Porsche Boxster S Black Edition Has More Features, More Value and More Horsepower
Feb 3, 2011
ATLANTA, Feb. 2, 2011 -- Following on the heels of the recently announced 911 Black Edition, Porsche introduces a new, luxurious and limited edition Boxster S this spring. The 2012 Boxster S Black Edition features a 10-horsepower boost and a long list of standard equipment at an attractive price. This new mid-engine sp ... Continue reading
New York Auto Show Announces Valentine's Day Online Ticket Promotion
Feb 3, 2011
Private Show Tours Available New York, NY - (February 2, 2011): With Valentine's Day fast approaching we thought we should ask the important question of the day: what would Cupid drive (when his wings got tired)? Something fast? Surely it would have to be something smokin' hot; or maybe not. Is Cupid a 'burn rubber' pa ... Continue reading
Hyundai Attempts Mass Hypnosis for Super Bowl XLV - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 3, 2011
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 2, 2011 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 2, 2011 -- Hyundai Motor America will lift the veil on one of the longest standing conspiracies in the auto industry during Super Bowl XLV on Sunday, Feb. 6. Hyundai contends that consumers have been conditioned to purchase boring compact cars for prac ... Continue reading
Expert panel: American People Reject Obama's Goal for Electric Vehicles
Feb 3, 2011
Blue-ribbon panel says auto industry, government must do far more to ensure electric vehicles have a fair shot at commercial acceptance in the U.S. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Feb. 2, 2011; While President Barack Obama's State of the Union address displayed a big vision for electric cars in America, a new blue-ribbon study spons ... Continue reading
Indiana University Study: Obama's Electric Vehicle Goal Hits Roadblock
Feb 2, 2011
Washington DC February 2, 2011; Erika Dimmler writing for CNN reported that President Barack Obama's goal of putting 1 million electric cars on U.S. roads by 2015 could run into a huge roadblock -- the American consumer. According to a report released Wednesday by researchers at Indiana University, automakers are unlik ... Continue reading
USCAR's USABC Awards $5.43 Million in Advanced Battery Technology Contracts
Feb 2, 2011
SEE ALSO: Electric Vehicles - Solution or Diversion? The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a division of USCAR, recently announced approximately $5.43 million in advanced battery development and technology assessment contracts to five firms. The competitively bid contract awards are funded by the U ... Continue reading
Snowy X Marks The M56x Infiniti Spot, Ford Fiesta Surprise Suprise In This Months Letter From Europe
Feb 2, 2011
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel I would be a total hypocrite if I did not admit that our destination for a recent road test was the scene of the 1960 Winter Olympics-Squaw Valley in California. At first we were due to drive the Ford Edge, then a Suburban and finally an Infiniti M56x. Talk about ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima and Sportage Named 'Best New Model' by Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Feb 2, 2011
2011 Kia Optima and 2011 Sportage were both honored recently as "Best New Model" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Â The Optima was named "Best New Car" in the $25,000-$30,000 category, while the Sportage was designated the "Best New Crossover" in the Small Crossovers category. Â In addition, Kia Motors' funky urban p ... Continue reading
MotorWeek Picks Best Family-Friendly SUV for under $29,000
Feb 2, 2011
OWINGS MILLS, Md.-- Theyâre a popular and trendy alternative to the traditional family sedan or minivan, so whatâs the best SUV for under $29,000? To answer that question, MotorWeek teamed up with Cars.com and USA TODAY, as well as actor Joey Lawrence and his family, for the $29K SUV Shootout. The results wil ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Car Bargains Didn't End in December
Feb 2, 2011
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,530 per vehicle sold in January 2011, essentially unchanged from December 2010, but up $177, or â 7.5 percent â from January 2010. " ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Canada Starts 2011 Off in Style
Feb 2, 2011
AJAX, ONTARIO February 2, 2011; Volkswagen Canada picked up in January exactly where it left off in December, with a new sales record. Total sales of new vehicles numbered 2,861, besting the previous mark; set in the year 2000, by over 18%. This represented an increase of 23% over last year's result (2,332).The all-new ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Returns to the Super Bowl With Two Spots
Feb 2, 2011
TV spots during the 2nd and 4th quarters of Super Bowl XLV. Â This marks the second consecutive year Volkswagen has advertised during the Super Bowl after a nine-year hiatus. Â The ads will showcase two new vehicles, the all-new 2012 Passat and the 21st Century Beetle, months before they arrive in dealerships this fa ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Has Big Presence in Super Bowl XLV
Feb 2, 2011
Chevrolet ads will run pre-game, during the game and post-game Five in-game ads debut featuring Camaro, Cruze Eco, Silverado HD and Volt Camaro Convertible to be awarded to Most Valuable Player FOX's 'Glee' showcases Chevy in special post-game episode Chevrolet will air five 30-second commercials during Super Bowl XLV ... Continue reading
Lexus Exhibit Will Exude 'Performance' at 2011 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 2, 2011
CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2011 -- While luxury is at the heart of Lexus, the automaker will be showing off a bit of its wild side at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. Lexus will be packing plenty of performance in its 20,000-square-foot exhibit with displays dedicated to sporty accessorization and sheer, unbridl ... Continue reading
International Brands See Strong Start to 2011
Feb 2, 2011
International nameplates began 2011 on a positive note. In January, manufacturers and dealers enjoyed their highest sales volume since 2008. International brands were up 15.7 percent from January 2010, helped along by the introduction of attractive new models, increasing availability of credit, and consumer confidence ... Continue reading
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