Lamborghini Announces the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo: World's Fastest One-make Series
Oct 25, 2008
BOLOGNA, Italy - October 25, 2008: Automobili Lamborghini has today announced The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo â the worldâs fastest one-make series. The series will debut in May 2009, and feature Lamborghiniâs Super Trofeo: a lightweight version of the Gallardo LP 560-4 super sports car launched e ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2008
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 19, 2008: Best selling author Edwin Black was the key speaker at the Western Automotive Journalists' annual Future Fuels Symposium in the San Francisco Bay Area this past Wednesday night. Edwin discussed his latest book, The Plan, and a possible catastrophic oil crisis that awaits the ... Continue reading
Alt Car Expo 2008: Exclusive Press Pass Video Coverage
Oct 18, 2008
The Auto Channel's cameras captured speakers and exhibitors (see links below) throughout this event. <p> The free, two-day expo was held for the third consecutive year in Santa Monica, CA on Sept. 26 & 27 (and for the first time this year in Austin, TX on Oct. 17 & 18). The event typically draws 10,000 in Santa Monica, ... Continue reading
Moms Take Charge of New Crossover Designs - VIDEO STORY
Oct 17, 2008
DETROIT - October 17, 2008: General Motors reports that women are now driving sales of a new generation of family car, the crossover vehicle. Female automakers are making sure the vehicles are equipped with extra safety features, storage and family-friendly accessories. The idea is to have the car manufacturer's ideal ... Continue reading
Fiat Introduces the Grande Punto Natural Power (Gasoline/Methane Dual Fuel) - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 16, 2008
Fiat presents the Grande Punto Natural Power, a new dual fuel (petrol/methane) version of the original Grande Punto that confirms the brandâs commitment to protecting the environment. The methane-driven Grande Punto is a financial alternative to cars that run on conventional fuels (diesel and petrol), which are in ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2008
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO - October 15, 2008: The second annual Western Automotive Journalistsâ "Fall Classic: Future Fuels and Propulsion Systems" program will take place Wednesday, October 15 at the Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. The production plug-in Chevy Volt has been r ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches Newest Halo Vehicle: Genesis Coupe - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 13, 2008
A new benchmark for affordable 300-Horsepower Sport Coupes Benchmarked to Infiniti G37 levels 0-60 in under 6.5 sec Genesis Coupe is the most thrilling performance coupe yet from Hyundai JEJU ISLAND, Korea October 13, 2008: Hyundai Motor Co. today launched its Genesis Coupe in the Korean market at an event on Jeju Isla ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2008
A solution to General Motors' North American woes may be staring them right in the face By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher General Motors' Europe President Carl-Peter Forster made an ironic cry for government help during his 2008 Paris Motor Show presentation. In discussing carbon emission requirements ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2008
DETROIT - October 10, 2008: While the U.S. Department of Transportation reports Americans have driven an estimated 62.6 billion miles less since November 2007, car manufacturers say it does not mean maintenance check-ups should also decrease. General Motors reports vehicles driven less still need basic care to maintain ... Continue reading
Author Charges: Honda is Deliberately Sabotaging it's Own Hydrogen Fuel Cell Efforts
Oct 8, 2008
Honda Hydrogen Hoax: Japanese Carmaker Says Hydrogen Car Must Await Filling Stations While Suppressing Home Refueling Device This story is adapted from Edwin Black's latest book "The Plan: How to Save America When the Oil Stopsâor the Day Before" (Dialog Press). Japanese Honda is delaying for years a national roll ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Fiat and AKQA Launch eco:Drive - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 7, 2008
Driver feedback tool to improve efficiency and lower emissions LONDON, Oct. 7 -- Fiat and AKQA have developed eco:Drive. A motor and technology first for linking drivers with in-car telemetry -- improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions. eco:Drive is the very latest in digital integrated technology. It is an ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2008
Propane, an Available, Plentiful, Affordable Solution to the Gasoline Crisis â EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW Part 1 of a series that examines how the U.S. can rid itself of gasoline dependency. For an overview of this investigation CLICK HERE. By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher June 22, 2008 A couple ... Continue reading
Lexus Reveals IS Convertible at Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 3, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 2 -- Lexus today revealed the IS retractable hard-top convertible at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Continuing the performance and styling trends set by the IS luxury sport sedans, the IS 250C and IS 350C will come to the U.S. in the late spring of 2009. Featuring a three-panel roof that opens in jus ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Drop-top Gorgeous - World Debut for Lexus IS 250C
Oct 2, 2008
The new Lexus IS 250C makes its world debut today at the Paris motor show, ahead of going on sale across Europe during the summer of 2009. The new model combines the award-winning design of the IS sports saloon with outstanding open-top engineering ingenuity. ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Watch the Live Renault Press Conference Right Here - VIDEO FEATURE
Oct 2, 2008
PARIS - Octover 2, 2008: This morning at 10AM local Paris time*, Renault will broadcast their Paris Motor Show press conference live. The Auto Channel will be presenting it right here. At the conclusion of the event the press conference will be repeated continuously throughout the course of the two media day (October 2 ... Continue reading
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