The Unbeatable 2012 Era Class B Motor Home
Jun 1, 2011
FOREST CITY, Iowa--The leader in Sprinter-based motor homes, Winnebago Industries, Inc., returns the fuel efficient and popular Class B Era to its lineup in 2012. The 2012 Era is nimble, maneuverable, easy-to-drive and most important fuel efficient, achieving 18-19 mpg ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports May 2011 Sales
Jun 1, 2011
FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 1, 2011 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported May U.S. sales of 76,148 units versus 83,764 units a year earlier, a decrease of 9.1 percent. Nissan Division sales were down 7.8 percent for the month at 69,759 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased 21.0 percent from the prior year, ... Continue reading
Sales of GM Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Rise 9 percent in May 2011
Jun 1, 2011
DETROIT, June 1, 2011 -- Chevrolet Cruze retail sales surge 150 percent Combined GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Equinox retail sales rise 58 percent  Buick and GMC retail sales rise for 20th successive month Cadillac retail sales up 16th month in a row; Chevrolet's up for 9th consecutive month General Motors dealers in the U ... Continue reading
Maserati Honored at 2011 Mille Miglia - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 1, 2011
MODENA, Italy - June 1, 2011 The 2011 Mille Miglia paid homage to Maserati as the participants paraded through the companyâs Modena HQ for the first time. The cars entered the Maserati complex via the famous Viale Ciro Menotti 322 gate and then cruised past the redbrick buildings that house the production lines. T ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks First to Market LNG Powered Truck for Long-Haul Operations - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 1, 2011
Gothenburg, Sweden - If things go as planned, we expect sales to take off in 6-8 European countries within the next two years, with about 400 Volvo FM MethaneDiesel trucks sold a year. Future sales will naturally depend largely on expansion of liquefied gas filling stations for commercial vehicles. Volvo Trucks (STO:VO ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - 100th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro SS Paces the 2011 Indy 500 - VIDEO STORY
Jun 1, 2011
Camaro back again to lead racers around the track INDIANNAPOLIS - May 31, 2011: A century ago, 40 drivers raced in front of a crowd of 80,000 and "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" was born. The actual inception of the Indy 500 began a few years earlier with the partnership of Speedway founder Carl Fisher and then race ... Continue reading
New Crash Tests from IIHS: Small Cars Improve and Top Performers also are Fuel Sippers
May 26, 2011
Six of 13 small cars recently evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earn the TOP SAFETY PICK award, and none earn a poor rating in any of 4 tests. This is a turnaround from a few years ago when small cars struggled to earn top safety ratings. The new tests include hybrids and gasoline-only models that ... Continue reading
The Lancia Ypsilon is a Gem of a Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 26, 2011
TURIN - May 26, 2011: The Geneva Motor Show was the setting of the world premiere of the new Lancia Ypsilon, a âsmall flagshipâ that in just 3.84 metres packs the best of Italian style, innovation and eco-friendliness. For the first time it is proposed in a 5-door version designed to offer even greater conven ... Continue reading
Salon Privé 2011 is "Supercar Heaven"
May 24, 2011
Lamborghini Aventador & Bugatti Veyron Super Sport headline unique collection of debuts LONDON - May 24, 2011: In a little less than a month, one of the UK's most exclusive and prestigious automotive events takes place. At Salon Privé, automobile royalty will be gracing the delicately manicured lawns of Syon House, We ... Continue reading
May 23, 2011
ANAHEIM, Calif.--WINDPOWER 2011 Conference & Exhibition kicks off from Anaheim today, with nearly 20,000 wind industry leaders, government officials and business executives converging from May 22-25 for the world's largest annual wind power trade show. Hosted by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) at the Anahei ... Continue reading
Volkswagen "Think Blue" Initiative Ties Together New U.S. Plant and Art Museum Deal
May 23, 2011
NEW YORK - May 23, 2011: The aim of VW's "think Blue" initiative is to encourage eco-friendly mobility and progressive ideas for responsible action in everyday life. The U.S. launch coincides with the partnership between Volkswagen and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York as well as tomorrow's inauguration of th ... Continue reading
What's Your Car Complaint? The Auto Channel Can Help Solve the Issue
May 21, 2011
Put an 800 lb. gorilla on your side Something wrong with your new car? Was a recent repair job not done properly? Looking for a way to get better fuel mileage? The Auto Channel wants to help you get satisfaction. Tell us about your problem; we'll go to the source and help get the issue rectified or answered. Don't sit ... Continue reading
Real Story Behind the Arnold Schwarzenegger Situation - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 19, 2011
Clearly Schwarzenegger Has Divergent "Love" Interests AUTO CENTRAL - May 19, 2011: We should have seen this a mile away; Arnold Schwarzenegger never said he was devoted to only one. And anyone who ever witnessed Arnold's wandering attention when he was out in public would have had to be illiterateto have not been abl ... Continue reading
Stellar Solar Gets Max Efficiency from Nissan Leaf with Solar Power
May 19, 2011
ENCINITAS, Calif., May 19, 2011 -- Stellar Solar is walking the talk so to speak when it comes to practical, real-world applications of solar power. Co-founder and Vice President of Sales and Marketing Michael Powers recently took delivery of a new 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car that is being powered primarily from elec ... Continue reading
New Audi A6 Avant : New Edition of a Proven Winner - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 19, 2011
BERLIN - May 19, 2011: Audi launched the next generation of the A6 Avant yesterday in a worldwide broadcast that was seen live right here on TheAutoChannel.com. The A6 Avant is the most successful business-class station wagon in Europe. The new model presents the brandâs full array of progressive technological exp ... Continue reading
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