2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec(Diesel) Review
Jan 18, 2007
Road test: Mercedes 320 Bluetec Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief It couldnât have been more appropriate. I had an invitation to the film premiere of The Good German in Hollywoodâs Egyptian Theatre. Starring Kate Blanchett. George Clooney and Tobey Maguire it was about events in Berlin just after the end of ... Continue reading
Parents Call Upon Automotive Industry to Install Rear Video Cameras and Sensors to Improve Safety
Jan 18, 2007
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Paul and D.J. Zweigle, who lost their beloved two-year-old daughter Lynnea when a Ford F-250 truck backed over and killed her, today called upon the automotive industry to install rear camera systems and sensors in commercial trucks and large vans, pickup trucks and SUVs to reduce the number of fatali ... Continue reading
New MINI One and MINI Cooper D To Be Unveiled at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 18, 2007
Brand new MINI range boosted by introduction of the frugal, but fun MINI One and first ever MINI Cooper D The new MINI hatch line-up will soon be complete, when the new MINI One and MINI Cooper D models are unveiled to the public at the International Geneva Motor Show on 8 March 2007. The entry-level One features a per ... Continue reading
Parkatmyhouse.com - Changing the Face of Parking in the UK
Jan 18, 2007
LONDON, January 18 -- - With Photo Homeowners and businesses are earning as much as GBP5,500 a year by renting out their empty driveways and car parks as parking spaces around public venues throughout the country. Motorists from Aberdeen to Lewisham are jumping at the chance to find and be able to pre-book hundreds of ... Continue reading
Winners of the NADAguides.com 2006 Visitors' Choice Award Announced
Jan 18, 2007
Top Finishers Win in Each Category Based on Online Visitor Popularity COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 17 -- NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle information website, today announced the winners of the NADAguides.com 2006 Visitors' Choice Award. The winning vehicles in each category received top honors based on the number of visi ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2007
CAMPBELL, Calif.--PRIMEDIAâs IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its âBest Deals of the Monthâ for January 2007. With car dealers anxious to move existing inventory and new models poised to enter the market, Intel ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Review
Jan 17, 2007
VOLKSWAGNEN TOUAREG V6 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau What exactly is a âTouareg?â Literally translated as âfree folkâ Touareg is the name of a nomadic North African tribe known historically to be feisty and aggressive. Itâs also a remarkably competent full-size sport-utility ... Continue reading
Power Information Network Reports: Compact Vehicles Continue to Gain Share in the U.S. Market
Jan 17, 2007
Competitive New Models and Popularity of Crossover Vehicles Driving the Growth WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 17 -- Fueled by the availability of more models for consumers, compact vehicles continue to gain a greater share of the U.S. new-vehicle market, according to real-time retail transaction data from the Power Inf ... Continue reading
GM Chief Calls for Help from Washington to Grow Alternative Fuel Technologies
Jan 17, 2007
During a speech Tuesday night at the Automotive News World Congress in Dearborn, MI, General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner called on Washington to "promote energy diversity" by "proactively" supporting the development of alternative fuel technology and "incentiviz[ing] consumers through tax credits, fuel subsidi ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show To Host Third Annual Automotive Education Day Today Jan. 17, 2007
Jan 17, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 16 -- WHAT: The third annual North American International Auto Show Automotive Education Day presented by State Farm Insurance. Automotive Education Day will provide students in grades 8 -12 with the opportunity to have informal discussions with industry experts about alternative fuel/technology, design, ... Continue reading
Potholes Pack a Powerful Punch
Jan 17, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 16 -- It's the time of year for potholes and chances are there's one out there with your name on it. When you hit a pothole, it's important to check the vehicle's tires, wheels, steering and suspension, and alignment. Drivers can visually inspect tires and wheels for damage, but the Car Care Council ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company and Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) today announced plans for the Driving Skills For Life (DSFL) teen driving program. This marks the fourth year of this innovative partnership. Developed in 2003 by Ford Motor Company, the GHSA and a pan ... Continue reading
Polk Automotive Loyalty Award Winners Announced: GM and Toyota Take Top Honors for 2006 Model Year
Jan 17, 2007
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 16 -- R. L. Polk & Co., the automotive industry's premier provider of consumer loyalty information among new vehicles presented the 11th Annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards tonight at the 2007 Automotive News World Congress. Winning the Overall Manufacturer award for the seventh consecutive ye ... Continue reading
2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Review: Lame Duck Greenie
Jan 16, 2007
By: Rex Roy The Auto Channel Remember when Saturn offered buyers a different kind car because it was a different kind of car company? While a brilliant advertising campaign, it used to be true. Saturns had their own chassis, polymer body panels, engines, manufacturing plants, dealerships ⦠the works. If you haven' ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen Eos Review - What a Woman Wants Behind the Wheel
Jan 16, 2007
By Donna Vissing Contributing Editor The Auto Channel Have you heard about the Volkswagen Eos? If not, you will soon! Last fall 2006 Volkswagen introduced a first of its kind, sporty, hard-top convertible certain to become a favorite among convertible enthusiasts! From the very minute I was introduced to this car it be ... Continue reading
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