultimate Porsche Gran Turismo - Specs and Comparisons +VIDEO
Mar 30, 2011
Panamera Turbo S, Porsche once again raises the bar for sporty four-door luxury cars by delivering ultra high performance and efficiency, sports-car-like driving dynamics, and first-class comfort in a purely Porsche package. Porsche will reveal its most powerful Panamera for the first time in North America on April 20, ... Continue reading
A Goodbye, A Leaf, A Kia, A Jolt to Volt, A Laugh or Two In This Months Letter From Europe
Mar 29, 2011
From Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Let me start this Letter from Europe with a tribute to old friend David E. Davis. We lost him to cancer a few days ago. There is no doubt in my mind that he and the ailing Brock Yates were the most influential American auto writers Iâve ever met. In the 70s ... Continue reading
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic Review and More
Mar 29, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic Engine: 5.5-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm/391 lb.-ft. @ 2,800-4,800 rpm Transmission: 7-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 114.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 188.2 x 76.3 x 71.5 in. Tires: P255/50R19 Cargo: 29.4/72.4 cu. Ft. ... Continue reading
New Citi Research: How Will U.S. Automakers Fare at 42 MPG by 2020?
Mar 29, 2011
PR Newswire Mar. 29 With Decision Coming on New CAFE and GHG Standards, New Data from Citi Investment Research and Ceres Show that Auto Industry - and Especially Detroit 3 - Would Profit From Higher Standards If new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) rules require automakers to achieve fleet ... Continue reading
Cadillacs Share Spotlight at Vail Film Festival
Mar 29, 2011
PR Newswire VAIL, Colo., March 29, 2011 VAIL, Colo., March 29, 2011 -- With automotive entertainment systems becoming more advanced, Cadillac is out to prove at this week's Vail Film Festival that some of the best seats in the house could be inside its luxury cars, crossovers and SUVs. In addition to the theater screen ... Continue reading
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