Phoenix-Area Resident Named Finalist In The Hartford 200 Program
Jul 28, 2010
HARTFORD, Conn.--Shannon Santangelo of Peoria, Ariz., has been named by The Hartford as one of five finalists in The Hartford 200 program, which celebrates the deep connection that Americans have with their cars and their personal stories from the road. âGiven the tough economy, The Hartford is looking for a way t ... Continue reading
Recent College Grads and Grad Students Offered $1000 Toyota Rebate
Jul 28, 2010
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--To help jumpstart their next phase of life, Southeast Toyota Finance has announced that recent or soon-to-be college graduates (including many professional/trade schools) as well as master's degree and PhD candidates may receive a $1,000 rebate to finance or lease a new Toyota Camry (gas only), C ... Continue reading
AMP's 100% Electric GM Vehicle Validated for 100 mpge in Progressive Automotive X Prize Finals
Jul 28, 2010
All-Electric Production Vehicle Breaks Barrier; Achieves Four-Times Fuel Efficiency of Internal Combustion Equivalent BLUE ASH, Ohio, July 27 -- AMP Holding Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMPD), a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, announced today the 100% electric GM Sky achieved 100 mile ... Continue reading
ECOtality Introduces The First Smart, Iconic EV Chargers and Network
Jul 28, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today unveiled its flagship electric vehicle charging stations: Blink. The first truly smart chargers to hit the market, the Blink Level 2 charging stations will be available in two modelsâone, an in-home residenti ... Continue reading
NARB Panel Reccomends Valvoline Discontinue "First and Only" Claim
Jul 28, 2010
New York, New York â July 28, 2010 â A National Advertising Review Board (NARB) panel has recommended that Ashland Inc. discontinue two advertising claims for Valvoline motor oil, including claims that Ashland offers the industryâs first and/or only engine guarantee and that only Valvoline guarantees eng ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac CTS Projected Resale Value Rises With Launch of 2011 Coupe
Jul 28, 2010
DETROIT, July 28 -- The resale value for the Cadillac CTS is projected to rise as the luxury brand adds the 2011 CTS Coupe to the line-up, according to the July/August estimates from ALG, an industry benchmark for residual values. The higher projections are driven by lower incentives, tighter controls on inventory and ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Legislation For Transportation in the United States
Jul 28, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Legislation being introduced in the US Senate by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), and intended for introduction in the US House of Representatives by Ways & Means Committee Chairman Sander Levin (D-MI), will benefit the deployment and use of natural gas vehicles and fuel in the United State ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision 2010 Total Quality Report: It's About Love and Quality.
Jul 28, 2010
San Diego Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) announced results of their 2010 Total Quality Index® (TQI) today, showing how vehicles are judged when the complete experience is measured, using Strategic Visions Total Quality measure. Simply counting how many problems a vehicle has or design characteristics that buye ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch to Speak at American Coalition for Ethanol Conference
Jul 28, 2010
23rd Ethanol Conference and Tradeshow August 3-5, 2010 AUTO CENTRAL - July 18, 2010: Marc J. Rauch, The Auto Channel's executive vice president and co-publisher, will deliver the closing presentation at the American Coalition for Ethanol Conference on August 5th in Kansas City, Missouri. Marc's speech, ""Ethanol is the ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Sales Begin; Pricing Announced - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 27, 2010
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27 -- -- Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price starts at $41,000 ($33,500 net of full federal income tax credit, which ranges from $0 to $7,500); Lease payment on a 36-month lease at MSRP as low as $350 per month with $2,500 due at lease signing including security deposit -- OnStar provides unpre ... Continue reading
Saab Launches All-new 9-5 Sedan in New York - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jul 27, 2010
Live coverage and Q&A session of Press Conference from the Scandinavian House, Manhattan, NY NEW YORK, July 26 -- When: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Eastern Time (ET) 3:30-4:30PM Central European Time (CET) WHO: Victor Muller, Chairman, Saab Automobile AB & CEO Spyker Cars NV Jan Ake Jonsson, CEO Saab Autom ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2010
Nine Vehicles from Seven Teams Continue in their Pursuit of a Multimillion Dollar Prize for Super Fuel-Efficient Cars BROOKLYN, Mich., July 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a $10 million competition to inspire a new generation of super fuel efficient vehicles, announced today ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces Pricing of Volt; Edmunds Comments
Jul 27, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Today, during the Plug-In 2010 Conference in San Jose, Calif., General Motors announced the pricing for the Chevy Volt, the extended-range electric vehicle which is expected to be released by year-end. It will be initially sold in California, Michigan, Washington, D.C. along with Austin, Texas and ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces National Market Roll-Out Plan for Zero-Emission Nissan LEAF
Jul 27, 2010
- More than half of 17,000 reservations located in initial launch markets - SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27 -- Today, nearly 17,000 future Nissan LEAF drivers are learning when the world's first affordable all-electric, zero-emission vehicle will be available in their markets. Consumers who have placed reservations for the N ... Continue reading
All-new 2011 Ford Explorer Revealed at AirVenture Oshkosh
Jul 27, 2010
Ford Brings in the Horsepower to Lift the Explorer Brand By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 27, 2010; On Monday July 26, Ford Motor Company revealed the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer nationwide at just six select venues. Four were in major city venues in New York, Chicag ... Continue reading
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