News By Topic: Women And Cars

McLaren Automotive Reveals Details of its Next Generation of Prototypes - NEW VIDEO ADDED

Mar 16, 2010

LONDON - February 23, 2010: Development of the groundbreaking McLaren MP4-12C is entering its final phase. The bespoke high-performance sports car is due to launch in 2011, and right now the latest Experimental Prototype (XP) 12Cs are undergoing intensive appraisal at a number of test locations around the world. One su ... Continue reading

Kia Venga Wins red dot Design Award

Mar 15, 2010

Kia Venga has won the coveted red dot design award, marking the second prize the car maker's newest B-segment MPV has won since its launch, earlier this year. A top-class jury picked Venga as the winner in the "product design" category for the compact MPV's departure from the conventional mini-van profile. ... Continue reading

The Bentley Mulsanne Story - Episode 2 - The Art of Colour - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 15, 2010

Insight into the 86-hour process used to create the 'unlimited palate' available for Bentley's new flagship ... Continue reading

Next Generation Kia Optima to Showcase Confident New Design Direction

Mar 14, 2010

Next generation Kia Optima to showcase confident new design direction - World premiere to be held at 2010 New York Motor Show (SEOUL) March 14, 2010 - The next generation Kia Optima (currently, also known as 'Magentis' in some markets) is set to make its world premiere next month at the 2010 New York International Auto ... Continue reading

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS Review

Mar 13, 2010

MITSUBISHI LANCER GTS A Surprisingly Slick Little Machine By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I’ve been reviewing cars for quite a few years now and I usually know what to expect when one arrives in my driveway. This little orange Mitsubishi Lancer GTS, though, got my attention right away as unexpecte ... Continue reading

Pick Ups That Create Power With Less Fuel and Fewer Emissions - VIDEO STORY

Mar 13, 2010

ST. LOUIS, MO - March 13, 2010: At the Work Truck Show in St. Louis, auto industry insiders are banking on a comeback of light duty pickup trucks. Despite the gas guzzling reputation, people like contractors, campers and small businesses still need trucks. To meet this need, manufacturers are working to make these haul ... Continue reading

New Study: Toyota Customers Remain Loyal Despite Recalls

Mar 13, 2010

New survey reveals consumer attitudes and perceptions about carmaker FINDLAY, Ohio, March 12 -- The current Toyota recalls have had massive effects on the automaker's sales but the issues have had less of an impact on current Toyota customers than owners of other auto brands, according to a recent survey conducted by C ... Continue reading

Major Progress for Opel/Vauxhall's Viability Plan

Mar 13, 2010

RÜSSELSHEIM, Germany, March 12, 2010 -- Opel/Vauxhall today made significant progress in the implementation of its viability plan. In Spain, local management and unions reached an agreement to implement the planned restructuring measures at the manufacturing plant in Zaragoza. The agreement, which still needs to be ra ... Continue reading

Alliance AutoGas Expands Propane Fueling Network in Southwest with New Arizona Partner

Mar 13, 2010

ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 12 -- Alliance AutoGas has added Southwest partner Aero Propane to its growing base of fueling retailers and conversion centers. Locally owned and operated, Aero will supply AutoGas to public and private fleets throughout Arizona. As an Alliance AutoGas partner, Aero Propane will offer Arizona's ... Continue reading

First Drive: 2011 BMW 335i Coupe

Mar 13, 2010

Sleeker, faster and cleaner By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH, March 8, 2010. Last month BMW announced the facelift and new engines for the Coupe and Convertible of the 3 Series. This comes one and a half year after the 3 Series has been renewed. The cosmetic changes and the arrival of more fuel efficient a ... Continue reading

Dealer Sending Hummers Off With a Bang!

Mar 12, 2010

CHESTERFIELD, Mo., March 12 -- Lynch Hummer (http://www.lynchhummer.com/) is giving away a Browning Citori White Lightning Shotgun with every new Hummer purchased. Lynch Hummer, who first made headlines for "Guns and Hummers" when they added Adventure Shooting Sports (http://www.adventureshootingsports.com/) to their H ... Continue reading

Toyota Sales Incentives and Discounts Boost Retail Sales

Mar 12, 2010

DETROIT/WASHINGTON March Kevin Krolicki and John Crawley(Reuters) - Unprecedented discounts after a series of damaging recalls boosted Toyota Motor Corp's U.S. sales in early March, as U.S. regulators weighed new auto safety measures. Toyota's U.S. sales surged by nearly 50 percent in the first eight days of March comp ... Continue reading

2010 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 - Review

Mar 11, 2010

At the top of the lineup, the Grand Cherokee was equally at home at the country club or way out in the country, far from pavement and civilization. The entry-level Wrangler was and is the best inexpensive turn-key offroad machine on wheels. This is because of it's simplicity. ... Continue reading

Automuseums.info - The Motoring Museums' Lighthouse is launched

Mar 11, 2010

automuseums.info - The Motoring Museums' Lighthouse is a comprehensive guide to all motoring museums worldwide which exhibit cars and motorcycles for public display. From Australia to Iran, from Germany to Chile - the directory comprises over a thousand collections worldwide, from internationally recognized technical a ... Continue reading

Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Makes Offer to Buy Smith Electric Vehicles U.K. from Tanfield Group

Mar 11, 2010

Deal would create global leader in emerging electric commercial vehicle industry KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 10 -- Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Corporation ("Smith U.S.") announced today that it has made a conditional offer to buy the Smith Electric Vehicles business based in the U.K. ("Smith U.K. Division") from Tanfield ... Continue reading