Jun 22, 2009
- Ford brand's quality continues to improve faster than the overall industry; Ford brand remains statistically tied with top Japanese automakers - Ford brand's initial quality improved for the eighth consecutive year - Ford F-150, Mustang, Edge and Mercury Sable were quality leaders in their respective vehicle segments ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Earn Ten Segment Awards in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality Study
Jun 22, 2009
Lexus Regains Top Nameplate Ranking, LX 570 and LS 460 Finish One-Two TORRANCE, Calif., June 22 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today earned 10 segment awards in the 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS). The Lexus nameplate finished first overall, with the LX 570 capturing the top spot ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Make Substantial Gains in Initial Quality, Outpacing Industry-Wide Improvement
Jun 22, 2009
While Quality Gap Continues to Narrow, Import Nameplates Capture 15 of 22 Segment Awards WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 22 -- New vehicles sold by Chrysler, Ford and GM's domestic brands have improved in initial quality by an average of 10 percent, compared with 2008, surpassing the 8-percent rate of improvement by the ... Continue reading
Fiat 500 to Open up in Australia in 2010
Jun 22, 2009
Fiat has announced more details of the open top version of its award-winning baby, the Fiat 500C, which is set to arrive in Australia in mid-2010, and brings with it a car that plays homage to the original 1957 open top 500, yet with a unique blend of innovative technical solutions that provide safety, economy and low ... Continue reading
Kids Car Seats'Criteria Cause Confusion
Jun 22, 2009
More than a third of parents underestimate the age or height at which a child can travel without a child car seat, reveals Which? today, as Child Safety Week begins. ... Continue reading
Honda: Leaving Blue Skies for Our Children
Jun 22, 2009
Honda Motor Co. has been implementing employee environmental initiatives and training programs for the past 18 years. Since 1991, Honda has run the Japan Environmental Committee, which sets out to ensure all social concerns about the environment are addressed and environmental initiatives are executed to the highest st ... Continue reading
Buick to Use Virtual eVent Monday to Unveil New LaCrosse - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 21, 2009
DETROIT - June 21, 2009: The new 2010 Buick LaCrosse will debut tomorrow at 12 Noon EDT via a special online media presentation. Susan Docherty, GM North America Vice President, Buick-Pontiac-GMC; Ed Welburn, Vice President of Global Design; and Jim Federico, Global Vehicle Line Executive â Midsize Cars. ... Continue reading
EYES ON DESIGN 2009 THIS WEEKEND
Jun 20, 2009
EYES ON DESIGN 2009 A Fatherâs Day Tradition By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau A Fatherâs Day tradition for me over the past 20 years has been the fascinating EyesOn Design car show on the beautiful, expansive lawns of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Jefferson Avenue near 9-Mile Road in Gross ... Continue reading
U.S. Car Dealers Bank On Cash for Clunkers
Jun 20, 2009
June 20, 2009; Andrew Grossman writing for the Wall Street Journal reported that car dealers and auto makers are laying plans to try to capitalize on the "cash for clunkers" provision in the war-funding bill passed by Congress this week. But analysts are skeptical that the program will provide as large a boost to new-v ... Continue reading
Complete 2010 General Motors Product Guide for the United States
Jun 20, 2009
A Leaner, Greener, Reinvented General Motors Launches Six All-New Models in North America for 2010 DETROIT â June 10, 2009: General Motors begins its new chapter with the introduction of six all-new 2010 models that combine leading-edge design, technology, engineering excellence and quality, backed by the most com ... Continue reading
Road Trip: Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG and 2010 E 350 - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Jun 19, 2009
In this special RoadTrip produced at Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, David Ray from Hooked on Driving road tests the AMG C 63 and Larkin Hill from Mercedes-Benz shows off the stunning new E 350. Host Mark Fulmer is also joined by Sarah-Jane Nicols. ... Continue reading
All-New Infiniti G Convertible on Sale Now for the Official Start of Summer - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 19, 2009
"Own The Sky" Marketing Campaign Leverages New Customized Technologies to Introduce Consumers to the Style, Beauty and Performance of the G Convertible FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 19 -- The all-new Infiniti G Convertible, sporting a retractable hardtop, Bose(R) Open Air Sound System and an adaptive climate control system, is ... Continue reading
Congress Passes Cash For Clunkers Bill, Offers $4,500 Stimulus Vouchers to Car Owners
Jun 19, 2009
NEW YORK, June 19 -- Congress passed the Automotive Stimulus bill "Cash For Clunkers" on Thursday, marking the first real legislative stride towards an auto industry recovery, announced CashForClunkersHeadquarters.com, an organization that is leading the campaign to educate the public about the bill. Cash For Clunkers ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Supports Government Fleet Modernization Program 'Cash for Clunkers'
Jun 19, 2009
Vehicle in each of Volkswagen's 2009 model lineup qualifies for program--Consumers can receive up to $4500 government voucher off purchase of new Volkswagen HERNDON, Va., June 19 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced its support of the government funded 'Cash for Clunkers' program that will provide either $3,5 ... Continue reading
Edmunds Announces Winners of the 2009 Readers Most Wanted Awards
Jun 19, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Inside Line, Edmunds.comâs high-speed online car magazine, has announced the winners of the 2009 Readersâ Most Wanted Awards, recognizing vehicles in 15 categories that received the most votes from car enthusiasts in a recent online survey. "Car enthusiasts have very strong opinions and ... Continue reading
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