Apr 21, 2009
Texas, New Jersey, and Georgia are represented by exceptional green fleets. WASHINGTON April 21, 2009; The propane industry recognized four winners of the 2009 PROPANE Exceptional Energy(r) Fleet Award at a ceremony during the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo in Orlando, Fla., today. Honored for ... Continue reading
Aggressive Driving a Factor in Up to 56% of Deadly Vehicle Crashes, Says New AAA Foundation Analysis
Apr 21, 2009
Motorists Concerned With Others' Aggressive Driving While Many Are Guilty Themselves WASHINGTON, April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As many as 56 percent of deadly vehicle crashes involve one or more unsafe driving behaviors typically associated with aggressive driving, according to a new analysis released today by th ... Continue reading
First Scuderi Engine Prototype Unveiled
Apr 21, 2009
Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine Technology Gives Automakers New Internal Combustion Process DETROIT, MI April 20, 2009; The Scuderi Group today unveiled a cutaway model of the first proof-of-concept prototype for its Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine, fulfilling a family dream and passing another milestone in developing a more fue ... Continue reading
Porsche Panamera Makes World Debut in Shanghai - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 20, 2009
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, presented the Panamera to the world public today at the 13th Auto Shanghai. Joining the 911, the Cayenne, and the Boxster/Cayman, this new four-door Gran Turismo is Porsche's fourth model series, with three variants entering the market in Germany on 12 September 2009. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Offers First Glimpse of New XJ at 2009 Shanghai Auto - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 20, 2009
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! FIRST SIGHT OF JAGUAR'S ALL-NEW XJ SHANGHAI - April 20, 2009: An all-new Jaguar XJ will make its public debut this July â and today saw the preview and release of first information on this breathtaking new Jaguar. Speaking at Auto Shanghai 2009, Jaguar Cars Managing Director, Mike O'Driscoll ... Continue reading
Consumers; High Hopes for a High Tech Future
Apr 20, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--When it comes to many of the challenges the U.S. faces today, whether it is a stalled automobile industry, an ailing education system or expensive medical costs, a majority of consumers believe advanced technology could be the answer. Consumers are looking to technology to improve their lives and want ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com Announces Top 10 Green Cars for 2009
Apr 20, 2009
KBB Green Offers Alternative-Fuel Car Guide, Car-Finding Tools, Forums, Blogs IRVINE, Calif., April 20 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the expert editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com name their 2009 picks for the Top 10 Green Cars. In an all-n ... Continue reading
China-produced Kia Forte Sedan Premieres at Shanghai Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 20, 2009
Forte to play crucial role in Kia's fortunes in China New Sorento makes Chinese debut SEOUL - April 20, 2009: Kia Motors Corporation, along with its joint venture Donfeng Yueda Kia (DYK), has taken the wraps off its locally-produced Forte C-segment sedan (export model from Korea known as âall-new Ceratoâ in m ... Continue reading
Zero-Emissions are Up in The Air with MDI's Compressed Air-Power - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Apr 19, 2009
GENEVA - April 19, 2009: This odd-looking vehicle might struggle to meet crash testing rules – but it contains technology that could lead to a range of zero-emissions vehicles that don’t rely on electricity. How? The clue’s in the name. The Moteur Development International (MDI) AIRPod runs on compres ... Continue reading
Toyota to Show Infrastructure-linked Driving Safety Systems
Apr 19, 2009
Tokyo, Apr 17, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces it will demonstrate TMC-developed infrastructure-linked driving safety support systems1 at a public display2 of intelligent transport systems technologies sponsored by the Universal Traffic Management Society of Japan3 (UTMS Japan) in Toyota City, Aichi Pref ... Continue reading
Apr 18, 2009
2009 DODGE CALIBER SE Notable for What Itâs Not By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau On our first drive to town in the Caliber SE my pretty blonde said, âWhatâs up with this. I didnât know they still made cars with roll-up windows.â I canât remember the last time I drove a car ... Continue reading
Nissan Electric Vehicle Preview - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 18, 2009
Pre-Preview: Nissan Electric Vehicle By Carey Russ (c) 2009 What's the biggest block to a truly functional electric car? The power source. Electric cars have been around since the dawn of the Automobile Age. Even then, electric propulsion was nothing new, having seen widespread use in interurban railways (what we'd cal ... Continue reading
Apr 18, 2009
Government Intends to Add Tricycles to its Natural Gas Vehicle Program for Public Transport; Tricycles to be Powered by Natural Gas From the Large Malampaya Offshore NatGas Reserve Energtek Inc., a world leader in the development of Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG) technology, today announced that the Government of the Phili ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2009
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel You only discover the advantages of a solid automobile when you get hit. Luckily it took me a long time to find out the hard way and even more fortunately I was in BMWâs 2009 X3. The lady behind me was obviously distracted-and was the first to ... Continue reading
2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Review
Apr 17, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Engine: 3.7-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 325 hp @ 7,000 rpm/267 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual/7-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 183.3 x 72.9 x 55.1 in. Tires: P225/50R18 (F)/P245/45R18 (R) C ... Continue reading
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