Hybrid Sales Increase, but Some Eco-Drivers Are Disappointed
Apr 23, 2013
Washington DC April 23, 2013; The AIADA newsletter reported that demand for hybrid and battery-operated cars may be increasing â the Toyota Prius accounted for 3.1 percent of the total U.S. new car market last year â but that doesnât mean car buyers are trading in their eco-cars for another âgreenâ ... Continue reading
smart Goes On Tour With New Electric Drive +VIDEO
Apr 16, 2013
smart, the iconic microcar, hits the road on an eleven-city tour bringing the all-new smart electric drive to eco-minded urbanites across the country. Each stop on the tour offers an opportunity to drive the most affordable electric vehicle on the market, with an MSRP of $25,000 (additional federal, state and local sub ... Continue reading
Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Is Genuine Hot Stuff
Apr 15, 2013
Smart is turning up the heat on its city car rivals with the launch of a stunning model. ... Continue reading
2013 NAIAS The Most Important Auto Show Of All - Wrap Up +VIDEO
Jan 21, 2013
By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau The Detroit auto show is not the oldest. That honor goes to either New York or Chicago, depending on which promoter you believe. And, itâs not the biggest. Chicago has way more square footage and draws more visitors. But there is no question that our ... Continue reading
Henny Hemmes The Auto Channel's Senior European Editor Appointed World Car of the Year Jurist
Dec 10, 2012
Henny Hemmes, the Auto Channelâs senior European editor, has been installed as a juror for the World Car Awards. The WCA is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from all over the world for the election of the World Car of the Year (WCOTY). Henny is part of the 7-member inte ... Continue reading
2012 Electric Vehicle Ownership Experience Study
Nov 11, 2012
Westlake Village CA November 8, 2012; J.D. Power and Associates Reports:To Increase Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales, Automakers Must Address Economic Challenges, Not Just Tout Environmental Advantages Lower Fuel Bills and Special Rates from Utility Companies Are among Ways Electric Vehicles Owners May Save Money WESTLAKE V ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Survey +VIDEO
Oct 29, 2012
ONSUMER REPORTS AUTO RELIABILITY SURVEY: FORD CONTINUES FALL WHILE SEVEN JAPANESE BRANDS TOP LIST Audi and Cadillac make major jumps in rankings YONKERS, NYâA perfect storm of reliability problems has dropped Ford to next to last among the 28 car brands ranked in Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Surve ... Continue reading
Smart Festival Boasts Biggest-Ever Attendance
Oct 9, 2012
Smart proved it can celebrate with the best after a record-breaking 5,212 enthusiasts went wild for the smart festival 2012. ... Continue reading
Heaven Is A Halfpipe For Skate Fortwo Gamers
Oct 3, 2012
Nailing the urban art of freestyle skateboarding is now at people's fingertips thanks to skate fortwo - the new retro-esque game from smart. ... Continue reading
Smart Festival 2012 Destined To Be 'Streets Ahead' Fun Forall
Oct 1, 2012
Fast-paced, street-themed activities will capture the essence of smart's fun nature at the 2012 smart festival. ... Continue reading
Smart Fortwo Goes Skate-Of-The-Art
Sep 17, 2012
Smart launches its latest viral campaign today, debuting a slick, ground-breaking, action-packed sequence featuring the world's first-ever tandem skateboard. ... Continue reading
Smart Times 2012 Drew 1,594 Smart Fans from 27 Countries to Belgium
Aug 29, 2012
From 23 - 26 August 2012 1,594 smart fans from 27 countries came to Antwerp for the world's largest gathering of the smart community â and set a new world record with the longest ever smart parade. On Saturday 1,114 vehicles drove through the streets of the Belgian city and the third largest European seaport watch ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
San Diego August 27, 2012; Strategic Vision announces results of its 2012 Total Quality Index⢠(TQI) study. With the industry best of only 17% of owners reporting problems, Toyota Motor Sales corporation had the lowest reported problems, resulting in Strategic Vision's lowest âProblem Impact Measureâ (PI ... Continue reading
2012 JD Power Initial Quality Study Close-up Look
Jun 22, 2012
</p><p>By Steve Purdy <br>TheAutoChannel.com <br>Michigan Bureau </p><P>Detroit MI June 19, 2012; The U.S. auto industry posted the best improvement in performance since 2009 in this yearâs important Initial Quality Survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. In the IQSâ 26 year history the average new car ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2012
12 June 2012 - this date marks the starting signal for the first real alternative to the usual refuelling stops. With the launch of the new smart fortwo electric drive, in future smart customers can enjoy even more fun at the wheel of an attractively priced vehicle that has the familiar compact dimensions - as a coupé ... Continue reading
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