GM to Shut Down Saturn As Penske Walks Away
Oct 1, 2009
DETROIT September 30, 2009; David Bailey and Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co will close Saturn and wind down its dealership network after a deal to sell the faltering brand to Penske Automotive Group collapsed, the automaker said on Wednesday. The breakdown of a deal that had been wid ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2009
- Nissan's Best-Selling Nameplate, With Refined Exterior and Interior Treatments and Advanced Navigation System, Set For October 5th Debut - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 30 -- The popular Nissan Altima, ranked number one in segment in the 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS), enters the 2010 model year ... Continue reading
Maryland-Based Genovation Cars Unveils "Old" New Electric Car: the G1
Sep 30, 2009
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 30 -- Genovation Inc., a Maryland designer and custom builder of environmentally friendly automobiles, recently unveiled its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHeV), the G1. [Visit Genovation Cars at booth 1125 Oct. 10 and 11 at the Washington Green Festival at the Washington Convention Cente ... Continue reading
Toyota/Lexus Consumer Safety Advisory Potential Floor Mat Interference with Accelerator Pedal
Sep 30, 2009
TORRENCE, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. takes public safety very seriously. It believes its vehicles to be among the safest on the road today. Recent events have prompted Toyota to take a closer look at the potential for an accelerator pedal to get stuck in the full open position due to an unsecured ... Continue reading
October Is Fall Car Care Month
Sep 30, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As autumn descends, the Car Care Council would like to remind motorists of the many benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. October is Fall Car Care Month and a great opportunity to make sure that your vehicle is ready for winter and up-to-date on all ... Continue reading
Minor Dents and Scratches Can Cost You at Trade In or Lease Return
Sep 30, 2009
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--"How much is that going to cost to fix?" That's often the first thing you wonder when your car's had a minor scrape or a fender bender. Automobile insurance provides coverage, but many drivers have a high deductible and potentially face higher premiums, so they tend to live with it. But that's not ... Continue reading
First Production Electric Motorcycle Stolen While Touring The Country With Veggie Van
Sep 30, 2009
- Thief Makes Off With a High Performance Zero S - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Sept. 29 -- WHAT: One of Zero Motorcycles' early production high performance Zero S electric motorcycles has been stolen. Secured by a thick cable lock in the back of a van, it was taken during the dead of the night. The motorcycle was donated by Ze ... Continue reading
GM and eBay End Online Sales Experiment
Sep 29, 2009
29 Sep 2009; Phil LeBeau writing for CNBC reported that less than two months after GM and eBay [EBAY 23.87 -0.05 (-0.21%) ] hooked up to try online sales of new cars in California, CNBC has learned the program will end as scheduled tomorrow. GM says the trial program has run its course and it will evaluate the results ... Continue reading
In-Depth Look at Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Technology - GREAT VIDEO
Sep 29, 2009
Toward achieving a world of sustainable mobility¯in which methods of travel coexist in harmony with people and Earth¯we have put particular effort into our core business of making automobiles. Our challenge has been to create an "ultimate eco-car" that will make sustainable mobility a reality. In December 2002, Toyot ... Continue reading
Vision Industries is Exhibiting its Zero Emission Tyrano Truck at the Santa Monica Alt Car Expo.
Sep 29, 2009
LOS ANGELES--Vision Industries Corp. (OTCBB: VIIC), is exhibiting its zero emission plug-in electric/hydrogen fuel cell hybrid Tyrano⢠truck at the 4th annual Santa Monica Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo on Friday Oct. 2 & Saturday Oct. 3 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM daily. Location: Santa Monica Civic A ... Continue reading
Automakers to Unveil Significant World and North American Debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Sep 29, 2009
A cautiously optimistic automotive industry will kick off the North American auto show season by launching all-new vehicles and featuring ground-breaking technology at the Los Angeles Auto Show's press days Dec. 2-3. The show will open to the public Dec. 4-13. Approximately 30 vehicles will make their World and North A ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2009
Mazda Kiyora concept car, which achieves 32 kilometers per liter fuel economy, to make its Japan debut HIROSHIMA, JapanâMazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of its next-generation engine lineup and automatic transmissions at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show, to be held from Saturday, October 24 throug ... Continue reading
Miss the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show? The Auto Channel Didn't; Experience It Here!
Sep 29, 2009
Exclusive Press Pass Coverage As if you were in Frankfurt, Germany to take part in the world's largest automotive exposition, you can enjoy this great event with The Auto Channel's comprehensive Press Pass coverage. We have more than 150 relevant text stories and over three dozen videos for you to enjoy. CLICK HERE to ... Continue reading
Deer-Vehicle Collision Frequency Jumps 18 Percent in Five Years
Sep 28, 2009
WEST VIRGINIA CONTINUES TO LEAD COLLISION LIKELIHOOD LIST BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Sept. 28 -- The number of vehicles on U.S. roadways has grown by 7 percent over the last five years. But the number of times those vehicles have collided with deer has swelled by much more than that. Using its claims data, State Farm®, the na ... Continue reading
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