RECALL: GM Will Deactivate Heated Washer Fluid Systems Customers Will Receive $100 Voluntary Payment
Jun 9, 2010
DETROIT June 8, 2010; General Motors Co. is recalling 1.5 million 2007-2009 model cars, trucks and crossovers to disable a heated washer fluid system module that could pose a fire risk. Because the feature will be disabled, GM will make a voluntary payment of $100 to the owner or lessee of each vehicle. There are no kn ... Continue reading
The Wraps Come Off Renault Latitude
Jun 9, 2010
Renault has today provided the first glimpse of its latest global family saloon, Latitude. In addition to its balanced proportions, generous exterior dimensions, large boot and front-end looks which mirror the powerful engines in the new range, the newcomer boasts elegant styling. ... Continue reading
The BMW X5: a Special Kind of Driving Pleasure a Million Times Over.
Jun 9, 2010
From trendsetter to bestseller. Within just eleven years, one million BMW X5 models have been sold. The anniversary edition, a sapphire black metallic BMW X5 xDrive35i featuring cinnamon brown Nevada leather trim, came off the assembly line at the American BMW plant in Spartanburg/South Carolina and is currently on its ... Continue reading
Infiniti Strengthens European Communications Team
Jun 9, 2010
Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, is strengthening its European communications function as it prepares to grow its sales following a successful 18 months during which it launched across 16 European markets. ... Continue reading
Nissan Murano Wins Australian National Design Award
Jun 9, 2010
The new and distinctive Nissan Murano has underlined its unique profile in the prestige crossover market by capturing a prestigious Australian design award. ... Continue reading
Mercedes: Legend Inspires Future Star: The S 63 AMG "Thirty-Five"
Jun 9, 2010
Wide, spectacular and clad in an authentic racing car outfit - two very special S-Class saloon models from the AMG stable. One is the racing touring car of 1971, the 300 SEL 6.8 AMG, and the other is the S 63 AMG showcar. ... Continue reading
Honda Innovation At the Smithsonian
Jun 9, 2010
Honda's experimental Walking Assist Device will be on show at New York's Smithsonian Institution from May 2010 to January 2011 in the 'Why Design Now?' exhibit. ... Continue reading
Win The Ultimate Ford Experience
Jun 9, 2010
To celebrate the 50th birthday of Australia's much-loved Ford Falcon, Ford is offering Australians a once-in-a-lifetime, money-can't-buy opportunity to win the Ultimate Ford Experience. ... Continue reading
New Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sets Nurburgring Record
Jun 9, 2010
The new Model Year 2011 Impreza WRX STI sedan has achieved Subaru's fastest-ever lap time at Germany's famed Nürburgring racetrack. ... Continue reading
Shopping For A New Hyundai? Just Go To Harrods!
Jun 9, 2010
Shoppers at the world-famous Harrods department store in London, England are used to seeing high quality and stylish goods on show and this week there will be one more item in stock; the Hyundai ix35 compact SUV. ... Continue reading
Auto Theft Prevention Tips from Fremont Insurance Company
Jun 9, 2010
Fremont Insurance offers tips to make your car less appealing to auto thieves FREMONT, Mich., June 7 -- The first day of summer arrives later this month and as temperatures heat up, it can be tempting to leave the windows on your car open just a crack to alleviate the heat. According to automobile insurers, however, yo ... Continue reading
National Safety Council and Toyota Partner to Address Teen Driving During National Safety Month
Jun 9, 2010
ITASCA, Ill., June 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council and Toyota today launched Teen Driving Safety Week (June 7-13) during National Safety Month. Both organizations are committed to educating parents and teens about the most common dangers teens face behind the wheel. Included in the Council's of ... Continue reading
The Tres Petite Concours: An Exhibition of Micro & Minicars, June 12-13 and July 17-18, 2010
Jun 9, 2010
First time-ever, free-to-the-public exhibits of vintage microcars and minicars in two historic neighborhoods: Old Town and along Armitage Avenue in Chicago, IL. CHICAGO, June 8 -- The Tres Petite Concours: An Exhibition of Micro & Minicars is a display of small cars from Chicago collections - a museum on wheels - that ... Continue reading
Survey Finds 55% of Vehicles Have At Least One Under Inflated Tire
Jun 8, 2010
New WASHINGTON, June 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new survey being released for the ninth annual National Tire Safety Week (June 6-12) shows that millions of drivers around the country are failing to properly maintain their tires and are putting themselves at risk while wasting gas and money. The nationwide survey, c ... Continue reading
Help Dad Keep His Favorite Ride on the Road This Father's Day With Ford Licensed Restoration Parts
Jun 8, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 7 -- -- Ford restoration parts licensing program offers a portfolio of more than 9,000 parts for vehicles from 1909 to the early 2000s -- Enthusiasts can now build nearly a complete 1967 Mustang from the ground up using brand-new reproduction components. About 98 percent of the Mustang's parts are ... Continue reading
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