The Auto Channel Previews the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 12, 2011
Comprehensive overview of what we'll see by the incomparable Henny Hemmes, TACH Sr. European Editor FRANKFURT, September 12, 2011. Tomorrow the IAA Auto Show opens its doors for the media and two days later for the public. As usual, at the show, that is held every other year, a slew of new cars and concepts will be pre ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Previews the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, Pt. 2 +VIDEO
Sep 12, 2011
2nd half of Henny Hemmes' comprehensive overview of what we'll see at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Opel to Stage Four World Premieres at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 12, 2011
RUSSELSHEIM - September 12, 2011: Four world premieres are in the Opel spotlight at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main (September 15 â 25). For the first time, Opel presents the new Astra GTC compact coupe, the new versatility master Zafira Tourer and the next generation compact Combo van at it ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Camaro Returns to Europe, Debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 12, 2011
FRANKFURT - September 12, 2011: The all-new 432 hp V8 Chevrolet Camaro has returned to Europe after a decade-long absence, with a design that is at once instantly recognizable and entirely modern. Fifth generation Chevrolet Camaro is a truly archetypical muscle car whose raw engine power is matched by an unmistakable y ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Delivers All-New 2012 Passat to First U.S. Customer
Sep 12, 2011
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today delivered the first, customer-purchased 2012 Passat TDI® Clean Diesel to Matt Duchesne of San Jose, CA. The 2012 Passat met its first owner after months of anticipation, beginning with the widely popular "The Force" ad that aired earlier this year and culminating today with this speci ... Continue reading
All-New Audi A6 Receives the IIHS Top Safety Pick Award for 2011
Sep 12, 2011
Audi announced today that the all-new 2012 Audi A6 has been selected as an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2011 Top Safety Pick. The A6 joins the A3, A4 and Q5 models as a top-rated Audi vehicle for passenger safety. To meet the requirements of the IIHS Top Safety Pick award, vehicles must have good ratin ... Continue reading
Fans of Flo, the Progressive Girl, Can Vote Her Advertising Icon of the Year
Sep 12, 2011
Flo, the perky, popular insurance clerk featured in commercials from Progressive, has been nominated for the Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame in New York City--reserved for the most influential advertising icons and slogans ever created. ... Continue reading
All-New, Fuel-Efficient 1.0-Liter Ford EcoBoost Engine to Debut in European Focus Range
Sep 12, 2011
All-new engine will debut in the European Ford Focus early in 2012, offering the performance of a conventional 1.6-liter engine with less than 120 g/km CO2 emissions Smallest EcoBoost engine features advanced turbocharging technology, improved twin variable camshaft design and intelligent ancillaries to deliver perform ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2011
Ford and Bug Labs, an open-source hardware and software provider, announce a joint development project to research, develop and distribute open-source developer tools to advance in-car connectivity innovation Known as "OpenXC," the research platform is based on Bug Labs' open-source Bug System and will enable the devel ... Continue reading
Porsche Selects Ten Aspiring Filmmakers to Participate in an 'Everyday' Film Contest
Sep 12, 2011
Public voting opens today for Porsche Cars North America's amateur filmmakers competition, "My Daily Magic," a national contest launched in conjunction with the automaker's "Engineered for Magic. Every day" campaign. Ten aspiring filmmaker finalists are competing for the grand prize a screening of their 90-second film ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2011
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced the launch of its MirrorLink trademark. MirrorLink offers global solutions for connecting mobile devices to in-vehicle infotainment systems, allowing unprecedented functionality ... Continue reading
Maserati Reveals its Vision for High Performance SUV +VIDEO
Sep 12, 2011
FRANKFURT - September 8, 2011: Maserati's new entry in the sport luxury SUV segment will represent a natural direction for Maserati to enlarge its product range and strengthen its presence in the sport luxury market. For some reason SUVs today never seem to offer the kind of uplifting driving pleasure and luxury atmosp ... Continue reading
AAA National Senior Driver Expo Rolls into Atlantic City and Boston This Fall
Sep 12, 2011
After stops in more than a dozen cities, AAA's National Senior Driver Expo Tour rolls into Atlantic City this week before heading onto Boston, Columbia, Md., and Newport News, Va., later this fall. The Senior Driver Expos play a integral role in AAA's comprehensive strategy to help an aging population stay safe and mob ... Continue reading
Sprint Drive First Application Helps Parents Combat Distracted Driving
Sep 12, 2011
Parents worry when their teenager is behind the wheel of a car. Sprint is helping ease the minds of parents by launching Sprint Drive First, a new application that automatically locks a mobile phone when a car is moving more than 10 mph, disabling phone functionality, directing incoming calls to voice mail, and silenci ... Continue reading
Automotive Performance Brands - Yokohama Tire Announces Price Hike
Sep 12, 2011
FULLERTON, Sept. 12, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced it will implement a price increase of up to 8% on all of its light and medium commercial truck tires in the U.S., effective October 1. There will be in-line adjustments, as well, which will be announced at a later date. âSeveral factors make the in ... Continue reading
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