News By Topic: Women And Cars

Last-Minute Car Shoppers Need to Consider Financing Basics Before Taking Advantage of 2009 Vehicle Tax Deduction, Says AWARE

Dec 17, 2009

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the new vehicle sales tax deduction nears its expiration date, shoppers looking to take advantage of the incentive should familiarize themselves with vehicle financing, says the Americans Well-informed on Auto Retailing Economics (AWARE). The Internal Revenue Service an ... Continue reading

All-New Special Edition 2010 Kia Ignition Soul

Dec 16, 2009

Sizzling Limited-Run Special Edition Soul Hits Dealer Showrooms - Ignition Soul offers scorching new color, prominent wheels and rally-inspired skin - Second in line of special edition Souls offers same value, safety and myriad personalization options as the original Kia Soul IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 16 -- Kia Motors Ameri ... Continue reading

2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists Announced

Dec 16, 2009

DETROIT, Dec. 16 -- A jury of 49 veteran automotive journalists has selected the Buick LaCrosse, Ford Fusion Hybrid and Volkswagen Golf/GTI as finalists for North American Car of the Year and the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Transit Connect and Subaru Outback as finalists for North American Truck of the Year. The awards are ... Continue reading

December the Best Month to Buy a Car; Edmunds.com Lists Deals of the Month

Dec 16, 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--It’s the busiest shopping season of the year and the very best month to get a discount on a new car or truck, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. “If you’re thinking of buying a vehicle anytime soon, move quickly since you can take a tax ... Continue reading

Volvo Building Electric Car Test Fleet - VIDEO STORY

Dec 16, 2009

GOTHENBURG - December 16, 2009: Volvo Cars presented a driveable electric car prototype in September 2009. The C30 now being shown in Detroit takes the company one step further in the development process. It features both a complete interior and full instrumentation, as well as enhanced battery packaging. The next step ... Continue reading

Global Trade Under Attack . . . Again

Dec 16, 2009

Global Trade Under Attack . . . Again Like most car dealers, I’m a fairly optimistic guy. You have to be, to make it in this business. For every car you buy, you have to believe you can sell it. For every employee you hire, you have to believe they’ll be a hard worker. For every new store you build, you have ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Delivers 25 i-MiEV New-Generation Electric Vehicles to a UK Demonstration Program

Dec 16, 2009

Tokyo, Dec 14, 2009; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced the delivery of 25 of its i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicles (EV) to a demonstration program for electric and ultra-low-carbon vehicles run by the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom (UK) via the UK MMC distributor Colt Car Company, Ltd.(1)( ... Continue reading

CNN: Plug-in Hybrid Hype Gets Zapped

Dec 16, 2009

by Peter Valdes-Dapena CNNMoney.com NEW YORK December 15, 2009; (CNNMoney.com) -- If you want to save big money on fuel and create a cleaner environment by buying a new, hot off the production line plug-in hybrid, you'd better hold your horses. For at least a couple of decades, plug-in hybrid vehicles are likely to cos ... Continue reading

Shelby Autos Becomes Shelby American

Dec 15, 2009

LAS VEGAS--Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (Pink Sheets:CSBI), will honor the 45th anniversary of the 427 Cobra and Shelby G.T.350 by consolidating its operations under the Shelby American banner. Carroll Shelby founded the original Shelby American in 1962 to create th ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group LLC Becomes First Automaker to Set Corporate Policy on Texting While Driving

Dec 15, 2009

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 15 -- -- Chrysler Group takes a stance on texting and driving as it relates to company-owned vehicles and hand-held communication devices -- The company pioneered automotive hands-free cell phone systems and supports the use of hands-free cell phone operation -- Chrysler Group will offer text- ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Uncertain Future of Brands Dissuades Some New-Vehicle Buyers From Considering Particular Brands

Dec 15, 2009

Lack of Awareness and Styling Are Obstacles to Consideration for Many New-Vehicle Launches WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 15 -- Nearly one in five new-vehicle buyers who avoid a particular vehicle model cite their concern over the future of the brand as a reason for avoidance, according to the J.D. Power and Associates ... Continue reading

EVCARCO Goes Public and is Approved for Trading as It Launches Its First Alternative Fuel Car Dealership in Fort Worth, Texas

Dec 15, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas & DETROIT--EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) is pioneering a new way to meet the demands of 21st century car buyers. Bringing to market eco-friendly vehicles with an emphasis on performance and affordability, EVCARCO has created a model for a customer-centric, streamlined dealership with low overhead and high ROI ... Continue reading

Jaguar XF And XJ Win Top Gear Awards And XF Wins Women's World Car Of The Year Award

Dec 15, 2009

As well as scooping two coveted Top Gear magazine awards - the "Saloon Car of the Year" award for the Jaguar XF S Diesel and "Interior of the Year" for the new XJ - the Jaguar XF has also won the inaugural "Women's World Car of the Year" award. ... Continue reading

Toyota Introduces 'Prius Plug-in Hybrid' into Key Markets

Dec 15, 2009

Tokyo, Dec 14, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the introduction of the "Prius Plug-in Hybrid", a plug-in version of the third-generation "Prius" gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle, into key markets. Approximately 600 units will be introduced in Japan, the United States, and Europe over th ... Continue reading

BMW Introduces New 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35is - VIDEO ENHANCED

Dec 15, 2009

December 15, 2009: The new BMW Z4 sDrive35is features a modified straight-six power unit with BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection, as well as BMW's seven-speed Sport Automatic with double clutch operation and the M Sports Package including the adaptive M Suspension likewise featured as standard. Road ... Continue reading