The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

News By Topic: Women And Cars

2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravanoffer Clever Convenience Features, Useful Versatility, Practical Utility and Safety and Security Features

2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravanoffer Clever Convenience Features, Useful Versatility, Practical Utility and Safety and Security Features

- Three distinct seating and storage systems - Clever comfort and storage features - Unmatched entertainment capability AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- With 35 new or improved features on the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Group again puts the "fun" in function. The all-new minivans offer ... Continue reading

The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Offer the Safety and Security Consumers Expect When Traveling

The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Offer the Safety and Security Consumers Expect When Traveling

- Standard all-row supplemental side-curtain air bags with added rollover protection - Standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with traction control and brake assist - Available ParkView(R) rear back-up camera AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Chrysler Group has been the innovator of safety and security features in th ... Continue reading

The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Pop With Fresh Technology

The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Pop With Fresh Technology

- Dual DVD system that can play different media at the same time is a minivan-first - SIRIUS Backseat TV satellite TV features three channels of family programming that includes Nickelodeon Mobile, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network Mobile - MyGIG(TM) Multimedia Infotainment System features a CD/DVD/MP3, SIRIUS Satelli ... Continue reading

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country New or Improved Features

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country New or Improved Features

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Seating and Storage Features -- Swivel 'n Go(TM) seat system -- Three distinct seating and storage systems (Swivel 'n Go, Stow 'n Go(R) and second-row bench seat with fold-in-the-floor third-row seat) -- Standard front console with removable, dishwasher-safe cup holders -- Premium removab ... Continue reading

R. L. Polk & Co. Introduces On-Line Tool to Help Media Companies Increase Automotive Ad Sales

R. L. Polk & Co. Introduces On-Line Tool to Help Media Companies Increase Automotive Ad Sales

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 6, 2007; R. L. Polk & Co. launched Polk's On-Line Media Reports-a new tool providing on-line access to interactive reports for the media industry. These pre-formatted, comprehensive reports provide automotive industry insight to media companies so they can better consult with automotive advertis ... Continue reading

Toyota Tundra Gains Sales Traction

Toyota Tundra Gains Sales Traction

Washington DC August 6, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that after a shaky start, the redesigned Toyota Tundra is gaining traction. Automotive News reports today that the Tundra is on track to meet its goal of 200,000 sales for the year. Sales have been aided by generous incentives, but Toyota throttled them back t ... Continue reading

Planned Community Goes Green with GEM Electric-Car Friendly Designation

Planned Community Goes Green with GEM Electric-Car Friendly Designation

FARGO, N.D.--A developer recognized for its environmentally friendly workplace, is working with Global Electric Motorcars to incorporate GEM neighborhood electric vehicles as a part of the green focus of its master planned communities. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch (SMR) is developing Lakewood Ranch, an 8,500 acre master pla ... Continue reading

Progressive Group Survey Says: More Than Half of All RV Owners May Not Have the Right Insurance Coverage

Progressive Group Survey Says: More Than Half of All RV Owners May Not Have the Right Insurance Coverage

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--If you bought a tractor-trailer or an airplane, you probably wouldn’t put either on your car insurance policy, since both are specialty vehicles and require specialized coverages and claims handling, right? Then why, when asked, do more than half of RVers surveyed report having added their ... Continue reading

The New Chrysler - Next 100 Years Manifesto

The New Chrysler - Next 100 Years Manifesto

When most car companies talk about a bright future, they're usually referring to next month's sales forecast. We'd like to take a somewhat longer-term approach and explain why the next 1200 months look so promising to us. In short, it means that the New Chrysler is something of a rarity in today's automotive world: a c ... Continue reading

VW China Cuts Prices

VW China Cuts Prices

SHANGHAI Aug 6, 2007; Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG cut prices on a flagship model at its Shanghai venture by up to 7 percent, effective on Monday, to help push sales in China's fiercely contested market. Shanghai Volkswagen, the auto maker's car manufacturing venture with Shanghai Automotive Co., has reduced pri ... Continue reading

Alfa Romeo 8C Campetizione - The Alfas Are Coming, The Alfas Are Coming

Alfa Romeo 8C Campetizione - The Alfas Are Coming, The Alfas Are Coming

ALFA ROMEO 8C COMPETIZIONE ALFAS ARE COMING TO THE US By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I wish this were a road test, Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione but I must admit that I couldn’t talk my way behind the wheel of thisAlfa Romeo 8C Competizione , one of the sexiest red sports cars I’ve ever seen. A ... Continue reading

IIHS: Bumpers On Luxury Cars Get More than $10,000 Damage in Minor Bumps - See Crash Video

IIHS: Bumpers On Luxury Cars Get More than $10,000 Damage in Minor Bumps - See Crash Video

Bumpers on luxury cars aren't luxurious: worst is Infiniti G35; 4 of 11 cars sustain more than $10,000 damage in 4 minor bumps ARLINGTON, VA — Bumpers, even those on expensive cars, don't resist damage in low-speed impacts. The Infiniti G35, the worst performer, sustained almost $14,000 damage in a series of 4 tes ... Continue reading

Nissan Concept Car to Showcase Anti Drunk-Driving Technology

Nissan Concept Car to Showcase Anti Drunk-Driving Technology

TOKYO, Aug. 3 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has revealed a new concept car featuring multiple preventative features designed to reduce drunk-driving. The various technologies are designed to detect the driver's state of sobriety and to activate a range of preventive measures including immobilization of the vehicle. Alcohol ... Continue reading

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch: Consumers Continue to See Lower Prices at the Pump

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch: Consumers Continue to See Lower Prices at the Pump

IRVING, TX Aug 3, 2007; Texans continue to see a decline in gas prices as the average for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline fell six and a half cents to $2.79, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. Prices are also lower across the country this week as the national average for a gallon of gasoline fell sev ... Continue reading

So. California Auto Club: Gas Price Decreases Gain Momentum

So. California Auto Club: Gas Price Decreases Gain Momentum

LOS ANGELES, CA Aug 3, 2007; Gas prices have been dropping over the past week at a pace of nearly a penny a day -- similar to the price drops experienced in Southern California at the beginning of summer, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regula ... Continue reading

Search The Auto Channel

The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.

The Auto Channel Content by Topic

Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.

Search The Auto Channel Content by Date Published

August 2025

Select Another Month