Toyota Recalls 11,500 Lexus LS Models Worldwide
May 19, 2010
HONG KONG May 19, 2010; V. Phani Kumar writing for MarketWatch reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it plans to recall as many as 11,500 Lexus LS model vehicles worldwide, including 4,500 vehicles in Japan, to fix a problem with the computerized steering system, according to reports. The auto giant, which ha ... Continue reading
Bmw Crowned Fleet Manufacturer Of The Year At 2010 Fleet World Honours
May 19, 2010
BMW has been presented with the top award at the prestigious 2010 Fleet World Honours, picking up the accolade for Fleet Manufacturer of the Year for its EfficientDynamics programme. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall's New Astra Is 'Best New Car' At 2010 Fleet World Awards
May 19, 2010
The 2010 Fleet World Awards held on 18 May at the Royal Automobile Club in London saw Vauxhall's all new Astra win the highly coveted 'Best New Car' Award. ... Continue reading
'Dream Factory' Supports Launch Of Honda Cr-Z Hybrid
May 19, 2010
Honda (UK) has launched 'Dream Factory' - a celebration of the UK's most exciting cultural innovators. Each of the pioneering individuals - musicians, artists, filmmakers and social entrepreneurs - share common traits with Honda's new CR-Z, the world's first sporty hybrid. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall: Budding Green Drivers Enter Second Phase Of Ecoflex Shoot-Out
May 19, 2010
Vauxhall has received an excellent response to its ecoFLEX Experience challenge to find the UK's greenest driver, since the competition went live last month. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Polo Adds Fleet Honour To Its List Of Accolades
May 19, 2010
The Volkswagen Polo has been named Best Small Car in the 2010 Fleet World Honours, presented today at the RAC Club in London. ... Continue reading
New Doblo Cargo Takes Two Top Van Awards
May 19, 2010
Fiat Professional's newly launched Doblo Cargo has won two major honours, just weeks after the van's introduction into the UK. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz: Gone in 60 Vitos...Limited Edition Vito Lands
May 19, 2010
The award winning Mercedes-Benz Vito is being offered in a limited run of sixty vehicles with an additional $2,500 of value for the customer at no additional cost. ... Continue reading
May 19, 2010
Following last year's successful launch of the five-door Superb Sedan, Skoda premiered the long-awaited Superb Wagon at the IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt. ... Continue reading
Mazda's Hydrogen Rotary Engine Wins International Award
May 19, 2010
Mazda Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that on May 18, 2010 it received the IAHE Sir William Grove Award from the International Association for Hydrogen Energy (IAHE) at a presentation ceremony in Essen, Germany. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Company Introduces New Pedestrian Traffic-safety Education Tool
May 18, 2010
Toyota City, JapanâToyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that it has developed an educational tool, the "Kurapika Box", for use in its future traffic-safety activities aimed at increasing the use of reflective materials among pedestrians and bicycle riders to reduce nighttime accidents. The box can be use ... Continue reading
Echo Boomers Look Forward to Automobile Ownership
May 18, 2010
AutoTrader.com Study Shows What Echo Boomers Want--and Don't Want--in a New Vehicle Purchase ATLANTA, May 18 -- Echo Boomers, the generation born between 1975 and 1991 and estimated to be about 77 million strong, are expected to reshape much of society as they come into their peak earning years. And there's good news f ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 SUZUKI SX4 REVIEW
May 18, 2010
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE SX4 VEHICLE If a Mini Cooper isnât tough enough for your weekend getaways and a Subaru is just too large for city parking, you might want to consider the very practical and capable 2010 Suzuki SX4. The sporty 5-door micro-hatchbac ... Continue reading
Classic Cars, Awesome Destinations, Celebrities... What's your Dream Road Trip?
May 18, 2010
Jockey launches Classic Road Trip tour, offers chance to win vintage Ford Mustang KENOSHA, Wis., May 18 -- A recent survey by Jockey International, Inc. asked Americans who they'd most like to bring on a road trip, and George Clooney was named wingman of choice, edging out actor Will Smith. Funnyman Will Ferrell took t ... Continue reading
May 18, 2010
WASHINGTON, May 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Background: America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) President and CEO Regina Hopper issued the following statement on General Motors' announcement that it will begin offering Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered versions of the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans ... Continue reading
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