Apr 12, 2011
PR Newswire CARSON, Calif., April 12, 2011 CARSON, Calif., April 12, 2011 -- A new report from AutoMD.com reveals that the wider availability of online repair information in a challenging economy is spurring a sea change in the way car owners approach vehicle repair and maintenance. And these twin factors are driving t ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Meets Second of Three Performance Events; Fiat Increases Ownership to 30 Percent
Apr 12, 2011
Chrysler Group-Fiat partnership and enhances Chrysler Group's international market position. The second milestone required Chrysler Group to achieve cumulative revenues of more than $1.5 billion attributable to Company sales made outside of Canada, Mexico and the United States (the "NAFTA Countries") after June 10, 200 ... Continue reading
Small Batteries Power Biggest Growth in the Electric Vehicle Market
Apr 12, 2011
BOSTON--The overall market for energy storage technologies that power electric vehicles is set to grow from $13 billion in 2011 to $30 billion in 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18%. But, while prominent plug-in passenger cars like the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf grab most of the headlines, the bulk of fut ... Continue reading
Peugeot Launches Hyper-Local Advertising Campaign with NAVTEQ LocationPoint
Apr 12, 2011
PR Newswire PARIS, April 12, 2011 PARIS, April 12, 2011 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, has announced that Peugeot is running a first-of-its kind campaign on NAVTEQ LocationPoint, Ã one of ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2011
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12, 2011 -- Through Vacuum Folding Technology (VFT), Takata has brought new styling and design options to the steering wheel by dramatically reducing the size of the airbag in the wheel hub. Using a highly compressive folding force, a vacuum sys ... Continue reading
2012 Cadillac SRX Offers More Powerful 3.6L Engine
Apr 12, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, April 12, 2011 DETROIT, April 12, 2011 -- Bluetooth becomes standard on all models Heated steering wheel for luxury, performance and premium versions New 20-inch machined-face wheel finish Cadillac will offer a new, more powerful engine for the 2012 SRX, providing buyers of the luxury crossover wit ... Continue reading
New Astra Start/Stop: MPG in the 60s, 0-60 in the 8s
Apr 12, 2011
With a 0-60mph time of just 8.5 seconds and combined mpg of 62.8, the new Astra 2.0 CDTi Start/Stop Hatch really is a case of having your cake and eating it. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports to Host Its First-Ever Teen Driving Safety Program
Apr 12, 2011
Consumer Reports will host its first-ever teen driving safety program in cooperation with the national non-profit Tire Rack Street Survival® driver education program. The event will be held on Saturday, April 30, at CR's Auto Test Center in Connecticut and give young drivers important new skills and experience behind ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2011
Twenty juniors and seniors from 10 high schools and tech centers across Michigan will meet at Macomb Community College Expo Center, located at 14500 East Twelve Mile Road in Warren, on Wednesday (April 13), at 9:30 a.m., to challenge each other in the annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition. Winners will be ann ... Continue reading
MINI Officially Launches WRC Racing Team to Compete in 2011 Season - VIDEO FEATURE
Apr 12, 2011
Oxford/Munich, 11th April 2011. The return of MINI to one of the biggest stages in motorsport is approaching ever closer. On Monday, the MINI WRC Team was officially presented to the public at the Team Launch, which took place at the MINI Plant in Oxford (GB). This season, the team will contest six rounds of the FIA Wo ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Australia Appoints Media Relations Specialist
Apr 12, 2011
Volkswagen Group Australia has appointed Nina Conacher to the position of Media Relations Specialist. ... Continue reading
Subaru Forester Is All-Time Best Seller
Apr 12, 2011
The All-Wheel Drive Subaru Forester has set a new benchmark to become the best-selling Subaru model ever in Australia, passing the 150,000 mark. ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2011
Hyundai Motor Company Australia has again joined forces with The Frontier Touring Company, one of Australia's premier entertainment companies, to provide transport for leading international and local artists on tour in Australia. ... Continue reading
Holden - 'Back In The Black' In 2010
Apr 12, 2011
GM Holden generated a $112 million profit in 2010, as outlined in the company's financial statements which were filed with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission today. ... Continue reading
Narva's New L.E.D Load Resistors Overcome Load Sensitive Flasher Problems
Apr 12, 2011
Narva has introduced 12 and 24 Volt L.E.D Load Resistors to overcome problems relating to load sensitive flasher systems where low current L.E.D lamps have been fitted. ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
