2007 Jaguar XK Coupe Review - A Love Story
Apr 9, 2007
2007 JAGUAR XK COUPE By Gareth Wardell âYou delight in the metal strips on the running board section of the after-wing. Running your hand across them discovers a delicacy in polished steel, perfect for muddy boots or brogues. They stand out like expensive fountain pens bejeweling the deep luster of the black paint ... Continue reading
Toyota Mobility Donates Vehicles to Young Vets Wounded in Iraq
Apr 9, 2007
NEW YORK, April 9 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and auto show management presented two modified vehicles to veterans wounded by improvised explosive devices during their tours in Iraq at the opening ceremonies for the New York International Automobile Show this week. U.S. Army vet Luis Puertas, 20, of Long Island ... Continue reading
Top 10 Automotive Safety Features of the Future
Apr 9, 2007
Washington DC April 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the seat belt, made mandatory by Congress in the 1960s, set off a revolutionary leap in automobile safety and dramatically reduced lives lost in crashes. If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has its way, a second safety revolution may be i ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Tests and Ranks Small SUV's
Apr 9, 2007
YONKERS, NY April 9, 2007; Newly redesigned, the Hyundai Santa Fe Limited earned a âVery Goodâ overall rating â surpassed only by the V6-powered Toyota RAV4 Limited â in tests for the May issue of Consumer Reports. The Santa Fe ranks second overall among some 20 small SUVs recently tested by Consume ... Continue reading
TechKnow Forums Announces Alternative Fuels Program June 12, 2007
Apr 9, 2007
Green Automotive Future to Be Discussed by Industry Strategists From Toyota, GM, Tesla, Ford and U of M ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Automotive insiders, brought together by a consortium of private industry, academia and non-profit organizations in the Ann Arbor region, will present an interacti ... Continue reading
2007 NY Auto Show: 2008 Jeep Liberty All-new From the Ground Up - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 9, 2007
All-new 2008 Jeep® Liberty remains true to its legendary 4x4 heritage Improved on-road ride and handling with new independent front and new five-link rear suspension systems All-new Jeep classic exterior styling, functional interior space and upgraded amenities designed to broaden its appeal to consumers Industry-ex ... Continue reading
2007 NY Auto Show: Hyundai Reveals Concept Genesis Premium Sports Sedan - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 9, 2007
Rear-Wheel Drive and V-8 Engine Promise World Class Dynamics and Refinement NEW YORK - April 9, 2007: Hyundai presented the world debut of Concept Genesis during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show last week. The concept car heralds the future architecture and design of a rear-wheel drive premium ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2007
NEW YORK - April 9, 2007: Three Chevrolet minicar global concepts designed to appeal to young car buyers in urban markets prove that art neednât take a back seat just because the canvas is small. Revealed today at the New York Auto Show, the highly creative Chevrolet Beat, Chevrolet Groove and Chevrolet Trax conce ... Continue reading
Calendar Girl Music Festival to Rock the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend July 14th-15th 2007
Apr 7, 2007
4/10/2007 For Immediate Release 2-Day Calendar Girl Music Festival Rocks the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend July 14th-15th 2007 Just when you figured the annual LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend, America's premier custom and performance streetbike event weekend couldn't get any hotter, producer Jim Gianatsis has ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New LS 600h L Luxury Hybrid Sedan
Apr 6, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., April 6 -- Lexus today announced the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 LS 600h L luxury hybrid sedan. The LS 600h L will be the ultimate Lexus statement, providing the highest level of luxury, technology, performance, safety and efficiency. With an extensive list of sta ... Continue reading
Female Drivers Look to GPS as Permanent In-Car Buddy
Apr 6, 2007
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--The majority of women drivers in the US look to GPS to give them a sense of security and reassurance, especially while driving in new or unfamiliar neighborhoods, according to a survey. A recent poll1, sponsored by TeleNav, reveals that 60 percent of women said they would feel safer on the road with ... Continue reading
Hyundai Prepares a Diesel for U.S.
Apr 6, 2007
Washington DC April 6, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hyundai may soon offer diesel engines to U.S. consumers as an alternative to gasoline-electric hybrids if it can clear cost and technical hurdles, the automaker said yesterday. Steve Wilhite, chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor America, said diesels m ... Continue reading
MADD Kicks Off Prom With Music by Bow Wow at Sam Houston High School
Apr 6, 2007
Students Pledge to Party Safe and Sober With New THINK.Prom Program HOUSTON, April 5 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (Nationwide) kicked off prom season in Houston with a special celebrity performance by R&B music artist Bow Wow at Sam Houston High School (SHHS). MADD's T ... Continue reading
Volvo Names Mother of Ten America's Greatest Hometown Hero
Apr 6, 2007
Rose Mapendo Recognized in 5th Annual Volvo for life Awards, Honored for Outreach to Africa's Forgotten Refugees Award Presented by Hank Aaron, Sen. Bill Bradley and Dr. Sally Ride; Rose Mapendo Receives $50,000 and a Volvo Car for Life NEW YORK, April 6 -- In 1998, Rose Mapendo was sitting on the concrete floor of a C ... Continue reading
Solutions Summit on Alternative Energy to Host U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer
Apr 6, 2007
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--On Monday, April 9, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. will host U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and executives from major high tech companies to discuss the vital role Silicon Valley companies play in developing alternative energy and energy efficient solutions fo ... Continue reading
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