News By Topic: Women And Cars

Everything You Want to Know about Electric Cars at EV-Motoring.com

Oct 25, 2008

Electric Cars and Trucks are the Future of Transportation, Get Up to Speed Now AUTO CENTRAL - October 7, 2008: The Auto Channel is proud to have covered the most important alternative fuel and vehicle events in America. You can catch up on all the news and information by visiting our sister website EV-Motoring.com. EV- ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com True Cost to Own Study Reveals Which Cars Offer Best Value

Oct 24, 2008

Honda Civic Least Expensive Vehicle to Own Over Five Years SANTA MONICA, Calif. October 24,2008; Fluctuating gas prices and economic turmoil are motivating consumers to look for the least expensive cars to own and operate. A new study by Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reveals which ... Continue reading

Paper Says Honda Profit To Plunge 40%

Oct 24, 2008

NEW YORK, Oct 24, 2008; Ted Kerr writing for Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co's (7267.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) operating profit is expected to fall by about 40 percent in the year to March due to the yen's surge against the dollar as well as a weak auto market, the Nikkei business daily reported. Gr ... Continue reading

Happy Guavaween from Kia Motors

Oct 24, 2008

Kia Motors Guavaween Family Fun Fest Offers Free $20 Gift Cards for Kia Borrego Test Drives, Plus Other Tricks and Treats TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 24 -- Kia's Borrego Experience brings its tent full of tricks and treats to the Tampa's annual Guavaween Festival on Saturday, October 25. The Kia Motors Guavaween Family Fun Fest ... Continue reading

2009 Volkswagen Routan Minivan Preview

Oct 23, 2008

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS2009 Volkswagen Routan Preview The new Volkswagen Routan is not the new Microbus, and it is most definitely not an exercise in nostalgia. As well-received as the Microbus concept vehicle was a few years ago, it would have been far too expensive to produce. The market for a $40,000 b ... Continue reading

GE Stepping Up Investment For Electric-Battery Power Cars

Oct 23, 2008

NISKAYUNA, N.Y., Oct 22, 2008; Scott Malone writing for Reuters reported that General Electric Co is stepping up its investment in developing new battery technologies for autos as it looks to increase its role in electrifying cars -- one of the key strategies to boost fuel efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emissions ... Continue reading

IntelliChoice.com Names Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Programs for 2009

Oct 23, 2008

Volvo, Volkswagen and MINI Ranked Highest on Overall Value SAN DIEGO October 23, 2008; IntelliChoice.com, a leading provider of automotive cost and value analysis and part of Source Interlink Media , today announced the winners of its 10th annual ranking of Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) manufacturer-sponsored programs. Ove ... Continue reading

Volvo Launches Bespoke Luggage In Collaboration With Ilse Crawford

Oct 22, 2008

Volvo has linked up with the renowned British designer Ilse Crawford of Studioilse to create a limited edition weekend travel bag, produced in Volvo's contemporary upholstery leather. The bespoke luggage reflects Volvo's dedication and enthusiasm for design and aligns with the classic Scandinavian style that embodies t ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Lifestyle Selection Preview 2009: Stylish Elegance In The Latest Colours

Oct 22, 2008

Mercedes-Benz is launching an exclusive range of products as a preview of the new Lifestyle Selection 2009. The brand's typical design features are complemented throughout by the latest fashion shades - grey, silver, anthracite and twilight blue - for a fresh, contemporary look. ... Continue reading

Honda Demonstrates Life Saving Motorcycle Technology

Oct 22, 2008

22 October 2008 - In its efforts to improve safety for everyone, especially vulnerable road users, Honda's leading motorcycle to car communication system is being demonstrated for the first time in Europe at the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium event taking place at the Opel Test Track in Dudenhofen, Germany, from 22 ... Continue reading

Economic Stress Got You Down? Here's Something to Soothe Away the Troubles - VIDEO FEATURE

Oct 21, 2008

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WSJ: Luxury Auto Makers Gird for Sales Slump

Oct 20, 2008

Washibngton DC October 20, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that since about 2002, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Acura, Audi, Infiniti and a rejuvenated Cadillac boomed as they lured upper middle class consumers into their showrooms with lease deals and financing that made their cars and sport utility vehicles affordable to ... Continue reading

Audi's Scott Keogh Dishes on the 2009 A4 Sedan

Oct 20, 2008

by Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor While in Spain earlier this year to test drive the new Audi A4, Johann Van Nysschen, the CEO of Audi USA, told a group of auto journalists “The A4 is our most important car and represents almost 50 percent of our volume in North America.” He added, “An aggres ... Continue reading

CARZ FOR GIRLZ: How To Celebrate Teen Driver Safety Week

Oct 20, 2008

By Ilsye Gordon & Friends Guess what holiday it is this week? It's not Halloween. My birthday, you ask? Very sweet, but no. And Christmas falls on December 25th this year (it always does – I'm just trying to be funny). Although Daylight Savings gives us back an hour of sleeping time, it isn't enough to get that ex ... Continue reading

A NEW EXPERIENCE - DRIVING PLEASURE WITHOUT EMISSIONS: THE MINI E

Oct 20, 2008

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - October 18, 2008; The BMW Group will be the world's first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion batte ... Continue reading