AAA Chicago: February Gas Prices Decline
Feb 17, 2010
AURORA, Ill.--Fuel prices have decreased in Illinois and northern Indiana, over the past month largely due to the decline in the price of oil and the strengthening of the U.S. dollar. AAA Chicagoâs most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 15 cents during the ... Continue reading
Ethanol Continues to Provide Unmatched Future Economic Opportunities For U.S.
Feb 17, 2010
Washington February 15, 2010; While not unscathed by the tumultuous economic climate that gripped the U.S. and the world in 2009, American ethanol producers continued to press forward contributing generously to the economy of the U.S. In the annual analysis, âThe Economic Contribution of the Ethanol Industry to th ... Continue reading
Ethanol Feed Replaces Need for Millions of Corn, Soybean Acres
Feb 17, 2010
Washington February 15, 2010; The U.S. ethanol industry exported 5.64 million metric tons (mmt) of distillers grains worth nearly $1 billion in 2009, shattering the previous record set in 2008, according to data released last week by the Foreign Agriculture Service. Exports in 2009 were 24 percent above 2008 levels and ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2010
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 16 -- Four models from Volkswagen's 2010 lineup - the brand-leading Jetta, the stylish and sporty CC, the versatile Tiguan, and the family-ready Routan - have been ranked by Consumer Guide® Automotive as some of the best vehicles for consumers to consider and purchase this year. Consumer Guide Autom ... Continue reading
Porsche Adds New Panamera Models to its Gran Turismo Lineup - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 16, 2010
Sporting a new 300-horsepower V6 engine, the Panamera and Panamera 4 deliver Porsche driving excitement, high comfort, and excellent fuel efficiency ATLANTA, Feb. 16 -- Porsche Cars North America today announced the addition of two new Panamera models, just three months after successfully launching the first four-door ... Continue reading
466 Million Electric Two-Wheel Vehicles to Hit the Road by 2016, Forecasts Pike Research
Feb 16, 2010
BOULDER, Colo.--While the electrification of the automobile has captured strong attention over the past few years, a significantly higher volume market opportunity lies with a different kind of EV â the electric two-wheel vehicle. According to a new report from Pike Research, unit sales in this category, which inc ... Continue reading
Rinspeed Combines Cars, Trains and the Web in a New Mobility Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 16, 2010
Filled with emotions and new ideas - that is the signature feature of the concept cars from Swiss car visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht that have added colorful bright spots to the Geneva Motor Show for many years. ... Continue reading
New MINI Countryman UK Prices Announced - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 16, 2010
In September this year MINI will launch its latest and largest model, and the first to offer four-wheel drive, to the UK market ... Continue reading
80 Percent of Car Buyers Say They'd Buy American on the Heels of Toyota Crisis
Feb 16, 2010
Survey by Jumpstart Automotive Group Reveals New Sales Opportunities for Domestic Automakers SAN FRANCISCO, CA February 15, 2010 In a recent survey by Jumpstart Automotive Group, 80 percent of car buyers say they'd consider buying a Ford, Chrysler or GM brand on the heels of the Toyota crisis. An overwhelming 48 percen ... Continue reading
Three All-New Special Edition Volkswagens Now Available in Dealer Showrooms
Feb 15, 2010
The 2010 CC R-Line, 2010 Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition, And 2010 New Beetle Red Rock Edition add performance and individuality HERNDON, Va., Feb. 15 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that three all-new 2010 special edition models are now available in dealer showrooms. The CC R-Line, Jetta TDI® Cup Street E ... Continue reading
Toyota Sales Incentives To Break in March
Feb 15, 2010
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb 15, 2010; Soyoung Kim and Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp is planning an aggressive incentive program for March to lure U.S. consumers sidelined by a damaging product safety crisis, executives said on Monday. The world's largest automaker, reeling from the largest r ... Continue reading
Several New Cars Benefit from Exposure at Recent Auto Shows
Feb 15, 2010
Toyota Maintains Strong Presence on AutoTrader.com Top 20 Lists; AutoTrader.com Hits Record January Traffic ATLANTA, Feb. 15 -- Revamped versions of several popular cars got boosts in new-car searches on AutoTrader.com in January 2010 compared to their rankings in January 2009, likely as a result of high-profile exposu ... Continue reading
2010 Chicago Auto Show: Exclusive Press Pass Coverage - EXTENSIVE VIDEOS
Feb 15, 2010
Once again, The Auto Channel was proud to be able to present the most complete and comprehensive coverage of another major auto show, the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. We have loads of text reports, photos and complete press conference videos, most in HD. To experience our coverage just CLICK HERE. ... Continue reading
Rising Consumer Confidence, Employment Lead to Improved Vehicle Sales in 2010, Says NADA Economist
Feb 14, 2010
NADA Used Car Guide Analyst Says Economic Fundamentals Point to Strong Used-Car Market ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 -- U.S. light-vehicle sales will reach just short of 12 million units in 2010 as credit becomes more available and consumer confidence improves with rising employment, said Paul Taylor, chief economist for the ... Continue reading
Toyota Considering Incentives and Increased Warranties
Feb 14, 2010
ORLANDO, Florida February 12, 2010; Soyoung Kim and Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp is considering increased incentives and an extended warranty program to combat consumer concerns about a deepening product safety crisis, a source briefed on still-developing plans said on Sunday. Toyo ... Continue reading
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