American Honda Reports January 2010 Sales
Feb 2, 2010
Accord, Civic and Acura MDX sales improve TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted total January vehicle sales of 67,479, an increase of 2.9 percent compared to January 2009, based on the daily selling rate,* which involved two fewer selling days. Honda Division posted January sales of 60,347, ... Continue reading
Renault to Break Wind at 2010 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 2, 2010
New Renault Wind: a breath of fresh air in the roadster market PARIS - February 2, 2010: In a World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March, Renault will unveil its brand-new coupe-roadster: Wind. Wind is a two-seater coupe-roadster of 3.83 metres in length which features a highly innovative way of opening up. Wit ... Continue reading
Ford Kicks Off 2010 With 24 Percent Sales Increase, Market Share Gain
Feb 2, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 2 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury January sales up 24 percent versus year ago -- Cars up 43 percent, crossovers up 20 percent, SUVs up 8 percent, trucks and vans up 14 percent -- Ford brand sales up 26 percent, Lincoln up 16 percent and Mercury up 6 percent -- Ford's U.S. market share estimated at ... Continue reading
New Audi A1: Individuality is the Key-Episode 8 - VIDEO FEATURE
Feb 2, 2010
Audi moves into subcompact segment for first time with A1 ⢠The interior of the A1 offers an extraordinary range of creative options ⢠An intricate process: the new design of the air vents in the cockpit Episode 7 in a multi-part video series on the design and production of the new Audi A1 INGOLSTADT - Februa ... Continue reading
Super Bowl XLIII Car Commercials
Feb 2, 2010
A look at the car and auto-related television commercials that aired on or around the big football game. Bridgestone Tires had four different commercials, including two brand new spots. Hyundai had two different commercials, one of which celebrated the Car of the Year Award that they won at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Chevy Cruze Finalist for World Car of the Year, Camaro Finalist for World Car Design of the Year
Feb 2, 2010
DETROIT, Feb. 1 -- The World Car Awards announced that Chevrolet Cruze is a finalist for the prestigious World Car of the Year Award, and the Camaro is a finalist for the World Car Design of the Year award. The winners will be announced at the New York International Auto Show on Thursday, April 1. The Cruze is one of 1 ... Continue reading
Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces $6 Billion Profit Fourth Quarter 2009
Feb 1, 2010
IRVING, Texas--Exxon Mobil Corporation 1,160 Earnings 1 $ Millions 6,050 7,820 -23 19,280 45,220 -57 $ Per Common Share Assuming Dilution 1 1.27 1.54 -18 3.98 8.66 -54 Capital and Exploration Expenditures - $ Millions 8,263 6,829 21 27,092 26,143 4 1 See Accounting guidance adopted in first quarter 2009 EXXONMOBIL'S CH ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Awards the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO Car of the Month for February
Feb 1, 2010
- Authentic Super High Output Sedan Mixes Luxury With Attitude - COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 1 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, today announced that the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO has received the highly regarded NADAguides.com "Car of the Month" award for February. The 2010 Ford Tauru ... Continue reading
Quantum Selected by the US Postal Service to Supply Zero Emission Postal Delivery Vehicle
Feb 1, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it was selected by the US Postal Service (USPS) to produce an advanced electric postal delivery vehicle based on the widely used Long Life Vehicle (LLV) platform. Quantum was competitively selected, along with 4 other comp ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems, Inc. , a leading innovator of proprietary hybrid and electric drive systems propelling the alternative energy industry, today announces the company has been awarded an exclusive supplier contract with the General Services Administration (GSA), which provides vehicles for government agen ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2010
Toyota today announced it will begin fixing accelerator pedals in recalled Toyota Division vehicles this week. In addition, Toyota has developed an effective solution for vehicles in production. Parts to reinforce the pedals are already being shipped for use by dealers, and dealer training is under way. ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2010
Production of models involved in a safety recall would resume on February 8. Toyota is facing criticism for moving too slowly to address a fault that causes unintended, dangerous acceleration. ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2010
Toyota dealers still have a "limited window of opportunity" to avoid financial catastrophe following the automaker's massive 2.3 million vehicle recall, according to National Automotive experts, Jimmy Vee and Travis Miller. This includes increasing dealer marketing efforts and calming fears using social media and "town ... Continue reading
Head-On Crast Test: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air vs 2009 Chevy Malibu - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 1, 2010
WASHINGTON - February 1, 2010: In the 50 years since US insurers organized the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, car crashworthiness has improved. Demonstrating this was a crash test conducted on Sept. 9 between a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air and a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. In a real-world collision similar to this test, ... Continue reading
Ford Warriors in Pink Partners New Line Cinema's Film Valentine's Day
Feb 1, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 29, 2010; Ford Warriors in Pink is making its big-screen debut with New Line Cinema's all-star ensemble film Valentineâs Day to give the gift of hope in the fight against breast cancer this February. Before eager moviegoers can say âbe mineâ during loveâs favorite season, fans ... Continue reading
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