Jul 1, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 1 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury first half sales totaled 954,745, up 28 percent versus year ago; June sales totaled 170,900, up 15 percent -- New 2011 F-Series Super Duty and Mustang models are off to a fast start. Super Duty sales were up 58 percent in June versus year ago; Mustang retail sales ... Continue reading
LIVE VIDEO Introduction of the All-New Compact Range Rover - TODAY at 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT
Jul 1, 2010
LONDON - July 1, 2010: Live from Kennsington Palace, Land Rover will be unveiling its all new Compact Range Rover. Watch the entire event, live, right here on TheAutoChannel.com. Shortly after the conclusion of the live event we will then present the complete on-demand archived version for continued viewing. The event ... Continue reading
David Coulthard Test Drives Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Sports Car - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 1, 2010
SLS AMG E-CELL David Coulthard test drives the first all electric Mercedes-Benz Super Sports Car Kristiansund, Norway â CCM News. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with its powerful 6.3 liter engine and its classic Gullwing doors has created the ultimate excitement for car enthusiasts. Now this super sports car goes green ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Taurus Limited AWD Review
Jul 1, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010/2011 Ford Taurus Limited AWD If, in this age of crossovers, a full-size sedan seems like an anachronism, it isn't. At least if the full-size sedan in question is the newest version of Ford's Taurus. Why a sedan instead of a crossover? Why not? Does everyone who needs or wants ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio--U.S. drivers say they are seeing first-hand the danger of driving while distracted (DWD). A new public opinion poll conducted by Harris Interactive for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company shows nearly four out of 10 (38 percent) drivers say they have been hit or nearly hit by a driver distracted by thei ... Continue reading
The Michelin® Primacy MXM4® Luxury Touring Tire Now Available for Consumers Who 'Want It All'
Jul 1, 2010
Safety, All-Weather Handling, Great Ride Quality, Comfort, and a 55,000 Mile Warranty GREENVILLE, S.C., July 1 -- Today, luxury vehicle owners have a new tire choice with the MICHELIN Primacy(TM) MXM4® all-season tire now in market, offering increased safety by stopping up to 19 feet shorter than a leading competitor( ... Continue reading
Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac Sales Increase 36 Percent in June 2010
Jul 1, 2010
DETROIT, July 1 -- - Sixth straight month that GM's four brand's sales increased by more than 20 percent - Calendar-year-to-date sales for GM's four brands are up 32 percent - GM full-size pickup sales increase 27 percent; up 12 percent year-to-date - GM crossover sales are up 81 percent year-to-date June sales for Che ... Continue reading
California First Quarter 2010 Gas Use Declines 1.0%, Diesel Declines 0.01%
Jul 1, 2010
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Betty T. Yee, Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization (BOE), today released California's gasoline and diesel consumption figures for March and the first quarter of 2010. Gasoline consumption declined 0.5 percent in March and declined 1.0 percent in the first quarter. Diesel consumption declined 2.2 ... Continue reading
Great Ideas to Stop the BP Oil Leak from Real Americans - VARIOUS VIDEOS
Jun 30, 2010
A couple of weeks ago we presented a video that demonstrated how ordinary hay could be used to safely soak up the oil being poured into the Gulf of Mexico. We haven't heard much about this idea since the, and as today's EPA press conference clearly showed, the government is too busy working on ideas - like chemical dis ... Continue reading
This 4th of July, Flex Fuel Vehicles Owners Should Think About Their Fuel
Jun 30, 2010
BISMARCK, N.D., June 30 This 4th of July weekend, some fortunate North Dakota drivers will celebrate a relatively new freedom - the freedom to choose what type of fuel to put in their car, truck or van. For those with flex fuel vehicles, ethanol-based E85 is an option at a growing number of stations in North Dakota. "E ... Continue reading
North Dakota Student Techs Win Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 30, 2010
Dear editors. For some reason, this apparently never went through to you. I found it in a spam folder this morning. I hope you can still use it. Also, we will have the winning team in New York on July 7 if there is interest for the Autolab show. ... Continue reading
Terrafugia "Flying Car" Gets FAA Approval to Move Towards Reality - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 30, 2010
WOBURN, MA - June 29, 2010: Terrafugia, Inc., developer of the Transition Roadable Aircraft, or "Flying Car", has received an exemption from the FAA to allow the Transition a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 1430 pounds (650 kg). This additional weight accommodates the structure and equipment necessary for compliance w ... Continue reading
Association of International Automobile Manufacturers Members Top "Most American" Automobile Listing
Jun 30, 2010
ARLINGTON, Va.--Companies represented by the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) garnered half of the top ten spots in this yearââ¬â¢s Cars.com annual ranking of "Most American" vehicles. The listing rates vehicles built and bought in the U.S. based on popularity, sourcing of parts, ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2010
SEE ALSO: Electric Vehicles-Solution or Diversion? Hertfordshire UK June 16, 2010; Long-term limitations in battery technology could restrict electric cars to under a 100-mile range â while rapid charging is likely to limit battery life to just two years An investigation by E&T magazine has raised serious question ... Continue reading
Tesla IPO Share Price Surges - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 30, 2010
NEW YORK June 30, 2010; Tesla Motors got off to a flying start on Wall Street yesterday as shares in the US electric carmaker soared more than 40 percent over its initial public offering price. Shares in Tesla, the first US auto manufacturer to go public since Ford in 1956, gained 6.89 dollars, or 40.5 percent, to clos ... Continue reading
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