Apr 28, 2009
DETROIT April 8, 2009; Tom Krisher writing for AP reported that General Motors Corp.'s Saturn brand will either be sold or phased out by the end of this year, nearly two years faster than previously announced, the brand's top executive said Tuesday. Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak said the brand, once billed as a ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2009
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and the City of Seattle are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Nissan will introduce zero-emission vehicles in the United States in 2010 and will mass market them globa ... Continue reading
2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID AVERAGES 81.5 MPG, SETS WORLD RECORD WITH 1,445 MILES ON SINGLE TANK OF GAS
Apr 28, 2009
The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 1,000 Mile Challenge Car Login to download images. Drivers trained in mileage-maximizing techniques achieve 1,445 miles on a single tank of gas in a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid â averaging 81.5 mpg in Washington, D.C. â and set world record for gasoline-powered, midsize sedan The Fusio ... Continue reading
New American Made and Designed 110 MPG Car Has Corvette Like Power
Apr 28, 2009
NAPOLEON, OH-- Douglas Pelmear President/CEO of HP2G LLC is pleased to announce that the first 110 MPG production vehicle in the history of the automotive industry will become a reality-- all made in the USA. Revenge Designsâ Verde Super Car is currently in production stages. Powered by the HP2g engine, shown on C ... Continue reading
Conference Board Says Consumer Confidence "Soared" in April
Apr 28, 2009
NEW YORK April 28, 2009; Anne D'Innocenzio writing for the AP reported that hopeful signs that the worst may be over for the economy boosted Americans' moods in April, sending a closely watched barometer of sentiment to the highest level since November. The New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer ... Continue reading
MSNBC's Cool Car Technologies You Can't Have Now
Apr 28, 2009
Washington DC April 28, 2009; The AIADA reported Want your car to automatically brake to avoid a crash, fly high over traffic-clogged roads, or get 100 miles per gallon? Too bad, because while all of those things are technically possible, they are impractical for legal or financial reasons, which mean you can't have on ... Continue reading
Majority of U.S. Consumers Plan to Buy Next Vehicle Within Next Two Years
Apr 28, 2009
Study finds drivers in the Plains states most likely to purchase by Q1 2011 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 28 -- Fifty-five percent of U.S. consumers plan to purchase their next vehicle within the next two years, according to a recent consumer sentiment study conducted online with approximately 1,400 U.S. auto owners by R. L ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Community, Charity 'Advantage' to Plan
Apr 28, 2009
--Building on the Ford Advantage Plan, Ford will donate $20 in the name of each prospective customer that test drives a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle through June 1, up to $1 million to Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R); dealers also can match the contribution. --Ford Motor Company and its dealers have dedicated more t ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig MODEL: 2009 Volkswagen Routan ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 197 hp @ 5200 rpm/230 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual shift mode WHEELBASE: 121.2 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 202.5 x 76.9 x 68.9 in. TIRES: P225/65R16 CARGO VOLUME: 83/144 cubic feet (3rd/ ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig MODEL: 2009 Toyota Venza 4WD ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6200 rpm/246 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with sequential shift WHEELBASE: 109.3 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 189.0 x 75.0 x 63.4 in. TIRES: P245/50R20 CARGO VOLUME: 30.7/70.1 cubic feet ... Continue reading
Pedata RV Reveals RV Owners Less Stressed than Most Americans
Apr 27, 2009
Pedata RV acknowledges RV owners frequent short trips reduce stress. According to research conducted by the Mayo Clinic, taking mini-vacations from usual routines reduces anxiety, irritability, insomnia and depression. Nine out of ten motorhomes owners take three more short trips in the spring and summer lasting betwee ... Continue reading
Mazda Builds First RX-8 Hydrogen RE for Norway
Apr 27, 2009
Hiroshima, Apr 24, 2009; Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has built the first Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle with Norwegian specifications, developed specifically for participation in HyNor, Norway's national hydrogen project. The first unit will take part in ceremonies marking the official opening of Hy ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen CC 4 Door Coupe Review
Apr 24, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel MODEL: Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion ENGINE: 3.6-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm/265 lb.-ft. @ 2,750 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic WHEELBASE: 106.7 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 188.9 x 73.0 x 55.8 in. TIRES: P235/40R18 CARGO VOLUME: 13.0 cubi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Bankruptcy: Why Car Buyers Might Not Notice
Apr 24, 2009
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