BREAKING STORY: Honda Suddenly Kills Fuelmaker In Stunning Move That Outrages CNG Movement
Apr 6, 2009
Edwin Black Special from TheCuttingEdgeNews.com This continuing coverage of Americaâs oil crisis arises from the The Plan: How to Save America When the Oil Stopsâor the Day Before (Dialog Press). WASHINGTON, DC - April 6, 2009: This continuing coverage of Americaâs oil crisis arises from the The Plan: Ho ... Continue reading
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 4, 2009
HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The hard-driving folks at Hyundai continue to amaze me. Each time theyâve entered a new market they seem to do it with surprising efficiency and aplomb offering a serious challenge to those already there. This time they seem to have created a n ... Continue reading
2009 Toyota Corolla XLE Review
Apr 4, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS 2009 Toyota Corolla XLE Engine: 1.8- liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 132 hp @ 6,000 rpm/128 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase (in.):102.4 Length/Width/Height (in.): 178.7 x 69.3 x 57.7 Tires: P205/55R16 Cargo volume (cu. ft.): 16.6 Fuel economy (m ... Continue reading
Green Star Products Announces Strategic Plans to Build Electric Vehicles - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 3, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI), along with its global auto industry partners, announced today their strategic plans to build and assemble electric vehicles in the United States. In 1994, Michael O. Leavitt, Governor of Utah 1993-2003 (also former U.S. EPA Administrator 2003-2005 and U.S. Secretary ... Continue reading
German Auto Sales Soar on Car-scrapping Bonus
Apr 2, 2009
Car-scrapping bonus sends German auto sales soaring in March; exports down BERLIN April 2, 2009; Geir Moulson writing for the AP reported that auto sales in Germany soared last month to their highest level since 1992 thanks to a powerful boost from a new car-scrapping bonus, an industry group said Thursday. However, ex ... Continue reading
Strong Pent-Up Demand for Cars in the U.S.
Apr 2, 2009
A great chart from RBC Capital Markets shows the historically large dichotomy between personal consumption of durable goods and production of consumer durable goods in the US. This is primarily the result of the auto crisis but it nevertheless highlights the significant decline in inventories in recent months. A slight ... Continue reading
Auto Bailouts Provide New Deals for Car Buyers
Apr 1, 2009
With the auto bailout kicking into higher gear, General Motors (GM) and Chrysler aren't the only ones getting some help. Relief is flowing to car buyers, too. The government has finally clarified what GM and Chrysler must do to get billions of dollars more in aid they need to stay in business and transform their operat ... Continue reading
Ford, GM Join Hyundai To Cover Car Payments If Buyer Loses Job
Apr 1, 2009
DETROIT March 31, 2009; Kimberly S. Johnson writing for the AP reported that opening Day came early for employees Tuesday at Jack Kain's Ford, Lincoln, Mercury dealership, when Ford Motor Co. announced a new program that would help buyers in the event of a job loss. "When I read it to our sales people, you would have t ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Is Scouting out Britain's Modelling Talent
Mar 31, 2009
Girls dreaming of getting a chance to strut their stuff on the catwalk, look out for the Vauxhall Style events taking place across the UK in April and May, where Vauxhall, sponsors of Britain's Next Top Model on LIVING will be searching for the Face of Tigra 2009. ... Continue reading
Ford Jumps on Hyundai Bandwagon to Cover Payments in Job Loss
Mar 31, 2009
Ford leads the industry in boosting consumer confidence with the new Ford Advantage Plan Ford will cover payments for up to 12 months on any new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle if customers lose their jobs 0 percent financing is also offered through Ford Motor Credit on select Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles Ford a ... Continue reading
2009 Honda Civic Takes Top Spot in kbb.com Compact Sedan Comparison Test
Mar 31, 2009
Editors Test, Compare Seven New Vehicles in Popular Compact Sedan Segment, Declare Civic Winner IRVINE, Calif., March 30 -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the results of the kbb.com expert editorial staff's highly comprehensive compact sedan compa ... Continue reading
SEMA Press Statement Re: Cash for Clunkers
Mar 31, 2009
WASHINGTON--SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), applauds efforts to help consumers, automakers and dealerships with a program to stimulate new car sales. We support the concept of governmentâissued vouchers toward the purchase of fuel-efficient new vehicles and allowing consumers to deduct the ... Continue reading
Initial Thoughts on Obama's Moves - EDITORIAL
Mar 30, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher SACRAMENTO â March 30, 2009 (11:30AM EDT) â I agree with and applaud most of what Barak Obama said this morning in his national broadcast. However, I disagree with a couple of items. Firstly, I donât believe that either General Motors or Chrysler have ac ... Continue reading
Chrysler Statement in Response to the Announcement by the Administration
Mar 30, 2009
Remarks Attributed to Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO, Bob Nardelli AUBURN HILLS - March 30, 2009: Today marks an important milestone for Chrysler LLC. We are encouraged by the commitments of the Administration, U.S. Treasury and Presidentâs Auto Task Force to the American automobile industry and Chryslerâs via ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2009
Detroit Electric to produce and market full line of innovative Pure Electric vehicles in US, UK, EU and China beginning 2010 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd and PROTON Holdings Berhad today announced a strategic partnership to mass produce Pure Electric Vehicles ... Continue reading
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