Mini Fifty years - And Not Showing it!
Jun 14, 2009
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau Ther Auto Channel SILVERSTONE, England. On August 26, Mini will be 50 years, but its birthday party already started by the end of May with the Mini United Festival. Location: the Silverstone Circuit, some 80 miles east of London, where the 3rd edition of the 3-day ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Acura RL CMBS A Legend is a tough act to follow, but that's what the first RL did in mid-1996 when Acura replaced its original Legend nameplate with the alphabetic designator. As Acura's flagship luxury-performance sedan, the RL has always combined a high degree of technology, ... Continue reading
IIHS Crash Tests: Mini and Microcar Bumpers Allow Pricey Damage
Jun 13, 2009
; None of the 7 tested rates good under new system ARLINGTON, VA â Urban drivers often pick mini and microcars because they're affordable, fuel efficient, and easy to park on city streets. Fender-benders are hazards of urban driving, and just one of them can add up to thousands of dollars in repair costs because t ... Continue reading
Volvo Invites Customers to Cut Their Service Bills, While Supporting Pediatric Cancer Research
Jun 12, 2009
Cups of virtual lemonade purchased on www.lemonadestandforlife.com benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and can save $100 off a service bill ROCKLEIGH, N.J., June 12 -- For the second consecutive year, Volvo Cars of North America will provide an opportunity for customers to save money on their next service visit, w ... Continue reading
Ricardo Group Finance Director Wins Prestigious Award for High Achieving Women
Jun 12, 2009
As a successful career woman who has spent almost her entire career in the engineering and technology sector, Paula Bell is quite a rarity. At Ricardo - where she was the first woman to be appointed to the company's board - she has played a key role in the company's highly successful diversification strategy into areas ... Continue reading
Jun 12, 2009
Kbb.com Market Intelligence Survey Shows Shoppers Likely to Change Vehicle Choices, Spending Habits as Gas Prices Rise IRVINE, Calif., June 12 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the results of the latest Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence survey ... Continue reading
Jun 12, 2009
The House and Senate are nearly done shaping incentives to trade in gas guzzlers, but their aims differ greatly By David Kiley BusinessWeek Congress is halfway home on passing a bill President Barack Obama asked for more than two months ago to give consumers thousands of dollars to trade in an old inefficient car, spor ... Continue reading
Edmunds Provides List of Vehicles Eligible for "Cash for Clunkers" Rebate
Jun 12, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Now that Cash for Clunkers has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, it is likely to be made into law by the end of the summer. Wondering if you would qualify to participate? Keep in mind that: It will offer no more than $4,500 to new car buyers. It will require the trade-in vehicle ... Continue reading
Honda Commemorates 50 Years of Innovation in America - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 11, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif.--Honda today marked its first 50 years in America, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a small Los Angeles storefront on June 11, 1959. Honda associates observed the occasion with a brief ceremony at the companyâs Torrance, Calif. headquarters. âOn behalf of ... Continue reading
First Propane Injected Ford F-250 Hits the Road - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 11, 2009
First Propane Injected Ford F-250 Hits the Road This Thursday, Ferrellgas and Roush will roll out the first propane injected Ford F-250 truck. Motorsports legend Jack Roush, founder and chairman of the board of directors for ROUSH Enterprises, will present the keys to the new ROUSH Liquid Propane Injected F-250 to Ferr ... Continue reading
Survey Shows Public Wary of Government Running Auto Companies
Jun 11, 2009
More Than Half of Consumers Think Auto Companies' Bailouts were Bad Idea TUSTIN, CA - June 11, 2009: A just-completed national survey shows American consumers are skeptical of the U.S. governmentâs involvement in the auto industry, with 81 percent of respondents agreeing that the faster the government gets out of ... Continue reading
Mazda Launches All-New Axela in Japan
Jun 11, 2009
'Eco-sports' car offers superb performance matched with advanced safety and environmental features, including i-stop HIROSHIMA, JapanâMazda Motor Corporation has announced the sales launch of the all-new Mazda Axela (known overseas as the new Mazda3) in the Japanese market. Mazdaâs mainstay model has been ful ... Continue reading
House Passes 'Cash for Clunkers' Bill
Jun 10, 2009
Washingtonm DC June 10, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that the House passed a plan to boost auto sales by providing vouchers of up to $4,500 for consumers who turn in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for more fuel-efficient vehicles. The Wall Street Journal reports that the House bill, which passed by 298 votes ... Continue reading
IIHS: Ohio raises truck speed limit on interstate highways
Jun 10, 2009
Effective July 1, 2009, Ohio's speed limit for large trucks will increase from 55 to 65 mph on interstate highways, thereby making it equal to the speed limit for passenger vehicles. Ten other states (Arkansas, California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Oregon, Texas, and Washington) still have lower spee ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 6 Signs of Vehicular Overspending
Jun 9, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO OVERSPENDING ON VEHICLES Thirty years ago, there wasn't an issue on overspending when it came to vehicles. When you walked into the bank for a car loan, the lender reviewed your income, debts, and credit history and vehicle price or loan a ... Continue reading
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