BMW Manufacturing Launches New X5
Mar 23, 2010
New Model includes 4,000 new parts Spartanburg, S.C. â March 23, 2010⦠More dynamic, efficient, and luxurious than ever, the new BMW X5 continues to strengthen its leading position within the four-wheel drive, premium vehicle segment. The new BMW X5 has a fresh new look and features new engines, drive trains, ... Continue reading
New York Police Agree Driver Error Caused Prius Crash
Mar 23, 2010
<p>Washington DC March 23, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that police who investigated the crash of a Toyota Prius in the New York suburbs said Monday they agreed with federal regulators that driver error caused it. According to USA Today, the investigation found that the driver, Gloria Rosel, never braked before ... Continue reading
Ford Recognized as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
Mar 23, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., March 22 -- Ford Motor Company has been recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a leading business ethics think tank. Ford is among 100 global companies chosen for the designation from a field of thousands of companies in more than 100 countries and 36 indus ... Continue reading
Newly-independent Saab Resumes Car Production
Mar 23, 2010
TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, March 22 -- -- Production resumes at Saab Automobile's Trollhattan plant -- First cars manufactured by Saab as an independent company -- All-new Saab 9-5 sedan was first car down the line -- Saab CEO, Spyker CEO, and Trollhattan Plant Director in attendance The production lines at Saab Automobile's ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2010
- New WRX 4-Door and 5-Door Models Adopt Wide-Body Design - Wider Track and Tires Enhance Grip NEW YORK, March 22 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today introduced the new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX models, which now use a wide-body design like the brand's iconic WRX STI® performance flagship model. The wider body designs give ... Continue reading
French Fry-Fueled Van Breaking World Record TODAY
Mar 22, 2010
NEW YORK, March 22 -- Members of the media are invited TODAY for an interview and photo op as Cloe Whittaker (24) and Tyson Jerry (26) break the existing Guinness World Record for longest journey by car using alternative fuel in "The Veggie-Mobile," a van powered by the waste oil from French fries and other restaurant ... Continue reading
2010 NY Auto Show: Lexus Announces CT 200h Premium Compact Hybrid For U.S. Market
Mar 22, 2010
--Only Dedicated Hybrid Vehicle in the Premium Compact Segment --Expected to Lead the Class in Fuel Economy Numbers --Standard Safety Features Include Eight Airbags NEW YORK, March 22 -- Lexus announced today that the all-new CT 200h premium compact hybrid will go on sale in the U.S. in early 2011 as the first dedicate ... Continue reading
Toyota's Quality Score Drops 20% in ALG Spring 2010 PQS, from 1st to 6th Place
Mar 22, 2010
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--ALG, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. and the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, today announced that Toyota suffered a sharp drop from 1st to 6th place among mainstream brands in ALGâs Spring 2010 Automotive Consumer Attitudes Survey, leaving Honda ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Develop New Fiat 500 Electric Vehicle for the United States - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 22, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 22 -- -- New Fiat 500EV demonstrates benefits of Chrysler Group and Fiat Group alliance -- Zero-emission Fiat 500EV provides an environmentally friendly, clean, quiet driving experience freeing customers from escalating fuel costs and costly oil changes -- Department of Energy provides up to ... Continue reading
Mar 22, 2010
- Ford will attempt to circle the Bristol Motor Speedway NASCAR track for at least 1,000 laps - more than 500 miles - on one tank of fuel with the 2011 Mustang V-6 during record challenge in June. - Fans can enter to win a 2011 Mustang V-6 by correctly guessing the number of complete laps the car completes on a tank of ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book: Toyota Residuals Increases Along with Rise in Industry
Mar 22, 2010
Market Intelligence Data Shows Toyota Brand Consideration Rebounds Higher Than Pre-Recall Levels IRVINE, Calif., March 22 -- According to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book® Values data to be published in the company's May/June Residual Value Guide shows that the average year-over-year change in 36-month re ... Continue reading
Nissan 370Z Gets to the Heart of the Matter: Fun
Mar 21, 2010
</p><p>According to James Healey at USA Today, a casual glance might not say so, but Nissan did a major overhaul on its Z sports car â first on the 370Z coupe about a year ago as a 2009 model and lately the convertible version that went on sale last fall as a 2010 model. </p><p>The redesigned Nissan 370Z convertib ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Audi A3 TDI Which of the following words doesn't fit with the others: diesel, sport, luxury? Congratulations! If you answered "diesel", you lose. Big time! All three fit together very well, as exemplified by the newest addition to Audi's A3 compact sport hatchback line, the 20 ... Continue reading
Feds: Human Error Caused Prius Crash
Mar 21, 2010
According to The Detroit News, federal investigators say last week's highly publicized accident involving a suspected runaway Toyota Prius in New York was caused by human error, not bad brakes. "Information retrieved from the vehicle's onboard computer systems indicated there was no application of the brakes and the th ... Continue reading
BMW 5 Series Leads Line-Up of New BMW Models to Debut at NYIAS - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 20, 2010
All-New BMW 5 Series Leads Strong Line-Up of New BMW Models to Debut at New York International Auto Show BMW 335is Coupe and Convertible, X5 SAV and ALPINA B7 xDrive also debut. ... Continue reading
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