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More Than 5000 Kilometres Through Australia - F-CELL World Drive Starts Its Third Route Section

More Than 5000 Kilometres Through Australia - F-CELL World Drive Starts Its Third Route Section

59 days after setting off from Stuttgart, the F-CELL World Drive has reached the third continent of its round-the-world tour. ... Continue reading

Standout Classics At Shannons Sydney Sale

Standout Classics At Shannons Sydney Sale

Shannons have a number of 'tandout' British and European classics crossing the auction block in Sydney on Monday, May 2. ... Continue reading

Kia Naimo Electric Concept Stars In Seoul

Kia Naimo Electric Concept Stars In Seoul

Making its world premiere at the Seoul Motor Show today (Thursday), the Kia Naimo electric concept car combines Korean heritage with innovative modern features. ... Continue reading

Kia Naimo electric concept car premieres at Seoul Motor Show

Kia Naimo electric concept car premieres at Seoul Motor Show

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), General Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Naimo electric concept stars in Seoul - Striking all-electric concept car makes world debut at Seoul Motor Show - Kia Naimo expresses sophistication through simpl ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review, Specs, Comparisons and Prices

2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review, Specs, Comparisons and Prices

2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review, Specs, Comparisons and Prices, 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine: 2.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 156 hp @ 6,000 rpm (191 net hp)/136 lb.-ft. @ 2,250 rpm Transmission: E-CVT Wheelbase: 107.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.8 x 72.2 x 56.9 in. Tires: P225/50VR17 Cargo volume: 11.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

New Reports From Citi, Ceres See U.S. Auto Industry Boosting Profits, Sales With Higher Mileage Standards - COMPLETE PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO

New Reports From Citi, Ceres See U.S. Auto Industry Boosting Profits, Sales With Higher Mileage Standards - COMPLETE PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO

WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 Tougher Fuel Efficiency Standards, Electric Vehicle Push Will Accelerate Sales and Profits for U.S. Carmakers More than Global Competitors, Two Analyses Conclude WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 - As the U.S. ramps up vehicle fuel efficiency standards, two new reports from Citi Investment Research, ... Continue reading

Leviton Announces UL Listing for Portable Charger

Leviton Announces UL Listing for Portable Charger

PR Newswire MELVILLE, N.Y., March 30, 2011 MELVILLE, N.Y., March 30, 2011 -- Leviton today announced the Evr-Green™ 120 Level 1 Portable Charger, which allows drivers to charge a plug-in vehicle anywhere a standard outlet is available, has received Underwriters Laboratories Inc.® (UL) Listing for El ... Continue reading

Ford eNews - March 30, 2011

Ford eNews - March 30, 2011

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, 2011 -- Rising prices at the pump fuel demand for natural gas Higher fuel prices, increasing government incentives and more CNG fueling stations are spurring interest in compressed natural gas-powered commercial vehicles offered by Ford. Cab company ... Continue reading

Valvoline Introduces UltraMax Lubricants for Off-Highway Equipment

Valvoline Introduces UltraMax Lubricants for Off-Highway Equipment

PR Newswire LEXINGTON, Ky., March 30, 2011 LEXINGTON, Ky., March 30, 2011 -- Valvoline, a brand of Ashland Inc. has launched its UltraMax product line to extend the life of off-highway engines and equipment by going beyond OEM standards to outprotect, outperform and provide better cost containment. The UltraMax lineup ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group LLC Gets Consumers Rolling at the 2011 Denver International Auto Show

Chrysler Group LLC Gets Consumers Rolling at the 2011 Denver International Auto Show

PR Newswire DENVER, March 30, 2011 DENVER, March 30, 2011 -- Rock climbing, scaling a mountain created by the Jeep® brand or cruising the streets of downtown Denver in all new Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram products, consumers will get a hands-on Chrysler Group experience at the 2011 Denver International Au ... Continue reading

Zipcar Launches Partnership with City of Sacramento

Zipcar Launches Partnership with City of Sacramento

PR Newswire CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 30, 2011 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 30, 2011 -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, along with Mayor Kevin Johnson and the City of Sacramento Department of Transportation, today announced Zipcar's expansion into Sacramento, Calif. This new program is the first car sha ... Continue reading

New Mercedes-Benz SLK Benefits from More Aggressive Image, Says CAP

New Mercedes-Benz SLK Benefits from More Aggressive Image, Says CAP

LONDON--AGGRESSIVE styling and across-the-board improvements have given the new Mercedes-Benz SLK a significant forecast residual value premium over the outgoing model, according to CAP, the used car pricing experts. “Historically the SLK has suffered something of an image problem, sometimes unkindly described as ... Continue reading

Green Automotive Announces New Vehicle Shipment

Green Automotive Announces New Vehicle Shipment

DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (GACR.PK) announced today the arrival of nine new All-Electric vehicles from its vehicle manufacturer based in China. According to the Company the vehicles have cleared Customs and have been delivered to its temporary holding facility in Southern California. “The Electr ... Continue reading

Ford's Extreme Road Testing Helps Cars Conquer Potholed Roads Around the World

Ford's Extreme Road Testing Helps Cars Conquer Potholed Roads Around the World

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, 2011 -- Ford's Lommel Proving Ground in Belgium and Michigan Proving Ground in the U.S. feature miles of test track that specifically re-creates potholes and damaged surfaces to mirror extreme public road conditions Real-world road simulations, high ... Continue reading

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