News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

Gasoline Panic 2011: Hybrid/Electric Vehicles Not the Answer

Mar 4, 2011

PR Newswire CHICAGO, March 4, 2011 CHICAGO, March 4, 2011 -- As the price for a gallon of gasoline creeps over $4.00/gallon – and shows no sign of slowing – many drivers are wondering if they should trade in their gas guzzler for something more fuel efficient, such as a hybrid or electric ... Continue reading

Honda CR-V Wins Vehix Small SUV Comparison Test

Mar 4, 2011

SALT LAKE CITY--The 2011 Honda CR-V is the best-selling small SUV in the United States. According to a recent comparison test conducted by Vehix editors, it’s also the best overall small SUV. “We added the Hyundai Tucson because it’s a Top Safety Pick and represents a great value in t ... Continue reading

Fiat Tops CO2 Reduction Rankings for Fourth Successive Year

Mar 4, 2011

Fiat continues to set new standards in carbon dioxide reduction, after both the Fiat brand and Fiat Group recorded Europe's lowest volume weighted CO2 emissions, according to JATO Dynamics, the world's leading automotive consultancy and research firm. ... Continue reading

Jaguar Cars to Celebrate 50 Years of Its Iconic E-Type at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival

Mar 4, 2011

Jaguar Cars will be officially celebrating two significant anniversaries at Goodwood's popular annual motor sport events this year, with 50 years of Britain's best-loved sports car - the legendary Jaguar E-Type - being honoured at both the 2011 Festival of Speed (1-3 July) and Goodwood Revival (16-18 September), as wel ... Continue reading

Peugeot Starts Taking Orders for an Exclusive Limited Edition Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4

Mar 4, 2011

Peugeot is now taking order registrations for customers interested in the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 - the world's first full diesel hybrid car. ... Continue reading

New President For Mitsubishi Motors Australia

Mar 4, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced the appointment of Genichiro (Gen) Nishina to the position of president and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL), effective April 1st 2011. ... Continue reading

Short February Long On D-MAX Sales

Mar 4, 2011

Despite having a year's fewest days, February was the best ever sales month for Isuzu Ute's D-MAX one-tonner ute range in Australia since launching here in October 2008. ... Continue reading

Proton Slashes Price on Satria Neo Models

Mar 4, 2011

Effective as of 28 February, 2011, Proton Cars slashed the price of its popular Satria Neo models, offering a saving of £1,700 to motorists. ... Continue reading

Motors Liquidation Company Chapter 11 Plan Confirmed

Mar 4, 2011

DETROIT--The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York orally ruled today that it would confirm the Chapter 11 Plan of Motors Liquidation Company (f/k/a General Motors Corporation) ("MLC") and would issue a written decision confirming the same shortly. The Chapter 11 case of MLC is one of the ... Continue reading

General Tire Kicks Off the Highly Anticipated Miss Mint 400 Competition

Mar 3, 2011

PR Newswire FORT MILL, S.C., March 3, 2011 FORT MILL, S.C., March 3, 2011 -- The General Tire Miss Mint 400 competition is back for its 3rd consecutive year. General Tire is turning up the heat for the 2011 Mint 400 race by kicking off the event with the Miss Mint 400 competition which started on Feb 28, 2011. Girls fr ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Explorer is Awarded NADAguides Car of the Month for March 2011

Mar 3, 2011

PR Newswire COSTA MESA, Calif., March 3, 2011 COSTA MESA, Calif., March 3, 2011 -- To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/nadaguides/43232/ News Highlights NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, names the all-new 2011 For ... Continue reading

Gameloft and Audi Shift Gears to Launch a Free App, Asphalt Audi RS 3, on iPhone/iPod Touch Devices

Mar 3, 2011

Offers Consumers a Chance to Win a Brand New Audi A3 Sportback PARIS, March 3, 2011 -- Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of digitally distributed video games, has partnered with premium car brand Audi to launch Asphalt Audi RS 3, a new demo game with exclusive content featuring the brand new Audi RS 3 driving ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel Engines Sited in AAA's New List of Most Innovative Auto Technologies

Mar 3, 2011

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 3, 2011 "Modern diesel engines are clean, quiet, refined and powerful." - AAA WASHINGTON, March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New clean diesel engines, electric vehicles and hybrid cars were among the new innovations named today by AAA on its biennial list of the top new vehicle techn ... Continue reading

TI Automotive Demonstrates First-Ever Integrated Slosh and Pressurized Plastic Fuel Tanks for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

Mar 3, 2011

PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 3, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 3, 2011 -- TI Automotive – a global supplier of automotive fluid storage, carrying and delivery technology – showcased its innovative new slosh and pressurized plastic fuel tanks for hybrid-electric vehicles at the I ... Continue reading

Zipcar Partners with City of Chicago to Provide Integrated Car and Fleet Sharing Services for Smarter, Streamlined Transportation Alternatives

Mar 3, 2011

PR Newswire CHICAGO, March 3, 2011 CHICAGO, March 3, 2011 -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, today announced a partnership with the City of Chicago to provide an integrated fleet and car sharing solution to city agencies in an effort to improve efficiency and promote sustainability. The City of C ... Continue reading