Opening of Cambodia Railroad Puts Pan-Asian Railway Firmly on Track - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 24, 2010
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - October 24, 2010: The first segment of a new international standard railroad officially opened in Cambodia today, a major step towards the creation of a long-awaited Pan-Asian railroad. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing $84 million in support of the reconstruction and repair of 650 ki ... Continue reading
Production of 100% Electric, Zero-Emission Nissan Leaf Begins at Oppama, Japan - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 22, 2010
Exports to start in November for World's First Mass-Market Priced, Family-Sized EV FRANKLIN, TN - October 22, 2010: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has started production at its Oppama facility for the all-new 100% electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF, which is slated to go on sale in December in Japan and the United States, and ... Continue reading
Porsche Classic Search Crowns Rare 1952 356 Cabriolet as America's Oldest Import - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 22, 2010
ATLANTA, Oct. 21 ATLANTA, Oct. 21 -- As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, Porsche Cars North America embarked on a quest to find the oldest Porsche sold in America. The Porsche Classic Search, conducted online at www.Porsche60Years.com, encouraged individuals from coast to coast to submit documentation that his ... Continue reading
New Hoover Dam Bridge Between Nevada and Arizona Opens to the Public - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 22, 2010
After great concern that the Hoover Dam could be a target of muslim terrorists several of America's most important pieces of infrastructure were re-designed or re-built. The new Hoover Dam Bridge, repalcing the old dam-top roadway is the latest project to be completed. LAS VEGAS- October 21, 2010: The Mike OâCalla ... Continue reading
New Turbocharged Hyundai Sonata 2.0T: Great Sedan with a Big Shot Of Red Bull - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 20, 2010
By Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor At Large Hyundai just violated the old adage, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" but in a very good way! They've taken the Sonata, their stunning flagship sedan, one of the best selling midsize cars on the market today and given it a big boost with a new model with an innovative 4 cylin ... Continue reading
Oct 18, 2010
- On Eureka! Diesel Drives the Future tour, two Audi A3 TDI cars will cover the length of California on Rentech synthetic diesel - Demonstration next week will show how advanced diesel technologies and fuels can answer significant energy challenges soon - Event caps successful run for the Audi A3 TDI as the Green Car ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima: New Challenger in The Key Midsize Sedan Stakes Race - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 18, 2010
By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor The Auto Channel A new entry in the competitive race of midsize sedans, the most important retail sales category (over 51% of sales), has arrived with the all new 2011 Optima. Itâs joining the event as a serious challenge, not just a contender, to the seven top ten selling midsize ... Continue reading
Hyundai's New 2011 Sonata Turbo Comes to Market with an All New TV Campaign - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 16, 2010
by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor at Large The Auto Channel AUTO CENTRAL - October 16, 2010: Hyundai, which only a few months ago introduced their new Sonata mid-size luxury sedan, to great acclaim and significant sales, has just added a new Sonata turbo model and will be adding a Sonata hybrid in the near future. Both ... Continue reading
First Euro NCAP Advanced Rewards Ten Car Safety Technologies - VIDEO STORY
Oct 14, 2010
PARIS - October 14, 2010: Euro NCAP Advanced is a Euro NCAP initiative in response to the rapid development of new technologies available when buying cars. By rewarding advanced technologies, Euro NCAP is now providing an incentive to car manufacturers to accelerate the standard fitment of important safety equipment. T ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Lets Consumers Test Drive Volt Electric Car - VIDEO STORY
Oct 14, 2010
DETROIT - October 14, 2010: In anticipation of the official launch this November, Chevrolet is offering drivers a sneak-peek at what the Volt is all about. Volt Unplugged, a 12 city coast-to-coast tour, gives consumers a chance to kick the tires, grip the steering wheel and take the extended-range electric vehicle for ... Continue reading
EPA Grants e15 Use Waiver - Is the Wall Crumbling? - COMPLETE AUDIO REPLAY
Oct 13, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - October 13, 2010: In today's EPA Press Conference EPA Assistant Administrator Gina McCarthy announced that they are granting a limited waiver for the use of e15 gasoline (gasoline with 15% ethanol) for cars and small trucks that are 2007 and newer. The decision was based on the research conducted by th ... Continue reading
Buick Virtually Clones Toughest Roads - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 13, 2010
DETROIT, Oct. 13 DETROIT, Oct. 13 -- It'sa technology that would captivate anyone who grew up on video games. What if you could create an exact digital replica of one of the world's most challenging roads and then drive virtual cars on it to see what happens? The inventors at Buick found a way to do just that. Istanbul ... Continue reading
New Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Makes On-Track Debut at Mugello Circuit - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 13, 2010
October 13, 2010: The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale, which premiered last week at Paris Motor Show, made its on-track debut at the Mugello Circuit. Johnny Herbert, one of the most famous and successful drivers in the Motorsport's history and winner in Formula One, Le Mans and Sebring, was at the wheel of the fastest ... Continue reading
Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby Named Keynote Speaker at 2010 LA Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 12, 2010
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12 -- Stefan Jacoby, president and chief executive officer of Volvo Car Corp., will kick off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address the morning of Nov. 17, 2010. The MPG breakfast and Jacoby's address are open to all credentialed Press ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Turns Home Garages Into Modern Day Filling Stations - VIDEO STORY
Oct 11, 2010
SEE ALSO: DETROIT - October 11, 2010: Chevrolet says it will take about 10 hours to fully charge a Volt's battery with a standard 120 volt outlet. For battery-only cars a 120 volt charge could take more than 16 hours. To alleviate long charge times, a 240-volt home charging unit can be installed on the wall of almost a ... Continue reading
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