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Tesla Roadster Drives Environmental Responsibility During Berlin Fashion Week

Tesla Roadster Drives Environmental Responsibility During Berlin Fashion Week

BERLIN--The Tesla Roadster will drive the message of environmental responsibility at Berlin Fashion Week's "Green Avantgarde," which showcases some of the world's most exciting and environmentally friendly designers. "I want to prove that fashion, beauty, individuality and comfort do not conflict with sustainability -- ... Continue reading

Report Says China Will Kick U.S. Electric Butts, in Race for New Transport Fuels,

Report Says China Will Kick U.S. Electric Butts, in Race for New Transport Fuels,

NEW YORK & BEIJING--China could lead the race to roll out electric vehicles and will deploy new transport technologies at scale more quickly than the United States, according to a report by Accenture that compares the two countries. But the US could lead a global biotechnology-based agricultural revolution that will ge ... Continue reading

Is Using the Dealer for Vehicle Warranty Work a Must? The Answer is No

Is Using the Dealer for Vehicle Warranty Work a Must? The Answer is No

Many motorists believe that a car dealer can refuse to honor the factory warranty if someone other than the dealer services or repairs the vehicle. That is not so, according to the recent consumer alert issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC alert states that "It's illegal for a dealer to deny your warra ... Continue reading

Chrysler Celebrates Production Launch of the New 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country at Windsor Ontario Assembly Plant

Chrysler Celebrates Production Launch of the New 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country at Windsor Ontario Assembly Plant

Chrysler invests $1.4 billion USD since 2008 to prepare for launch of new minivans Windsor Assembly Plant production grows 62 percent in 2010 Significant launches and investments in 2010 set foundation for Chrysler Group in 2011 Chrysler Canada ends 2010 on a high note Canadian minivan sales increase 37 percent Plant ... Continue reading

Lexus Retains Luxury Sales Crown for Eighth Straight Year, Even as BMW and Mercedes Catch Up, Says Edmunds.com

Lexus Retains Luxury Sales Crown for Eighth Straight Year, Even as BMW and Mercedes Catch Up, Says Edmunds.com

Lexus sold more luxury cars in the U.S. in 2010 than any other brand, maintaining its place at the top of the luxury market for an eighth consecutive year, according to sales data compiled by Edmunds.com. But European competitors BMW and Mercedes closed the gap by enough last year that both are poised to make a run at ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Releases 'Toyota: One Year Later' Special Report

Kelley Blue Book Releases 'Toyota: One Year Later' Special Report

PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2011 -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the release of its special report Toyota: One Year Later, providing an in-depth look at Toyota one year after its major recall crisis began i ... Continue reading

Porsche Returns As GRAND-AM Official Partner

Porsche Returns As GRAND-AM Official Partner

DAYTONA BEACH, Jan. 18, 2011: Porsche's storied history in GRAND-AM Road Racing was underscored this week, with the announcement that it has returned as an "Official Promotional Partner" of GRAND-AM for the second straight year. Porsche is one of the most successful manufacturers in the history of the Rolex Sports Car ... Continue reading

2011 Coppa Milano-SanRemo: ENTRY LIST OPEN

2011 Coppa Milano-SanRemo: ENTRY LIST OPEN

Milan, Jan. 18, 2011: The online form is now active (www.milano-sanremo.it) with which crews may enter the historic commemoration of the Coppa Milano–Sanremo, now in its ninth year: drivers and enthusiasts of vintage and other cars have until 10 February to enter the three-day event that will put their driving abi ... Continue reading

AAA: January Gas Prices Highest Ever for This Time of Year

AAA: January Gas Prices Highest Ever for This Time of Year

AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased $.16 during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $3.22 per gallon for the month of January, which is $.38 higher per gallon than last year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100506/AAACHILO ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Goes On Sale in 15 European Countries

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Goes On Sale in 15 European Countries

Tokyo, Jan 16, 2011; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that sale of the European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle is to commence in 15 European countries(1). As a reminder, MMC began production of the i-MiEVs for Europe from October of last year. Three months after starting shipment, about 2,500 ... Continue reading

Toyota: Go Now!

Toyota: Go Now!

When the going gets tough, AYGO Go! will make life behind the wheel that bit calmer thanks to a bundle of multi-media features to keep motorists on course, in touch and in tune. The latest addition to Toyota's city car line-up comes as standard with a removable TomTom satellite navigation unit that has touch screen con ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Announces Sponsorship Of Scotland's National Teams

Vauxhall Announces Sponsorship Of Scotland's National Teams

The Scottish FA is today delighted to announce Vauxhall Motors as new National Team Sponsor. ... Continue reading

Kia Sponsors Australian Open For 10th Year

Kia Sponsors Australian Open For 10th Year

This year celebrates Kia's 10th consecutive sponsorship of the Australian Open, Kia Motors handed over a fleet of 101 official tournament vehicles bringing the tally of Kia vehicles over the last decade to 909. ... Continue reading

Lexus Sporting Concepts At Tokyo Auto Salon

Lexus Sporting Concepts At Tokyo Auto Salon

The world's largest custom car show celebrated the sporting side of Lexus at the weekend with five tuned and modified cars on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon. ... Continue reading

Toyota Stars At Tokyo Auto Salon

Toyota Stars At Tokyo Auto Salon

Small in size but big in attitude, a pumped-up, track-ready interpretation of the super-smart iQ city car leads a posse of tuned and tweaked Toyota concept and production cars at the Tokyo Auto Salon. ... Continue reading

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