Oct 6, 2009
By Chris Lui Staff Writer Tokyo, Oct 6, 2009; Yamaha Motor has announced the start of a second joint research project on the subject of the relationship between motorcycle riding and brain stimulation with Ryuta Kawashima Laboratory of the Department of Functional Brain Imaging, Institute of Development, Aging and Canc ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Vehicles Offer More Incentives to "Drive Green"
Oct 5, 2009
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--Clean, green and readily available, experts are calling natural gas the smart and feasible solution for Americaâs mid-term transportation needs. However, with over 150,000 natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on American roads, over 1,100 NGV fueling stations, and one-in-five of all new transit buses bei ... Continue reading
Wards Reports August Light-Vehicle Sales Achieve Record Fuel-Efficiency Rating
Oct 5, 2009
By John Sousanis WardsAuto.com Detroit MI Sep 25, 2009; Consumers went for miles-per-gallon in a big way in August, as U.S. light-vehicle sales achieved a record fuel-efficiency rating, the Wardâs Fuel-Economy Index shows. The index, which measures the average miles-per-gallon per LV sold, hit a 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 ... Continue reading
$250 Million Will Save Saturn, 13,000 Jobs
Oct 5, 2009
DETROIT, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A $250 million grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), could easily resolve the late breaking issues that prompted the unexpected, last minute collapse of the proposed Penske Automotive Group (PAG) purchase of Saturn, according to Todd Ingersoll, Saturn's ... Continue reading
Economic Improvements Will Help Drive 11.2 Million Light Vehicle Sales in 2010, According to Polk
Oct 5, 2009
2009 year-end vehicle sales projected to be down 23 percent from last year SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 5 -- The outlook for U.S. light vehicle sales is beginning to improve, according to a recent R. L. Polk & Co. analysis. Polk estimates new light vehicle sales in 2010 will be up 9.6 percent over 2009, to 11.2 million unit ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2009
2010 Toyota Prius Review, DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Toyota Prius Review A decade ago, it was hailed as the car of the future. Today, the Toyota Prius defines the gasoline-electric hybrid genre, and is the benchmark against which every other hybrid is compared. And if the majority of cars sold are not h ... Continue reading
Honda Sponsorship Announcement - Media Call
Oct 5, 2009
Honda Australia and TL Sports will announce the launch of the inaugural 2009 Honda Hybrid Women's Tour, to be held in conjunction with the 2009 Jayco Herald Sun Tour, Australia's oldest cycling road race. ... Continue reading
Deer-Vehicle Collisions: Warning to Motorists, Fall Is Peak Season
Oct 2, 2009
The I.I.I. Offers Tips to Avoid Deer-Related Accidents Cars and deer can be a lethal combination. Deer migration and mating season generally runs from October through December, and causes a dramatic increase in the movement of the deer population. As a result, more deer-vehicle collisions occur in this period than at a ... Continue reading
Top 5 Tailgate Tips: Protecting Your Passengers and Car This Fall
Oct 2, 2009
Insurance.com RateWatch finds average car insurance rates fell to $1,855 in third quarter CLEVELAND, Oct. 1 -- As fall arrives, sports fans are stocking their cars with grills, food and friends and heading out to enjoy the game. If you're tailgating this year, check your car insurance policy to ensure you're covered fo ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports September 2009 Sales
Oct 1, 2009
Pilot sales increase TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted total September vehicle sales of 77,229, a decline of 23.3 percent compared to September 2008, based on the daily selling rate*. Honda Division posted September sales of 69,970, a decline of 22.5 percent versus September 2008. Honda ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports September 2009 Sales
Oct 1, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September sales of 126,015 vehicles, a decrease of 16.1 percent from last September, on a daily selling rate basis. TMS posted sales of 525,975 units in the third quarter, a 28 percent increase over the second quarter. "Improving economi ... Continue reading
GM Hopes to Reignite SUV Sales with Smaller, More Powerful Engines - VIDEO STORY
Oct 1, 2009
DETROIT - October 1, 2009: After a decade of ruling the road, the popularity and sales of SUVs have dramatically declined over recent years. Yet according to some industry experts, the SUV is here to stay. They believe consumers still want the roominess, safety and command view of the road that has become synonymous wi ... Continue reading
Hyundai Stretches to £80,000 with New Equus - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 1, 2009
The most sophisticated and luxurious Hyundai ever has just been launched in South Korea. The long-wheelbase version of the Equus saloon is the largest and most expensive vehicle in the Hyundai line-up, rivalling the likes of the BMW 7-Series and the Mercedes S-Class. Prices for the Equus Limousine start at approximatel ... Continue reading
American Drivers Happy, But Would Welcome Improvements
Oct 1, 2009
HARTFORD, Conn.--Congested freeways. Road construction. Traffic delays. Itâs enough to make the driving experience unpleasant for anyone. Yet despite incidents of road rage and complaints from a core group of heavy drivers, Americans generally believe their cities are âdrivable,â with 70 percent stating ... Continue reading
Silver Still Entrenched as World's Favourite Vehicle Colour, According to PPG Data
Oct 1, 2009
ROLLE, Switzerland--For the ninth consecutive year, the silver category, which includes charcoal and gray shades, has ranked as the most popular vehicle colour in the world according to data from PPG Industries , the worldâs leading manufacturer of transportation coatings. In Europe, silver and charcoal (35 percen ... Continue reading
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