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Alfa Romeo Launches ALFA TCT Transmission in MiTo

Alfa Romeo Launches ALFA TCT Transmission in MiTo

The sporty compact Alfa MiTo is the first model in the Alfa Romeo range to feature the all new ALFA TCT automatic transmission with dry twin clutch - now available in the UK. ... Continue reading

Nissan and Mazda Agree on New OEM Contract

Nissan and Mazda Agree on New OEM Contract

YOKOHAMA/HIROSHIMA, Januar 28, 2011: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that the two companies have agreed to expand the scope of Mazda's original equipment manufacturing (OEM) supply to Nissan. Under the agreement, Mazda will begin supply of its Premacy minivan to Nissan from May 2011. ... Continue reading

Mahindra Automotive Australia Offers Support To Flood Affected Regions

Mahindra Automotive Australia Offers Support To Flood Affected Regions

With floods wreaking havoc across Queensland, Victoria and NSW over the last number of weeks, Mahindra Automotive Australia (MAA) has shown their support by offering a $1,000 discount off drive away prices on their 2.5 lit CRDe Mahindra Pik-Up vehicles in affected regions until April 30, 2011. ... Continue reading

Tesla Launches Battery Recycling Program Throughout Europe

Tesla Launches Battery Recycling Program Throughout Europe

MAIDENHEAD, England, January 27, 2011 -- - Unique Eco-Friendly Approach Recovers Important Metals and Reduces Carbon Footprint Tesla Motors has launched a comprehensive strategy to recycle its industry-leading battery packs throughout Europe. At the end of their long life, Tesla will recycle its battery packs at Umicor ... Continue reading

New 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible Showcases Sophisticated Style, Comfort, Safety and Value with Top-down Fun

New 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible Showcases Sophisticated Style, Comfort, Safety and Value with Top-down Fun

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan 28, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan 28, 2011 -- New Chrysler 200 Convertible sports a new design and new sheet metal, highlighting clean, sensual lines, the new face of the Chrysler brand and the choice of a soft or hard top New powertrain option featuring the all-new Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engi ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com: Washington, Please Don't Repeat Past Mistakes with CAFE Standards

Edmunds.com: Washington, Please Don't Repeat Past Mistakes with CAFE Standards

WASHINGTON--Today, the CEO of Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, presented to the Society of Automotive Engineers’ 2011 Government/Industry Meeting on policy that could help achieve the President’s clean air goals. “The lesson from the past is that ef ... Continue reading

BMW's Jim O'Donnell at the Washington D.C. Auto Show

BMW's Jim O'Donnell at the Washington D.C. Auto Show

Washington D.C. Auto Show January 27, 2011 Good morning and thank you for joining us. It’s always good to come to Washington because we in the auto industry and government both have an essential role to play in enabling the precious freedom of mobility to thrive well into the future. I’m happy to say, we reco ... Continue reading

Ford Focus Electric Permanently Plugs In at Petersen Automotive Museum

Ford Focus Electric Permanently Plugs In at Petersen Automotive Museum

Ford is donating to Petersen Automotive Museum one of the two Focus Electric prototypes used on "The Jay Leno Show" during a celebrity driving segment called Green Car Challenge Used throughout the 2010 season, the Electric Orange battery electric prototype was outfitted with Recaro racing seats, a full roll cage and a ... Continue reading

Pro Athlete Shaun White Takes The Wheel With New Partner BFGoodrich Tires

Pro Athlete Shaun White Takes The Wheel With New Partner BFGoodrich Tires

Professional Athlete Shaun White has accomplished much in his storied career in action sports – he’s a two-time Olympic Gold medal winner, the most decorated athlete in Winter X Games history with 15 medals, a four-time medal winner at Summer X Games and a nine-time ESPY award winner. Now ... Continue reading

"Main Street in Motion" Takes Multi-Marque Consumer Test Drives Around the U.S. - VIDEO FEATURE

"Main Street in Motion" Takes Multi-Marque Consumer Test Drives Around the U.S. - VIDEO FEATURE

SEE ALSO: DETROIT - January 27, 2011: Shopping for a new car can be stressful (which is why TheAutoChannel.com should always be your first stop). From crossovers to hybrids; new technologies, engine offerings, and varying price ranges can make decision making difficult. While the internet has made it easier to shop, co ... Continue reading

Toyota's North American Production Up 18 Percent in 2010

Toyota's North American Production Up 18 Percent in 2010

ERLANGER, Ky., Jan. 27, 2011 ERLANGER, Ky., Jan. 27, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) announced today that the company's assembly plants produced 1,456,887 vehicles in 2010, an 18 percent increase compared to 2009. Toyota's North American facilities assemble the Avalon, Camry, ... Continue reading

Shelby Announces The 50th Anniversary Cobra

Shelby Announces The 50th Anniversary Cobra

2012 marks half a century since the very first Cobra was released on the street, and to celebrate, Shelby has announced a limited-edition 50th Anniversary model that was just introduced at Barrett-Jackson . Using CSX8000 chassis numbers, each of the continuation cars will be painted in "Shelby Black" and feature a prem ... Continue reading

2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite - Carey Russ Review

2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite - Carey Russ Review

2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite If you need to haul six to eight people on a regular basis, with the option to stuff your vehicle with stuff of varying size and shape, and enjoy the comfort of a car, there is really only one type of vehicle that will do the job. A minivan. The basic American minivan concept -- a one-a ... Continue reading

2011 Honda Odyssey Earns Best-Possible 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score in More-Stringent Federal Government Crash Test Safety Rating Program

2011 Honda Odyssey Earns Best-Possible 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score in More-Stringent Federal Government Crash Test Safety Rating Program

Odyssey among first vehicles to earn 5-stars in all crash test subcategories Text Only 2011_Odyssey_NCAP_Rls 27Jan2011.doc Add to Basket Remove from Basket Printer Friendly 01/27/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif. The all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) best-possibl ... Continue reading

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