Aug 26, 2009
The CARS program came to a close Tuesday night with nearly 700,000 clunkers taken off the roads, replaced by far more fuel efficient vehicles. Rebate applications worth $2.877 billion were submitted by the 8 p.m. deadline, under the $3 billion provided by Congress to run the program. Cars made in America topped the mos ... Continue reading
First Luxury Car Dealership/Restaurant Partnership in Country Opens in Placer County, California
Aug 26, 2009
-- Mercedes-Benz of Rocklin and Bistro 33 Announce Opening of First Auto Dealership/Restaurant Concept in US ROCKLIN, Calif., Aug. 26 -- A first-of-its-kind business partnership between Mercedes-Benz of Rocklin and the restaurant group SRO Inc., owners of such fine dining establishments as Bistro 33, Riverside Clubhous ... Continue reading
1.4 Million Michiganians Have Labor Day Travel Plans, Says AAA
Aug 26, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 26 -- An estimated 1.4 million Michiganians will travel during the 2009 Labor Day holiday, according to a recent AAA survey. This year, Labor Day falls on Sept. 7, a full week after last year, at a time when many families are preparing for school opening. Nationally, Labor Day travel is anticipate ... Continue reading
Aug 26, 2009
AURORA, Ill.--AAA today projected the number of Americans traveling on vacation this Labor Day weekend will be heavily impacted by when Labor Day falls on the calendar. Approximately 39.1 million travelers are expected to take a trip of 50 miles or more away from home, a decrease of 13.3 percent from 2008 when Labor Da ... Continue reading
New Subaru Legacy Achieves Top 5-Star rating in Euro NCAP Safety Test
Aug 26, 2009
Tokyo, August 26, 2009 â Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that its new 2010MY Legacy 2.0D Sport Station Wagon LHD (European specifications) has been awarded the highest possible 5-star safety rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP*) i ... Continue reading
Aug 26, 2009
- Methanol fuel cells reduce plant's CO2 emissions - SMYRNA, Tenn., Aug. 25 -- Nissan North America (NNA) has become the first vehicle manufacturer to commercially deploy methanol fuel cells to power its material handling equipment (tugs) at its Smyrna, Tenn., assembly plant. The methanol fuel cells from Oorja Protonic ... Continue reading
Redesigned 2010 Audi Q7 Availability and Pricing
Aug 25, 2009
-- Distinctive new LED front and rear lighting complemented by exterior updates -- 2010 Q7 models include 3G MMI 3D navigation screen and SIRIUS traffic -- Interior enhancements include additional ambient lighting, decorative inlays and available ventilated front seats HERNDON, Va., Aug. 25 -- Audi today announced the ... Continue reading
Cash for Clunkers - Message to Auto Dealers from the Department of Transportation
Aug 25, 2009
The CARS website has been fully operational overnight and will remain open for dealers to submit sales documentation until 8:00 p.m. EDT this evening. After that time, the system will be closed to new submissions. The deadline for completing new deals has already passed, so no dealer or consumer should agree to a CARS ... Continue reading
Aug 25, 2009
2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger named Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2009 Top Safety Picks Chrysler Group LLC demonstrates quality and safety in mid-size sedan segments AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Chrysler Group LLC announced today that the 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger ha ... Continue reading
Found: Papa John's Long-Lost Camaro! Pizza For Everyone?
Aug 25, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-- "Papa" John Schnatter conquered roller coasters and the sweltering Texas heat, took the mound at professional ballparks, attempted a record for the world's highest pizza delivery, taught children how to toss pizza dough, chatted in football broadcast booths, rang the Closing Bell at NASDAQ, and met co ... Continue reading
Consumers and Toyota Biggest Beneficiaries of Clunker Cash
Aug 25, 2009
Washington Dc August 25, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that in the latest Cash for Clunkers tallies, international nameplates continued to dominate. According to the Detroit News, Toyota is the clunker replacement leader: Of all vehicles sold under the program, 19.2 percent were Toyotas. The Toyota Corolla remain ... Continue reading
Smart fortwo Edition Highstyle: New Smart Special Model - Stylish, Elegant and Classy
Aug 25, 2009
Smart is welcoming the autumn with a particularly stylish special model that is characterised by high quality equipment, fine materials and an unusual appearance. The new smart fortwo edition highstyle features exclusive paintwork in trendy chocolate brown metallic and elegant 12‑spoke 15" alloy wheels. The exclu ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Swamped as Trade-In Rebate Ends
Aug 25, 2009
PHOENIX August 24, 2009 Tim Gaynor writing for Reuters reported that Americans swamped auto dealerships on Monday during the final hours of the government's popular "cash-for-clunkers" program, which offered rebates of up to $4,500 to trade in older gas guzzlers. Dealers from California to Texas saw lots empty of cars, ... Continue reading
Aug 25, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New research published this month in the journal Injury finds that while fatal cervical spine injuries to children in motor vehicle crashes are rare, they are more commonly seen in girls, in children who were restrained in passenger restraints, and in children who also s ... Continue reading
Zipcar Wraps Up Month-Long Program, Reveals Results of the 2009 Low-Car Diet
Aug 25, 2009
Annual event proves the economic and environmental impact of car sharing; underscores added health benefits of a low-car lifestyle CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 24 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing service, today announced the results of the 2009 Low-Car Diet, in which more than 250 people around the globe gave up th ... Continue reading
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