Audi to Unveil Electric-Only A2 Concept at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 6, 2011
Plenty of room for four people within a length of just 3.80 meters Matrix beam, dynamic light and an innovative, bright interior design Powerful electric drive system for agile performance and long range INGOLSTADT, Germany - September 6, 2011: The technical study features a classic, premium-standard space concept that ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Explorer LTD Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Sep 6, 2011
2011 Ford Explorer LTD 4WD in Chicagoland (IMG_2212) by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel â Ford Explorer â the vehicle that defined a segment â has been completely reinvented for 2011 to raise the bar on SUV efficiency, performance, safety, technology and capability.â That ... Continue reading
'Hey OnStar, Where's the Airport, Please?'
Sep 6, 2011
Travelers asked OnStar for navigation help getting to airports more than any other destination during Labor Day weekend when a record of more than 330,000 requests came in through blue button presses. The traffic represented a 37-percent increase over 2010 and was the third year in a row OnStar experienced a big jump i ... Continue reading
Two-Thirds of Americans Believe Drivers Rely Too Heavily on Technology
Sep 6, 2011
Has modern technology made our roadways safer? The majority of Americans believe cars are safer today than they were 10 years ago, but feel that technological innovations have failed to make people safer drivers. In fact, according to the new MetLife Auto & Home American Safety Pulse Poll, fully 85% of Americans believ ... Continue reading
First Kia Vehicles to Offer HD Radio Technology Are Now Available
Sep 6, 2011
iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio Technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, today announced the first Kia vehicles equipped with HD Radio Technology 2012 model-year Optima, Sorento and Sportage -- have begun arriving in showrooms. The funky 2012 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania State Police: Nine Killed, 351 Injured in Labor Day Travel Period Crashes
Sep 6, 2011
Troopers Cited 673 for Not Using Seat Belts; 102 for Not Securing Children Nine people died and 351 others were injured in 783 crashes investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police during the Sept. 2 -- Sept. 5 Labor Day holiday driving period, Commissioner Frank Noonan said today. ... Continue reading
Volvo Says Less Can Be More When It Comes to Engine Size +VIDEO
Sep 6, 2011
New downsized engine range - without compromising luxury or driving pleasure GOTHENBURG - September 6, 2011: Volvo Car Corporation takes the next step towards zero emissions and climate impact through a new, downsized engine range - consisting solely of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. "It is time to stop count ... Continue reading
Derek Lam Receives "Mercedes-Benz Presents" Title
Sep 6, 2011
Derek Lam, the designer and brand known for its understated luxury, refined cuts, and bold silhouettes, receives the distinguished title of "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer for this season's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 Collections, which kick off this week. The Derek Lam runway show is being held on ... Continue reading
Sep 6, 2011
Hyundai Hope on Wheels today announced that its inaugural Hope on Wheels 5K Race & Walk on Sept. 5 brought together nearly 1,000 participants to benefit the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children's while observing National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The event featured a Celebration of Life Family Fun Day in a ... Continue reading
MADD Brings Together Atlanta Area Residents for Annual Walk Like MADD 5K to Eliminate Drunk Driving
Sep 6, 2011
Families, Friends and Co-Workers Walk with MADD's National President to Save Lives and Serve People on September 17th The Georgia Affiliate of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) -- along with special guest, MADD National President Jan Withers -- will host its signature Walk Like MADD® non-competitive 5K fundraising ... Continue reading
Kia Optima Named "Most Gorgeous Car Under $20K" by Esquire
Sep 6, 2011
With U.S. production of the stylish and performance-oriented Optima getting underway last week at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG)(1), the head-turning design of Kia's popular midsize sedan continues to earn high praise, including the title of "Most Gorgeous Car Under $20K" from the sophisticated men's lifestyle ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Fiat Returns to U.S. After Nearly Three Decades with a Fun City Car: The Fiat 500
Sep 6, 2011
High-priced hybrid Lexus CT 200h tops tests of fuel-efficient cars; Chevrolet Volt has very low operating costs for short trips. After Fiat's being out of the U.S. car market for nearly 30 years, Consumer Reports' tests of the Fiat 500 revealed it to be a fun-to-drive car in tests of fuel-efficient vehicles in the maga ... Continue reading
AutoNation Announces August 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales
Sep 6, 2011
AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,121, a decrease of 3% as compared to August 2010. Retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2011 for AutoNation's operating se ... Continue reading
Newly Redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE is Named NADAguides' Car of the Month for September
Sep 6, 2011
News Highlights NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, announces the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE as the Car of the Month for September -- offering consumers a completely redesigned hybrid vehicle with class-leading upgrades at a price lower than the 2011 model. The Toyota Camry ha ... Continue reading
Back to School Means Backpacks, Notebooks, Laptops ... and a Short-Term Car Lease
Sep 6, 2011
Summer has come to its inevitable end, and for many families, there's an additional dilemma on top of school supplies, meet-the-teacher, choosing classes and making the football team: transportation. From New York City to Los Angeles and in many towns and cities in between, massive school system budget cuts mean longer ... Continue reading
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