Renault Z.E. (Zero Emission) Concept Shocks Goodwood Festival of Speed - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 6, 2009
GOODWOOD, England - July 6, 2009: While a succession of high-powered Renault race cars thrilled the vast, 135,000-strong crowd at Silverstone during the World Series by Renault weekend, the second largest motorsport event in the UK, a futuristic electric car was generating quite a buzz of its own at the Goodwood Festiv ... Continue reading
TECHART Launches Performance and Styling Upgrades for Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Jul 6, 2009
Combining low CO2 and low running costs with style and high performance, for new and existing vehicles OXFORDSHIRE, England - July 6, 2009: A range of tuning and styling options for the Cayenne Diesel has been introduced by TECHART, the German Porsche tuning company renowned for creating some of the worldâs finest ... Continue reading
Warm Weather Tempts Car Thieves; H.E.A.T. Provides Drivers With Safety Tips
Jul 6, 2009
LIVONIA, Mich., July 6 -- H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) warns Michigan residents to stay alert this summer as warm weather months often lead to carelessness among car owners, giving thieves easy access to personal property and vehicles. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month and the Auto Theft Preventi ... Continue reading
Women Show More Interest in Hybrid Technology
Jul 6, 2009
While German motorists still nourish a favorable view of eco-friendly hybrid drives, their thinking is influenced by the current economic situation. 28.4% can, in principle, see themselves opting for a vehicle with hybrid drive. Car buyers expect more in the way of a low purchase price and a higher savings potential, t ... Continue reading
F1 Chief Bernie Ecclestone Expresses Admiration for Adolf Hitler
Jul 5, 2009
Is the cracked pot showing new cracks? AUTO CENTRAL - July 5, 2009: In an interview this weekend with the London Times, Bernie Ecclestone (president and CEO of Formula One Management) praised Adolf Hitler for getting things done, despite the atrocities committed by the Germans and Nazis, for which, Ecclestone believes, ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Wins Comparative Test Done by Germany's Biggest Automotive Magazine - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 4, 2009
BERLIN - July 3, 2009: Shortly after its launch in Germany, the Toyota Prius has won a comparative test done by German Magazine AutoBild.The car has been rewarded for its space, hybrid technology and lower petrol consumption. Only a few months after having been in Japan in May this year, the new Toyota Prius, has alrea ... Continue reading
LeaseTrader.com Sees Rate of Vehicle Downsizing Easing
Jul 3, 2009
Q2 Report Shows More People Assuming Mid-Size & Entry-Level Luxury Vehicle Leases MIAMI, July 2 -- LeaseTrader.com, the nation's most popular online marketplace for car lease transfers, announces a shift in customer demand for vehicles that may shed light on the economic recovery. LeaseTrader.com's Q2 customer activity ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2009
BERLIN - July 3, 2009: For his exhibition "Come to my World" in Berlin, the famous artist Romero Britto chose a Bentley Continental GT as a canvas for his cheerful and vivid signature motifs. This is probably one of the most unusual Bentleys ever seen: a large, happy flower, little stars, squiggles and signs dance on t ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2009
Modena, July 2nd, 2009. Maserati open-top models have been the main attraction at two events paying tribute to Maserati's heritage that took place, within a few days, on different continents. They are the fourteenth edition of the prestigious international event "Vernasca Silver Flag", held in the hills near Piacenza, ... Continue reading
Mazda Refreshes Premacy for Japanese Market
Jul 3, 2009
Top-line 20Z grade even sportier; fuel economy gauge added as standard equipment on most model grades - HIROSHIMA - July 3, 2009: JapanâMazda Motor Corporation has announced upgrades to its Premacy (known as the Mazda5 in overseas markets) compact minivan in Japan. Popular due to its sporty styling and driving per ... Continue reading
Top 5 Summer Road Trip Tech Tips
Jul 2, 2009
AS TEMPERATURES CLIMB AND AMERICANS HIT THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND, MAKE SURE YOUR CAR, RV OR TOW VEHICLE IS TRAVEL-READY WITH THESE TIPS FROM RED LINE BENICIA, Calif., July 2 -- Research conducted by AAA shows that the July 4th weekend is consistently the busiest time of year for road travel in the United States, and 37.1 ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Look to Crossover Car Segment to Energize Sales - VIDEO STORY
Jul 2, 2009
DETROIT - July 2, 2009: As automobile manufacturers move through the reorganization process, companies are banking on the Crossover category to energize car sales and bring consumers back into showrooms. Due to its rising popularity, General Motors is expecting a growth of about 60% in this category by 2013. In fact, t ... Continue reading
Cars.com: American-Made Index Crowns Toyota the Most 'American' Manufacturer
Jul 2, 2009
Japanese Automaker Claims Four of 10 Spots on List CHICAGO, July 2 -- With the Fourth of July just around the corner, Cars.com has announced the rankings in its annual American-Made Index, which ranks the most-American vehicles based on percentage (by cost) of their parts that are made domestically, where they're built ... Continue reading
Hyundai Takes First Trade-In for the Government's 'Car Allowance Rebate System'
Jul 2, 2009
Hyundai Dealers Now Taking Eligible Trades in the 'Cash for Clunkers' Program FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 2 -- After months of debate and rounds of legislation, the wait has ended. Consumers can finally take advantage of the government's "Car Allowance Rebate System" (CARS), and Hyundai is leading the way. Katherine ... Continue reading
BMW X1 Confirmed For US in 2011
Jul 2, 2009
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey July 1, 2009; It was confirmed today that the BMW X1 is planned to debut in the United States in calendar year 2011. The X1 has been conceived with the flexibility to offer traditional rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations, as well as a wide variety of gasoline and diesel ... Continue reading
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