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We're Complacent as Hell and We're Gonna Continue to Take It Forever!

We're Complacent as Hell and We're Gonna Continue to Take It Forever!

The House of Representatives votes to block E15 and other changes to the Gasoline status quo By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Hey, how’s the financial depression been treating you, buddy? It’s pretty good, huh, all that unemployment, stagnation, increasing national debt. Gla ... Continue reading

OPEC Wins, America Loses in House Vote

OPEC Wins, America Loses in House Vote

WASHINGTON, DC - February 19, 2019: Growth Energy leaders say they continue to oppose provisions approved today by the House of Representatives that would block the Administtration from implementing policies that would reduce our dependence on foreign oil, create jobs and strengthen our national security. Two amendment ... Continue reading

Oil Producers Admit to Sabotaging Alt Fuel Efforts

Oil Producers Admit to Sabotaging Alt Fuel Efforts

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Producer There was supposed to be $25 billion for the American car makers to tool up for future fuel/vehicle production. It's what the auto companies asked for, it's what Congress approved. Then, as if they suddenly realized that if they took that money that they would actually ... Continue reading

Nationwide's Strong 2010 Performance Bolstered by Diverse Business Mix and Customer-Focused Strategy

Nationwide's Strong 2010 Performance Bolstered by Diverse Business Mix and Customer-Focused Strategy

COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nationwide -— a leading provider of property & casualty insurance, financial services and retirement products -— reported $1.1 billion in net operating income* in 2010, up 24 percent from $893 million in 2009. The results reflect a combination of improving property & casual ... Continue reading

New Toyota Advertising Campaign Reminds Consumers Why It's the Best-Selling Brand in America

New Toyota Advertising Campaign Reminds Consumers Why It's the Best-Selling Brand in America

PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2011 -- Toyota will launch a new advertising campaign on Monday highlighting the brand's leadership position as the best-selling retail brand in America. The "#1 For A Reason" campaign will remind people why Toyota continues to be the top brand cons ... Continue reading

Motorcyclists Across the Country Anxiously Await Court Decision on Constitutionality of New York's Motorcycle Checkpoint Program

Motorcyclists Across the Country Anxiously Await Court Decision on Constitutionality of New York's Motorcycle Checkpoint Program

PR Newswire NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2011 NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Motorcyclists across the nation are awaiting a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York which they hope will declare New York's "motorcycle only" roadway checkpoints to be unconstitutional. The case Wagner et al. v. The Co ... Continue reading

GM, Chrysler Offer Best Deals for Presidents' Day, Reports Edmunds.com

GM, Chrysler Offer Best Deals for Presidents' Day, Reports Edmunds.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--General Motors and Chrysler are offering some of the most enticing national automotive deals this month as car buyers gear up for President’s Day weekend, reports Edmunds.com’s True Market Value® Deals of the Month. “Now that the auto industry is showing s ... Continue reading

AAA: February Gas Prices Continue to Climb

AAA: February Gas Prices Continue to Climb

PR Newswire AURORA, Ill., Feb. 18, 2011 AURORA, Ill., Feb. 18, 2011 -- AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased $.04 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $3.26 per gallon for the month of February, which is $.57 higher per gal ... Continue reading

New Opel Antara: Dynamic Crossover Model Updated and Refined - VIDEO ENHANCED

New Opel Antara: Dynamic Crossover Model Updated and Refined - VIDEO ENHANCED

With accentuated exterior design, new engines, newly tuned chassis and an upgraded interior, the Opel Antara combines sporty off-road flair with high utility value and urban chic in the 2011 model year. The fully re-worked engine line-up consisting of two diesel units and one gasoline variant meets Euro 5 emissions sta ... Continue reading

Rinspeed Presents the Sun and Fun Car Filled with Clever Ideas at 2011 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Rinspeed Presents the Sun and Fun Car Filled with Clever Ideas at 2011 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Open Speedster for the Extroverted Communicator - Seamless High-Tech, Purism and Lifestyle.This car irritates. Could be that it’s the ingenious crafted creations of world-renowned New York pop artist James Rizzi. In any case, Frank M. Rinderknecht‘s latest work “BamBoo” lets the sun rise over the ov ... Continue reading

Efficient Peugeot Van Range Delivers On New 2014 Co2 Targets

Efficient Peugeot Van Range Delivers On New 2014 Co2 Targets

Peugeot UK welcomes the new set of CO2 targets for light commercial vehicles agreed by the European Parliament, safe in the knowledge that its fleet of efficient HDi-powered vans already meets the initial target, set for 2014 and Peugeot's smaller vans even come under the longer term target, set for 2020. ... Continue reading

Ford Franchise Is Voted Best By Dealers

Ford Franchise Is Voted Best By Dealers

Ford won Franchise of the Year in a new category at the 20th AM awards as decided by the magazine's readers working in automotive retail. ... Continue reading

Hybrid Power Extends Porsche Panamera Range - VIDEO ENHANCED

Hybrid Power Extends Porsche Panamera Range - VIDEO ENHANCED

The Panamera S Hybrid marks the beginning of a new chapter of Porsche Intelligent Performance, as well as continuing the success story of the four door Gran Turismo. ... Continue reading

Smart Customisation Programme Is Made Foryou

Smart Customisation Programme Is Made Foryou

Smart has unveiled the perfect solution for owners who literally have designs on making their smart fortwo even more individual. ... Continue reading

Charged, But Not Guilty - The Nissan Micra DIG-S

Charged, But Not Guilty - The Nissan Micra DIG-S

Nissan's focus on reducing emissions is not just restricted to creating electric vehicles such as the award-winning Nissan LEAF. The company now introduces a new petrol engine which produces just 95g/km of CO2 making it one of the lowest in the world today. ... Continue reading

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