NHTSA warned about Toyota, Lexus models in 2007 Says USA Today
Feb 8, 2010
DETROIT February 8, 2010; Sharon Silke Carty writing for USA Today reported that as Toyota grappled Sunday with reports that it was recalling its Prius hybrids in Japan and may do so in the United States, evidence continued to beg whether the automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration responded qu ... Continue reading
Better Place Opens First Electric Vehicle Demonstration Center
Feb 8, 2010
RAMAT HASHARON, Israel--Better Place today announced the grand opening of the companyâs first electric vehicle (EV) demonstration center in Israel, which is constructed inside a refurbished oil tank, symbolizing the transition to electric transportation taking place worldwide. âIsrael welcomes the world to co ... Continue reading
2009 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2011 Kia Sorento World Premire - Kia Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
Feb 7, 2010
The Auto Channel presents the entire Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. Click PLAY to watch the complete video All-New 2011 Kia Sorento CUV Brings Immense Amount of Style, Value and Power to Segment LOS ANGELES, December 2, 2009: Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the official North Americ ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2010
"Punch Dub" Campaign Debuts New Approach to Das Auto Tagline Showcasing Breadth and Depth of Product Family HERNDON, Va., Feb. 7 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today aired its 30-second "Punch Dub" Super Bowl ad, featuring an update on the classic Punch Buggy game, as part of a new campaign to increase model awareness ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2010
2010 SUBARU FORESTER by Bruce and Brad Hubbard Auto Advisor Group Auto Channel A little history about Subaru before we review the 2010 Subaru Forester. "Subaru," is a Japanese word meaning "unite." A number of companies came together (âUniteâ) and started the company known as Fugi Heavy industries in the earl ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Lincoln MKT FWD And now for something different - the 2010 Lincoln MKT. "Crossover" is the vehicular category du jour, meaning a cross of SUV room and visibility with car chassis and driving experience. An adaptive radiation is taking place as "in" crossovers replace the now-" ... Continue reading
2010 North American International Auto Show and WWJ Newsradio 950 Announce Photo Contest Winners
Feb 7, 2010
Troy, MI - February 5, 2010 - Winners of the annual photography contest at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), sponsored by WWJ Newsradio 950, have been announced with the close of the 2010 NAIAS. Judged by David Freers, official photographer of the NAIAS, winners were selected in five categories: Luxur ... Continue reading
Swedish Saab Dealers Offer Help
Feb 7, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor AMSTERDAM, February 6. Swedish Saab dealers want to financially support Spyker Cars, in case the Dutch company needs money to buy Saab from GM. According to the Swedish financial daily newspaper âDagens Industrieâ the Saab dealers will be able to find the 17 million euro ... Continue reading
Who Dat Advertizen on De Super Bowl? - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 7, 2010
By Marty Bernstein Sunday is more than just a football game between the NFC Champions (art) Indianapolis Colts (insert helmet art) and the AFC (art) New Orleans Saints (insert helmet art) to win the coved trophy (insert trophy art). It is also the home of the American institution known as the best advertising event of ... Continue reading
Japan Says Toyota Prius Will Be Recalled
Feb 7, 2010
TOYOTA CITY, Japan February 6, 2010; Taiga Uranaka and Nathan Layne writing for Reuters eported that Toyota Motor Corp, which has recalled more than 8 million vehicles around the world for problems with unintended acceleration, has decided to recall its new Prius hybrid in Japan to fix a braking software glitch, a deal ... Continue reading
Toyota Situation Provides Great Opportunity for America to Examine the Frivolous Lawsuit Epidemic
Feb 6, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - February 5, 2010: There was a time in America, when people would hope to make something out of themselves via hard work, ingenuity, and a little luck; sometimes a lot of luck. But along with the proliferation of TV sound-bites replacing well thought out and articulated statements, and the beatification o ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2010
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - February 3, 2010: Racing sensation Danica Patrick is ready to move on to an entirely new venue, stock cars. And this weekend's ARCA series race will be the start of it all. Danica will be driving the GoDaddy.com Chevrolet. The original GoDaddy.com television commercial for the 2010 Super Bowl was tu ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda Announces Global Quality Task Force
Feb 6, 2010
February 5, 2010 Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda spoke at a press conference today in Nagoya. Mr. Toyoda expressed his deep regret for the inconvenience and concern caused to our customers. He also announced that he personally will take the lead toward improving quality around the world by establishing a ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2010
First-Ever Super Bowl Spot for Kia Continues the Launch of its First U.S.-Built(1) Vehicle --Cast of popular children's characters includes Muno (from the award-winning series YO GABBA GABBA!), Sock Monkey (Fox River Mills, Inc.), and MR. X (BLABLA KIDS collection) --Soundtrack for the whirlwind adventure features 'How ... Continue reading
2010 Chicago Auto Show: Suzuki to Showcase 'First' Sport Sedan Kizashi
Feb 5, 2010
- Suzuki displays full-line of vehicles, including all-new, eye-catching Kizashi. - Affordable 2010 SX4 SportBack heats up competition in sporty hatch segment. - Suzuki Auto announces official presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. - ASMC press conference set for Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 2:15 p.m. on the Grand Concour ... Continue reading
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