Ford Unveils 'Intelligent' System for Plug-In Hybrids to Communicate with the Electric Grid
Aug 19, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 18 -- -- Ford and its utility partners are testing one of the industry's first vehicle-to-electric grid communications and control systems, which enables electric vehicles to interface with the grid for optimal recharging -- The new technology allows the vehicle operator to program when to recharg ... Continue reading
Porsche Readies Most Dynamic 911 to Date: The 2010 911 GT3 RS - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 19, 2009
Porsche rolls out the definitive track ready, street legal 911 ATLANTA Aug. 19 -- Delivering even more engine power, lower weight and shorter transmission ratios, as well as upgraded body and suspension components than all previous GT3s, the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS sets the foundation for homologating the race version o ... Continue reading
Purolator Goes Pure Edgy in New Video Campaign - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 19, 2009
Purolator Auto Filters has gone off in a hilarious new marketing direction with a series of short video commercials. The spots, which are slightly reminiscent of the Denis Leary MTV promos from nearly two decades ago, featured an unnamed actor gripping about life's little everyday rants, like "What the F-ck is a Labrad ... Continue reading
Kia Forte Named 'Car of the Month' by NADAguides.com
Aug 18, 2009
All-new 2010 Kia Compact Sedan Lauded by Online Automotive Resource - Forte recognized for offering sophisticated styling, value and numerous class-leading features - All-new compact sedan tops segment by offering consumers the entire package IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18 -- The most recent addition to the Kia Motors America ... Continue reading
Cash for Clunkers Sales on the Rapid Decline, Reports Edmunds.com
Aug 18, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--The rush of automotive sales activity brought on by the "Cash for Clunkers" program is fading fast, according to Edmunds.com, whose latest study of car buyer behavior indicates that automotive purchase intent is down 31 percent from its peak in late July. âNow that there is plenty of money in ... Continue reading
Suzuki Kizashi Unveiled in Grosse Point
Aug 18, 2009
Lakeshore Road is known as home to many of the rich industrialist who started some of the worlds automotive giants. Chapins, Hudsons, Dodge, Fisher brothers and of course the Ford family. A motor company from Japan unveiled at the famous Lakeshore road their newest vehicle. Suzuki motors of Japan introduced at the Russ ... Continue reading
Cadillac Joins Lexus In UM's Satisfaction Survey
Aug 18, 2009
US automakers making strides in customer satisfaction, University of Michigan survey shows NEW YORK August 18, 2009; The AP reported that all three U.S.-based automakers are doing a better job of satisfying their customers than they were a year ago, according to a recent survey. General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and C ... Continue reading
Daihatsu launches new Mira Cocoa minicar, targeting female drivers
Aug 18, 2009
TOKYO 18th August 2009; Japan Today reported that Daihatsu Motor Co rolled out on Monday a new mini passenger vehicle, the Mira Cocoa, aiming to attract mainly female drivers with its cute design amid growing popularity for fuel-efficient small cars. Daihatsu, a unit of Toyota Motor Corp and known for the Move and Tant ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Increase in Overall Satisfaction With Auto Insurance Companies
Aug 18, 2009
Amica Mutual Ranks Highest among Auto Insurers for a 10th Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 17 -- Overall customer satisfaction with auto insurance companies is up significantly in 2009, driven primarily by low premiums, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 National Auto Insurance Study(SM) rel ... Continue reading
Lexus Maintains Leadership in ALG's Luxury Models Summer 2009 Perceived Quality Study
Aug 17, 2009
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that Lexus maintained its top position in ALGâs Luxury Models Summer 2009 Perceived Quality Study (P ... Continue reading
AAA Gives Motorists 10 Easy Ways to Keep Kids Safe as They Return to School
Aug 17, 2009
AURORA, Ill.--Itâs back-to-school season across the U.S. with 56 million students expected to enroll in kindergarten through high school classes at more than 98,000 schools this year. That many students returning to school will mean increased congestion on the roadways and the need for motorists to use extra cauti ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Many Americans are finding that the "Cash for Clunkers" program is not an option for them. Whether their vehicle does not qualify for the program or they are hesitant or unable to take on the expense of a new car, repowering the engine of their "clunker" may be a wise a ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Remains Near Index Best, Comerica Bank Chief Economist Reports
Aug 17, 2009
DALLAS, Aug. 17 -- The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle took 22.1 weeks of median family income in the second quarter 2009, according to Comerica Bank's Auto Affordability Index. This reading is up 0.3 of a week, thereby representing a slight deterioration in affordability compared to the prior quarter. Median ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2009
ONE WEEK WITH A 2009 VW TIGUAN By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel SEE ALSO: Volkswagen Buyers Guide WE FLEW INTO FORT MYERS, FLORIDA PREPARED TO FIX UP OUR 1980'S-ERA FAMILY CONDO AND GRAB A FEW DAY'S SUN. AS OUR BEAST OF BURDEN I THOUGHT THE DIMINUTIVE VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN CROSSOVER UTILITY VEHICLE A GREAT C ... Continue reading
International Nameplates Climb in 'Clunkers' Program
Aug 17, 2009
According to the Detroit News, Japanese automakers have gained significant ground in the U.S. government's $3 billion "cash for clunkers" program. Toyota dethroned GM as the top seller, selling 18.9 percent of vehicles purchased through the clunkers program. The largest three Japanese automakers â Toyota, Honda, a ... Continue reading
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