Oct 12, 2008
The Ford Flex is almost cool. I donât know if I can say it. Uhh UhhhhThe Ford Flex is cool. There, I said it. I must admit I was intrigued about getting to drive a Flex for a week. ... Continue reading
Oct 11, 2008
What is more functional, or more versatile, than a pickup truck? Not only can one be used to haul whatever can fit in the bed, and to tow a trailer full of whatever can't fit in the bed, a modern pickup can be comfortable and well-appointed enough to be used as daily transportation as well as work. Because of this vers ... Continue reading
Historic and Contemporary Award-Winning Maseratis in New York City Columbus Day Parade
Oct 11, 2008
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- - Elegant, Powerful 2009 Quattroporte S to be Raffled for Charity - Classic Sports and Luxury Cars Span Eight Decades in Outstanding Display of Engineering and Design A troop of classic and contemporary Maserati sports and luxury cars will lead New York City's 64th annual Columbus Day Parade up Fif ... Continue reading
New Audi A4 Earns Highest Federal Crash Test Rating
Oct 10, 2008
- The redesigned 2009 A4 gains the coveted U.S. government 5-Star safety label for frontal, side and rollover crashes - Results affirm the strong commitment to safety at Audi - Top crash safety marks add to A4's segment-leading benefits, including fuel-economy, performance and interior roominess HERNDON, Va., Oct. 10 - ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2008
A solution to General Motors' North American woes may be staring them right in the face By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher General Motors' Europe President Carl-Peter Forster made an ironic cry for government help during his 2008 Paris Motor Show presentation. In discussing carbon emission requirements ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2008
DETROIT - October 10, 2008: While the U.S. Department of Transportation reports Americans have driven an estimated 62.6 billion miles less since November 2007, car manufacturers say it does not mean maintenance check-ups should also decrease. General Motors reports vehicles driven less still need basic care to maintain ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Mass Production of Civic Sedans in Indiana - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 9, 2008
GREENSBURG, Ind.--Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC today began mass production1 of the fuel-efficient, 4-cylinder Honda Civic sedan at its new facility in Greensburg, Indiana. The $550 million facility will ultimately produce 200,000 vehicles, and employ 2,000 associates at full capacity. âWith continued high d ... Continue reading
Audi Q7 Takes Top Ranking in 2008 SmartGreen Index
Oct 9, 2008
- New Strategic Vision index measures the perceived quality, overall value and environmental impact of vehicles sold in America - The Audi Q7 earned the highest marks in the luxury SUV category - Results are based on responses from 44,230 U.S. buyers of 2008-2009 models HERNDON, Va., Oct. 9 -- The Audi Q7 luxury sport- ... Continue reading
Author Charges: Honda is Deliberately Sabotaging it's Own Hydrogen Fuel Cell Efforts
Oct 8, 2008
Honda Hydrogen Hoax: Japanese Carmaker Says Hydrogen Car Must Await Filling Stations While Suppressing Home Refueling Device This story is adapted from Edwin Black's latest book "The Plan: How to Save America When the Oil Stopsâor the Day Before" (Dialog Press). Japanese Honda is delaying for years a national roll ... Continue reading
Stephanie Streeter Elected to Goodyear Board
Oct 7, 2008
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 7 -- Stephanie A. Streeter, former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Banta Corporation, has been elected to the Board of Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company . (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "Stephanie Streeter is a respected business leader wh ... Continue reading
CARZ4GIRLZ: 10 Great Reasons a Girl Needs a Truck
Oct 7, 2008
By Ilyse Gordon & Friends Why would a girl like you want a truck? Ladies like us dream of a used BMW, a brand new Toyota Camary, or will even venture to say a Jeep Wrangler would satisfy our outdoor heart as a desirable car to own. But say the word 'pickup truck' and visions of dirt clouds, frustrating parking situatio ... Continue reading
Oct 7, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL - October 6, 2008: Thanks to the CBS 60 Minutes story last night about electric cars, the Fisker Karma luxury plug-in hybrid has become the hottest automotive news of the day. Fortunately, The Auto Channel was on-location in Detroit and we have the complete video of the Fisker as it was unveiled at last Ja ... Continue reading
Enterprise Introduces Exotic Car Collection for Southern California Drivers and Visitors
Oct 7, 2008
LOS ANGELES--For drivers who have Aston Martin wishes and Bentley dreams, Enterprise Rent-A-Carâs Southern California division has opened three Exotic Car Collection offices that exclusively offer luxury and high-performance car rentals. Located in West Los Angeles, Pasadena and Newport Beach, the Enterprise Exoti ... Continue reading
Letter from Europe: Mini John Cooper Works, Mercedes 550SL , 2008 BMW 650i and lots more
Oct 6, 2008
Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief For once the title is true. This Mini is literally the works! Nobody could call it inexpensive at 30 thousand dollars but boy, does it go! For a start it now has a proper engine which replaces the load of rubbish that propelled not that long ago. Instead of Brazilian botch it is now ... Continue reading
BusinessWeek Names Their The 10 Best New Cars of 2009
Oct 6, 2008
Washington DC October 6, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that between high fuel costs, credit woes, and overall economic gloom, it's a lousy time to buy a car. Too bad, because some of the '09 models are great. The new 2009 model cars and trucks have been trickling into dealerships for months. But now that the pump ... Continue reading
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