Oct 20, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Kia Borrego Preview My first experience with the 2009 Kia Borrego came before the official start of its recent introduction to the press, on the drive from Seattle-Tacoma Airport to the event base in Cle Elum, WA, a hundred or so miles inland in a scenic valley in the Cascade ... Continue reading
Auto Dealership Closings Make Right to Repair Act More Critical to Vehicle Owners
Oct 20, 2008
Legislation Ensures Convenient, Affordable Auto Repair BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly twenty percent of the car dealerships in America could close next year, according to a new study. This trend makes the need for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) even more critical to ca ... Continue reading
Carmakers Offer Rebates on 2009 Models
Oct 20, 2008
Washington DC October 20, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that usually, carmakers wait a while before issuing big rebates on a new model. But, with sales plummeting, they're already offering hefty incentives on some 2009 model year cars. CNN has found some prime examples. Even Toyota is putting incentives on 2009 m ... Continue reading
First Mercedes-Benz GLK Handed Over to Customer
Oct 20, 2008
Magdalena Dietz, 29, entrepreneur and PR consultant, today received the key to her new Mercedes-Benz GLK from Bremen plant manager Peter Schabert. Ms. Dietz is the first customer to take delivery of a vehicle of the entirely new GLK-Class following its market launch. The handover - of a GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC in metallic t ... Continue reading
F-150 Named One and Only Truck of Texas; New Truck Offers Best Capability, Unsurpassed Fuel Economy
Oct 20, 2008
DALLAS, Oct. 19 -- The new 2009 F-150 has been recognized as the one and only "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) - the sixth consecutive year a Ford truck has won top honors. Ford's lineup of trucks also was named Truck Line of Texas, while the Ford Flex and Expedition King Ranch received top ... Continue reading
2009 Ford Escape XLT 4WD Review
Oct 19, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Ford Escape XLT 4WD After major revitalization to its Escape small crossover SUV last year, Ford could be forgiven for doing little or nothing to it for 2009. There are newer nameplates from the Blue Oval to steal the limelight, and business in general has been interesting, an ... Continue reading
GEM Electric Cars Help Charlotte Residents 'Jump' the Pump
Oct 19, 2008
'Jump Charlotte' Shuttle Service Launches Gas-Free & No-Cost Rides CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 19 -- Jump Charlotte, a free, eco-friendly shuttle service using fully-electric GEM vehicles, launched recently to provide residents of Uptown Charlotte with free, "green" rides around town. The service could not have come at a bet ... Continue reading
Alt Car Expo 2008: Exclusive Press Pass Video Coverage
Oct 18, 2008
The Auto Channel's cameras captured speakers and exhibitors (see links below) throughout this event. <p> The free, two-day expo was held for the third consecutive year in Santa Monica, CA on Sept. 26 & 27 (and for the first time this year in Austin, TX on Oct. 17 & 18). The event typically draws 10,000 in Santa Monica, ... Continue reading
The MINI E: A New Experience - Driving Pleasure Without Emissions
Oct 18, 2008
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 18 -- 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 battery, tr ... Continue reading
Oct 18, 2008
Washington, D.C. - Oct. 15, 2008; To help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing new vehicles, EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE) have unveiled the 2009 Fuel Economy Guide. âWith the new Fuel Economy Guide in hand, Americans now have the information they need to buy greener and cleaner cars and t ... Continue reading
Moms Take Charge of New Crossover Designs - VIDEO STORY
Oct 17, 2008
DETROIT - October 17, 2008: General Motors reports that women are now driving sales of a new generation of family car, the crossover vehicle. Female automakers are making sure the vehicles are equipped with extra safety features, storage and family-friendly accessories. The idea is to have the car manufacturer's ideal ... Continue reading
Fiat Introduces the Grande Punto Natural Power (Gasoline/Methane Dual Fuel) - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 16, 2008
Fiat presents the Grande Punto Natural Power, a new dual fuel (petrol/methane) version of the original Grande Punto that confirms the brandâs commitment to protecting the environment. The methane-driven Grande Punto is a financial alternative to cars that run on conventional fuels (diesel and petrol), which are in ... Continue reading
EPA Releases 2009 Most and Least Fuel Efficient Cars, SUVs, Vans and Trucks
Oct 16, 2008
Washington DC October 15, 2008; The EPA and U.S. Energy Department yesterday issued the 2009 fuel economy guide which is dominated by international makes. The overall fuel economy leader is still the Toyota Prius, rated at 48 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway. The smart car, which arrived in the United States last ... Continue reading
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