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New BMW M6 to Debut at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

New BMW M6 to Debut at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE - February 14, 2012: In three weeks, both the BMW M6 Coupe and M6 Convertible will make their debut at the Salon de l’Automobile in Geneva, Switzerland. The pair will get the BMW M GmbH’s 4.4-liter V8 bi-turbo engine that has already proven its ... Continue reading

Jayco Sterling: The leader of the Pack and Still Getting Better

Jayco Sterling: The leader of the Pack and Still Getting Better

After two years of increasing sales for the industry-leading Sterling Caravan, Jayco has made a raft of upgrades that are certain to delight holidaymakers and caravan enthusiasts alike. ... Continue reading

Rare 1934 Hupmobile for Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction

Rare 1934 Hupmobile for Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction

A very rare 1934 Hupmobile Model J 'Aerodynamic' Coupe in need of total restoration is one of the early standout early lots in Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction on March 5. ... Continue reading

Cynthia and Edsel B. Ford II Named Honorary Chairs for The Elegance at Hershey +VIDEO

Cynthia and Edsel B. Ford II Named Honorary Chairs for The Elegance at Hershey +VIDEO

Edsel B. Ford II and his wife Cynthia will be Honorary Chairmen for The Elegance at Hershey, a weekend of antique and vintage car events June 8-10 aimed at helping find a cure for type 1 diabetes and preserving the rich heritage and history of the automobile, it was announced today. ... Continue reading

2012 Volkswagen Passat Review by Marty Bernstein +VIDEO

2012 Volkswagen Passat Review by Marty Bernstein +VIDEO

THE NEW GERMAN FAMILY SEDAN THAT'S MADE IN CHATTANOGA, TN - YOU'ALL by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-Large The Auto Channel VW realized they had to combine German engineering, design and quality with a heavy dose of what American’s want in a four door family sedan to have an appealing vehicle. To accomplish thi ... Continue reading

Heels on Wheels - 2012 Honda Civic HF Review

Heels on Wheels - 2012 Honda Civic HF Review

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CIVIC HF VEHICLE When dieting, it often makes more sense to cut back on your usual dining fair than to start eating entirely new foods altogether. Such is the argument the all-new, non-hybrid Civic HF is making. Standing for High Fuel ... Continue reading

Heuliez Retractable Hard Top IP Portfolio and Technical Services Being Sold by Hilco Streambank

Heuliez Retractable Hard Top IP Portfolio and Technical Services Being Sold by Hilco Streambank

Heuliez SAS, designer and coach builder for over 100 years, will divest more than 750 patents relating to hard top convertible design as the company shifts away from the automotive market in order to focus on other business. Heuliez has selected Hilco Streambank to conduct the sale process. 'Any significant automotive ... Continue reading

TrimTech Interior Soft Trim Solutions Offer Several New Technologies to Improve the Driving Experience

TrimTech Interior Soft Trim Solutions Offer Several New Technologies to Improve the Driving Experience

TrimTech interior soft trim components supplied by The Woodbridge Group now offer enhanced levels of comfort, fit and finish, and greater vehicle trim level differentiation for today's highly stylized vehicle interiors. Through its TrimTech product line, Woodbridge delivers superior craftsmanship and a noticeable feeli ... Continue reading

First Drive: 2012 Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

First Drive: 2012 Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

LLORET DE MAR, Spain - February 13, 2012: When Audi brought out the A1 model in the summer of 2010, expectations about sales numbers were not published. But with a worldwide sales figure of some 118,000 units since the introduction date, you may say the small Audi is pretty successful. The main market is Germany with 2 ... Continue reading

LiveViewGPS Showcases Live Trac and VLS GPS Vehicle Tracking Platforms at International LCT Show

LiveViewGPS Showcases Live Trac and VLS GPS Vehicle Tracking Platforms at International LCT Show

LiveViewGPS, the GPS tracking experts for business, government and individuals, is showcasing its exclusive Live Trac and VLS GPS Platforms featuring the advanced G-5, EZ and VLS-300 Vehicle Tracker devices in Booth #9 at the International LCT Show. Held in the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino from February 13-15, 2012, the In ... Continue reading

Price Makes 'Sparks Fly' between Owners and Their Cars

Price Makes 'Sparks Fly' between Owners and Their Cars

When asked what made the sparks fly when deciding to buy a car, nearly half of all respondents said price was the leading factor, according to a new survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars. The car of their dreams and lifestyle changes were other major factors, according to the su ... Continue reading

TxDOT Tells Texas Teens: Love Your Life, Buckle Up

TxDOT Tells Texas Teens: Love Your Life, Buckle Up

As Valentine's Day approaches, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is calling on teens to love their lives and buckle up with the launch of the Teen Click It or Ticket campaign. This year, TxDOT is partnering with more than 700 high schools and community colleges statewide to reach more than 750,000 Texas st ... Continue reading

Paul Gordon Joins ECOtality as Chief Technology Officer

Paul Gordon Joins ECOtality as Chief Technology Officer

ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today that Paul Gordon has joined ECOtality as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Gordon joins ECOtality from Trilliant Networks. Paul has a proven track record of implementing cost effective technology architectures. His backgro ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Executive Begins Term as Chair of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

Chrysler Group Executive Begins Term as Chair of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

Dan Knott, Senior Vice President, Purchasing & Supplier Quality, Chrysler Group LLC, to focus on expanding opportunities and economic impact of minority suppliers in Michigan as Council Chair Company reports unprecedented Increase in minority sourcing in 2011, credits innovative new initiative for Company's increase in ... Continue reading

Zipcar Expands Nation's Largest Campus Car Sharing Program

Zipcar Expands Nation's Largest Campus Car Sharing Program

Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, has now added service to more than 45 college and university campuses since the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. Zipcar is the leading choice for campus car sharing programs among colleges and universities because its fun, savvy and social brand appeals to ... Continue reading

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