Coming This Week: Exclusive 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Road Trip
Sep 13, 2008
SANTA MONICA, CA - September 13, 2008: The VW Jetta TDI will be the subject of The Auto Channel's next ROAD TRIP episode. The new Jetta TDI is the first new Volkswagen diesel vehicle to hit America in years. ROAD TRIP is one of The Auto Channel's unique video programs that puts top company executives behind the wheel a ... Continue reading
NGVAmerica Applauds Baucus/Grassley for Energy Tax Extenders Bill
Sep 13, 2008
WASHINGTON--Today, NGVAmerica commended Senators Max Baucus (D-MT) and Charles Grassley (R-IA) for their leadership in introducing âThe Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008.â That legislation would extend existing tax credits for: (1) the purchase of natural gas used in vehicles, (2) the purchase of ... Continue reading
Alt Fuel Filling Stations in USA
Sep 12, 2008
Alternative Fueling Stations Alternative fueling stations are located throughout the United States and their availability continues to grow. This page allows you to search for alternative fuels stations near you, map a route that includes alternative fueling stations along the way, obtain counts of alternative fuels st ... Continue reading
Electricity the gas of tomorrow's cars, Ford exec says
Sep 12, 2008
VALKENBURG, Netherlands September 5, 2008; Bryce G. Hoffman and Scott Burgess writing for The Detroit News reported that electricity not hydrogen, gasoline or ethanol -- will fuel the cars of tomorrow, says Ford Motor Co.'s global product development chief, Derrick Kuzak. However, Ford's car czar said the automaker wil ... Continue reading
Toyota's RAV4 SUV To Be Made in China by First Half of 2009
Sep 12, 2008
Shanghai, September 12 (Gasgoo.com) RAV4, Toyotaâs A-level SUV, will be produced in China by the first half of 2009 on FAW-Toyotaâs production line, said Information Times yesterday, citing dealers of Guangzhou FAW-Toyota. Early last year a Japanese report said the latest Toyota RAV4 would be introduced to FA ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices Trump Environmentalism as Reason Auto Buyers are Considering Smaller Vehicles
Sep 12, 2008
ATLANTA, Sept. 12 -- Even as gas prices drifted down during August, 44% of the car shoppers on AutoTrader.com responded in a recent survey that they are still considering downsizing to a smaller car. Of those respondents, an overwhelming majority -- 82% -- said they would downsize to "Save money on gas." (Logo: http:// ... Continue reading
Fuel Efficient Couple En Route To Break Guinness World Record for Lowest Fuel Consumption
Sep 12, 2008
The Taylor's are almost a third of the way toward breaking Guinness World Record HERNDON, Va., Sept. 12 -- Two of the world's most fuel efficient drivers, John and Helen Taylor, are a third of the way through their attempt to break the current world record for lowest fuel consumption across the 48 contiguous United Sta ... Continue reading
Mazda 6 Wins Edmunds' Inside Line Family Sedan Comparison Test
Sep 11, 2008
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed online car magazine, recently announced that the 2009 Mazda 6 won its latest comparison test of family sedans, which is described in full at Comparison Test: 2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Altima (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives ... Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE SPY SHOTS: Mercedes-Benz ML Hybrid
Sep 11, 2008
OUTSIDE THE MERCEDES-BENZ R&D DEPATMENT - September 11, 2008: These are the the first spy shots of the Mercedes-Benz ML Hybrid. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches Campaign for All New Routan
Sep 11, 2008
Ads Introduce Celebrity Spokesperson and Give Call to Action: Have Babies for Love, Not German Engineering HERNDON, Va. â Volkswagen of America announced today the launch of its campaign for the Routan, the only minivan in America with German engineering. Part of the global brand platform Das Auto, the advertising ... Continue reading
Renault Concept Car ONDELIOS to be Unveiled at Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 10, 2008
ONDELIOS: AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY LONG-HAUL JOURNEY The Paris Motor Show sees the wraps come off Renault's top-of-the-range concept car Ondelios designed for lovers of long-haul travel who set store by comfort and refinement. Ondelios epitomizes Renaultâs vision of the high-end crossover, combining a comfortab ... Continue reading
SEMA craziness begins with Dodge Ram R/T
Sep 10, 2008
By Rex Roy Hot on the heals of the retail introduction of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, the Dodge boys are showing off a SEMA-ized version of an Ram R/T. The finished truck will break cover at the SEMA convention that runs November 4-7 in Las Vegas. For those not familiar with the largest aftermarket tradeshow in the world, ... Continue reading
OOPS! - First Chevrolet Volt Photos Inadvertently Posted Online By GM - We Have Them Here!
Sep 10, 2008
DETROIT September 10, 2008; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that Chevrolet Volt Photos were posted on the Internet for only 12 minutes, but General Motors Corp. says that was long enough for secret photos of the Chevrolet Volt rechargeable car to be distributed worldwide. Photos of GM executives with a prototyp ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2008
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Rent A Toll, Ltd announced today that it has been issued the first US Patent in regards to a Toll Fee System and Method for providing tolling services to Rental and Corporate Fleet Vehicles. The patent, US Patent No. 7407097 relates to a toll fee tracking system comprising a toll authority, ad ... Continue reading
Fall Color Season Could Be Brilliant, AAA Says
Sep 10, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 10 -- A few trees in some parts of Michigan have already started to show their fall foliage, and AAA Michigan says this may be a harbinger of what could be an excellent fall color season if Mother Nature cooperates. The current trend of vacationers staying closer to home -- along with a cool summ ... Continue reading
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