On the Road to Excellence in a Maserati GranTurismo S Automatica - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 27, 2010
REIMS, Germany - July 27, 2010: In the automotive world there are a few steadfast dogmas. One of them states that a high-performance sports car should be broad, low and uncomfortable, therefore not suitable for long trips. With the GranTurismo, Maserati has opposed this belief and combined the two qualities all drivers ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5SEL Engine: 2.5-liter inline 5 Horsepower/Torque: 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm/177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 104.4 in. Length X Width X Height: 182.2 x 70.0 x 57.2 in. Tires: P225/45R17 Cargo volume: 15.5 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Hanging on to Current Vehicle vs. Buying New is a No-Brainer
Jul 26, 2010
Consumers Save Thousands a Year BETHESDA, Md., July 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the average cost of a new vehicle creeping closer to $30,000, spending a fraction of that money on making your current vehicle last longer makes good financial sense, reports the Car Care Council. By simply budgeting the equivalent o ... Continue reading
iMagicLab Announces Automotive Industry's First Dealership CRM iPhone App
Jul 26, 2010
iMagicLab DealerCRM for iPhone makes it even easier for America's car dealerships to stay connected and engaged with customers BALTIMORE, July 26 -- iMagicLab, a technology leader in automobile retailing, today announced the submission to Apple of the world's first automobile-dealership CRM app for use in the iPhone an ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2011 Location Announced: Research Triangle, N.C.
Jul 26, 2010
Fourth Annual International Conference on Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Transportation to Move to Southeast SAN JOSE, Calif., July 26 -- The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced today that Plug-In 2011 - an international conference of expert insights on technical advances, market research and policy initiat ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Sales Pass 270,000 as U.S. Introduction Nears
Jul 26, 2010
China, Russia Among 60 Countries to Embrace New Compact DETROIT, July 26 -- Even before the first models reach U.S. dealers, the Chevrolet Cruze is among the fastest-growing nameplates in the world with sales rising an average of 18 percent per month. Internationally, customers have purchased 140,000 Cruze in the first ... Continue reading
Hyundai Releases Engineering and Feature Information for the All-New 2011 Hyundai Equus
Jul 26, 2010
Hyundai Recasts Intelligent Luxury with Two Equus Configurations FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 26 -- Hyundai revealed additional engineering and feature information for the all-new 2011 Equus today. The Equus will be offered in just two configurations, Equus Signature and Equus Ultimate, both lavishly contented. To vie ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2010
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced the availability of its residential charging stations for electric vehicles. Coulombââ¬â¢s new CT500 Level II ChargePointî Networked Charging Stations are designed for home and light commercial use. The announcement expands Coulombââ¬â¢ ... Continue reading
Tesla Roadster Arrives in Australia
Jul 26, 2010
SYDNEY--Tesla Motors (TSLA), producer of the Roadster, the only highway-capable electric performance vehicle, announces the delivery of the first Roadster in Australia. The Tesla Roadster is now approved for Australian roadways and available for purchase. âIn a Tesla Roadster, you know you're driving the future.â ... Continue reading
Leo Motors Develops Improved EV Battery Management Technology
Jul 26, 2010
LAS VEGAS--Leo Motors, Inc. (Pink Sheets:LEOM) announced that it has developed a more innovative Battery Management System (BMS), to solve the safety and quick charging problems often experienced with Electric Vehicles (EVs). âOur BMS technology is the key to our Companyââ¬â¢s continuing development, as ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Explorer: Major SUV Fuel Economy Gains, Technology, Style Highlight Reinvention
Jul 26, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 26 Ford reinvents the Explorer SUV with best-in-class fuel economy, improved driving dynamics and terrain management system â all wrapped in a modern, weight-saving designExplorer raises the bar on safety with a class-leading array of airbags including industry-first inflatable rear seat belt ... Continue reading
Major SUV Fuel Economy Gains, Technology, Style Highlight Reinvention of Ford Explorer
Jul 26, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 26 -- -- Ford reinvents the Explorer SUV with best-in-class fuel economy, improved driving dynamics and terrain management system - all wrapped in a modern, weight-saving design -- Explorer raises the bar on safety with a class-leading array of airbags including industry-first inflatable rear seat ... Continue reading
Four Generations BMW M3 On The Test Track
Jul 25, 2010
M3 GTS Enhances 25th Anniversary By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel ASCARI, July 24. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the M3, BMW shipped some cars of all four generations to the Ascari RaceResort in the south of Spain. The M3 was unveiled in 1985 and hit the race tracks ... Continue reading
BREAKING AWAY: SUZUKI SETS THE PACE IN TOUR'S FINAL STAGES
Jul 23, 2010
SEE ALSO: SUZUKI BUYERS GUIDE BREA, Calif. (July 21, 2010) â In a competitive arena testing both men and their mettle, the Tour de France is like no other sporting event in the world. Sprints and time trials demand quickness, the mountain stages demand both strategy and endurance, and the three-week grind extracts ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle News This Week - EDTA Media Watch
Jul 23, 2010
Media Watch With Subsidies, Electric Cars Gaining Foothold in Texas Texas Tribune July 23, 2010 -- By the end of this year, Austinites should be able to buy the new electric car from Chevrolet, called the Volt. By next February, hundreds of Leafs, Nissan's plug-in car, will be on the roads around Houston, which also an ... Continue reading
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