Six Month Vehicle 'Rego' Payment Option - It's A Win-Win Situation
Jan 12, 2011
VACC, the peak automotive industry body in Victoria, says the introduction of a six month vehicle registration payment option should be immediate. ... Continue reading
IBM Study: Electric Cars Stir Interest But Face Obstacles
Jan 11, 2011
ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2011 ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2011 -- Many automobile industry executives believe that sales of traditional vehicles will peak before 2020 and are looking to electric-only vehicles (EVs) as one of the next hot products, but they will first have to address stringent consumer requirements about EV pe ... Continue reading
How to Save Gas with Start/Stop Technology
Jan 11, 2011
How much fuel is wasted at red lights? Or while you're trapped in gridlock during your daily commute? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates Americans waste about 3 billion gallons of fuel each year stuck in traffic, which amounts to billions upon billions of consumer dollars. How can we s ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Celebrates Ten Years and Announces the 2012 Design Theme
Jan 11, 2011
First introduced at the 2002 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the Michelin Challenge Design program now celebrates its tenth year. The program has seen dramatic growth in its first decade and will celebrate this milestone by returning to the Auto Show with an exhibit displaying various forms of design in ... Continue reading
POET Cellulosic "Ethanol Powers" National Tour
Jan 11, 2011
Cross-country trip U.S. teaching about the environment, renewable fuel SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Jan. 11, 2011; POET cellulosic ethanol is powering a cross country road trip of the non-profit EcoTrek Foundation to showcase renewable fuels and educate the public about environmental issues. The EcoTrek âBest of America Tou ... Continue reading
2011 Detroit Auto Show - Crash-tested C30 Electric On Display
Jan 11, 2011
Crash-tested C30 Electric on display - Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way.On the company's stand there is a Volvo C30 Electric that has underg ... Continue reading
Teslas Groundbreaking Vehicle Engineering on Display in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2011
Detroit, January 10, 2010 -- Tesla Motors has unveiled the most detailed look yet at the Model S, showcasing Teslas revolutionary approach to vehicle engineering. The Model S, engineered from the ground up as an EV, is meticulously designed for superior aerodynamics, stability and handling, crash safety, performance ... Continue reading
Ener1 Achieves Milestone with Volvo's C30 Electric Vehicle
Jan 11, 2011
Ener1, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion energy storage systems for transportation, utility grid and industrial electronics applications, today achieved another significant advance in its growing relationship with Volvo Cars. Â During the North American International Auto Show here, Volvo President and CEO ... Continue reading
UK Show Debut For New Nissan Gt- R At Autosport International Show
Jan 11, 2011
Sports car fans heading for the PistonHeads Performance Car show, held within the Autosport International event, in Birmingham this month are set for a feast of Nissan horsepower. ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2011
Hyundai Motor America yesterday announced that its new, cutting-edge Veloster three-door coupe would join its popular Sonata sedan as the first vehicles in its lineup to come standard-equipped later this year with a broad package of telematics services provided by ATX Group (ATX). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/pr ... Continue reading
Hyundai Revolutionizes the Coupe with the All-New (WOW!)Veloster at The 2011 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 11, 2011
Hyundai introduced its cutting-edge Veloster three-door oupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show. The 2012 Veloster delivers innovation to the compact coupe segment with a unique third door for easy rear-seat access, Hyundaiââ¬â¢s Blue Link telematics system, Pandora internet radio ... Continue reading
One Lucky Suzuki Winner "Benefits" From A Brand New Swift
Jan 11, 2011
In a recent competition run at The Clothes Show Live by Suzuki GB, one lucky winner has become the proud owner of a unique All New Swift in association with the cosmetic brand "Benefit". The lucky winner was presented with the car just in time for Christmas at Suzuki GB's Head Office in Milton Keynes by Senior Director ... Continue reading
100th Year of Chevrolet Begins at 2011 North American International Auto Show - VIDEO STORY
Jan 11, 2011
DETROIT - January 11, 2011: Over 200 million Chevrolets have been sold since the brand was founded, and today one Chevy is sold every 8 seconds around the world. Founded in Detroit in November 1911, by racer Louis Chevrolet and General Motors founder William C. Durant, the Chevys quickly earned a reputation for perform ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage Named 'International Truck of the Year' by ICOTY Jury
Jan 11, 2011
Presented during the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit during a presentation sponsored by Bridgestone Tire, the 2011 Kia Sportage compact CUV has been honored with the "International Truck of the Year" award by Road & Travel Magazine. Â Launched in summer 2010 as part of Kia Motors America ... Continue reading
Strong Residual Values for New Mazda5 1.6 Diesel
Jan 11, 2011
Customer deliveries of the new seven-seat Mazda5 1.6 diesel start in January 2011 and the model has among the best residual values in the compact multi-activity vehicle segment. ... Continue reading
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