Jan 17, 2010
WHATâS THE TATA NANO DOING IN DETROIT? The Worldâs Cheapest Car on Display By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Photos By Margaret Hehr When the invitation came to come see the Tata Nano I couldnât refuse. After all, the Nano is one of the most talked about cars in the automotive universe. Yo ... Continue reading
Dorel Juvenile Group Child Seat Recalled
Jan 17, 2010
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02C053 Synopsis: These Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) child restraint systems, manufactured from March 15 to August 1, 2002 with 6 panel Wellington webbing harnesses, fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." The UV stabilizer ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2010
Black tie gala nets contributions for a dozen local organizations DETROIT, Jan. 16 -- The 2010 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview black tie gala, one of the top single-night fundraising events in the nation, opened its doors to nearly 8,500 guests, raising more then $2 million for 12 local children' ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium Review
Jan 15, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium The word "icon" has been overused to cliche status, but sometimes it still rings true. As in describing the Ford Mustang, for example. With an uninterrupted run since mid-1964, not only did the Mustang create the "pony car" class that revolutionized Ame ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Hybrid Named 'Best of 2010' by Cars.com
Jan 15, 2010
Editors Announce Platinum Award Winners CHICAGO, Jan. 14 -- After driving, debating and tallying the votes, Cars.com's editors have named the Ford Fusion Hybrid the Best of 2010 in the sites annual Platinum Awards, which recognize the best cars of the new model year. Other Platinum Award winners include Best New SUV, C ... Continue reading
Are US Drivers Beginning to Get Switched on to Electric Cars? Almost 10% Are (10% Huh?)
Jan 14, 2010
10% would consider investing in new technology - Ernst & Young DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- Over 10% of US drivers surveyed said they would consider purchasing a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle, according to a survey by Ernst & Young's Global Automotive Center. The report canvassed the views of a thousand American licensed d ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Editors Honor the Best of the 2010 North American International Auto Show
Jan 14, 2010
DETROIT--The AutoWeek editorial staff announced today its 2010 North American International Auto Show Editorsâ Choice Award winners. âhas the potential to be the fastest and most beautiful production EV the world has ever seen.â For more than a decade, the AutoWeek editors have walked the show floors in ... Continue reading
Cars.com Names Best Lifestyle Vehicles
Jan 14, 2010
Winners Include Best Cars for Work, Play, Families and Eco-Friendliness CHICAGO, Jan. 14 -- Cars.com's expert automotive reviewers got behind the wheel in dozens of vehicles this year and have selected their favorites in a variety of lifestyle segments as part of the site's 2010 Lifestyle Awards. Winners include the Ca ... Continue reading
T Boone Pickens Revitalizes Picken's Plan Efforts - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 14, 2010
DALLAS - January 14, 2010: Feeling, correctly, that nothing has been done to address the energy and gasoline problem, T. Boone Pickens is returning to the television airwaves with a hard-hitting message that reminds us that we are pissing away billions of dollars to support terrorist oil producing countries. Click PLAY ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show - Electric Fiat 500 EV "Just an Exercise"
Jan 14, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Detroit January 12, 2010; Chrysler/Fiat hired a couple of good looking young ladies to stay close to the two 500s that are on display at the Italian part of the Chrysler stand. </p>The girls looked pretty much of Italian descent and did not have to do much, except for being nice t ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2010
The wait is over, the Roadster is here and the 370Z line-up is even more exciting than ever. While the quality, performance and thrills of Nissan's much loved Coupe have already made it a hit with sports car fans, the 370Z range is now complete following the arrival of the stunning Roadster version ... Continue reading
MotherProof.com Names 2010 Toyota Venza the 'Mother of All Cars'
Jan 14, 2010
Awards Recognize Top Cars for Families CHICAGO, Jan. 14 -- MotherProof.com, a website dedicated to helping women and moms navigate the automotive world, announced its 2010 top cars for families. "There are so many automotive options available to today's mom," says Kristin Varela, chief mom at MotherProof.com. "Our awar ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Top 10 Hottest New Cars, Concepts From 2010 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 14, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 14 -- The 2010 Detroit Auto Show Top 10, www.kbb.com/2010DetroitTop10Cars, today were named by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. As media preview days concluded this week at the 2010 North American International Auto Sho ... Continue reading
25 U.S. High School Teams to Present Products to Solve Real-World Challenges
Jan 13, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--Officials with The Conrad Foundation today announced 25 high school teams will compete in the finals for the 2010 Spirit of Innovation Awards. The annual competition challenges students to solve real-world problems by creating science- and technology-based products that can be introduced to the marketpla ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2010
- Muscle Cars and Entry-Level Luxury Sedans Grasp Consumer Interest for 2010 - COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 13 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of pricing information and market research for new and used cars, classics, RVs, motorcycles and boats, announced today the Top Five Most Researched Cars heading into the No ... Continue reading
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