Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #6
Aug 9, 2010
Dear Tom, I own a 2002 Toyota Highlander with 33,000 miles. A Toyota dealer told me that âit is recommendedâ that I have the serpentine belt changed and the thuttle box serviced. These are dealer recommended services. My mechanic friend looked at the car and told me not to worry about changing the belt or ser ... Continue reading
Aug 9, 2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 (IMG_0221) Room enough for the kids and their friends. by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel I had been interested to get behind the wheel of Mazdaâs crossover SUVs, the 5-passenger CX-7 and the 7âpassenger CX-9, for some time and the opportunity to drive a 2010 CX-9 c ... Continue reading
Sales in Japan of Toyota Hybrids Top 1 Million Units, Global Sales Pass 2.68 Million Units
Aug 9, 2010
Tokyo, Aug 5, 2010 cumulative sales in Japan of its hybrid vehicles have topped the 1-million mark, while more than 2.68 million units have been sold globally as of July 31, 2010(1).In August 1997 in Japan, TMC launched its first hybrid vehicle, the Toyota "Coaster Hybrid EV" minibus. In December of the same year, TMC ... Continue reading
Aug 8, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif. â Aug. 6, 2010 â Honda will recall 585 Element vehicles from the 2010 model year in the U.S. to reset the automatic transmission shift cable. Honda has received a small number of customer complaints related to the gear selector mechanism, but no incidents or injuries have been reported. Durin ... Continue reading
Aug 8, 2010
Guests at New York City's Gansevoort hotels arrive in style onboard the Porsche Panamera 4S ATLANTA, Aug. 8 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. and the Gansevoort Hotel Group in New York City are redefining the concept of "room with a view" through an exclusive new transportation partnership. Beginning Aug. 15, guests ... Continue reading
Mazda Launches MAZDA2 in North America With Branded Facebook Game: DriverVille - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 7, 2010
HIROSHIMA - August 7, 2010: Mazda North American Operations will launch the 2011 MAZDA2 in North America with a branded social game on Facebook. Called DriverVille and created by Doner, the game showcases the MAZDA2, positioned as Zoom-Zoom Concentrated: compact and efficient, yet packed with style and substance. To ac ... Continue reading
Honda Demonstrates FCX Clarity at European Youth Parliament's International Session - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 7, 2010
FRANKFURT - August 7, 2010:Honda is working with the European Youth Parliament to support its 64th International Session, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany between 30th July and 8th August. On Tuesday, a representative from Honda Motor Europe took part in an âexpert hearingâ, giving members of the Committee ... Continue reading
New 2011 Range Rover: The Go Anywhere Do Anything Vehicle - Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 7, 2010
By Marty Bernstein Since Land Rover introduced the first SUV forty years ago -- think of it as a Serengeti Utility Vehicle -- the brandâs reputation for off road dependability has been unmatched. But there have been some major quality bumps along the road to success which have been resolved making Range Rover one ... Continue reading
General Motors Unveils Buick Regal for First Time in Six Years - VIDEO STORY
Aug 7, 2010
DETROIT - August 7, 2010: As part of a total brand transformation, Buick will roll out the Regal nameplate for the first time in six years. Branding itself as a premium sport sedan, Buick hopes to target a younger generation of consumers. The new version is sleeker and more aerodynamic than previous models with an eco- ... Continue reading
All-New 2011 Scion tC Sports Coupe Covers New Ground
Aug 6, 2010
- More power and better fuel-efficiency - Dynamic driving performance - Aggressive styling adds premium look - Added standard safety features SAN DIEGO, Aug. 6 -- Following a successful first-generation model, Scion introduces the all-new 2011 Scion tC sports coupe. With premium style and features, the new tC redefines ... Continue reading
Ford Launches New Ad Campaign Targeting African Americans; Partners With CBS Sports' James Brown
Aug 6, 2010
-- Ford recently launched ALL IN - a new corporate advertising campaign targeted toward the African American community -- The campaign features print, radio and digital executions, including a series of web videos highlighting some of the African American executives behind the walls of Ford -- The new ad campaign will ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Tacoma Production In San Antonio
Aug 6, 2010
About 1,000 jobs added to produce Toyota's best-selling pickup SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 6 -- Production of the Tacoma pickup truck began last month but was marked today with a ceremony at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. (TMMTX). The $100 million investment boosts total investment to $1.4 billion. Texas Governor Rick P ... Continue reading
BMW Fuel Pump Failure Problems on the Rise According to Lemon Law Firm Kimmel & Silverman
Aug 6, 2010
The Lemon Law Firm of Kimmel and Silverman reiterates the need for diligence in tracking your BMW fuel pump problems, or any recurring issue with your vehicle AMBLER, Pa., Aug. 6 -- Kimmel and Silverman, the oldest and largest lemon law firm in the Northeast, says that the fuel pump issue with BMW vehicles is on the ri ... Continue reading
Think Appoints CEO of Ducati North America to Run Global Marketing and Strategy
Aug 6, 2010
Michael Lock to Direct all Brand and Commercial Development Operations DEARBORN, MI - August 6, 2010: THINK announced that Michael Lock will join the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective August 9, 2010. This builds on recent appointments to all areas of THINKâs senior leadership team including busin ... Continue reading
Vehicle Fires Could Be the End of the Road
Aug 5, 2010
State Farm® Wants You to Know: -- On average, one person dies every day in the U.S. due to a vehicle fire. -- Teens and young adults (ages 15-24) are at greatest risk of a highway vehicle fire death or injury. -- July & August are the peak months with Friday evening rush hour traffic as the most likely period for high ... Continue reading
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