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All-new 2011 Dodge Durango Sneak Peek

All-new 2011 Dodge Durango Sneak Peek

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 16 -- Fast lines and slick interior; images of Dodge's new SUV can be viewed at www.dodge.com/2011Durango. The brand is revealing a few sneak peeks that highlight design characteristics of the 2011 Dodge Durango. Look for more of this all-new three-row performance SUV in the coming weeks. ... Continue reading

Land Rover Marks Range Rover's 40th Anniversary with "Autobiography" Black Limited Edition - VIDEO ENHANCED

Land Rover Marks Range Rover's 40th Anniversary with "Autobiography" Black Limited Edition - VIDEO ENHANCED

CARMEL, Calif., Aug. 13 -- Land Rover today introduced the 2011 Range Rover Autobiography Black Limited Edition celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Range Rover at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering. Held on the grounds of the Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel, Calif., the event is a key part of the annual Pebb ... Continue reading

Hyundai Announces Goal To Extend Fuel Efficiency Leadership

Hyundai Announces Goal To Extend Fuel Efficiency Leadership

Hyundai, already recognised as America's most fuel efficient auto manufacturer, has announced plans to maintain and extend its leadership with a target corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 4.7 l/100km (50 US mpg) in 2025 for its line-up of passenger cars and light duty trucks. ... Continue reading

"The Best Car Reviews Money Can Buy": The Wall St. Journal Exposes the Car Magazine Review Scam

"The Best Car Reviews Money Can Buy": The Wall St. Journal Exposes the Car Magazine Review Scam

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL For years, auto journalists and industry insiders have known or suspected that car magazine endorsements and Car-of-the-Year type awards” were often bestowed based upon the amount of advertising that a carmaker bought in the publication. Today, Ma ... Continue reading

RM Million Dollar Cars

RM Million Dollar Cars

14 AUTOMOBILES BREAK MAGIC MILLION-DOLLAR MARK AT RM’S SATURDAY NIGHT MONTEREY SALE MONTEREY, CA (August 15, 2010) – An exquisite 1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C Lago Speciale Teardrop Coupe with coachwork by Figoni et Falaschi, and an exceptional 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta, the fifth of only seven examples built ... Continue reading

2010 Concours D'Elegance at Meadow Brook Wrap-Up

2010 Concours D'Elegance at Meadow Brook Wrap-Up

CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE AT MEADOW BROOK A Long Day of Amazing Cars By Steve Purdy Photos By Gregor Purdy II and Steve Purdy [Title Photo] Having attended and covered the Meadow Brook show for just about 30 years I always pray for clouds and cool weather. Traditionally presented on the first Sunday in August the show u ... Continue reading

2011 Mercedes-Benz C 180 CGI BlueEfficiency Review - First Drive

2011 Mercedes-Benz C 180 CGI BlueEfficiency Review - First Drive

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Butreau The Auto Channel THE HAGUE August 15, 2010; In 1954, Mercedes-Benz was the world’s first manufacturer to use direct fuel injection in the 300 SL Gullwing. The system was derived from a engine Mercedes designed for a Messerschmitt fighter plan in WW2. Still, ... Continue reading

2010 2009 Honda Civic - Compare Models and Trim Levels

2010 2009 Honda Civic - Compare Models and Trim Levels

The Honda Civic Coupe, Honda Civic Sedan and Honda Civic Hybrid are available in a total of 32 different trim levels. The Honda Civic has proven popular since its debut in the previous generations of the car. Increasing interest in fuel efficiency and in hybrids, and the past year's fuel price spike, have only added to ... Continue reading

Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept Commemorates Brand's 75th Anniversary at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept Commemorates Brand's 75th Anniversary at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance - VIDEO ENHANCED

Pebble Beach, Calif., August 14, 2010 - As part of the year long celebration of Jaguar's 75 Years of Looking Forward, Jaguar Cars design team has created the XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project on display at the Pebble Beach Concept Car Lawn this weekend. The XJ75 Platinum Concept is the company's fir ... Continue reading

American Coalition for Ethanol Conference Concludes with Renewed Determination to Empower Consumer Choice - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE

American Coalition for Ethanol Conference Concludes with Renewed Determination to Empower Consumer Choice - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE

Featuring complete video coverage of the conference keynote and closing presentations AUTO CENTRAL – August 9, 2010: Hot on the heels of a remarkable retraction from the World Bank that increased ethanol production had NOTHING to do with the soaring rise in food prices over the past couple of years (CLICK HERE for ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Sales Report: January through July 2010

Volkswagen Sales Report: January through July 2010

Volkswagen Group sells over four million vehicles in January – July period for first time · Unit sales grow 13.7 percent in period to July · Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Audi outperform overall market · Group Board Member for Sales Klingler: “Good start to second half-year – however, operating ... Continue reading

BMW Remains Committed to Maintenance Program

BMW Remains Committed to Maintenance Program

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 13, 2010; BMW remains steadfast in its commitment to including Maintenance on every new BMW sold or leased in the US. Beginning with the 2003 model year every new BMW includes maintenance for 4 years or 50,000 miles. “Our customers tell us they find real value in the program, so ou ... Continue reading

THINK Applauds MPSC Experimental EV Charging Rate

THINK Applauds MPSC Experimental EV Charging Rate

Dearborn, Mich., August 13, 2010; Electric car maker, THINK praised the Michigan Public Service Commission for approving a special rate structure proposed by Detroit Edison for charging electric vehicles, making it the first utility in Michigan to offer specific rates for electric vehicles for residential customers. In ... Continue reading

2010 Scion xB Review

2010 Scion xB Review

2010 Scion xB Model: Scion xB Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 158 hp @ 6,000 rpm/162 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 102.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 167.3 x 69.3 x 64.7 in. Cargo volume: 21.7/69.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

How Light Rail is Making Cities Leaner, Greener and More Sustainable - VIDEO STORY

How Light Rail is Making Cities Leaner, Greener and More Sustainable - VIDEO STORY

SANTA CLARA, CA - August 13, 2010: It's clean and green and makes the daily commute to and from work quick and easy. That's why as many as 1.5 million people pack light rail trains across the country every day. It helps eliminate cars from congested road ways and reduce carbon emissions by 20 pounds per person, per day ... Continue reading

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