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All-New Ford Focus Electric: The Most Maintenance-Free Ford Ever

All-New Ford Focus Electric: The Most Maintenance-Free Ford Ever

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 -- Ford Focus Electric's fewer moving mechanical parts nearly eliminates scheduled maintenance, saving drivers time and money No oil changes means Focus Electric drivers will save at least $450 and 7.5 hours over the life of the car Checking the tire pressure and filling the windshield washer flui ... Continue reading

Mazda Unveils MX-5 Miata Special Edition at Chicago Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mazda Unveils MX-5 Miata Special Edition at Chicago Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

PR Newswire CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 -- On the heels of its recent milestone announcement of 900,000 MX-5 Miatas being produced, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is unveiling the 2011 MX-5 Miata Special Edition, a limited-run model of only 750 units. The Special Edition continues the MX-5's his ... Continue reading

New Antara Enters UK SUV Market At Under £20k

New Antara Enters UK SUV Market At Under £20k

With a refreshed exterior design, new engines, revised chassis settings and an upgraded interior, the Vauxhall Antara combines off-road flair with practicality for the 2011 model year ... Continue reading

Nissan Net Income At 80.1 Billion Yen In Third Quarter

Nissan Net Income At 80.1 Billion Yen In Third Quarter

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, ending March 31, 2011, as well as the first nine months. In the third quarter, the consolidated net income totalled 80.1 billion yen (US $970 million, euro 710 million), an increase of 35.1 billion yen compared with the ... Continue reading

Fleets Take Delivery Of New LPG-Powered Mazdas

Fleets Take Delivery Of New LPG-Powered Mazdas

Mazda has seen an increase in Mazda6 sales to UK fleets who intend to convert the car to liquefied petroleum gas with the expectation of significantly more orders in the pipeline. ... Continue reading

Suzuki Joins ANCAP's 5-Star Safety Club

Suzuki Joins ANCAP's 5-Star Safety Club

Australia's leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), has welcomed Suzuki's efforts to improve vehicle safety with the announcement of 5-star ratings for the all-new Swift and 2011 model Kizashi. ... Continue reading

Sue Mulcaster Leaves Kia Press Office

Sue Mulcaster Leaves Kia Press Office

It is with great regret and considerable sadness that Kia Motors (UK) Ltd., has to announce that Sue Mulcaster is leaving the Press & Public Relations Department. ... Continue reading

Saab GB Appoints New Ayrshire Dealership

Saab GB Appoints New Ayrshire Dealership

Saab GB is pleased to announce the appointment of a new dealership in Ayrshire. ... Continue reading

2011 Toyota Matrix Debuts at the Chicago Auto Show

2011 Toyota Matrix Debuts at the Chicago Auto Show

New Wheels and Interior Styling Improvements Choice of Two Efficient Four-Cylinder Engines Sporty S Model Features 2.4-Liter Engine and 17-Inch Wheels Smart Stop Technology added to Standard Star Safety System Toyota Care Complimentary Maintenance Plan CHICAGO - February 9, 2011: Making its debut at the Chicago Auto Sh ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Orlando - The Perfect Mix Of Bold And New

Chevrolet Orlando - The Perfect Mix Of Bold And New

Orlando. A thousand things to do in a day. Fun, entertainment and relaxation for family and friends. That's the holiday spirit Chevrolet has packed into its first ever European MPV. ... Continue reading

Beaulieu Boatjumble Sunday 17th April 2011

Beaulieu Boatjumble Sunday 17th April 2011

The UK's biggest outdoor boating event, the Beaulieu BoatJumble takes place on Sunday 17th April. Held in the grounds of the world-famous Beaulieu attraction, the gates will open at 9am for BoatMall and BoatMart and 10am for the BoatJumble. ... Continue reading

Iconic Jaguar E-Types Return To Coventry For A Matchday Exhibition At The Ricoh

Iconic Jaguar E-Types Return To Coventry For A Matchday Exhibition At The Ricoh

Visitors to the Ricoh Arena for Coventry City's game against Watford on Saturday, April 2nd will get more than the usual football match. For one day only, the Jaguar Exhibition Hall will be filled with Jaguar E-Types. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Becomes Partner Of "The Open Championship"

Mercedes-Benz Becomes Partner Of "The Open Championship"

Mercedes-Benz has announced at the Dubai Desert Classic, a golf tournament on the European Tour at which the brand with the star is represented as a partner, that it will be increasing its commitment to international golf. ... Continue reading

R/T is Back as Dodge Unleashes Five New Performance Models at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO

R/T is Back as Dodge Unleashes Five New Performance Models at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb 9, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb 9, 2011 -- From minivans to muscle cars, the Dodge brand introduced an entire lineup of new R/T performance models at the Chicago Auto Show today. Whether it's a Charger, Challenger, Journey, Durango or the Grand Caravan, Dodge now offers R/T models that deliver power, performance and ... Continue reading

Volkswagen's "The Force" Ad is the Most Effective Automotive Super Bowl Ad

Volkswagen's "The Force" Ad is the Most Effective Automotive Super Bowl Ad

Ace Metrix the authority in television advertising effectiveness, said today that Volkswagen’s “The Forceâ€??? ad was the most effective automotive ad (10 percent more effective than the average Super Bowl ad) in a Super Bowl dominated by auto manufacturers. “How to Make a Winni ... Continue reading

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