Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2011 Sienna Minivan
Dec 21, 2009
MSRP for 2011 Camry and Price Adjustment for 2010 Prius TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 21 -- Toyota today announced manufacturers suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2011 Sienna minivan. Also announced were the MSRP for all 2011 Camry mid-size sedan models and a price adjustment for the 2010 Prius gas-electric hybri ... Continue reading
MOUNTAINS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST - On the Road Again with Rick and Kim
Dec 21, 2009
Another Road Trip With Rick and Kim From a Shunpiker's Journal By Steve Purdy. We've gotten in the habit of traveling at least once a year with our friends (and my pretty blonde's brother and sister-in-law) Rick and Kim. This fall's trip is a week at a time-share condo at the base of Mt. Hood, near Portland, Oregon. We ... Continue reading
Spyker Cars Renews Offer for Saab That Removes Last Hurdles - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 20, 2009
SEE ALSO: ZEEWOLDE, The Netherlands - December, 20 2009: Following the announcement on Friday that the intended sales terms of Saab Automobile AB between Spyker and General Motors (GM) could not be finalized, the Spyker leadership has submitted a renewed offer in the hopes of securing a future for Saab, its employees a ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2009
Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: Production Dates: DOREL / 22-057 CLN (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-057 DBY (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-057 HRT (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-057 LPH (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-08 ... Continue reading
2009 MAZDA6 i GRAND TOURING IN DC - REVIEW
Dec 19, 2009
Touring the Nation's Capital in an American Car By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com [Mazda6 Front] We wanted a car with some American credentials for this road trip to the nationâs capitol. But what exactly constitutes an American car is a bit in dispute. A Chevy Aveo, for example, may be entirely Korean and a Camry ... Continue reading
Volvo... Saab... IKEA - What an Idea!
Dec 18, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher What to do with Volvo? Hmm, too good of a car and carmakers to lose. What to do with Saab? Also a good car with plenty of positive aspects. Whatâs the hottest name in Swedish and Scandinavian brands: IKEA What could bring these two Swedish carmakers together and k ... Continue reading
UK Government Initiatives Aim to Stimulate Electric Vehicle Industry
Dec 18, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas--Two innovative initiatives aimed at encouraging the use of electric vehicles on British roads have been announced recently by the UK Government. These initiatives could benefit customers for Valence Technologyâs advanced lithium ion propulsion solutions. Announced by the UK Chancellor of the Exchequ ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Fiesta Preview and Drive
Dec 18, 2009
Preview: 2011 Ford Fiesta By Carey Russ Back in the late 1970s, in the dark days of oil crises and gas lines, Ford imported the Fiesta, a European model bred for the land of expensive fuel. It sold well enough until the American fuel situation returned to what passes for normal, and, if my memory is working, was eventu ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Ford Taurus SHO The SHO car is back, with a vengeance. True to its roots as Ford's executive express, the 2010 Taurus SHO, like the two generations before it, builds on the strengths of the basic Taurus platform and adds both performance and luxury in a high-tech manner. And t ... Continue reading
Green Vehicles and Technology Electrify 2010 North American International Auto Show
Dec 18, 2009
Detroit, MI - December 18, 2009 - Media, government officials, the global auto industry and the public will see fresh exhibits highlighting "green" technology at the 2010 NAIAS. The show marks the debut of Electric Avenue presented by The Dow Chemical Company on the main show floor, a 37,000 square-foot area dedicated ... Continue reading
Hyundai Counts on Strength of Car Design to Sustain Sales Gains
Dec 18, 2009
Washington DC December 18, 2009; Hyundai Motor Co. broke into the U.S. market in 1986 with a $4,995 compact car, the Excel. Now the automaker wants customers to buy its models for their looks. According to Bloomberg, after boosting its U.S. market share to a record this year, Hyundai aims to build on the gains with mor ... Continue reading
The New Definition of a Luxury Car
Dec 18, 2009
Washington DC The AIADA newsletter reported that we all know what a luxury car should be: Long, roomy, a big V8 or even V12, lots of electronics. Picture a Mercedes E or S Class, the BMW 7 Series, the Audi 8, or big Lexus or Cadillac. But that's an old definition. Nowadays, it's the brand that counts, so luxury may be ... Continue reading
Jaguar XF Wins AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2010 All-Star Award for the Second Year Running - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 18, 2009
New engines and limited-production XFR push Jaguar sedan to top of the field Speed, beauty, agility, comfort garner top marks MAHWAH, N.J., Dec. 18 -- Jaguar is proud to announce that the XF sports sedan is an AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2010 All-Star award. Again. The 2010 Jaguar XF line, powered by new engines and the limite ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 18 -- -- The projected resale value of 2010 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles after 36 months in service increased by an average of $1,310 per vehicle compared to the 2009 model year - the industry's largest increase among full-line manufacturers -- The improvement allowed Ford to narrow the resi ... Continue reading
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