Jul 9, 2009
Increases Fleet Size and Decreases Household Transportation Spending CHICAGO, July 8 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car sharing service, announced today that after just three years of operation in Chicago, it has expanded its fleet to more than 400 vehicles in 140 locations, making car sharing and car shedding more con ... Continue reading
Palisades to Host First New Jersey Highway Art Gallery
Jul 9, 2009
The Nice New Jersey Car Insurance Company Announces its 'Drive with a Smile' Campaign BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., July 8 -- New Jersey drivers have never had more reason to sit back, relax and enjoy their daily ride. Palisades, the nice New Jersey car insurance company, is bringing the distinctive and unique beauty of New ... Continue reading
Donate Your Car to the Songs of Love Car Donation Program
Jul 9, 2009
Car Donations Needed to Help Sick Children NEW YORK, July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Songs of Love Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that creates uplifting, personalized songs for children and teens struggling with a life-threatening illness or lifetime disability -- free of charge. Each CD is profe ... Continue reading
Jay Leno to Introduce All-New Jaguar XJ on July 9 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 8, 2009
LONDON - July 8, 2009: The new XJ will make its public debut on July 9 at an exclusive event at the Saatchi Gallery in London. One of the world's best-known chat show hosts and a renowned car enthusiast, Jay Leno, will join Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director, Jaguar Cars, to unveil the all-new luxury saloon. The live u ... Continue reading
Quantum Signs $10.2 Million Phase III Development Contract With Fisker Automotive
Jul 8, 2009
IRVINE, CA - July 8, 2009: Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has signed a $10.2 Million contract for Phase III development of plug-in hybrid powertrains for Fisker automobiles. This contract will enable Quantum to manage production validation of the Q-Drive plug-in hybrid system ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Tiguan Earns IIHS 5-Star Crash Test Rating
Jul 8, 2009
HERNDON, Va. July 8, 2009; Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today the 2009 Tiguan has earned a 5-star crash test rating from the government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). NCAP is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which is affiliated with the U.S. Department of Transportation ... Continue reading
2010 BMW X6 M: Three Premieres - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 8, 2009
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Amsterdam Bureau ATLANTA, July 7, 2009; For the first time in the history of BMW M-models, there will be M-variants of cars with xDrive all wheel drive. Another first is the use of turbo engine in an M-car. The third premiere is for us: being one of the very first ... Continue reading
Jul 8, 2009
Bentley Motors today celebrates its 90th anniversary and confirms that its all-new Bentley will be revealed - and named - in August at the Pebble Beach Concours D' Elegance in Monterey, California where the company is a featured marque. ... Continue reading
West Coast Bank Sponsors the 24th Annual Flashback Cruz on July 31-August 1 in Bend, Oregon
Jul 8, 2009
Event Will Highlight Classic Cars, Entertainment and a Street Dance BEND, Ore., July 7 -- West Coast Bank will sponsor the 24th Annual Flashback Cruz at Drake Park in Bend, Oregon July 31-August 1. All makes and models of vehicles 1974 and older are welcome at the event that also features free entertainment, a Fun Cruz ... Continue reading
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Drunk-Driving Fatalities Down Nearly 10%
Jul 7, 2009
Beer Industry Continues Efforts to Promote Responsible Drinking WASHINGTON, July 7 Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that the number of overall traffic fatalities reported in 2008 hit their lowest level since 1961. Drunk-driving fatalities -- those in crashes involving a driver or motorcy ... Continue reading
All-new Honda Accord Crosstour to Arrive in Fall 2009
Jul 7, 2009
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour," American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. This new addition to the Honda lineup will be sold as a 2010 model. Additional information will be announced later in the year. ... Continue reading
Congress Could Extend Cash for Clunkers
Jul 7, 2009
Washington DC July 7, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Congress could begin to debate an extension of the approved cash-for-guzzlers program as early as this fall if the current program proves to be a success, said Dave McCurdy, president of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. Automotive News reports that ... Continue reading
Polk Launches New Solution for Identifying Vehicles Eligible for Cash for Clunkers Program
Jul 7, 2009
Cash for Clunkers marketing list solution will help OEMs, dealers and advertising agencies target owners of qualified vehicles SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 7 -- R. L. Polk & Co. has developed a unique, highly accurate solution for automotive manufacturers and dealers to help them identify and target consumers eligible for t ... Continue reading
Researchers study 'personality traits' of cars
Jul 7, 2009
Passive fenders, aggressive grilles: Researchers study how design shapes cars' 'personalities' TALLAHASSEE, Fla. July 6, 2009; Bill Kaczor writing for the AP reported that the butterfly decals on the front bumper, flowers in the dashboard vase and lime-green paint job only confirmed Dennis Slice's perception of a Volks ... Continue reading
Porsche Selects Monterey Car Festivities to Unveil New Panamera in North America - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 6, 2009
Highly Anticipated Four-Door Gran Turismo Debuts Amidst America's Most Prestigious Celebration of the Automobile ATLANTA, July 6 -- Porsche announced it will show its all-new Panamera Gran Turismo to the North American public for the first time during Monterey Peninsula's Classic Car Week (August 9-16) that includes th ... Continue reading
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