Revised Nissan X-Trail: More Attractive, More Modern
Aug 3, 2010
From October, buyers of Nissan's SUV X-TRAIL will benefit from a series of extensive updates to maintain its position in the SUV segment as one of the few, versatile and agile four-wheel drive vehicles on the European market. ... Continue reading
2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid Sedan Review
Aug 3, 2010
2010 LEXUS HS250h A Smaller Luxury Hybrid By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lexus was first to present luxury hybrids beginning with their popular RX crossover. That was a hit. Then came the GS luxury sport sedan and the big LS luxury sedan. The idea here was to get V8 performance out of V6 engines with ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Saab 9-5 AWD Engine: 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,300 rpm/295 lb.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 111.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.2 x 73.3 x 57.8 in. Tires: P225/55R17 Cargo volume: 18.2 cu. ... Continue reading
Autogas for America Continues Push for Equitable Alternative Fuel Incentives
Aug 3, 2010
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Autogas for America continues to petition for propane's inclusion in the Senate's Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act legislation. "The organization is urging the Senate to include propane Autogas in the definition of natural gas for all legislation". Sen. Reid's pared-down energy ... Continue reading
2010 Center for Automoitive Research Briefing Seminars Day One
Aug 3, 2010
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS Traverse City â Day 1 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This is the 45th year that auto industry executives have met in Traverse City on Michiganâs beautiful northwest coast. Glaciers scoured the land thousands of years ago digging out ... Continue reading
Aug 2, 2010
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 2 -- The sharp improvement in new-vehicle retail sales experienced during the first half of July slowed during the final two weeks of the month, pulling down the retail selling rate to approximately 9 million units from a previously projected rate of 9.4 million units, according to J.D. P ... Continue reading
McDermott Becomes a Stand Alone Engineering and Construction Company Focused on Offshore Oil and Gas
Aug 2, 2010
HOUSTON--McDermott International, Inc. (ââ¬ÅMcDermottâ& acir c;¬???) announced today that it has completed the spin-off of its power generation systems and government operations segments through the distribution of the shares of The Babcock & Wilcox Company (ââ¬ÅB&Wâ⠬???) to holders o ... Continue reading
Aug 2, 2010
BOSTON, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Citing tremendous progress made toward the goals of creating more consumer savings and choice in car repair, the Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition today vowed to fight again next legislative session to enact the new law. Formal sessions for the Massachusetts legislature e ... Continue reading
Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo from Ford - Stefan Jacoby Steps In as New CEO
Aug 2, 2010
Stefan Jacoby Named President and Chief Executive of Volvo Cars; New Board Unveiled HANGZHOU, China and GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Aug. 2 -- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. ("Geely Holding Group"), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced it has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of ... Continue reading
Daytona Group Named Official Mclaren Automotive Retailer In South Africa - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 2, 2010
McLaren Automotive, the world's newest sports car company today announced that Daytona Group will be the company's local partner in South Africa. ... Continue reading
Audi Group - Record First-Half Operating Profit
Aug 2, 2010
The Audi Group increased its revenue by 21 percent in the first six months of the current fiscal year to EUR 17.6 (2009: 14.5) billion. Meanwhile the 61.6 percent rise in operating profit easily outstripped revenue growth, setting a new Company record for the first half-year of more than EUR 1.3 billion (EUR 823 millio ... Continue reading
Hundreds of Nissan Z Enthusiasts Descend on Nashville for 23rd Annual International Z Car Convention
Aug 1, 2010
FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 30 -- Hundreds of Nissan Z® enthusiasts are expected to descend on Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) headquarters this week for the 23rd Annual International Z® Car Convention in Nashville. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the original Datsun 240Z. One of the highlights of the convention, ... Continue reading
Pocono Raceway Activates World's Largest Solar-Powered Sports Facility
Jul 31, 2010
POCONO, Pa.--As the country begins to aggressively seek alternative energy sources, a significant new solar energy project is ready to flip the switch in what might be considered an unlikely place ââ¬â a NASCAR racetrack in Long Pond, PA. âWe are proud to partner with Pocono Raceway to develop the larg ... Continue reading
Chevrolet to Increase Volt Production Capacity by 50 Percent - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 31, 2010
President Tours Detroit-Hamtramck Plant, Home of the Chevrolet Volt DETROIT, July 30 -- General Motors today said that thanks to strong public interest in the Chevrolet Volt, the 340-mile extended range electric vehicle, it will increase U.S. production capacity of the groundbreaking new car by 50 percent, from 30,000 ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Lifts Profitability Substantially in First Half of 2010
Jul 30, 2010
The Volkswagen Group significantly increased its profitability in the first half of 2010 and continued its growth path in all key international automotive markets. ... Continue reading
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