2008 Paris Motor Show: Porsche to Present New Cayenne S Transsyberia - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 28, 2008
PARIS - September 28, 2008: Porsche will present the new Cayenne S Transsyberia at the Paris Motor Show early next month. Its name is derived from the 7,200 kilometres (4,460 miles) intercontinental rally from Moscow to the Mongolian Capital of Ulan Bator, which Porsche has won the last 3 years with a production-based ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2008
GOTHENBURG - September 28, 2008: One of the world's most advanced wind tunnels is Volvo Cars' new tool in the quest for lower fuel consumption and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Volvo Car Corporation is the first car manufacturer to own a wind tunnel that fully simulates the airflow around and underneath the car's b ... Continue reading
Car Couture Buds at London Fashion Week
Sep 26, 2008
London Fashion Week will be blooming this year, with a new addition to the fashionista circuit. Today, new Agila is driving the face of fashion forward with the creation of the ultimate accessory- the first ever Car-sage- a flower corsage designed exclusively for your car. ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2008
Since its excellent performance on fuel consumption at the Bibendum Challenge in November 2007 with the Logan Renault eco2, Renault has been seeking to promote ecodriving principles with the general public. By following a few simple rules to the way they drive, drivers can reduce their fuel consumption by an average 20 ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Sep 25, 2008
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all-new 2009 Turbo Diesel-Powered VW Jetta TDI Produced and edited by Marc J. Rauch In this episode of ROAD TRIP, Mark Fulmer rides along with Norbert Krause, Director of Volkswagen's Engineering and Environmental Office, in the new 2009 Jetta TDI. To ride along just scroll ... Continue reading
11 More Vehicles Earn Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Highest Award
Sep 25, 2008
ARLINGTON, Va.--Four small cars, two midsize cars, two midsize SUVs, one large luxury car, one small pickup, and a midsize convertible are the latest winners of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK award. Winners afford superior overall crash protection among the vehicles in their classes. To qu ... Continue reading
More North American Car Shoppers Consider Asian Vehicles First
Sep 25, 2008
Washington DC September 25, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that a growing number of car buyers consider buying an Asian-brand vehicle first and fewer are considering buying domestic, according to a new study by J.D. Power and Associates. And almost 20 percent of new buyers surveyed recently cited inadequate gas mi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Surges Forward With Production-Intent Electric Vehicles - VIDEOS
Sep 24, 2008
Company Introduces Three Advanced Electric-Drive Vehicle Prototypes AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 23 -- Actions speak louder than words. -- One targeted to be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, and European markets after 2010 -- Chrysler LLC to have approximately one hundred electric vehicles on the ... Continue reading
GEM Introduces Peapod Neighborhood Electric Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 24, 2008
-- Chrysler LLC's Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Gets a New Name - 'GreenEcoMobility' - and New Styling that will define and set a new standard for Environmentally-Responsible Vehicles -- Sleek, streamlined styling and breakthrough innovations converge in the next-generation eco-friendly car -- More to come as Peapod Le ... Continue reading
New Renault Symbol: Renault Symbol Eco-C Gets 74.67 MPG (3.15 litres/100km)
Sep 22, 2008
Renault's commitment to the development of ecological, economical cars for markets across the world has led to low running costs being built into New Renault Symbol's DNA. This was showcased particularly eloquently by the recent Renault Symbol Eco-Challenge in Turkey which saw New Renault Symbol 1.5 dCi 85 return fuel ... Continue reading
Is Your Vehicle Child Proofed?
Sep 22, 2008
AAA OFFERS 10 WAYS TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE IN VEHICLES ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 22 Most parents know it's important to child proof their home. However, AAA reminds parents, grandparents and other caretakers that child proofing their vehicles is equally important. As a kick-off to National Child Passenger Safety Week, AAA off ... Continue reading
Mazda to Launch MPV and Roadstar in China
Sep 22, 2008
SHANGHAI - September 22, 2008: Mazda has announced plans to launch new passenger car models successively in China. Besides the MPV and sports Roadstar, the company also plans to restart production of hot-selling models in its Nanjing small car factory which is cutting production now, autosina.com said yesterday. August ... Continue reading
All-New Eco Watch Study From Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research Tracks, Trends Shoppers' Opinions
Sep 22, 2008
New-Vehicle Shoppers' Environmental Concerns Influence Purchase Decisions, Perceptions of Auto Brands, Alternative-Fuel-Related Technologies IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 22 -- According to Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/) Marketing Research's all-new Eco Watch study, in-market new-vehicle shoppers are not only increasin ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - September 22, 2008: It will come as a shock to most Americans and the media, but as the election reaches a crescendo on the issue of preparedness and energy, neither candidateânor local, state or federal governmentâhas developed a contingency plan in the event of an oil cut-off. It is not eve ... Continue reading
Boone Casting on the Internet - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 22, 2008
DALLAS, TX - September 21, 2008: T. Boone Pickens has launched a new feature on his Pickens Plan website: regular video updates on his plan to help the U.S. get out from under foreign oil. The first episode can be watched by clicking PLAY below. New episodes will also be available on The Auto Channel or through the Pic ... Continue reading
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