August 2011 U.S. Auto Sales Better Than Forecast
Sep 1, 2011
September 1, 2011, Tom Krisher and Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that car buyers shrugged off bad economic news and a major East Coast hurricane last month, lifting U.S. sales for most automakers. General Motors, Chrysler, Ford and Nissan reported surprisingly strong sales results on Thursday. Toyota and H ... Continue reading
Toyota August 2011 Sales - Down 16.9%
Sep 1, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August sales of 129,483 units, a decrease of 16.1 percent from the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in August 2011 compared to 25 selling days in Augu ... Continue reading
Ford August 2011 Sales - Up 11%
Sep 1, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1, 2011 â Ford Motor Companyâs August sales totaled 175,220, up 11 percent versus a year ago â driven by 16 percent higher Ford brand sales and 25 percent higher sales for Lincoln. âFordâs fuel-efficient cars, crossovers and trucks continue winning over consumers in the m ... Continue reading
Chrysler Academy Pros to Educate Drivers About Vehicle Upkeep at Walter P. Chrysler Museum Program
Sep 1, 2011
Sending a new driver out on the road? Trying to master the functions and features of a brand new vehicle? Get prepared to hit the road with Maintaining Today's Cars, a workshop of the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich. slated for 10 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Led by the Chrysler Academy School ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2011
More Lotus Than EVER Getting ready for Frankfurt? Our countdown has begun: 3 new cars, 2 new options AND 1 special limited edition Who: Group Lotus What: See below and there's a lot so we'll keep it brief AND we're not going to tell you everything. Where: Hall 5, Stand B02 When: 9.00am (CET) Why: Because you can't get ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2011
Xtreme Green Products, Inc., a manufacturer of 100% electric vehicles, announced today the closing of a sixteen-month master distribution agreement with AB Safe SA De CV of Mexico City, Mexico for the exclusive rights to distribute all five of the Company's 100% electric off-road and highway-approved vehicles in twenty ... Continue reading
NAVIGON Announces Next Generation Smartphone Navigation Apps
Sep 1, 2011
NAVIGON AG, a leading provider of mobile phone on-board navigation, today announced the second generation of its award-winning navigation apps for Android devices and the iPhone will be available this fall. The new versions redefine core elements of smartphone navigation, including an industry first approach to map man ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2011
While Hurricane Irene left behind flooded towns, cities and communities, GEICO and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) want to warn drivers that a flood of fraud schemes may well be the next wave. "We're very grateful that none of our associates was personally harmed and we haven't learned that any of our policy ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2011
Ontario, Canada is helping Magna International and Magna E-Car develop the next generation of clean vehicle technologies creating 728 jobs and protecting another 1,337 jobs at Magna's Aurora, Brampton, Concord and St. Thomas plants. "We are delighted to receive support from Ontario to pursue our goal of transitioning C ... Continue reading
Lexus Honoured As Auto Express Manufacturer Of The Decade
Sep 1, 2011
Awards come and awards go, but the latest addition to Lexus's packed trophy cabinet represents a more enduring success for the luxury brand: it has been named Auto Express Manufacturer of the Decade. ... Continue reading
Daryl Hannah and David Blume Bring Clean Air Message to Sacramento +VIDEO
Sep 1, 2011
--IIEA: What: Alcohol Fuel for Jobs and Clean Air News Event! A public briefing and call to action to encourage the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rule in favor of the increased use of alcohol fuel blends. The EPA has failed to issue a ruling allowing states to mandate an increase in the maximum alcohol fuel ... Continue reading
National Geographic Megafactories To Showcase Aston Martin One-77 +VIDEO
Sep 1, 2011
For the first time on television, Aston Martin's most advanced production car, the One-77 will be showcased on National Geographic's popular Megafactories series. ... Continue reading
2012 Volvo S60 R-Design Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Sep 1, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS After making a performance statement by debuting its second-generation S60 sedan in high-performance 300-horsepower turbocharged T6 AWD trim last year, before the core-model T5 version became available, you'd think that Volvo would rest on its laurels. You'd be wrong. Very wrong. B ... Continue reading
Volvo and Siemens Launch Electric Mobility Partnership
Sep 1, 2011
Volvo Car Corporation and Siemens intend to jointly advance the technical development of electric cars through extensive strategic cooperation. ... Continue reading
Improved Fuel Efficiency and Flex-Fuel Capability for MY12 Commodore
Sep 1, 2011
Holden has made fuel-efficiency improvements across its popular V6-powered Commodore range with a model year 2012 update on-sale in mid September. ... Continue reading
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