kbb.com Editors Name 10 Car Features for Which They are Most Thankful
Nov 19, 2009
Editors Celebrate Thanksgiving by Listing Favorite Car Features, Providing Reasoning, Vehicle Examples IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 19 -- While giving thanks for family, friends and health are always in order, it seems with each passing year there are more and more comparably trivial things that many are in no hurry to live wi ... Continue reading
Millions of Motorists at Risk - Survey Shows 11% of Vehicles With at Least One Bald Tire
Nov 19, 2009
RMA Urge Motorists to Check Tread; Costs Just A Penny WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A survey of more than 7,000 vehicles revealed that more than 11 percent had at least one bald tire, which can increase the risk of a crash, particularly in wet weather conditions that frequently occur during fall and wi ... Continue reading
2010 International Female Ride Day
Nov 19, 2009
` FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Women Rally Up for 2010 International Female Ride Day - May 7th Event Fuses Common Passion in Women Riders Globally - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (Toronto, Canada) - Women riders maintain momentum throughout the year by revving up programs in preparation for the 2010 International FEMALE RIDE D ... Continue reading
IIHS 2010 Top Safety Picks - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 18, 2009
27 winners of 2010 Top Safety Pick award; new requirement to win is good rating for protection in rollovers ARLINGTON, VA â Nineteen cars and 8 SUVs earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2010 For the first time, good performance in a roof strength test to measure protection in ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: 2010 Mercury Milan and Honda Insight - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Nov 18, 2009
Join The Auto Channel's Mark and Marc to look at hybrids from two marques: Mercury and Honda! SEE ALSO: 2010 Lincoln MKS Pricing and Specifications Show host Mark Fulmer and The Auto Channel's co-founder test drive the new Mercury Milan and Honda Insight while talking about the state of alternative fuels and energy. Th ... Continue reading
Autonomous Audi TTS Moves Closer to Reality - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 18, 2009
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov 18, 2009 - What once seemed to be the stuff of science fiction â a car that can safely operate without direct input from a driver â is rapidly moving from the realm of science fiction toward reality. This is being clearly demonstrated with the Autonomous Audi TTS coupe research project, ... Continue reading
Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport Concept to Debut in Los Angeles
Nov 18, 2009
Futuristic design study demonstrates potential of ultra-compact, city-focused vehicle TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 18 -- The Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on December 2, and will demonstrate a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact, aggre ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2009
Kia Urban Passenger Vehicle Wins Second Consecutive Highest Honor from Institute - Soul recognized for superior safety ratings in all impact crash safety tests - Five-passenger vehicle presents consumers with an attractive, quality and safety feature-laden vehicle IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 18 -- ... Continue reading
Mazda to Unveil All-New Small Car at 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 18, 2009
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 18 -- The long-anticipated 2011 MAZDA2 will make its North American debut at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show next month. Designed and engineered by Mazda, and already an award-winner in countries all over the world, the MAZDA2 brings a level of style and driving dynamics to the North American subcom ... Continue reading
New New Chrysler Earns Four 2010 'Top Safety Picks' From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Nov 18, 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 18 -- -- 2010 Jeep® Patriot, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010 Dodge Avenger and 2010 Dodge Journey named Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Picks -- Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger and Dodge Journey earn IIHS Top Safety Pick honors two years in a row for both the 2009 and 201 ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2009
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 18 -- Four 2010 Volkswagen models - the brand-leading Jetta sedan, the all-new Golf four-door, the stylish Passat sedan, and the nimble Tiguan - have each received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2010: The highest rating possible from the non-profit resea ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2009
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 18 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it has been recognized as the only manufacturer with all vehicles named a TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) "We are extremely pleased to be the ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review
Nov 17, 2009
âThe most fuel efficient mid size sedan in Americaâ is Fordâs tag line for the Fusion Hybrid. Rated at 36-mpg on the highway and 41 in the city by the EPA, the Fusion is certainly ahead of the pack. You might get a little better mileage with the Jetta TDI (diesel), but thatâs a smaller car costing a ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Named 2010 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year
Nov 17, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 17 -- -- The 2010 Ford Fusion is MOTOR TREND magazine's pick for its prestigious Car of the Year® award -- The Fusion bested a field of 23 contenders - including the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class - to win the prominent award -- Fusion is now among America's to ... Continue reading
Chevrolet at The Los Angeles International Auto Show
Nov 17, 2009
- U.S. premiere of the all-new Cruze, delivering up to 40 mpg highway - Volt electric vehicle to be available in select markets in 2010 - Camaro, Equinox and other hot-selling Chevrolet vehicles also on display DETROIT, Nov. 17 -- Chevrolet affirms its commitment to fuel solutions and building refined, eco-friendly veh ... Continue reading
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