Sep 9, 2009
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo.--Continuing the âgood things come in small packagesâ theme of its 22nd Annual Miniatures and More Show & Sale, the National Museum of Wildlife Art is raffling a 2009 MINI Cooper, valued at $20,000. Proceeds from the âMini Raffleâ benefit programming for the Jackson Hole-based nati ... Continue reading
Vespa Pink Campaign Supports Fight Against Breast Cancer
Sep 9, 2009
A partnership with Lifetime Networks helps boost fund-raising horsepower for a diverse group of non-profit agencies passionate about changing breast cancer statistics NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The next time you see a distinctively pink Vespa zooming by, it might just be one of the Vespa LX 50 scooters that over a dozen non- ... Continue reading
2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: Ferrari to Unveil New 458 Italia
Sep 9, 2009
The 458 Italia is the latest incarnation of the mid-rear engined berlinetta and will be unveiled at the next Frankfurt Motor Show Maranello, July 28th 2009 â While itâs true that every Ferrari is innovative by definition, itâs equally true that in the course of the Prancing Horseâs history, certain ... Continue reading
McLaren Automotive Introduces the McLaren MP4-12C
Sep 9, 2009
The first in a range of high performance sports cars from the home of the worldâs most successful racing car company McLaren MP4-12C set to re-write the rules of sports car design through Formula 1-inspired engineering, revolutionary chassis architecture, and absolute focus on efficiency Legendary McLaren F1 inspi ... Continue reading
Tesla to Launch Munich Store as Pace of EU Deliveries Accelerates
Sep 9, 2009
MUNICH--Tesla Motors will open a regional sales and service center in Munich on Sept. 10, and the following week senior executives will formally unveil the production version of the Roadster Sport. The Munich store (Blumenstr. 17) will be the first Tesla store in continental Europe. Tesla opened its flagship London sto ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Survey: Car Buyers Are Thinking American, But Not All Brands Are Equal
Sep 8, 2009
CONSUMER REPORTS SURVEY: Car buyers are thinking American, but not all brands are equal Survey finds interest in Ford and GM products up, but down for Chrysler products YONKERS, NY ¯ "Buy American" resonates strongly with new car shoppers-81 percent of respondents looking to buy a new car are likely to consider a dome ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer Launches Public Beta to Prevent Distracted Driving
Sep 8, 2009
RESTON, Va.--ZoomSafer (www.zoomsafer.com) launches today the public beta of its patented service to minimize motorist distractions stemming from the use of mobile phones while driving. âWeâve developed an innovative, yet practical, safe driving solution to help mobile phone users focus on the road, not on th ... Continue reading
Dodge Ram Is Mopar's Most-Accessorized Vehicle
Sep 8, 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 8 -- -- Dodge Ram owners spend an average of $389 on Mopar accessories -- Mopar offers more than 70 accessories for Dodge Ram -- Mopar announces Top 10 accessories and performance parts for Dodge Ram -- Complete list of accessories and performance parts at www.mopar.com And the most popular a ... Continue reading
Sep 8, 2009
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 8 -- Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, recently completed an end-user study, U.S. Vehicle Owners' Attitudes and Behaviors toward Vehicle Maintenance. The research focuses on U.S. vehicle owners' performance of regular vehicle maintenance such as engine oil changes, air filte ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo Presents the MiTo 1.4 'MultiAir' - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 8, 2009
TURIN, Italy - September 8, 2009: Alfa Romeo, always a byword for sophisticated engineering and high-performing engines, proudly presents the revolutionary MultiAir system, developed and patented by FPT â Fiat Powertrain Technologies. The forerunner of this revolutionary family is the MultiAir 1.4 engine, first in ... Continue reading
2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: Volvo's New C30 to Make its Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 8, 2009
The new Volvo C30 will make its debut at next week's Frankfurt motor show alongside the new C70 and S60 Concept. ... Continue reading
Freshened Mazda CX-7 on Sale in Japan
Sep 8, 2009
More refined SUV offers improved interior and exterior quality, driving performance and comfort HIROSHIMA, Japan Mazda Motor Corporation has launched freshened versions of its CX-7 crossover SUV in the Japanese market. Combining the performance of a sports car with the practicality of an SUV, the facelifted CX-7 goes o ... Continue reading
Suzuki Adds a Diesel Version Grand Vitara to UK Line-up - What's Up, Is the U.S. Not Good Enough?
Sep 8, 2009
Suzuki GB introduces 1.9 DDiS engine to the Grand Vitara SZ 5-door range â¢Improvements to NVH and refinement levels â¢On sale now priced from £17,975 OTR EDITOR'S NOTE TO SUZUKI: Excuse me, but we have diesel fuel in America, too, you know. LONDON - September 8, 2009: Suzuki GB is pleased to announce the in ... Continue reading
2009 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance - Show Day
Sep 7, 2009
Another Field of Excellence By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau It really feels like the traditional Meadow Brook Concours dâElegance is back. For a few years we sensed a waning of enthusiasm. This wonderful show experienced some administrative changes that threatened to slow things down considerably. ... Continue reading
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