Paul Gordon Joins ECOtality as Chief Technology Officer
Feb 13, 2012
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
Feb 13, 2012
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
Feb 13, 2012
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
Kia Announces Its Special Edition Soul is Inspired by the Red Rocks of the American Southwest
Feb 13, 2012
Kia Motors America (KMA) announces the seventh version in a series of unique Soul special editions. Inspired by the beautiful rock formations found in the Southwest United States, the Red Rock Special Edition Soul!(1) adds style, class and unique features inside and out with a starting price of just $20,600(2). "The wi ... Continue reading
Battle of the Sexes: Autobytel Editors Choose Hottest Cars for 2012
Feb 13, 2012
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Autobytel Inc. editors, the company dedicated to helping dealers and car-buyers connect online, choose the hottest 2012 vehicles. Editor in Chief, Michelle Naranjo, and Assistant Editor, Jeffrey N. Ross, go head to head in a true battle of the sexes and pick the hottest cars for 2012 b ... Continue reading
Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet takes its Top Off for Summer
Feb 13, 2012
To celebrate the blistering Australian summer, Renault is releasing the special edition Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet Summer Edition. ... Continue reading
2012 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up +VIDEO
Feb 12, 2012
The 104th Annual Chicago Auto Show By Steve Purdy (Detroit Bureau)Thom Cannell (Detroit Bureau) Larry Nutson (Chicago Bureau) The Auto Channel First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year mar ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (Feb 6-11 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Sleeping
Feb 12, 2012
* We know that sport wagons are popular in Europe and only modestly so here. Chevy announced a station wagon version of the bread-and-butter Cruze for European consumption to be introduced at the March Geneva Motor Show. Sure hope we get it here. It looks mighty cool. * The Chicago Auto Show, open to the public this we ... Continue reading
Kia Optima Earns Kiplinger's Personal Finance 2012 Best New Car Value Award
Feb 11, 2012
Recognized by the editors at Kiplinger's Personal Finance as a 2012 Best New Car Value, the Kia Optima has been ranked "Best in Class" in the $25,000-$30,000 sedan category. Kiplinger's editors sort through hundreds of contenders to reveal the best values in its annual buyer's guide. Winners are selected in 12 categori ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show Attendees Get a First-Hand Experience of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Concept
Feb 11, 2012
Following the reveal of the 2013 Pathfinder Concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit last month, Omnicom digital agency Critical Mass is set to debut a fully immersive experience of the vehicle's interior at the Chicago Auto Show on February 8-19 fueled by an innovative use of Microsoft' ... Continue reading
Hot Models to Spot: Lara Stone and the Sl Roadster at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Feb 11, 2012
The streets of New York are brimming with the hottest models in town for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and topping the charts is Lara Stone, who is appearing in a live installation at Lincoln Center alongside the all-new 2013 SL550 Roadster in a backdrop inspired by the Icons of Style images, captured by Alex Prager. ... Continue reading
With New Lexus Hybrids, MPG is Miles Ahead of the Competition
Feb 10, 2012
Companies offering hybrid car rentals are being shown the way by MPG, a company so far ahead, their fleet of green cars and hybrids features new 2012 models even your greenest environmentally friendly acquaintance probably hasn't heard of yet. But they will soon, and when they do they'll be green with envy. MPG offers ... Continue reading
New Bentley Continental Makes Dramatic Entry into Munich +VIDEO
Feb 10, 2012
Bentley Motors celebrated the arrival of its new 4.0 litre V8 Continental GT coupe in Germany with a sensational flying debut above downtown Munich. Anyone struggling through the rush hour would have seen the bright red Bentley taking a dramatic short-cut, suspended beneath a helicopter, to beat the traffic jams and ar ... Continue reading
Feb 10, 2012
See the Detroit (NAIAS) and LA Auto Show for the first time...or relive the experience AUTO CENTRAL - January 25, 2012: America's top two consumer car expositions are now over. But that doesn't mean that you have to miss out on all the fun, information and excitement. The Auto Channel's exclusive PRESS PASS COVERAGE of ... Continue reading
2012 Acura RDX SH-AWD Review By John Heilig
Feb 10, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 Acura RDX Model: 2012 Acura RDX SH-AWD Engine: 2.3-liter DOHC turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm/260 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 104.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.5 x 73.6 x 65.2 in. Tires: P235/55R18 Cargo volume: ... Continue reading
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