Volvo S60 Concept Awarded "Most Beautiful Concept Car" by German Auto Bild Magazine - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 21, 2009
GOTHENBURG - May 21, 2009: About 200,000 Auto Bild readers from 27 countries have selected the most beautiful vehicles for 2009 in five categories. The Volvo S60 Concept won over 28 renowned competitors in the category of Concept Cars. The voting for the Auto Bild Design Award was expanded for the first time to Europe- ... Continue reading
Cadillac Named Top Brand in AutoPacific Owner Satisfaction Survey - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 20, 2009
National Survey Measures Satisfaction with New Vehicles TUSTIN, CA - May 20, 2009: In the most challenging auto sales market in years, AutoPacific announced yesterday its 13th Annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). For the second straight year, Cadillac ranks highest among new car owners, taking the Highest Satisfac ... Continue reading
ELECTRIFYING NEWS: Daimler Acquires Stake in Tesla - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 19, 2009
- German automaker acquires nearly 10 percent of one of the leading electric vehicle companies - Automakers agreed to cooperate in battery systems, electric drive systems and vehicle projects STUTTGART, Germany and SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 19 -- Daimler AG has acquired an equity stake of nearly 10 percent of Tesla Motor ... Continue reading
Volvo and SimBin Join Forces to Release Free Racing Game - VIDEO STORY
May 19, 2009
GOTHENBURG - May 19, 2009: Volvo Car Corporation and multiple award winning Swedish game studio, SimBin Development Team, announce that "Volvo - The Game" will be released on May 26. The free of charge game includes the option to race as five racing legends in and drive the new Volvo S60 Concept. There are Volvo models ... Continue reading
Opel to Present New Astra at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 13, 2009
The new Opel Astra will premiere on September 17 in Frankfurt at the IAA. The new 4.42-meter long compact features an all-new mechatronic chassis, new generation of bi-xenon Advanced Forward Lighting (AFL+) and the Opel Eye front camera system, which recognizes road signs and warns the driver when the car inadvertently ... Continue reading
All-New 2010 Chevy Camaro Ready to Roll Off the Lot - VIDEO STORY
May 10, 2009
DETROIT - May 10, 2009: For the last year Chevy dealers have been taking deposits on the new Camaro. More than 14,000 people, most of whom haven't even seen the car in person, not to mention taken it for a test drive, will soon be receiving their cars. The design is very faithful to the original concept that inspired H ... Continue reading
Kia Soul recognized by Texas Auto Writers Association as "Best Value" - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 5, 2009
Soul named to annual awards list chosen specifically by journalists Latest award adds to growing praise for Kia's funky urban crossover SEOUL - May 4, 2009 â Kia Motors America (KMA) announced yesterday that the 2010 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle has been named âBest Valueâ in the Writerâs Choice ... Continue reading
Driving the New Chevrolet Volt - VIDEO STORY
May 1, 2009
DETROIT - May 1, 2009: The technology behind the Chevrolet Volt, likely to be the first mass-produced electric car, was recently test-driven by a group of journalists. Since electric cars can be noticeably different, the goal was to make the driving experience the same as conventional gas powered vehicles and not feel ... Continue reading
Fiat Commits to CNG Power Now! Offers 6 New Models - IMPORTANT VIDEO STORY
Apr 29, 2009
EDITOR'S NOTE: In this video story Fiat correctly states the case for compressed natural gas versus gasoline. The great significance to this story is that Fiat may very soon be directing the fortunes of Chrysler. The Auto Channel has ardently campaigned for the immediate change to CNG and propane as America's primary e ... Continue reading
World Premiere of Volvo Hybrid Bus in Gothenburg - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 28, 2009
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: When Volvo's (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) new hybrid bus now for the first time begins to carry passengers, it is happening in Gothenburg. The Göteborgs Spårvägar transit company is participating in a field test with the hybrid bus that provides major fuel savings as a result of electric drive ... Continue reading
GM President and CEO Fritz Henderson Updates Media on Revised GM Viability Plan - COMPLETE VIDEO
Apr 27, 2009
DETROIT - April 26, 2009: General Motors President and CEO Fritz Henderson will host a press conference on Monday, April 27, to update the media on GM's revised viability plan. The press conference will run from 9 to 10 a.m. EDT in the Renaissance Conference Center located in Tower 300, Level 2, of the Renaissance Cent ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2009
DETROIT - April 27, 2009: In an early morning live press conference today, Fritz Henderson, General Motors' President and CEO, announced that the company's North American plans are to move ahead with only four core brands: Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC and Buick. Henderson said that after long careful analysis that GM sees ... Continue reading
The Return of the Station Wagon - VIDEO STORY
Apr 24, 2009
DETROIT - April 24, 2009: Toyota, Ford and GM have all rolled out new models of the once-popular station wagon, and the wagon may be on the road to a stateside comeback. The re-vamped versions are a unique mix between a sedan and an SUV; combing functionality, utility and often better fuel economy. In addition, the woo ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2009
LONDON - April 23, 2009: This morning Londonâs commuters were reeling from a ârudeâ wake-up call, as 308 naked figures joined in the morning rush hour, with only scarves to cover up their modesty. On first inspection, much of Londonâs commuters could have been excused for thinking a public exposure ... Continue reading
Apr 20, 2009
Listen to OPEC...they are telling the world that they need oil at $75 per barrel and it will soon be at that price level" ORLANDO, FL â April 20, 2009: T. Boone Pickens, the billionaire oil man that has found new religion in âgreen energyâ sources and technologies was once again the key keynote speaker a ... Continue reading
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