2010 BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid Review
Oct 30, 2009
2010 BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid More power, less fuel By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Amsterdam Bureau THE HAGUE, October 28, 2009. In August, just a month before the official world premier at the Frankfurt Auto Show, BMW unveiled its first hybrid models, of the 7 Series and the 6. Both variants ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 NISSAN CUBE REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CUBE VEHICLE New for 2009 is the 5-passenger Nissan Cube â another funky mobile creation wanting a piece of the square auto pie. You certainly won't be injuring yourself on any of these rou ... Continue reading
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Sedan Review
Oct 30, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 4-door Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2,400-5,000 rpm Transmission: 7-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 113.1 in. Length/Width/Height: 191.7 x 75.9 x 57.6 in. Tires: P245/45R17 Cargo volume: 19 ... Continue reading
2009 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid Review
Oct 30, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid Engine: 6.0-liter V8 plus hybrid propulsion Horsepower/Torque: 332 hp @ 5,100 rpm/367 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm Transmission: 2-mode hybrid with 4 fixed gears Wheelbase: 116.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 202.0 x 79.0 x 77.0 in. Tires: P285/45R22 Car ... Continue reading
U.S. Light Vehicles Return To 15 Million Units In 2013, According To Polk
Oct 30, 2009
Polk experts to share additional insight during upcoming AAPEX Show SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 30 -- R. L. Polk & Co. predicts a return to 15 million units in 2013, according to its most recent U.S. light vehicle forecast. Anticipating a U-shaped recovery for the U.S. light vehicle market, Polk's forecast indicates a retu ... Continue reading
Funding a Diverse Portfolio of Clean Vehicle and Energy Technologies is Right Choice for America
Oct 30, 2009
Washington, DCâOctober 30, 2009â The comprehensive approach to advancing transportation and clean energy technologies embodied in the energy spending bill signed by President Obama this week is the best way to assure that the nation ends its dependence on imported fuels and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, t ... Continue reading
Electric Drive Transportation Association- EV Motoring
Oct 30, 2009
October 30, 2009 Media Watch: Nissan Aims to Cut Electric-Car Cost Wall Street Journal October 30, 2009 --Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said the Japanese auto maker intends to overcome the high cost of making advanced batteries and make its all-electric cars price-competitive even without government sub ... Continue reading
2010 Kia Forte SX Review - No Complaints, Only Compliments - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 29, 2009
SEE ALSO: Kia Specs, Prices and Comparisons-Kia Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Kia Forte SX If you think "affordable compact sedan" translates to "boring transportation appliance" or "austerity on wheels", not necessarily so. Especially if the car in question is a 2010 Kia Forte SX like the one ... Continue reading
Used Car Prices Up 16 Percent, Many Domestics Now Holding Value Better
Oct 29, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier resource for online automotive information, report that three-year-old used cars currently sell for about 16 percent more than they did this time last year. Typically, used car prices rise 4.6 percent from year to year. âThe remarkable price increase is easily attribu ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2009
Used Cars, Used Trucks Buyers Begin Their Shopping Process Intending to Buy Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 29 -- Internet shopping has reached parity with visits to dealer lots as the primary method for used-vehicle buyers to locate used vehicles, according to the J.D. Power and Associates ... Continue reading
Snow Tires: Winter Road Survival Starts From the Ground Up
Oct 29, 2009
Track-tested consumer tips for maximizing your safety on snowy roads and slippery slopes SOUTH BEND, Ind., Oct. 29 -- Jack Frost has already made an early visit in parts of the country, surprising plenty of motorists (and some football fans) not yet prepared for the challenges of inclement weather. Colder weather doesn ... Continue reading
Audi to Present AFI FEST 2009 in Hollywood
Oct 29, 2009
HERNDON, Va., Oct. 29 -- -- For the sixth year, Audi will be the title sponsor of L.A.'s largest film festival -- 'AFI FEST 2009 presented by Audi' opens Friday with premiere of 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' -- Audi has a longstanding commitment to support the arts, from film to visual design "AFI FEST 2009 presented by Audi," t ... Continue reading
Better Place Kicks Off Global Student Design Competition
Oct 29, 2009
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Today, on the second anniversary of its launch, Better Place announced the commencement of a global design competition, targeting the top design and engineering schools to create the winning design for hands-free charging for electric vehicles. Better Place will ask university-level students from the ... Continue reading
Plug-Ins Rev Up; Are Consumers Ready?
Oct 29, 2009
Washington DC October 29, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that a California-based startup, Fisker Automotive, will spend nearly $200 million to purchase an abandoned General Motors assembly plant in Wilmington, Del., to produce a new line of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. According to MSNBC, the carmaker hopes t ... Continue reading
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium Review
Oct 29, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium Model: 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium Engine: 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four Horsepower/Torque: 170 hp @ 5,600 rpm/170 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 107.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 188.2 x 71.7 x 65.7 in. T ... Continue reading
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