2012 Buick Regal to Offer New eAssist Fuel-Saving Technology - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 8, 2011
eAssist "light electrification" system improves fuel economy 25 percent Estimated 26 mpg city / 37 mpg highway (pending EPA certification) On sale this fall Buick announced the 2012 Regal with eAssistâ⢠fuel-saving technology, which improves overall fuel economy by 25 percent over the 2011 four-cylinder/six ... Continue reading
London Hosts Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary Drive - VIDEO FEATURE
Feb 8, 2011
LONDON - February 8, 2011: One hundred Rolls-Royce motor cars took to the streets of London on 6 February 2011 to celebrate a very special anniversary. The date marked the centenary of the worldâs most famous hood mascot, the Spirit of Ecstasy, which was first fitted to Rolls-Royce models in 1911. âThe Spirit ... Continue reading
Hyundai Attempts Mass Hypnosis for Super Bowl XLV - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 3, 2011
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 2, 2011 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 2, 2011 -- Hyundai Motor America will lift the veil on one of the longest standing conspiracies in the auto industry during Super Bowl XLV on Sunday, Feb. 6. Hyundai contends that consumers have been conditioned to purchase boring compact cars for prac ... Continue reading
Starting Shot Fired For F-CELL World Drive - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 1, 2011
As part of the ceremony to mark the 125th birthday of the invention of the motor car on 29 January in Stuttgart, German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, fired the symbolic starting shot for the Mercedes-Benz F-CELL World Drive. ... Continue reading
2011 Honda CR-V EX-L Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 1, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Honda CR-V EX-L with Navigation The third-generation Honda CR-V has changed little since its debut for model year 2007, which only shows how well Honda hit its target. The CR-V is a perennial best-seller, so why mess with a good thing? Compact on the outside for easy maneuvera ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Co-Publisher Interviewed on Michael Savage's Radio Show - COMPLETE AUDIO-VIDEO
Jan 30, 2011
AUTO CENTRAL - January 28, 2011: Marc Rauch, The Auto Channel's Exec. Vice President and Co-Publisher, will be interviewed today on Michael Savage's national radio show, The Savage Nation. The subject of the interview is the editorial written by Marc on January 25th, following Donald Trump's second appearance on The Sa ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell Cars Ready to Conquer the World - VIDEO FEATURE
Jan 29, 2011
DETROIT - January 24, 2011: Mercedes-Benz announced at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show that they will send three B-Class Fuel Cell cars around the world to demonstrate that Mercedes Fuel Cell technology is ready for everyday use. The MB Fuel Cell World Drive kicks off later this week, January 29, from Stuttgart, Germany. ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Electric Named 2011 Green Car Vision Award Winner - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 29, 2011
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2011 WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2011 -- Green Car Journal's annual Green Car Vision Award was presented to Ford today at the Washington Auto Show. Honoring the Ford Focus Electric vehicle that will come to market late in 2011, the Green Car Vision Award celebrates an industry-leading, environmentally foc ... Continue reading
Audi Reveals Details of Super Bowl Ad
Jan 28, 2011
HERNDON, Va., Jan. 28, 2011 - Audi today revealed details of its 60-second TV spot set to air in the first break after kick-off of Super Bowl XLV. The spot called "Release the Hounds" will feature an irreverent, satirical overtone and follow two well-dressed inmates as they attempt to break out of a luxury prison. Chal ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Creates Waves With The All-New 2012 Sonic - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 28, 2011
The Sonic is offered in two body styles: a stylish four-door sedan and a sporty five-door. Each delivers class-leading rear-seat roominess and cargo space. A variety of connectivity features enhance the driving experience. "The all-new Chevrolet Sonic blends the practicality of a small car with the passion for driving ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 125th Birthday of the Automobile Tomorrow - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 28, 2011
STUTTGART - January 28, 2011: On 29 January 1886, Carl Benz changed the world when he filed a patent application (number 37435) for his "gas engine-powered vehicle" with the Reich Patent Office in Berlin. This marked the birth of the automobile. Mercedes-Benz has since had around 80,000 pioneering inventions patented. ... Continue reading
"Main Street in Motion" Takes Multi-Marque Consumer Test Drives Around the U.S. - VIDEO FEATURE
Jan 27, 2011
SEE ALSO: DETROIT - January 27, 2011: Shopping for a new car can be stressful (which is why TheAutoChannel.com should always be your first stop). From crossovers to hybrids; new technologies, engine offerings, and varying price ranges can make decision making difficult. While the internet has made it easier to shop, co ... Continue reading
The Mercedes-Benz AMG - Ducati Relationship Hits the Road - VIDEO FEATURE
Jan 27, 2011
LOS ANGELES - January 27, 2011: During the recent 2010 L.A. Auto Show AMG and Ducati, the Italian manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, announced a marketing activity cooperation with reflects the brands' mutual values of high performance, motor sport, style, and design. The first visible results of the coopera ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2011
ARLINGTON, VA - January 26, 2011: Drivers of vehicles that perform well in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's side-impact crash test are much less likely to die in a real-world left-side crash than drivers of vehicles that do poorly, a new analysis finds. The study includes only passenger vehicles with side a ... Continue reading
Using Organic Forms in Design: How Mercedes-Benz is Influenced by Nature - VIDEO FEATURE
Jan 25, 2011
LOS ANGELES - January 25, 2011: The organic forms within nature have long inspired artists working in every media. For the artists working at Mercedes-Benz the inspiration affects their creative process in how they approach interior design of their automobiles. In the creative design study they call Interior Sculpture ... Continue reading
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