Mitsubishi to Loan Two i-MiEVs to the State of California for Evaluation
May 25, 2010
SACRAMENTO, CA - May 25, 2010: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) announced it will loan two of its zero-emission, new-generation, i-MiEVs to the State of California for evaluation in their test fleet. The move comes as the Governor's office and the Department of General Services both expressed interest in t ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Announces 2010 Consumers' Top Rated® Vehicle Awards
May 25, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced the winners of the Edmunds.com Consumers' Top Ratedî vehicle awards for 2010. âAll year long consumers rate their vehicles using Edmunds.com's Consumer Ratings and Reviews toolâ ââ¬ÅAll ... Continue reading
May 25, 2010
BOULDER, Colo.--The automotive industry will reach a turning point during 2010, as it begins the gradual transition away from the internal combustion engine and towards electrification. According to a new report from Pike Research, this evolution will require the ongoing buildout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infra ... Continue reading
May 25, 2010
SAINT PAUL, Minn., May 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As if Minnesota and Wisconsin needed another friendly rivalry, two fuel retailers on opposite sides of the St. Croix River are holding a rush-hour special on E85, the ethanol-based fuel that can be used in flex fuel vehicles. The Freedom Valu Center at 210 S. Second ... Continue reading
Mini Becomes Maxi - First Mini Countryman Drive and Review
May 25, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel MELK, Austria. May 21. At the Wachauring, that serves as a driver safety center and racetrack for Austrian series, Mini organized the first meeting between the Countryman and the media. Although the Countryman was still a little bit âin disgu ... Continue reading
Industry Likes Long-Term MPG Plan - DUH! and Why Shouldn't They?
May 25, 2010
According to Automotive News, President Barack Obama won praise from the auto industry last week when he outlined plans to come up with fuel economy standards for 2017-25 model cars and light trucks plus 2014-18 model medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Automakers have pushed for a long-range program and said the p ... Continue reading
Volkswagen at the SMMT Test Day 2010:
May 25, 2010
While Volkswagen may be unable to match the intrigue surrounding former employee Wayne Bruces appearance at the SMMT Test Day at Millbrook on Thursday, it is pleased to be offering its own brand of excitement by showcasing the latest line-up of performance models. Thats cars rather than people. ... Continue reading
This Week on Shunpiker's Journal
May 25, 2010
Lansing MI May 25, 2010; STEPHANIE BRINLEY TALKS ABOUT THE AUTO INDUSTRY, AUTOPACIFICâS NEW CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY, ELECTRIC CARS, GOVERNMENT POLICY ON THE CAR BUSINESS AND MUCH MORE. ... Continue reading
Renault Announces New Megane Coupe-Cabriolet UK Pricing And Specification
May 25, 2010
Following the recent launch of its new GT models, Renault is now completing the New Mégane family by confirming UK pricing and specification for the Coupé-Cabriolet, the stylish finale to the range. ... Continue reading
CODA to Site Electric Car Battery Manufacturing Facility in Ohio Pending DOE Loan
May 25, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 25 -- CODA, a California-based electric car and battery company, announced today its plans to build an automotive-grade lithium ion battery system manufacturing facility in Ohio. CODA is considering several sites within Ohio for the facility, which could employ more than 1,000 skilled manufact ... Continue reading
May 25, 2010
Skoda Auto, the Czech Republic's largest car manufacturer, continued to register impressive growth in worldwide sales during April. ... Continue reading
Germany's Most Attractive Car: The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
May 25, 2010
Around 100,000 readers of AUTO BILD magazine have voted the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Germany's most attractive car. The super-sports car received the most votes of any newly launched model. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Gears Up to Drive 2010 FIFA World Cup
May 25, 2010
With only 22 days to go until the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Hyundai Motor Company is geared up to deliver hundreds of vehicles for ground transportation at the world's biggest sporting event in South Africa next month. ... Continue reading
BMW Announces Pricing for New Range-Topping Z4 sDrive35is
May 25, 2010
BMW Australia today announced pricing for its new high-performance Z4 Roadster, which has now joined the Australian model line-up. ... Continue reading
Starring Roles for Mercedes-Benz and Maybach in "Sex and the City 2"
May 25, 2010
The "Sex and the City" style icons Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda are back. Beginning on 27 May 2010, the much-anticipated sequel "Sex and the City 2" hits cinemas. And without giving too much away, we can reveal that the four friends have stayed true to their exclusive lifestyle. ... Continue reading
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