Feb 13, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall to inspect the front drive shaft on a small production run of certain 2010 model year Tacoma 4WD trucks. The front shaft in approximately 8,000 vehicles may include a component that contains cra ... Continue reading
Subaru Continues Charitable Donations through Customers with Share the Love Event
Feb 13, 2010
- Automaker Announces $10 Million in Donations Over Two Years at Chicago Auto Show - CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- Subaru of America, Inc. yesterday used the opening of the Chicago International Auto Show to announce that $5 million was donated to charity during the "Share the Love Event" campaign in 2009. The Share the Love Eve ... Continue reading
Audi to Advertise in 2010 Winter Games
Feb 12, 2010
- Spots to debut during the Opening Ceremony on February 12, 2010 - New creative follows success of Green Car ad in Super Bowl XLIV - Ads are entitled 'Spell' and 'Friendly Competition' HERNDON, Va., Feb. 11 -- Audi today announced that it has developed two new creative spots that will air throughout the 2010 Winter Ga ... Continue reading
Temperatures Rise at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Feb 12, 2010
SLS AMG & E-Cabriolet Exclusive Market Debut for Bryant Park Season Finale NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- Despite snowy conditions for the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week this February 11-18, 2010, the Bryant Park tents are red hot with the New York debut of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and E-Class Cabriolet. While not on s ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Nissan LEAF Purchase Process; Gives First Glimpse at Marketing Campaign
Feb 12, 2010
Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour Culminates in New York NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour culminated today with an appearance in New York City. The three-month tour, which made 63 stops in 24 cities, offered the opportunity for interested drivers, media, civic partners, businesses and university stu ... Continue reading
Suzuki Vehicle Lineup Qualifies for Gold Medal
Feb 12, 2010
All-new Kizashi with AWD joins Japanese team SX4 Crossover competes in Biathlon with AWD platform, Italian design SX4 SportBack speeds through Slalom with FWD and sport suspension BREA, CA - February 12, 2010: On the eve of this yearâs Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Team Suzuki brings a complete arsenal of winter s ... Continue reading
New Nissan Juke Heads For Success
Feb 12, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor PARIS, February 11, 2010. Wednesday night, Nissan unveiled the Juke, its new small crossover for a group of European media. The concept car for the new model was shown at the Geneva Salon a year ago as the Qazana, which already promised some unique styling features. In that respec ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2010
DETROIT, Feb. 11 -- In the month of January, 99.3 percent of the 1.8 million Chevrolet vehicles enrolled in OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics reported that there were no issues with the key components of their engine and transmission systems. The Chevrolet Malibu's engine and transmission systems reported no issues in 99.7% o ... Continue reading
Report Says Former NHTSA Regulators Hired by Toyota Helped Halt Investigations
Feb 12, 2010
New York Feb. 12, 2010; Bloomberg reported that former regulators hired by Toyota Motor Corp. helped end at least four U.S. investigations of unintended acceleration by company vehicles in the last decade, warding off possible recalls, court and government records show. Christopher Tinto, vice president of regulatory a ... Continue reading
2010 Geneva Motor Show: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Set for World Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 12, 2010
Porsche Intelligent Performance to make Race Cars even More Efficient ATLANTA, Feb. 11 -- 110 years after Ferdinand Porsche developed the world's first hybrid, the Lohner-Porsche, Porsche engineers are now expanding this visionary drive concept with a production-based GT race car: Over the past 45 years, Porsche 911 ra ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2010
Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour Culminates in New York NEW YORK - February 12, 2010: The Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour culminated yesterday with an appearance in New York City. The three-month tour, which made 63 stops in 24 cities, offered the opportunity for interested drivers, media, civic partners, businesses and u ... Continue reading
Feb 11, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 11 -- -- Consumers who trade in a competitive product and purchase a 2010 model year Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Grand Caravan minivan can drive the vehicle 'risk-free' for 60 days -- 'Minivan Pledge' gives competitive owners the peace of mind to 'try us again' Chrysler Group LLC today an ... Continue reading
Feb 11, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 11 -- -- Fiesta momentum continues with 6,000 reservations and more than 100,000 handraisers, months ahead of its launch this summer -- All 50 states are represented in reservations with interest from both Ford and non-Ford customers; 51 percent of Fiesta reservations are from non-Ford customers - ... Continue reading
Volvo Says Swedish Government Not Sold on EVs
Feb 11, 2010
Chicago Auto Show Feb 10, 2010; Byron Pope writing for WardsAuto.com reported that the Swedish government is not as keen on the future of electric vehicles as other European countries, a stance that has left Volvo Car Corp. largely on its own in the development of its C30 EV. âThereâs a big push in many Europ ... Continue reading
Feb 11, 2010
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 10 -- The 2011 Hyundai Azera adds power and efficiency to a model known for its luxurious appointments. The updated large sedan now includes an advanced six-speed automatic transmission and other powertrain refinements raising the bar on fuel economy in its class, while still gaining horse ... Continue reading
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