Hyundai Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary in the United States
Feb 21, 2011
PR Newswire FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 21, 2011 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 21, 2011 -- With gas prices at $1.20 per gallon, financing topping 10 percent APR and airbags emerging as the latest safety technology, the auto industry looked much different 25 years ago when Hyundai brought its car to the United States. ... Continue reading
LIVE Video Introduction: The New Sub-Brand from BMW - WATCH IT HERE 9:15AM EST/6:15AM PST
Feb 21, 2011
MUNICH - February 21, 2011: BMW stages its long awaited unveiling of its Multi City I-Project vehicle. The live press conference begins at 9:15AM New York time - 6:15AM Los Angeles. CLICK HERE to watch the live event. Shortly after the conclusion of the live video an archived version will be available for continuous on ... Continue reading
Mazda Helps Met Police Keep Safer Neighbourhoods In Havering
Feb 21, 2011
Mazda UK have this week continued their support and commitment to the Metropolitan Police Service in Havering and have recently delivered a new Mazda5 to the St Andrews Safer Neighbourhood Team. ... Continue reading
Lexus Launches A Quiet Revolution: CUE Drums
Feb 21, 2011
A Quiet Revolution begins this week as Lexus initiates a memorable and star-studded campaign for the new CT 200h, the world's first full hybrid luxury compact car. And how better to spread the news than to ask pop icon Kylie Minogue, supported by one of the most diverse and talented groups of drummers the world has see ... Continue reading
Worldwide Preview At The Geneva Auto Show for the Maserati GranCabrio Sport
Feb 21, 2011
The new Maserati that will debut at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show will offer more driving enjoyment thanks to an improved overall vehicle dynamics, more horse power, a more responsive and efficient engine and optimised gearshift response. ... Continue reading
Feb 21, 2011
Alfa Romeo dealerships across the UK are enjoying a busy 11 days as they launched The Red 11 Event, running from the 17-27 February. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Captiva Moves Up The Spec-Cing Order...
Feb 21, 2011
With a bold new face, upgraded cabin, competitive CO2 outputs and a spec list that leaves many of its rivals in the shade, the new Chevrolet Captiva looks set to take the SUV sector by storm when it arrives in UK showrooms in May. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Confirms Electric Test Vehicle Project
Feb 21, 2011
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today confirmed the development of 102EX, a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom, to debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 1 March 2011. The car will tour during 2011, serving as a test bed to gather a bank of research data which will be crucial in informing future decisions on alternative drive-t ... Continue reading
Renault UK Launches 'Va Va Voom' Facebook Campaign
Feb 21, 2011
To support its highly-publicised new 'Va Va Voom' TV ad for the high-selling Clio supermini, Renault has just launched a Facebook campaign. Designed to attract users of all ages, fans simply have to vote each week for their favourite Kings and Queens possessing the ever-elusive Va Va Voom quality, with the chance to wi ... Continue reading
Trucks & Troops 28th - 30th May 2011
Feb 21, 2011
From the 28th - 30th May 2011, the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is playing host to Trucks & Troops. Staged by the South Hampshire Area of the Military Vehicle Trust the show is a celebration of the development of military transport, combat vehicles and soldiering through the ages. ... Continue reading
The Amarok - Australian Debut Of The Most Fuel-Efficient Ute In Its Class
Feb 21, 2011
With the new Amarok, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is presenting a debut of the world's most advanced production ute for the Australian market. The highly advanced TDI engine of the Amarok - a boosted direct injection engine - will set new standards when it comes to fuel economy and emissions. ... Continue reading
What's the Plan if Oil Supply is Interrupted? We Don't Have One!
Feb 21, 2011
AUTO CENTRAL - February 21, 2011: Predicting the outcome of all the unrest in the Middle East is impossible. Will the upheavals result in real democracies or greater tyrannys? No one really knows. The only reason we in America or Europe care is the oil issues. Shockingly, as investigative author Edwin Black pointed out ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Becomes Segment's First to Earn Top Safety Ratings in World's Largest Auto Markets
Feb 21, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 -- Ford Fiesta adds five-star safety rating in China to similar top ratings in Europe and Australia/New Zealand Fiesta reaches 1 million sales in Europe, total global sales are 1,140,000 In North America, the 2011 Ford Fiesta earned a Top Safety ... Continue reading
Honda Civic GX Tops Greenest Car List ... Unfortunately it's Virtually Unavailable to Buy
Feb 21, 2011
Ironic Results name the Chevy Volt 12th on list while making an unavailable car #1 By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Just how screwed up are our national aspirations to become energy independent? You need look no further than the results of the latest report issued by the American Coun ... Continue reading
BMW to Introduce New Sub-Brand Tomorrow, Monday - VIDEO FEATURE
Feb 20, 2011
MUNICH - February 20, 2011: On Monday, February 21st, BMW will be presenting a major announcement regarding a new sub-brand of vehicles. Tonight, Sunday, Preparing the launch that will take place during a press conference on Monday and introducing the new brand BMW has illuminated the HQ with lighting effects and film ... Continue reading
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