Stanford Graduate School of Business Research: Toward Electric Cars and Clean Coal
Jun 25, 2010
STANFORD, Calif.--What will it take for major world powers to move toward environmentally friendly technology such as electric cars and clean coal? âthe capacity to understand what's in the mind of strategic decision-makersâ Professor Robert A. Burgelman and Andrew S. Grove, a lecturer in management and forme ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2010
Downsize But Keep Up The Comfort. The All New 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Oakbrook Terrace, IL - June 2010. Already on sale in over 60 countries across Europe and Asia, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be coming to North America this Fall for sale throughout the Uni ... Continue reading
2011 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5L AWD Review
Jun 24, 2010
...with the 2011 Sienna, Toyota goes from mid-pack to head of the minivan field. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5L AWD If you regularly need to transport up to eight people -- in comfort -- and/or carry outsized or unwieldy cargo that won't fit in a sedan's trunk, there is really only on ... Continue reading
Camry and Accord Most 'American' According to Cars.com's American-Made Index
Jun 24, 2010
Japanese Automakers Claim Five of top 10 Spots on List CHICAGO, June 24 -- For the second year in a row, the Toyota Camry tops the list of the cars deemed most American by the editors at Cars.com. The Camry, which is assembled in Georgetown, Ky. and Lafayette, Ind.; is followed by the Honda Accord and the Ford Escape, ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2010
Models from Audi, BMW, Ford, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Toyota Rank Highest in Their Respective Segments in Satisfying New-Vehicle Owners in Germany MUNICH, June 24 -- Providing vehicle owners with highly satisfying product experiences has a considerable positive impact on overall satisfaction, which, in tur ... Continue reading
Rule Change Should Expand Market for Natural Gas Vehicles, According to NGVAmerica
Jun 24, 2010
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--EPA's proposal to streamline the process for certifying natural gas vehicle aftermarket conversions is one of the most important steps government can take to expand the use of non-petroleum fuels, NGVAmerica told the agency today. "It has been a long time in coming and is welcomed." Natural gas vehi ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta 'Unwraps' Itself With Unique New Interactive Owner Delivery Experience
Jun 24, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 24 -- The all-new Ford Fiesta is on its way to dealerships, and owners will receive an experience unlike any other when they take delivery of their new car -- A unique delivery experience for Fiesta owners includes a preloaded combination MP3 player and USB, which provide a one-of-a kind product " ... Continue reading
Honk Survey Reveals the Love Affair Minivan Owners Have with Their Cars
Jun 23, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--When you think about minivans, ââ¬ÅThe best car in the world!ââ¬??? probably isnââ¬â¢t the first description that comes to mind. Minivan owners beg to differ, though. This group of dedicated owners considers the minivan an indispensable tool for the fast pace of modern family ... Continue reading
Latest New Car Buyer Lure: Free Maintenance
Jun 23, 2010
Washington DC June 22, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that USA Today reports that after years of touting cars with tire-screeching performance, miserly gas mileage, or big rebates, automakers are increasingly trying to lure customers with less dramatic free oil changes and wiper blades. In recent years, scheduled ... Continue reading
AOL's 10 Smart Cars to Buy Now and Drive for a Decade
Jun 23, 2010
<p>Washington DC June 22, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that remember when automakers offered customers all kinds of incentives to flip their cars and trucks every three years? Incessant car flipping was so pervasive that soon consumers were financing 120 percent and more of a new carâs value at closing. Not ... Continue reading
My cars Check Engine Light is on: What should I do?
Jun 23, 2010
Horsham -- June 23, 2010 / (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- You're driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a red light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or service your engine. As drivers, we are trained to respond to orders of this sort. When a light flashes "Low fuel," we hurry to a gas station. When ... Continue reading
2011 Honda CR-Z On Sale August 24@$19,200
Jun 23, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif. June 23, 2010; The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe is set to debut at dealers on August 24, 2010, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $19,200, plus a destination and handling charge1 of $750, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. Developed as a stylish, ... Continue reading
Fourth of July Holiday Travelers Expected to Increase 17.1 Percent, AAA says
Jun 23, 2010
Travel by automobile continues to be dominant mode of transportation as AAA expects more emergency roadside assistance calls than any other summer holiday ORLANDO, Fla., June 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA today projected the number of Americans traveling this Fourth of July holiday weekend will increase 17.1 percen ... Continue reading
TomTom for iPhone App Now Features Multitasking and Latest Maps
Jun 23, 2010
CONCORD, Mass.--TomTom, the worldââ¬â¢s leading provider of location and navigation solutions, announces that the latest version of the TomTom App for iPhone can be purchased on the App Store starting today. The TomTom App for iPhone version 1.4 is compatible with iOS 4 and, among many new features, now incl ... Continue reading
10-Minute Driveway Check Can Combat Fireworks on the Road this Independence Day
Jun 23, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's safety first for Fourth of July fireworks, and should be for motorists hitting the road this Independence Day weekend and throughout the summer as well. Ten minutes is all it takes for drivers to make sure their car is safe for travel, according to the Car Care Cou ... Continue reading
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