Jun 17, 2010
LONDON, June 17 -- Frost & Sullivan's upcoming Electric Vehicles Unplugged 2010 interactive workshop promises to be a particularly interesting event, coming as it does on the heels of the Emergency Budget. The new budget is to usher in a number of cost cutting measures albeit conserving the "green" objectives of the ne ... Continue reading
IHS Automotive Says Government Incentives Drove One in 12 Cars Sold in 2009
Jun 17, 2010
FRANKFURT, Germany--Government incentive programmes launched at the height of the financial crisis were responsible for one in 12 car sales globally in 2009, or approximately five million vehicles sold in 20 countries, according to IHS Automotive, formerly CSM Worldwide and IHS Global Insight's automotive group. â ... Continue reading
Jun 17, 2010
Initial Quality of Model Launches Improves Considerably, Led by New Entries From Ford, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 17 -- Domestic auto brands, as a whole, have demonstrated higher initial quality than import brands for the first time, according to the J.D. Power and Associates ... Continue reading
US Auto Makers Support End to Discriminatory Taxes on Rental Cars
Jun 17, 2010
WASHINGTON--The American Automotive Policy Council - on behalf of Chrysler Group, LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company - announced its support for proposals in Congress to end an array of discriminatory taxes imposed by different states on consumers who need or chose to rent cars and trucks. A total of $7 ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2010
WASHINGTON and BRUSSELS, June 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using aluminum in key automotive components can safely reduce vehicle weight by as much as 40 percent, compared to only 11 percent for high-strength steel, according to a study conducted by the University of Aachen released today. The report, conducted by the ... Continue reading
Drivers Determined to Achieve Higher Mileage
Jun 16, 2010
Nearly Unanimous, National Survey Reveals Drivers View Oil Changes as Key to Vehicle Longevity HOUSTON, June 16 -- Roy Lindahl has been driving his white Jeep® Cherokee since the day they drove off the lot together seventeen years ago. He and his vehicle, affectionately nicknamed "Jeepy," recently reached a major mile ... Continue reading
Scion Launches Car Customization Competition for U.S. Servicemen and Servicewomen
Jun 16, 2010
Scion's "Battle of the Builds" is a military design challenge giving service members the opportunity to construct their ideal Scion xB in just 12 weeks TORRANCE, Calif., June 16 -- Scion announced today that it has launched a unique car customization challenge strictly for active duty military personnel. The "Battle of ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2010
by Dan Bancroft Boston June 16, 2010; Iâm the kind of guy who thinks the neighborhood should share the daily newspaper, so you can imagine when Zipcar hit the streets of Boston, I was psyched. One-stop car sharing with no confusing menus. You become a member (for a small fee), then go online to reserve the car you ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Fiesta Bi-Generational Review
Jun 16, 2010
FORDâS 2011 FIESTA: GREAT FOR THE YOUNG AND THE YOUNG AT HEART by Marty Bernstein The Auto Channel Senior Editor At Large Like it or not thereâs a new small car in your future. And thereâs currently not a better choice than the 2011 Ford Fiesta. This classy vehicle has made the trip from Europe, with sal ... Continue reading
Think Announces Innovative Auto Retailing Deal with Leading Swiss Retailer Migros
Jun 16, 2010
THINK's pioneering spirit goes beyond EV product leadership with an innovative new retail agreement to be signed with Migros Migros is the largest retailer in Switzerland, with over 600 outlets across the country Migros Group establishes M-Way, a new energy and mobility solutions platform, for the sale and the distribu ... Continue reading
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Sedan in America
Jun 16, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 16 -- -- 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid receives EPA certification, making it the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America with a certified 41 mpg in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway -- 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid tops its nearest competitor - the 2010 Lexus HS 250h - in fuel economy (by 6 mpg), eng ... Continue reading
Keeping Both Hands on the Wheel
Jun 15, 2010
Drivers show growing interest in voice-activated technologies for their vehicles NEW YORK, June 15 -- American drivers(1) are growing more likely to adopt voice activated technologies to use in their vehicles, according to Harris Interactive's 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between April 6, 2010 - April 26, 2010. T ... Continue reading
Audi Achieved Record Victory at Le Mans with New Technology
Jun 15, 2010
- First Le Mans exploit with Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) - New distance record thanks to efficiency and reliability - All three Audi R15 TDI cars in top three places INGOLSTADT, Germany - June 15, 2010: For the ninth time Audi has won the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans and thus equalized Ferrari's position in the ro ... Continue reading
Carfax Offers Tips to Buy a Great Used Car
Jun 14, 2010
Price and Open Recalls Top Consumer's 2010 Need-to-Know List CENTREVILLE, Va., June 1 -- The recovering U.S. economy is prompting millions of consumers to consider buying a car this year. Summer 2010 is expected to be the busiest used car shopping season in years. Consumer confidence is rising and buyers are hitting th ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2010
- Kia UVO, short for 'Your Voice,' is a breakthrough user interface providing simple and quick access to vehicle's multimedia and infotainment systems - UVO is the first in-vehicle solution to integrate full Microsoft(R)(1) intelligent speech engine technology IRVINE, Calif., June 9 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today an ... Continue reading
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