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
by: Rick Newman April 24, 2009 | about stocks: F / FIATY.PK / GM Rick Newman Follow161 Followers 0 Following You are currently following Rick Newman Stop FollowingYou are no longer following Rick Newman About this author: Profile & More Articles Visit: Flow Chart by Rick Newman Become a Contributor Submit an Article Fo ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2009
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--The State of Californiaâs Air Resources Board yesterday adopted a regulation to implement Governor Schwarzenegger's Low Carbon Fuel Standard calling for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from California's transportation fuels by 10 percent by 2020. The regulation encourages the use of f ... Continue reading
Preview of Hyundai's Crown Jewel: 2011 Equus
Apr 24, 2009
By Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor The New York Auto Show was marked by the introduction of 33 new vehicles, but for many the most interesting and potentially exciting was the Hyundai Equus. First introduced in Seoul last month with little media fanfare, Hyundaiâs newest luxury vehicle received a simila ... Continue reading
"Ghost" Is New Name For Rolls-Royce RR4
Apr 24, 2009
by Marty Bernstein The Auto Channel Senior Editor Detroit Bureau Tom Purves, president and CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced the return of a historic name to what has been officially called, in ascending order the 200EX, then RR 4 and now the Rolls-Royce Ghost at the beginning of the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show. With ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2010 RX 450h and 2010 IS Convertible
Apr 24, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif. April 23, 2009; Lexus today announced the Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2010 RX 450h hybrid luxury utility vehicle and the 2010 IS 250C and IS 350C retractable hardtop convertibles. The original RX 400h was the worldâs first luxury hybrid vehicle when it debuted ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2009
CHICO, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in electric vehicle infrastructure, today announced Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has installed its ChargePoint⢠Networked Charging Stations at its brewery in Chico, CA. The two charging stations are available for patrons and employees of the brewery with electric vehicl ... Continue reading
The Return of the Station Wagon - VIDEO STORY
Apr 24, 2009
DETROIT - April 24, 2009: Toyota, Ford and GM have all rolled out new models of the once-popular station wagon, and the wagon may be on the road to a stateside comeback. The re-vamped versions are a unique mix between a sedan and an SUV; combing functionality, utility and often better fuel economy. In addition, the woo ... Continue reading
NHTSA Safety Recall: Babyride Child Restraint Seat
Apr 24, 2009
Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.:BABYRIDE / 374199 Production Dates: DEC 18, 2008 - DEC 18, 2008 Manufacturer: TEAM-TEX AMERICA, INC Mfr's Report Date: MAR 27, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09C003000 Component: CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 200 Summary: TEAM-TEX AMERICA, INC. IS RECALLI ... Continue reading
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