Stylish Ford Fiesta is Europe's Top-Seller in March and 1st Quarter 2010 - MULTIPLE VIDEOS
Apr 19, 2010
COLOGNE, Germany, April 19 -- -- Fiesta sold 68,630 units in Europe last month, a 25.8 percent increase from March 2009 and almost 11,800 units ahead of its nearest rival -- Fiesta sales in March were the highest for any Ford model on record in a single month in Europe -- Since the latest-generation Ford Fiesta went on ... Continue reading
European Wind Energy Conference Opens Tomorrow - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 19, 2010
WARSAW, Poland - April 19, 2010: The 2010 European Wind Energy Conference begins on Tuesday, April 20th in Warsaw. The four-day event is organized by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). EWEC 2010 is Europe's largest combined wind energy conference and exhibition, bringing together business leaders, policy make ... Continue reading
Right to Repair Act Bipartisan Co-Sponsor List Grows as Safety Concerns Become Top Priority
Apr 19, 2010
Support for HR 2057 Reaches 60 Co-Sponsors BETHESDA, Md., April 19 - The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) has gained more bipartisan support with the addition of nine members of Congress to the growing co-sponsor list. Reps. Michael Arcuri (D-NY), Anh "Joseph" Cao (R-LA), Barney Frank (D-MA), Loretta ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Moving to expand its New York City network of CNG fueling facilities, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has contracted to build and operate two new CNG stations in the area. The first station will be located in Queens, and the second CNG station will open adjacent to Newarkââ¬â¢s Liberty Internati ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Luxury Sedan Setting New Eco-Chic Standards in Hollywood - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 19, 2010
BlueTEC Clean Diesel, S400 HYBRID luxury sedan & ML450 HYBRID SUV make it Earth Day every day for Hollywood's elite LOS ANGELES, April 19 -- Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC clean diesel technology, a Hollywood veteran for luxury eco-chic transportation, is getting support from a cast of new environmentally friendly vehicles incl ... Continue reading
Bentley Mulsanne - Creating the New Flagship: Final Assembly - VIDEO FEATURE
Apr 19, 2010
CREWE, England - April 19, 2010: Bentleyâs unique ability to combine hand craftsmanship with new technology and modern, precision manufacturing techniques permeates every aspect of the build process for the new Mulsanne which enters full production this summer. The 98-strong team of Bentley manufacturing specialis ... Continue reading
Market for Plug-in Vehicle Chargers to reach $11.75 Billion by 2015, According to ABI Research
Apr 19, 2010
NEW YORK--Plug-in vehicles are set to hit the consumer market at the end of 2010, and will achieve widespread distribution in 2011. But will drivers of these vehicles, which need to be plugged into the electrical grid to recharge, find themselves running on empty when it comes to finding a robust charging infrastructur ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Reservations Begin April 20 - MULTIPLE VIDEOS
Apr 19, 2010
- Pool of 115,000 registrants gains first priority - FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 19 -- In response to strong consumer demand, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) will begin taking reservations for the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric vehicle on April 20. The reservation process is a first step in securing a place on the ... Continue reading
Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #2
Apr 19, 2010
Dear Tom, I own a 2005 GMC Envoy with 54,000 miles. It has a big engine and only gets 15.5 MPG. Although I love my Envoy, I did consider getting a new SUV (maybe a 4 cylinder) to get better mileage and performance, but I canât afford to do that right now. I heard that thereâs a special air filter that increas ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. Apil 19, 2010; U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today made the following statement after Toyota Motor Corporation agreed to pay a $16.375 million fine - the largest fine permitted by law - for failing to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a dangerous pedal defe ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: April Gas Prices Rise Considerably in Past Month
Apr 19, 2010
AURORA, Ill., April 19 -- Fuel prices have increased considerably in Illinois and northern Indiana over the past month. This is attributed to continued high oil prices, which set an 18-month high of $87 per barrel over the past month, as well as uncertainty in the U.S. economy and high demand for oil in China. AAA Chic ... Continue reading
'Indestructible' Toyota Conquers the Volcano That Emptied the Skies
Apr 19, 2010
Hilux drives to the heart of Iceland's devastating eruption LONDON - April 19, 2010: A new chapter has been written in the world-conquering history of Toyota's mighty Hilux as it took on the ice and fire of Iceland's Eyjafallajökull volcano, just hours before its eruption brought chaos to the skies of Europe. The lege ... Continue reading
Ford Now Has Industry's Highest Customer Satisfaction With Quality, New Survey Shows
Apr 19, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., April 19 -- Ford Motor Company now has the highest customer satisfaction with vehicle quality among all major automakers, a new consumer research study shows. Eighty-four percent of customers who purchased 2010 model-year Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars and trucks are satisfied with the quality of their ... Continue reading
2011 BMW X5 xDrive 40d - First Drive - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 18, 2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive 40d Fresh looks do not tell it all By Henny Hemmes, Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel Miami FL April 18, 2010; Most times, a problem never comes alone. Yes. Mr. Murphy⦠we know, thanks! This time he crossed BMWâs path during the event for the mediaâs first drive ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Hits the Test Track - VIDEO FEATURE
Apr 17, 2010
DETROIT - April 17, 2010: video that highlights the Cruzeââ¬â¢s impressive performance capabilities as it zips around traffic cones on the test track. Vehicle Line Director, Chuck Russel, explains how this vehicle demonstrates enhanced reliability and durability, as well as European-influenced suspension and ... Continue reading
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