Volkswagen Announces Strongest Sales Month in Seven Years
Apr 2, 2011
HERNDON, Va., April 1, 2011 HERNDON, Va., April 1, 2011 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported 27,176 units sold in March 2011, a 22.7 percent increase over prior year sales. The company also announced 16,969 Jetta models sold - more than any other month in company history. "We have truly launched into 2011 with ... Continue reading
Apr 1, 2011
LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2011 -- Take a Look, Take a Test Drive ... the Valet Is on US! Cadillac has developed a new approach to customer outreach. Through their new grassroots marketing push, Cadillac says THANK YOU to their current customers as well as future Cadillac CTS and SRX owners with a free valet parking service ... Continue reading
American Honda March Sales Up 18.9 Percent
Apr 1, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2011 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted March sales of 133,650, an increase of 18.9 percent based on the daily selling rate*, the company announced today. March marks the sixth straight month of double-digit sales increases for American Honda. Year-to-date sales of 307,978 represent an ... Continue reading
Infiniti Sales Increase 13.5 Percent for March 2011
Apr 1, 2011
FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 1, 2011 -- Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 11,287 units for the month of March, an increase of 13.5 percent versus 9,942 units a year earlier. Highlights of Infiniti's sales performance for March include: Posting sales of 1,355 units over prior year, the Infiniti QX full-size luxury SUV had ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Sales Surge Continues With 39 Percent Growth in March
Apr 1, 2011
CYPRESS, Calif., April 1, 2011 CYPRESS, Calif., April 1, 2011 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported March 2011 sales of 7,560 units, an increase of more than 39 percent compared to March 2010. It was Mitsubishi's largest month of sales in two-and-a-half years (August 2008). "Mitsubishi dealers have n ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Pins Big Hopes on Small Cars - VIDEO STORY
Apr 1, 2011
DETROIT - April 1, 2011: Even the smallest cars today are packed with plenty of big car punch, especially when it comes to features and accessories. In fact, cars like the 2011 Chevy Cruze are bigger, faster and still more fuel efficient than their predecessors, and in some cases, rival luxury standards. In fact, the n ... Continue reading
Obama Finally Starts to Make Good on Campaign Promises; Discovers the Virtues of Natural Gas
Mar 31, 2011
DULLES, Va.--Noting "the potential for natural gas is enormous," President Obama put aside his feud with the oil and gas industry for a moment Wednesday, and for the first time promoted the use of natural gas, particularly gas-fueled vehicles, as part of his energy policy, according to Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI). A ... Continue reading
AutoVision International Film and Multimedia Festival Calls for Entries
Mar 31, 2011
AutoVision - the International Film and Multimedia Festival for the Automotive Industry, calls for entries to its 10th jubilee edition. New OttoCar Grand Prix to win - Submissions are due until May 16th, 2011 $B!!(B Munich, March 29th 2011 - As of now TV & cinema commercials, TV programs, brand and corporate websites ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2011
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 Tougher Fuel Efficiency Standards, Electric Vehicle Push Will Accelerate Sales and Profits for U.S. Carmakers More than Global Competitors, Two Analyses Conclude WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 - As the U.S. ramps up vehicle fuel efficiency standards, two new reports from Citi Investment Research, ... Continue reading
Mar 29, 2011
DEADEARBORN, Mich., March 28, 2011 -- 2011 Ford F-150 and Ranger cited by the EPA as most fuel-efficient trucks From small to extra large, Ford pickups ââ¬â Ranger, F-150 and Super Duty ââ¬â each deliver an unbeatable combination of outstanding value, capability and now fuel economy Ford's two n ... Continue reading
Mineta Transportation Institute Study: What Constrains People from Choosing Sustainable Vehicles?
Mar 29, 2011
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 28, 2011 Environmental concerns rarely influence vehicle choice. Safety, reliability, comfort rate higher. Accurate information on environmental impacts of vehicle choices often lacking. SAN JOSE, Calif., March 28, 2011 -- The Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) has just released its Research ... Continue reading
Tesla Roadster Building Road Credibility as They Pass 10 Million Driving Miles
Mar 28, 2011
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Tesla Motors announced today that electric Roadsters in more than 30 countries have now covered over 10 million real-world miles, the greatest collective distance covered by any electric vehicle maker to date. "The Roadster has proven to the world that electric cars can be incredibly fun and practica ... Continue reading
Chrysler 6th Annual Spring Festival of LX: A Loud, Roaring Salute to Muscle - 5 VIDEOS
Mar 27, 2011
LAKE FOREST, CA - March 27, 2011: This weekend Chrysler muscle aficianados celebrated the 6th Annual Spring Festival of LXs, and event that's focused on all Chrysler and Dodge LX-LC platform cars: 300's, Challengers, Chargers and Magnums. It's a semi-closed door weekend party that requires that you either own and arriv ... Continue reading
First Wind and Hawaiian Electric Company Commemorate Start of Commercial Operations at Kahuku Wind
Mar 26, 2011
HONOLULU--First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, and Hawaiian Electric Company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to mark the commencement of commercial operations of the Kahuku Wind project. State, local and community leaders gathered at the project site on Oahu's North Shore to recognize the env ... Continue reading
Chevrolet MyLink Hopes to Take Media Personalization to New Level - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 26, 2011
Smart interface design allows drivers to take advantage of mobile communications technology while the phone remains safely stowed DETROIT - March 26, 2011: In-vehicle entertainment and information systems, better know as infotainment, is the biggest growing trend in the auto industry. In many cases, access to phones, P ... Continue reading
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