Sep 3, 2009
Volkswagen and Travel Expert Emily Kaufman Share High- and Low-tech Ways to Keep Families Busy and Bonding as They Hit the Road HERNDON, Va., Sept. 3 -- This Labor Day, as millions of Americans take to the streets and highways, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is teaming up with travel expert and author Emily Kaufman (aka T ... Continue reading
Audi Sets Pricing for 2010 MY A3 TDI Clean Diesel
Sep 3, 2009
HERNDON, Va., Sept. 3 -- -- Second U.S. clean diesel offering from Audi within a year -- EPA estimated highway 42 mpg offers unmatched efficiency in luxury car segment -- Luxurious features and amenities without compromise Audi today announced pricing for the 2010 A3 TDI, its second U.S. clean diesel offering launched ... Continue reading
Honeywell Survey Finds Majority of Americans Taking Car Care Into Their Own Hands
Sep 3, 2009
Economy Having Major Impact On Vehicle Maintenance Habits DANBURY, Conn., Sept. 3 -- In the reversal of what has been nearly a decade-long trend, many Americans are now reporting that they are tackling more of their own vehicle maintenance, according to a new study conducted for Honeywell. The survey finds over half (5 ... Continue reading
Win $5,000 Create 2-Minute Road Trip Video
Sep 3, 2009
DriveSmarterChallenge.org/contest -- WASHINGTON, Sept. 3- Check out these fun videos showing drivers how to save at the gas pump: An investment banker under house arrest for his financial misdeeds is found with oodles of cash and valuable artwork in his car's trunk ... a commuter who met his first and fourth wives whil ... Continue reading
MINI Coupe Design Team Director Speaks - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Sep 3, 2009
RUSSELHEIM, Germany - September 3, 2009: Gert Hildebrand, MINI Design Team Director talks about the new coupe concept, which will be built. ... Continue reading
Mini Frankfurt Show Stars Confirmed For Production At Plant Oxford - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 3, 2009
Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG has announced that two new MINI models are to be built at MINI Plant Oxford. ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Names 10 Great New Cars for 10 Different Jobs in Honor of Labor Day
Sep 3, 2009
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Ten Great Cars for 10 Different Jobs, http://www.kbb.com/10cars10jobs, today were named by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. While some may think of the Labor Day holiday as the end of summer, the beginning of scho ... Continue reading
Pirelli Pzero Corsa Tire Recall
Sep 3, 2009
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09T012 Synopsis: Pirelli is recalling certain Pirelli Pzero Corsa tires, size 285/35 ZR19 (99Y) K1, IP 1778200 (left) and IP 1778300 (right) manufactured between June 2007 and July 2009. Partial tread and/or belt edge separation can occur at high speeds at and over 270 KMH or 168 MPH. Tread or ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Magazine Selects 10 Great and Safe Rides for Teens
Sep 3, 2009
A list of vehicles with the teenage driver in mind. DETROIT, Sept. 2 -- Teen driving takes center stage in the September 7, 2009 issue of AutoWeek Magazine. With the frightening statistics on accidents and death in mind, the issue explores the bigger roles that simulators and software are playing in training new driver ... Continue reading
2010 BMW Gran Turismo 550i Preview
Sep 2, 2009
2010 BMW Gran Turisimo 550i Preview, Special to The Auto Channel by Bruce Hubbard Auto Advisor Group Detroit September 1, 2009; Jim OâDonbnell, CEO of BMW stated the premium segment is growing in the US. Europe is down but the US market is important to BMW. BMW is the luxury brand of the youth market. BMW is a bel ... Continue reading
Cash for Clunkers Boosts August 2009 Sales
Sep 2, 2009
The government's popular Car Allowance Rebate System, better known as Cash for Clunkers, is credited with driving sales through August, resulting in the first month-to-month increase since October 2007. âThese improved numbers are exactly what dealers hoped for from August. Cash for clunkers was an unparalleled su ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2009
ATLANTA - September 2, 2009: Porsche has created a special limited edition of the 911 with the 911 Sport Classic, available to a strictly limited number of very special 911 enthusiasts. Creating this unique model, Porsche is bringing back the tradition of exclusive small series built in very small numbers. The 911 Spor ... Continue reading
2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: Volvo Presents the New C70 Convertible - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 2, 2009
GOTHENBURG - September 2, 2009: The new Volvo C70, to be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September, has the same three-piece steel roof, practical seating for four adults and world-leading convertible safety as before. The new version has an updated design and is as much an elegant coupe as it is a sporty c ... Continue reading
Cars.com Names Most-Improved and Worst Cars of the Decade
Sep 2, 2009
CHICAGO, Sept. 1 -- With 2010 model year vehicles already on dealer lots, Cars.com editors reminisced on the good, the bad and the ugly of the past decade to compile their top ten most-improved and worst cars of the decade. "Despite the current gloom, automakers have really stepped up the past decade and have put out s ... Continue reading
DriveCam Supports National Ban on Texting While Driving
Sep 2, 2009
SAN DIEGO--DriveCam Inc., a global Driver Risk Management (DRM) company, announced today it voiced support for legislation requiring states to pass laws banning text messaging while operating a moving vehicle. DriveCam also expressed support for the Distracted Driving Summit announced by the U.S. Department of Transpor ... Continue reading
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