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
BMW Revs Its Engine The Ultimate Driving Machine Has Ambitious Plans to Drive U.S. Market Share
Feb 20, 2011
Washington, DC--February 20,2011: Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Reports the following: <p><i><a href="http://http://www.aiada.org/news-and-events/industry-news/14 13">Marty Bernstein AIADA</a></i></p> Fifty years ago, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, better known as BMW, was in dire financial straits and faced ... Continue reading
Truck Review: 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500
Feb 20, 2011
CHEVYâS BIG TRUCK IS A VERY BIG DEAL By Marty BernsteinSenior Editor at Large Nothing gets road respect and the job done like a good looking, powerful big truck and the new Chevy Silverado 2500 4 WD Crew Cab model tops âem all. If you need to haul a big boat, trailer or lots of job materials with room for fiv ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Becomes Segment's First to Earn Top Safety Ratings in World's Largest Auto Markets
Feb 20, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 â The Ford Fiesta is now the first car in its segment to earn top crash test ratings in each of the worldâs largest auto markets that perform safety testing, the U.S., China and Europe. âFord is committed to safety, including our efforts to deliver top crash test ratings th ... Continue reading
Feb 20, 2011
n-vehicle entertainment and information systems, better know as infotainment, is the biggest growing trend in the auto industry. In many cases, access to phones, PDAs, music and maps is becoming more important to car buyers then whatâs under the hood. Recently launched on The Engadget Show, Chevy MyLink plans to t ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces the Plural of Prius
Feb 20, 2011
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. today announced that the general public has selected 'Prii'as the preferred plural term for Prius. The Prius Goes Plural voting campaign was launched on January 10 at the North American International Auto ... Continue reading
U of M Study Finds Automakers Manipulate CAFE - A Reader Responds
Feb 20, 2011
A Fellow Tach'er Responds To U of M Study Finds Automakers Manipulate CAFE Hello Mr. Snide, Your recent article on Big Oil has unleashed a feeling of rage against the oil cartels and American car producers. I agree with your comments as it regards the North American auto producer's commitment to "big Oil". In 1979, I o ... Continue reading
Ethanol Industry Responds to Anti-Ethanol Amendments
Feb 20, 2011
Phoenix, AZ February 19, 2011; Responding to late night votes on the House Continuing Resolution (CR) on amendments from Rep. John Sullivan (R-OK) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) that promoted imported oil over domestic renewable fuel production, the Renewable Fuels Association released the following statement "Last night, polit ... Continue reading
Groups Opposing Increase in Ethanol in Gasoline Launch Campaign Advocating More Scientific Testing
Feb 20, 2011
Warn of Possible Safety and Environmental Dangers WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Environmental and industry groups that frequently oppose each other on a broad range of policy issues are launching a joint campaign calling on Congress to require thorough and objective scientific testing before allowing an increase in the amount ... Continue reading
U of M Study Finds Automakers Manipulate CAFE Fuel Economy Not Fixing America's Gasoline Problem
Feb 20, 2011
ANN ARBOR, Mich. February 16, 2011; With the recent announcement that the U.S. government will propose new fuel economy standards this fall, a University of Michigan study shows that automakers fine-tune vehicle fuel economy to qualify for more favorable treatment. For more than 30 years, auto companies have done just ... Continue reading
Feb 20, 2011
Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the following statement today following House passage of an amendment blocking federal funding of Environmental Protection Agency action implementing the use of a higher level of ethanol in gasoline: "Every American who owns ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Confirms Electric Test Vehicle Project
Feb 19, 2011
PR Newswire GOODWOOD, United Kingdom, Feb. 19, 2011 GOODWOOD, United Kingdom, Feb. 19, 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 March 1, 2011. The car will tour during 2011, serving as a test bed to gather a ... Continue reading
Jaguar Celebrates 50 Years of Iconic E-Type - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 19, 2011
LONDON - February 19, 2011: This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most famous and desirable cars in automotive history - the Jaguar E-Type. Jaguar will be celebrating this special anniversary year at high-profile motoring events throughout 2011. The company will mark the anniversary at the 2011 Geneva Moto ... Continue reading
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