Motorists are Reminded to Drive Safely Around Law Enforcement and Other Emergency Personnel
Jun 29, 2009
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's "Drive Safely" campaign offers common-sense steps motorists can take to protect our peace officers WASHINGTON, June 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For 23 years Police Officer Gary Allen Gryder served and protected the people of Houston, TX. One year ago, on June 29, 2008 ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 BMW 128i Coupe What is a "sports car"? The classic definition once was: a two-seat roadster, a car stripped to the essentials for going fast. Which meant minimal weather protection, in purest form not even a folding top or side windows, never mind passenger heating or cooling. ... Continue reading
Jun 27, 2009
The 2007 New York Auto Show wasn't that long ago, in normal terms, but it was a lifetime ago in terms of what has happened in the auto industry since then. Interestingly, in The Auto Channel's coverage of General Motors at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show we posed the question, "Will GM even be in business in 2009?" In any e ... Continue reading
75 years of the BMW Roadster: The BMW 315/1 and its Successors - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 26, 2009
The style has changed, but not the content: âMany German motorists see motoring not just as a comfortable and fast means of transport, but also as a sporting activity. These are people who, once they see an aerodynamic car body with a long and sleek engine compartment, as well as a speedometer extending all the wa ... Continue reading
2009 Audi Q7 Quattro TDI Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 26, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Audi Q7 Diesel Engine: 3.0-liter TDI diesel V6 Horsepower/Torque: 225 hp @ 3750 rpm/406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic Wheelbase: 118.2 in Length/Width/Height: 200.2 x 78.1 x 68.4 in. Tires: P265/50R19 Cargo volume: 10.9/42.0/72. ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen Routan SE Minivan Review
Jun 26, 2009
2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SE By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Volkswagen announced a few years ago a particularly ambitious plan to become one of the major players in the US market, that is, to sell 800,000 units by 2018. At that time VW was more of a niche marketer with mostly great performing small sedan ... Continue reading
2010 BMW 750i xDrive Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 26, 2009
By Henny Hemmes European Senior Editor MUNICH, June 25, 2009. This summer, BMW will introduce an updated version of its xDrive allroad system that is now used for the X5 and X6, and the 5 and 3 Series. The new intelligent xDrive will debut on the 2010 models of the 750i and the 750iL, the first time the premium limo ge ... Continue reading
New York Auto Dealers Expect New Car Sales Boost from Cash for Clunkers Program
Jun 26, 2009
Greater New York Automobile Dealers Support Cash for Clunkers; Expect Rise in Sales to Follow New York, NY - (June 26, 2009): "This is a tremendous incentive to encourage people to trade-in their old vehicles for newer, safer, more fuel efficient and less polluting vehicles," said Mark Schienberg, president of the Grea ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: New Muscle Cars - Chevy Camaro and Dodge Charger - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Jun 25, 2009
The Auto Channel's RoadTrip takes an exclusive in-depth look at two of today'shot muscle cars, the Dodge Charger and the Chevrolet Camaro. This episode was videotaped in Monterey, California and at the Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca. ... Continue reading
WARNING! Cash for Clunkers Registration Websites Are BOGUS
Jun 25, 2009
Have the ambulance chasers found a new gimmick or is this a new breed of scam artists? AUTO CENTRAL - June 24, 2009: There's a new scam permeating the Internet and other media outlets, websites claiming that they can help you figure out the Cash for Clunkers puzzle, and requiring that you register with them The Cash fo ... Continue reading
Progressive Wins Voice Of The Customer Award
Jun 25, 2009
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Customers with opinions aren't hard to find. Companies who listen can be. But listening and responding to customer feedback is precisely what earned car insurance company Progressive one of Forrester Researchâs Voice Of The Customer Awards. The awards recognize initiatives that enable compa ... Continue reading
2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid vs. 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid - Cost Analysis
Jun 25, 2009
by Bill Kwong Torrence California; We often rationalize large-ticket purchases based on price, and even more so when our pocketbooks are pinched. We see a lot of hybrid affordability comparisons these days. Hereâs mine. So, letâs do the comparison. The manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of $22,000 for ... Continue reading
General Motors Begins Pre-Production of the Chevy Volt - VIDEO STORY
Jun 25, 2009
DETROIT - June 25, 2009: Originally unveiled as a "concept" car at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, the first pre-production Volts have rolled off the line. Most of these vehicles will be used for the testing and validation of production and design. They will also be used to develop the final software a ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2009
'Cash for Clunkers' Program Retail Sales Impact Projected to be Limited WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 25 -- New-vehicle retail sales through the first 17 selling days of June have increased notably from May, indicating tempered but continued recovery in the market, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers ... Continue reading
NHTSA Says CARS (Cash For Clunkers) Will Put Safer, Cleaner, More Fuel Efficient Vehicles on Road
Jun 25, 2009
Washington DC June 24, 2009; U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said his department stands ready to implement a new buyer incentive program signed into law today by President Obama which will help consumers pay for new, more fuel efficient vehicles when they trade-in a less fuel efficient car or truck. âAt t ... Continue reading
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