GM and EPA Report That 3,000 Miles Oil Change Not Always Needed - VIDEO STORY
Jun 11, 2008
SACRAMENTO - June 11, 2008: Depending on a vehicleâs engine and other factors, General Motors (GM) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) report some cars can drive more than 3,000 miles before needing an oil change. The two groups, along with California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIW ... Continue reading
New Technology Helps Cities Predict Traffic to Improve Urban Planning - VIDEO STORY
Jun 11, 2008
KYOTO, Japan - June 11, 2008: Kyoto University and IBM's Tokyo Research Laboratory have jointly developed a system that can simulate a broad range of urban transport situations -- including millions of individual vehicles involved in complex traffic interactions -- to predict what will happen if a new office building, ... Continue reading
General Motors Reminds Parents That Hot Cars Can be Death Traps for Kids - VIDEO STORY
Jun 8, 2008
DETROIT - June 8, 2008: In the past decade, an estimated 36 children have died every year from being left in a hot car, according to a study by the National Weather Service. Most hyperthermia deaths are accidental and many parents are unaware of how dangerous it is to leave children in cars unattended â even for a ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Malibu Ranked Top 2008 Midsize Car by J.D. Power - VIDEO STORY
Jun 8, 2008
DETROIT - June 8, 2008: Malibu was recently ranked number one in the midsize car segment according to the J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Study. The rankings were based on feedback from more than 81,500 consumers who bought or leased new 2008 vehicles during a 90-day period. Click PLAY to watch the video. ... Continue reading
Ohana Road TV Show: Featuring Mitsubishi's Latest Models - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 4, 2008
This episode of Hawaii's favorite TV auto show features a look at the latest Mitsubishi models, Hawaii's first Kruse classic car auction, and Dale Payson introduces his new co-host Yasmin Dar. ... Continue reading
Ohana Road TV Show: Featuring Mazda Cars and Racing - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 3, 2008
This week's show takes an in-depth look at the latest Mazda models and Mazda's very successful grass roots Star Mazda racing program. ... Continue reading
Vestas Establishes Wind Power Research Centre in Houston - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 3, 2008
HOUSTON - June 3, 2008: Vestas, the world's largest supplier of wind turbines, has chosen Houston, Texas as the location for its new research centre in the USA. The company first announced plans to establish a research centre in the USA in November 2007 and today, the location for the centre was revealed at a press con ... Continue reading
GM Announces New Products, Plant Closings; Volt a Go!; Hummer Gone? - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jun 3, 2008
WILMINGTON, Del. June 3, 2008; GM today announced a range of strategic initiatives to aggressively respond to growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and to economic and market challenges in North America. Rick Wagoner, GM chairman and CEO, made the announcements here as part of the GM annual meeting of stockholders ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Team Gets Ready for Canadian Grand Prix with Simulations - VIDEO STORY
Jun 3, 2008
MONTREAL - June 3, 2008: For the Canadian Grand Prix on June 8 2008, riding the kerbs is key, and Panasonic Toyota Racing has spent time in the build up simulating the TF108âs behavior on a seven-post rig, which is able to replicate the demands of the Montreal track. A full-size TF108 racecar has been placed on a ... Continue reading
F1 Race Driver Nico Rosberg Swaps Car for Surfboard - VIDEO
Jun 3, 2008
SYDNEY, Australia - June 3, 2008: It's not easy being a racing driver. Outside of the cockpit, they're dragged from pillar to post fulfilling sponsor and media commitments, that is when they aren't testing. Every so often, however, a sponsor will come up with a fun day out, like RBS did for Nico just before the Austral ... Continue reading
Get to Know TATA MOTORS...THEY'VE Bought Jaguar and Land Rover - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 2, 2008
Up-Start or Up-Standing Member of the Auto Community? Learn More Here. Coming Soon: The Auto Channel-Indiaâ¦watch for it! TACH AUTO CENTRAL - January 30, 2008: For most of us in North America, we know nothing about those car makers that don't sell their products here. And of course, the tendency is to dismiss them ... Continue reading
International Press Test Drives the New Maserati Gran Turismo S - VIDEO
May 31, 2008
TURIN - May 31, 2008: More than 200 journalists from 30 countries had the opportunity to test drive the new Maserait Gran Turismo S on the roads in Northern Italy from May 12th to the 30th. The following is a short compilation video of the event. ... Continue reading
The new Volvo Ocean Race Edition in three models: XC90, XC70 and V70 - VIDEO FEATURE
May 30, 2008
The Volvo Ocean Race Edition is a special edition dedicated to the world's most extreme sailing competition - the Volvo Ocean Race. The design features and materials reflect the marine connection. GOTHENBURG - MAY 29, 2008: The Volvo Ocean Race reflects the values that our customers look for when they choose a car. It' ... Continue reading
Tire Prices Keep Going Up, Up - VIDEO NEWS STORY
May 29, 2008
DENVER - May 28, 2008: Some tire stores say that tire prices have gone up five to eight times since November. ... Continue reading
Teen "Safety Scholars" Educate Peers in Bridgestone Video Competition - VIDEO STORY
May 28, 2008
May 28, 2008: The Bridgestone Firestone 2008 Safety Scholars Video Contest began accepting auto safety short videos yesterday, May 27th, and will continue doing so online until June 24th at http://www.SafetyScholars.com. In addition to a $5,000 scholarship, this yearâs winners will have the opportunity to have the ... Continue reading
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