Sep 29, 2011
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will be supplied to Central Hudson Gas & Electric and the National Grid New York as part of a demonstration project by Chrysler Group LLC Real world city miles to be accumulated on demonstration vehicles over the next three years Fleet of vehicles developed in partnership with U. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Redesigned Chrysler 300 now Ranks Among the Better Upscale Sedans
Sep 29, 2011
Hyundai Genesis tops competitive test group in November issue; Nissan Leaf & Hyundai Sonata Hybrid also tested Revamped for 2011, the Chrysler 300C scored an "Excellent" overall road test score of 80 in Consumer Reports' latest tests of four upscale sedans, up from 64 for the previous model. The 300C now ranks midpack ... Continue reading
Ram Extends 1500 Express Model Availability
Sep 29, 2011
Ram Express popularity leads to expansion of the model to Crew Cab and Quad Cab The 2012 Ram Express lineup targets first-time buyers by delivering great looks and HEMI V-8 performance The Ram Truck brand today announced that it would expand Ram 1500 Express model availability to include Crew Cab and Quad Cab models, g ... Continue reading
New Ram 1500 Tradesman Heavy Duty Model Delivers Best-in-class Towing and Payload
Sep 29, 2011
Ram 1500 Tradesman HD model tops the competition with 3/4-ton capability No other 1/2-ton truck delivers the towing and payload capacity of the Ram 1500 Tradesman HD The Ram Truck brand today announced that it would offer a new Ram 1500 Tradesman Heavy Duty pickup designed to deliver unparalleled capability in the half ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2011
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, Mich., is digging deep into the archives to host From Chrysler's Vintage Master Tech Files on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 6 -- 8 p.m. Registration is $13 in advance and $15 at the door with reduced admission of $11 and $13, respectively, for Museum members. Presented by Steve ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2011
If you had to guess who's greener--Gen Y or Baby Boomers--many might presume it's the younger generation. However, when it comes to putting their money where their mouths are, it's the Boomers who put green behind green and invest in eco-conscious technology from their homes to their automobiles. That's why Del Webb--t ... Continue reading
The FIAT Brand Teams Up with Mopar to Announce the 'FIAT SEMA Design Challenge'
Sep 29, 2011
FIAT fans can create their own custom Fiat 500 vehicle wrap and enter for a chance to win prizes The top-three winning designs will be wrapped live within the Mopar Alley at SEMA Complete list of Mopar accessories at www.mopar.com The FIAT brand has teamed up with Mopar to launch the 'FIAT SEMA Design Challenge,' a soc ... Continue reading
GM Introduces Industry's First Front Center Air Bag
Sep 29, 2011
General Motors will introduce the industry's first front center air bag, an inflatable restraint designed to help protect drivers and front passengers in far-side impact crashes where the affected occupant is on the opposite, non-struck side of the vehicle. The front center air bag will be introduced on the Buick Encla ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing for 2012 xD and xB Release Series Models
Sep 29, 2011
Scion today debuted for the first time its 2012 xD Release Series 4.0 (xD RS 4.0) and xB Release Series 9.0 (xB RS 9.0) models at the 2011 State Fair of Texas. The two limited production Scions will begin arriving at dealer showrooms in October. Scion is also pleased to announce that all 2012 Scion models will come sta ... Continue reading
London 2012 Hopeful Performs World-First Long Jump Over Three Mini's
Sep 29, 2011
England long jump champion J.J. Jegede succeeds in attempt to clear three MINI London 2012 Edition models. ... Continue reading
Nik Pearson Joins The Toyota Press Office
Sep 29, 2011
Toyota's press office is pleased to welcome Nik Pearson as its new press relations manager. In Toyota terms he is not-such-a-new-boy, having been with the company since 2007. ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2011
Ford Explorer built of LEGO bricks rolls off the line in Chicago A rather unusual, bright red Explorer rolled off the line at Chicago Assembly Plant this week; it was built from more than 380,000 LEGO bricks, weighed 2,654 pounds, and was created by 22 designers. The LEGO Explorer is en route to the new LEGOLAND® Flor ... Continue reading
SUVs and Pickups Becoming Safer Than Cars and Vans, According to New Crash Test Results +VIDEO
Sep 28, 2011
NEW YORK, September 28 -- Today's SUVs and pickups pose far less risk to people in cars and minivans than previous generations, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Until recently, SUVs and pickups were more likely than cars or minivans of the same weight to be involved in crashes that kil ... Continue reading
IBM and Streetline Address One of the Great Unsolved City Problems: Parking +VIDEO
Sep 28, 2011
ARMONK, N.Y. and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2011 -- IBM and Streetline, Inc. today announced a collaboration to help cities of all sizes reduce congestion, better manage parking availability and resources and put information at people's fingertips to find parking faster. Combining information management and advanced anal ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Plans Evaluation of Additional Vehicles
Sep 28, 2011
Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC: GACR) announced today that it is planning to begin testing an all-electric mini-van, also referred to as a multi-purpose vehicle or MPV" to add to its Eco-friendly, Zero Carbon Emission vehicle product line. 'While we analyze the recent test results from the Sport Utility Ve ... Continue reading
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