BMW C1-E: Concept for A Higher Level Of Safety In The City - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 6, 2009
MUNICH - November 6, 2009: This is what a safe, environment-friendly and highly practical single track vehicle for city traffic could look like in the future. BMW Motorrad developed the C1-E study as a contribution to the European safety project eSUM. This study unit is based on the concept of the BMW C1. It is charact ... Continue reading
Chicago Remains Top Destination for AAA Five Diamond Dining
Nov 6, 2009
AURORA, Ill.--Chicago has more AAA Five Diamond-rated restaurants than any other city in the country. With seven Five Diamond restaurants, Chicago tops the list in the ultimate dining experience. Chicago also has nine total Five Diamond establishments, including two hotels, making Illinois fifth among the states with t ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries to Receive 14th Consecutive RVDA Quality Circle Award
Nov 6, 2009
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nationâs top-selling motor home manufacturer, received notification that its Winnebago brand earned the prestigious Quality Circle Awards from the Recreation Vehicle Dealersâ Association (RVDA). The Itasca brand also received Honorable Mention. These awards ... Continue reading
HUMMER Introduces Biofuel Capability, New Colors for the 2010 H3 and H3T
Nov 6, 2009
DETROIT, Dec. 6 -- HUMMER announced today updates to the 2010 HUMMER H3 and H3T midsize all-terrain vehicles including the addition of three new exterior colors and an available E85 Flex Fuel capable 5.3L V8 engine as part of its commitment to offer a biofuel powertrain in all body styles by 2010. Both H3-based vehicle ... Continue reading
The 'Lexus' of Cancer Treatment - One Man's Inspiring Drive to Survive
Nov 6, 2009
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5It's not very uncommon for a fundraising event to raffle a luxury car, but the Lexus being raffled Saturday night at the 23rd annual Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Gala has a story behind it that exemplifies the drive to survive. In October of 2006, Suseel Kanagaratnam was diagnosed with stage I ... Continue reading
The Five Biggest Surprises of the Annual Motor Press Guild Track Day
Nov 6, 2009
- Track Day Standouts Impress with Performance and Technology - FONTANA, Calif., Nov. 5 -- You can read the fact sheet and pour over the technical specs, but the only true measure of a car's ability is to get behind the wheel and push it to the limit. The annual Motor Press Guild Track Day, which takes place every Octo ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Announces Plans For Women Riders Month 2010
Nov 6, 2009
Milwaukee to Host Female Riders from Across the Country in May MILWAUKEE, Nov. 5 -- Today Harley-Davidson announced plans to commemorate the 2nd Annual Women Riders Month in May 2010 by hosting women riders in its hometown of Milwaukee, Wis., on May 22 and 23, 2010. Women Riders Month is designed to celebrate the milli ... Continue reading
Peugeot Unveils Its Innovative New Concept Car: The BB1 - Mobility For The Future - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 6, 2009
Last night saw the unveiling of Peugeot's innovative new concept, the BB1 at The Hospital Club in London. With its BB1 concept, Peugeot has created a totally new solution to the current and future needs of urban mobility. The BB1 concept is the first ever full electric vehicle that can seat up to four adults in a space ... Continue reading
Don't Buy a Vehicle That Should Have Been Scrapped
Nov 6, 2009
Experian's AutoCheck now indicates if the vehicle you intend to buy was traded in under the Cash for Clunkers program SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 5 -- While those gas-guzzling vehicles traded in as part of the Consumer Assistance Recycle and Save (CARS) Act -- or "Cash for Clunkers" -- are set to be scrapped, the possibilit ... Continue reading
GM aims to double Chevy sales in Europe
Nov 5, 2009
DETROIT November 5, 2009; (Reuters) - General Motors Co GM.UL aims to more than double sales for its flagship Chevrolet brand in Europe as part of a business plan that was presented to the company's board this week, the brand's chief told Reuters on Thursday. Brent Dewar, vice president of Chevrolet, said at the Reuter ... Continue reading
Ford Introduces Industry's First Inflatable Seat Belts to Enhance Rear Seat Safety
Nov 5, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 5 -- -- Ford introduces the auto industry's first-ever production inflatable seat belts, which are designed to provide additional protection for rear-seat occupants, often children and older passengers who can be more vulnerable to head, chest and neck injuries -- Ford's inflatable rear seat belts ... Continue reading
Nov 5, 2009
Porsche's newest entry will be the lightest in its line-up ATLANTA, Nov. 5 -- Weighing in at just 2,811 lbs., the new 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder will be the lightest Porsche available - from a company known for lightweight, proficient sports cars. This new mid-engined roadster represents the true, purist form of the s ... Continue reading
At Bentley, Design is Our Passion; This is Our Art - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 5, 2009
The Bentley Styling and Design team are staging a Charity Art Auction. LONDON - November 5, 2009: Bentley Motors is staging an exclusive art auction at Bonhams, London, to raise money for The Christie, a specialist cancer centre in Manchester, which treats 40,000 patients a year and is an international leader in cancer ... Continue reading
New Ford Fiesta Sales Top 500,000 Units in First Year; Roll-Out Continues in 2010 to U.S.
Nov 5, 2009
Customer demand for fuel-efficient Fiesta continues strong in Europe and Asia Pacific markets as Ford prepares to introduce the Fiesta to U.S. buyers in December More than 40 percent of European customers are choosing higher end Titanium and Ghia trim levels of the new Fiesta From "Hot Magenta" in Spain to "Winning Blu ... Continue reading
Victory Motorcycles Offers Military Personnel a 'Full Throttle Salute' With $1,000 Cash Back
Nov 5, 2009
MEDINA, Minn.--Victory Motorcycles is honoring U.S. and Canadian military personnel for their dedication and commitment by providing them with a special offer. Victory salutes the efforts of those who serve to protect the freedom we value so highly. For a limited time, U.S. and Canadian military personnel are being off ... Continue reading
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