Coulomb Technologies Unveils First ChargePoint America Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Jul 29, 2010
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced the installation of its first Networked Charging Station for electric vehicles in San Jose, California from its $37 million ChargePoint America program. ChargePoint America will offer hundreds of free stations for public and home charging to individuals and busines ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2010
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 29 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , the nation's third-largest automotive retailer, today reported that 2010 second quarter adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $15.6 million, up 41% from adjusted earnings from continuing operations in the same prior year period. On a per share basis, the ... Continue reading
Porsche Builds 25,000th Panamera Gran Turismo - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 29, 2010
Just short of one year after Porsche began selling its all-new sports car for four, the craftsmen who assemble the Panamera in Leipzig celebrate this significant manufacturing milestone ATLANTA, July 29 -- Porsche's approximately 640 employees at the company's state-of-the-art assembly plant in Leipzig, Germany, recent ... Continue reading
Nearly Two-Thirds of Equinox and Traverse Buyers New to Chevrolet
Jul 29, 2010
Brand Capturing Owners of Discontinued GM Marques and Non-GM Products DETROIT, July 29 -- Nearly two out of three buyers for the Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse have traded in non-Chevrolet vehicles so far this year. In addition, nearly half of buyers traded in a non-GM vehicle. Cadillac, Buick, and GMC trade-ins accoun ... Continue reading
2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 29, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE Model: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE Engine: 2.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 180 hp/170 lb.ft. torque Transmission: CVT automatic Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 183.1 x 71.7 x 58.3 in. Tires: P215/55R17 - space saver spare Cargo volume: 13.3 cubic ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2010
Red Top Cab of Arlington, Va. deploys the first propane Autogas vehicle under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program July 29, 2010 â Harrisonburg, Va. â The first vehicle converted to propane Autogas under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program is on the road, with thirty more program ve ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., July 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that Lexus intends to conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 39,000 2003-2007 Model Year LX 470 vehicles to address a steering shaft condition. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in this safety recall. This acti ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., July 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it intends to conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 373,000 2000-2004 Model Year Toyota Avalons sold in the United States to address the possibility that the vehicle's steering lock bar could break under certai ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2010
SAN DIEGO, July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's recognized as the birthplace of naval aviation, but on Sept. 25-26, Naval Air Station North Island will highlight a different type of machine as 250 prestigious historic racecars gather for the 13th annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival. Known as the "Race at the B ... Continue reading
Vintage Cars and Classic Hamburgers Celebrate Americana, in L.A.
Jul 28, 2010
Johnny Rockets Celebrates One-Year Anniversary at Petersen Automotive Museum LAKE FOREST, Calif., July 28 -- Johnny Rockets in Los Angeles' Petersen Automotive Museum celebrates its one year anniversary by offering guests one dollar hand-dipped shakes all day on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Since first opening in August 200 ... Continue reading
Interstate Batteries Offers Battery Care Tips During Sizzlin' Summer Heat Wave
Jul 28, 2010
DALLAS, July 28 -- Did you know that more automobile batteries fail in July than in January? Summer heat is actually harder on a battery than winter cold. With record heat sweeping across the country, Interstate Batteries encourages motorists to protect and care for that part of the vehicle a driver depends on the most ... Continue reading
The One Millionth Vehicle Rolls Off the Line at Chrysler's Belvidere Assembly Plant
Jul 28, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 28 -- 999,998; 999,999; one million! Chrysler Group LLC's Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant (BAP) passed a significant milestone on the morning of July 28, 2010, when the one millionth compact vehicle currently produced at the plant rolled off the assembly line. The natural green Jeep® Patriot, ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Transit Connect Review
Jul 28, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Ford Transit Connect Engine: 2.0-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 136 hp @ 6,300 rpm/128 lb.-ft. @ 4,750 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 114.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 180.6 x 70.7 x 79.3 in. Tires: P205/65R15 Cargo volume: 135.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Jeep Rocks the Way on a Road to Rockford
Jul 28, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 28 -- -- On- and off-road driving course demonstrates legendary 4x4 capability of Jeep® vehicles -- Consumers can experience the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the iconic Jeep Wrangler and the entire Jeep brand vehicle lineup The Jeep® brand is bringing the "Jeep Rocks & Road Tour," an on ... Continue reading
Mazda Launches MAZDA2 in North America With Branded Facebook Game
Jul 28, 2010
Zoom-Zoom Concentrated Position Taps Your Inner Driver SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 28 -- How do you bring a new automotive nameplate to a generation of digital natives that is connected, and lives and buys like no other? You do it in a smart, new, engaging way and enable consumers to author their own brand experience. Begi ... Continue reading
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