Ford and MIT Team Up To Improve Safety by Reducing Driver Stress
Dec 30, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 30 -- -- Ford and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announce advanced research project that explores automotive technology solutions to reduce driver stress -- Ford and MIT to study how reducing driver stress can aid overall human wellness -- Lincoln MKS to serve as test vehicle in o ... Continue reading
GM Ups Discounts to Sell Pontiac and Saturn Inventory
Dec 29, 2009
DETROIT December 29, 2009; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co, which is winding down its Pontiac and Saturn brands, has offered dealers $7,000 per car to clear remaining inventory through Monday, the company said on Tuesday. GM had already been offering discounts of $6,500 or zero-percen ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2010 Crossover Watch List
Dec 29, 2009
SEE ALSO: Crossover Specs, Prices, Comparisons and Reviews HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CROSSOVER The self-appointed Crossover Queen is back with 2010 recommendations! Now in our second year of suggesting which part-sport utility, part-car gives women the best ban ... Continue reading
Ford Racing Unveils the Next Generation of Racing Mustang in the New Boss 302R
Dec 29, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28, 2009 - Forty years after its namesake became a road racing legend, the BOSS is back on track for 2010 with a new 5.0-liter V-8 engine. In honor of the 40th anniversary of Parnelli Jonesâ 1970 Trans-Am championship in a Mustang BOSS 302 prepared by Bud Moore Engineering, Ford Racing is int ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28 -- -- The new Mustang GT continues Ford's powertrain offensive with an all-new 5.0-liter V-8, which uses advanced technology to deliver 412 horsepower and projected unsurpassed highway mileage of 25 mpg -- For 2011, Mustang GT adds specially tuned Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), 11.5-inc ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: 2001 - 2005 Volvo
Dec 29, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLVO / S60 2001-2004 VOLVO / S80 2001-2005 VOLVO / V70 2001-2004 VOLVO / XC70 2001-2004 VOLVO / XC90 2003-2005 Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 17, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V483000 PE09039 NHTSA Action Number: PE09039 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASO ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): AUDI / Q5 2009 Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 14, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V484000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 6054 Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 Q5 PASSENGER ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: 2010 Chevrolet Terrain, 2010 GMC Traverse
Dec 29, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / EQUINOX 2010 GMC / TERRAIN 2010 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 18, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V489000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 59031 Summary: GENERAL ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: Chevrolet Corvette Roof May Detach While Driving
Dec 29, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / CORVETTE 2005-2007 CHEVROLET / CORVETTE Z06 2005-2006 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 18, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V491000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Potential Number of Units Affected: 22090 ... Continue reading
2010 NAIAS Gallery Expands to MGM Grand Detroit to Showcase Luxury Brands
Dec 29, 2009
Multiple Luxury Brands Under One Roof for the Public Detroit, MI - December 29, 2009: The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is bringing high-end luxury vehicles to Detroit in an exclusive setting when The Gallery converges on the MGM Grand Detroit January 11-12, 2010. Opening to the public on Monday, Janua ... Continue reading
Dave Pericak: His Dream Was to Own a Mustang; Now He's In Charge of the Iconic Muscle Car
Dec 29, 2009
Dave Pericak, chief engineer of the Ford Mustang, comes from a family that owned Fords; he wanted to own a Mustang while growing up â¢The Chicago native started his career as a manufacturing engineer in a parts plant â¢Pericak has a 1968 Mustang he likes to work on, as well as a 2000 Mustang GT convertible Each ... Continue reading
PickupTrucks.com and AutoPacific Announce their Most Significant Trucks of the Decade
Dec 28, 2009
CHICAGO, Dec. 28 -- PickupTucks.com and AutoPacific have taken a look at all the new trucks sold in the last 10 years and made their picks for the most significant trucks of the decade. The trucks that made the list introduced cutting edge technologies and pushed the segment into new territory. "Despite the economic ch ... Continue reading
CarMax Reveals Top Searched Used Vehicles for 2009
Dec 28, 2009
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. the nationâs largest retailer of used cars, reports the top ten searched used vehicles on carmax.com for 2009. The Honda Accord retains the top spot for the fourth consecutive year. For the past year, carmax.com averaged more than 5.5 million visits per month.* âThis yearâs li ... Continue reading
Is The Electric Car Push Oversold? Asks CNBC
Dec 27, 2009
New York Wednesday, 16 Dec 2009; Phil LeBeau writing for CNBC reported that the comments this week by Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen about President Obama's administration pushing electric cars is one that will no doubt get the attention of many in the auto industry. The message essentially comes down to t ... Continue reading
Scion Helps Military Parents Deliver Gifts to Their Children This Holiday Season
Dec 25, 2009
Scion's 'Holiday Toy' Program Helps Military Moms and Dads Currently Serving Overseas Send Toys to their Sons and Daughters TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 24 -- In the spirit of the holiday season, Scion, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, has launched a special holiday toy program which helps servicemen and women currently dep ... Continue reading
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