Freshened Mazda Biante on Sale in Japan
Jun 25, 2009
HIROSHIMA - June 25, 2009: Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced sales of the freshened Mazda Biante range for the Japanese market. Mazda's updated, mid-sized tall âhigh-roofâ minivan goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Autozam and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan. Manufacturerâs suggested re ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Will Control US Auto Clunker Turn-ins
Jun 24, 2009
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2009; (Reuters) - U.S. auto dealers will determine whether consumers receive markdowns on new vehicle purchases under the $1 billion federal "Cash for Clunkers" program President Barack Obama signed into law on Wednesday. The initiative to help reverse a sharp slide in U.S. auto sales this year wil ... Continue reading
New MINI Owners Soon Find Their Wheels Are a Passport to Fun - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 24, 2009
The Mini has reclaimed its title as 'the King of cool cars' with its reinvention as the new style Mini Cooper and mini owners soon discover there's a world of fun to be enjoyed with their new set of wheels. New mini owners soon find their wheels are a passport to fun The Mini has reclaimed its title as 'the King of coo ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2009
Fisker Karma Sunset recognized over major manufacturer entries IRVINE, Calif., June 23 -- The Fisker Karma Sunset PHEV hardtop convertible coupe has been named 2009 Production Preview Concept of the Year, part of the North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards. Henrik Fisker, CEO of California-based Fisker Automo ... Continue reading
Volvo: Heavy Trucks of the Future Will Be Super-Light - VIDEO STORY
Jun 24, 2009
The Volvo Group's engineers have created a method for constructing trucks that weigh less while carrying the same loads. Lighter vehicles would entail a significant reduction in fuel consumption and thus carbon dioxide emissions. To date, lightweight technology has mainly been used in Volvo Aeroâs aircraft engine ... Continue reading
How a Cup of Coffee, and Some Safety Tips, Could Save Your Life
Jun 24, 2009
Operation C.A.R.E. will advocate safe driving at highway rest areas DEARBORN, Mich., June 24 -- Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend - one of the busiest travel periods of the year - AAA Michigan will once again partner with the Michigan State Police (MSP) in supporting Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accid ... Continue reading
Kia Soul'ster Awarded 2009 Concept Truck of the Year
Jun 24, 2009
Kia Soul'ster awarded 2009 Concept Truck of the Year - Open-air variation of popular Soul urban passenger vehicle recognized for pioneering design - Kia Design Center America team lauded for high-style, beach-ready concept - Soul'ster is first Kia Motors concept vehicle to be recognized for one of the Concept Vehicle o ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Closing the Gap with Overseas Competitors - VIDEO STORY
Jun 23, 2009
DETROIT - June 23, 2009: The newly released annual J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Initial Quality Survey shows a closing gap between foreign and domestic cars. Over the last two decades, foreign automakers have developed a reputation for producing better cars than their North American competitors, often outrankin ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2009
More than 100,000 crashes each year are caused by fatigued drivers MONTVALE, N.J., June 23 -- Drowsy driving is one of the most vexing problems involving traffic safety with more than 60 percent of working Americans admitting to driving while feeling sleepy and 37 percent to actually falling asleep at the wheel, in the ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2009
Excessive Focus on Quickly Selling Vehicles Leads Some Redesigned Sites To Lower Shopper Satisfaction Scores WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 23 -- Honda ranks highest among automotive manufacturer Web sites for usefulness in new-vehicle shopping for a second consecutive time, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2 ... Continue reading
Keepmedriving - Keeping Parents Up-To-Date On Child-Seat Use
Jun 23, 2009
In this, Child Safety Week 2009, the motoring solicitors at Keepmedriving, the motoring law division of Richard Nelson Solicitors, are urging parents to make sure that children are safe when on the road. Research has shown that many people simply are not aware of the safety and legal risks of using inappropriate and po ... Continue reading
Nissan to Mass Produce 'Affordable' Electric Cars in 2012
Jun 23, 2009
YOKOHAMA, Japan June 23, 2009; Shino Yuasa writing for the AP reported that Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday its electric vehicles will be affordable, setting sights on the potentially lucrative market with a plan to mass produce zero-emission cars globally from 2012. Japan's No. 3 automaker said it would unveil its first ... Continue reading
The Honda Foundation Assists Kid's Sleep
Jun 23, 2009
Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation was recently given $30,000 by The Honda Foundation, in conjunction with Burswood Honda in Perth, Western Australia, to purchase a Portable Sleep Lab System for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. ... Continue reading
Buick Unveils 2010 LaCrosse in Live Internet eVent - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jun 22, 2009
DETROIT - June 22, 2009: Buick is conducting an innovative LIVE Internet introduction for the media of it's new 2010 LaCrosse. TheAutoChannel.com will be presenting the information for all interested persons as fast as we can. Click on the following videos for background information on the 2010 LaCrosse. ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2009
Hyundai Elantra Earns Highest Initial Quality Ranking in its Segment FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 22 -- J.D. Power and Associates announced today that Hyundai is the highest ranked non-premium nameplate in the 2009 Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS) and is ranked fourth among all nameplates. Hyundai owners had fewer prob ... Continue reading
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