Oil Producers Admit to Sabotaging Alt Fuel Efforts
Feb 19, 2011
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Producer There was supposed to be $25 billion for the American car makers to tool up for future fuel/vehicle production. It's what the auto companies asked for, it's what Congress approved. Then, as if they suddenly realized that if they took that money that they would actually ... Continue reading
New Opel Antara: Dynamic Crossover Model Updated and Refined - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 18, 2011
With accentuated exterior design, new engines, newly tuned chassis and an upgraded interior, the Opel Antara combines sporty off-road flair with high utility value and urban chic in the 2011 model year. The fully re-worked engine line-up consisting of two diesel units and one gasoline variant meets Euro 5 emissions sta ... Continue reading
Feb 18, 2011
Open Speedster for the Extroverted Communicator - Seamless High-Tech, Purism and Lifestyle.This car irritates. Could be that itâs the ingenious crafted creations of world-renowned New York pop artist James Rizzi. In any case, Frank M. Rinderknechtâs latest work âBamBooâ lets the sun rise over the ov ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 17, 2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze The New GM Got It Right and a Whole Lot More! by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor at Large Auto industry pundits and skeptics doubted GMâs premiere Chevrolet division would be able to muster the stuff to create a new compact sedan that could rival, much less potentially upset the dominance of sm ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage EX FWD - Review
Feb 17, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Sportage has been an important part of the Kia lineup since 1995, but the Sportage of today -- and the Kia of today, for that matter -- is very different from then. The third-generation, 2011 Sportage is very much a contemporary crossover, a stylish and spacious compact machine ... Continue reading
Consumers Claim $33M in Erroneous Vehicle Tax Credits
Feb 16, 2011
WASHINGTON - February 16, 2011: A USA Today story written by Sandra Block states that about 20% of federal tax credits claimed for alternative and plug-in electric vehicles during the first seven months of 2010 were erroneous, costing U.S. taxpayers more than $33 million. The report is credited to the Treasury Departme ... Continue reading
Bentley Supersports Shatters World Speed Record on Sheet Ice
Feb 15, 2011
Oulu, Finland. 15 February 2011: Finlandâs four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen drove a Bentley Continental Supersports convertible on the hazardous frozen waters of the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Finland, at a breathtaking 205.48 mph (330.695 km/h) to set a new world speed record on ice. Kankkunen was ... Continue reading
Tesla Launches First Italian Store in Europe's Fashion Capital
Feb 15, 2011
MILAN, February 15, 2011 -- - Tesla Also Hosts Test Drives During World-Famous Sanremo Music Festival This Week Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors (http://www.teslamotors.com/) opened its first showroom in Italy with a spectacular gala that attracted more than 400 VIPs, including world-famous personalities in f ... Continue reading
Maserati on Ice: Cortina Snow Test Drive 2011 - VIDEO FEATURE
Feb 15, 2011
CORTINA, Italy - February 15, 2011: The 2011 Snow Test Drive was held on January 25-30 for the first time in Italy and in the Dolomites in the exclusive location of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Following the success of the previous editions in St Moritz, the event featured a wide collection of experiences: from the exciting oppo ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2011
SAO PAULO, March 5 -- The announcement that Brazil's 10 millionth Flex-Fuel vehicle was built yesterday, made by the country's National Association of Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea), is a milestone for the industry and the country. It should encourage automakers to invest more in the global dissemination of what has b ... Continue reading
Ethanol Is Not Reducing the Amount of Corn for Food
Feb 12, 2011
There's actually more corn for food in the U.S. because of increased ethanol production By Ron Lamberty Vice President/Market Development American Coalition for Ethanol This article comes from the American Coalition for Ethanol blog "ETHANOL. RIGHT. NOW" While the "food vs. fuel" PR campaign was wildly successful, it w ... Continue reading
Airstream of Chicago Featured at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 12, 2011
CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2011 -- Airstream of Chicago is Illinois' exclusive dealer of the iconic Airstream Trailer brand. à At this year's Auto Show, the company will be featuring some of the highlights of the 2011 Airstream fleet ââ¬âamong many of which is the green technology that the ... Continue reading
Gasoline Pump Prices Highest Ever for This Time of Year - WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU!
Feb 12, 2011
NEW YORK - February 12, 2011: According to an AP story today, "U.S. gasoline prices have jumped to the highest levels ever for the middle of February. The national average hit $3.127 per gallon on Friday, about 50 cents above a year ago. The price is about 6 percent higher than on this date in 2008. The next day, pump ... Continue reading
First Official Photos of All-New Kia Rio - Car to be Unveiled at 2011 Geneva Motor Show
Feb 11, 2011
First photos of all-new Kia Rio released - Korean spice and Latin flair for Kia's B-segment newcomer - Available in 3-, 4-, and 5-door body styles - depending on market - Offered with wide range of fuel-efficient and low-CO2 engines - New Rio to be unveiled at Geneva Show, alongside new Picanto (SEOUL) February 11, 201 ... Continue reading
One in Five Consumers Say the Hassle-Free Sales Environment Revved Their Last Vehicle Purchase
Feb 11, 2011
CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2011 -- Black or silver? Sedan or coupe? Compact or hatchback? Consumers have much to consider when they're on the hunt for a new car. But, according to Mintel research, it's a hassle-free sales environment that really gets shoppers' motors running, as 27% of consumers who have bought a new vehicle in ... Continue reading
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