Vintage Audi Racer Takes On A New Kind Of Circuit
Jan 27, 2011
Audi will unveil the latest in its range of e-tron concept studies - an all-electric, 1:2 scale version of the 1936 Auto Union Type C Grand Prix car - at the International Toy Fair in Nuremberg from 3 to 8 February. ... Continue reading
Ford S-Max Seals Its Fifth Businesscar Award
Jan 27, 2011
The Ford S-MAX is celebrating its fifth BusinessCar Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) of the Year award. ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 4/52
Jan 27, 2011
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011, the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Sun Shines On Seat's Green Power Initiative
Jan 27, 2011
SEAT's project to establish itself as a leader in solar power generation in Spain continues apace with news that the first phase of its ambitious 'SEAT al Sol' scheme has just been completed. ... Continue reading
Mazda Donates To The Queensland Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal
Jan 27, 2011
In light of the recent devastating floods in Queensland, the Mazda network in Australia has made a cash donation of $268,000 in order to support relief work in affected communities. ... Continue reading
Impact Of Flood Reconstruction
Jan 27, 2011
"As Greg Evans, Director of Economics and Industry Policy with ACCI put it so well last week, a speculative debate about the Federal and affected States" Budgets for 2012-13, should not distract these Governments and the private sector from flood reconstruction work and supporting communities and businesses shattered b ... Continue reading
smart USA Delivers First Retail Electric Drive Vehicle
Jan 26, 2011
--smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , today delivered the first smart fortwo electric drive to a retail customer in the United States. Penske Automotive Group Chairman Roger Penske and smart USA President Jill Lajdziak made the ceremonial delivery to Mindy Kimball at her home in S ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Clean Energy Initiative to Fund Home Energy-Efficiency Upgrades as First Project
Jan 26, 2011
A Maine housing weatherization program will receive funding for energy-efficiency upgrades, the first investment from a $40 million multi-year commitment by Chevrolet to prevent 8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from entering the air. Chevrolet has signed a letter of intent to partner with Maine State Housing Aut ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2011
In last night's State of the Union address, President Barack Obama called for the United States to "... become the first country to have a million electric vehicles on the road by 2015." The IEEE-USA Electric Vehicles & Personal Transportation Workshop will explore the challenges and opportunities to make that vision a ... Continue reading
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS Review
Jan 26, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 168 hp @ 6,000 rpm/167 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed CVT with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 103.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 180.0 x 69.4 x 58.7 in. Tires: P215/45R18 Cargo volume: 12.3 cu. ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2011
ARLINGTON, VA - January 26, 2011: Drivers of vehicles that perform well in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's side-impact crash test are much less likely to die in a real-world left-side crash than drivers of vehicles that do poorly, a new analysis finds. The study includes only passenger vehicles with side a ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Review By Carey Russ
Jan 26, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Premium Collection Want attention? Get a 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe! In the recently-introduced CTS Coupe, Cadillac's "Art and Science" design language that made its production debut on the 2003 CTS sedan has reached maturity. Seemingly all planes and angles, t ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Review
Jan 26, 2011
2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track If the idea of a high-performance Hyundai makes you laugh, you really do need to get out of the past. After a rough start in the American market in the 1980s, Hyundai has consistently improved its products, to the point where its cars and crossovers are now as good or better than an ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2011
2011 Buick Regal - European-flavored modern sports sedan By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_0854) When I think of Buick, the land-yacht Electra 225 comes to mind and also the famed Riviera and Grand Sport models of years ago. I was looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the all- ... Continue reading
Ford Blends Math, Creative Thinking, Computing Power to Bring Superior Shift Quality to Focus
Jan 26, 2011
-- 2012 Ford Focus, featuring a 2.0-liter direct-injection gasoline engine and PowerShift dry-clutch six-speed automatic transmission, incorporates Ford's patented Torque Hole Filling (THF) technology for smoother, more seamless shift quality THF uses a combination of mathematical modeling and computer-aided engineerin ... Continue reading
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