FG Falcon EcoLPi Wins Best Large Car Award
Nov 30, 2011
The FG Falcon EcoLPi has been voted the country's Best Large Car Under $60,000 in the annual Australian motoring organisations' annual Best Cars Awards. ... Continue reading
Nov 30, 2011
Subaru's BRZ rear-wheel drive sports car has made its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Awarded Again - Australia's Best Car Awards 2011
Nov 30, 2011
Mercedes-Benz takes home two trophies during this weeks' 2011 Australia's Best Car Awards, this comes a week after the Drive Car of the Year Overall Award winner which went to the frugal C 250 CDI. ... Continue reading
Toyota Press Conference at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show - WATCH IT LIVE - 9:30PM EST Tonight
Nov 29, 2011
TOKYO - November 29, 2011: Toyota and Lexus will present their joint 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Press Conference LIVE on the Internet tonight at 9:30PM New York time (6:30PM Los Angeles time). The complete press conferenc can be seen right here at TheAutoChannel.com. Toyota will feature several concept cars to highlight its ... Continue reading
Audi Press Conference at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show +VIDEO
Nov 29, 2011
TOKYO - November 29, 2011: Audi will present its 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Press Conference LIVE on the Internet tonight at 9PM New York time (6PM Los Angeles time). The complete press conferenc can be seen right here at TheAutoChannel.com. Audi will unveil the world premiere of the Audi A1 Sportback. The five-door model i ... Continue reading
World Debut of the Volkswagen Cross Coupé at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Nov 29, 2011
Compact hybrid crossover SUV mixes style, performance, and efficiency TOKYO - November 29, 2011: At the Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen is revealing the Cross Coupé, a concept SUV that looks towards the future. This all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid vehicle shows how Volkswagen designers could envision a crossover that's pa ... Continue reading
Subaru Unveils "SUBARU BRZ" at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Nov 29, 2011
TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2011 TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2011 -- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced its world premiere of "SUBARU BRZ (display model)" at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011. (Open to public from December 3 to 11 at Tokyo Big Sight) SUBARU BRZ is a rear-wheel drive sports car featuring ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Accepting Submissions for 2012 Robert W. Campbell Award
Nov 29, 2011
The National Safety Council is inviting organizations from around the globe to apply for safety's highest honor -- the 2012 Robert W. Campbell Award. The Campbell Award is presented annually to an organization that integrates environmental, health and safety management into the very core of its business operations. Int ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Review By John Heilig
Nov 29, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Model: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4 Horsepower/Torque: 200 hp @ 5,100 rpm/207 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 104.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.2 x 70.0 x 57.2 in. Tires: P225/40 ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID REVIEW
Nov 29, 2011
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID VEHICLE The all-new sixth generation 2011 Hyundai Sonata is impressive enough with a head-turning redesign, but add in a hybrid system that gets an EPA-estimated 37-MPG at a base price of $25,795, and youâve ... Continue reading
'Road Sense' Campaign Launched to Encourage Motorists to Drive More Responsibly
Nov 29, 2011
Carrentals.co.uk Launches Road Sense Safety Campaign with Brake to Help Raise Awareness for Dangers on the Road Car hire comparator Carrentals.co.uk has teamed up with road safety charity Brake to launch its 2011 Road Sense campaign, designed to encourage all drivers to take greater care on Britain's roads. Road Sense ... Continue reading
Wind River and Clarion Collaborate On Next Generation Android-based In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems
Nov 29, 2011
Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, announced that Clarion, a leading manufacturer of high-performance in-car entertainment systems, is collaborating with Wind River to develop Android-based in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems. "Clarion continues to be at the forefront of the newest automotive ... Continue reading
TRW Unveils New Generation of Adaptive Airbags to Help Protect Passengers
Nov 29, 2011
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, is today announcing its next generation of adaptive frontal passenger airbags. TRW's dual contour passenger airbag is capable of adjusting both the airbag pressure and size to help tailor protection according to occupant size and other vari ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2011
Slacker Radio joins the lineup of smartphone apps that Ford drivers can control with their voice through available SYNC AppLink Slacker Radio offers users the widest range of personalized music and information content through its free and subscription radio services Ford drivers with SYNC AppLink now have another enter ... Continue reading
Tobii Paves the Way for Use of Eye Tracking in Driver Safety
Nov 29, 2011
Tobii Technology today unveiled its new platform for drowsiness and distraction detection in driver safety systems. The platform, based on Tobii's advanced eye tracking technology, provides a reliable solution to enhance current driver safety systems and increase public safety on roadways. Our vision at Tobii is to ult ... Continue reading
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