CarMax Reports Black Most Popular Car Color in Online Searches
Aug 13, 2009
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. , the nationâs largest retailer of used cars, reports that black remains the most popular color for used vehicle searches conducted on carmax.com. This mirrors a similar account from February 2008 when black was first reported to be the most popular vehicle color search choice. Used car ... Continue reading
Lux Innovation Grid Ranks Advanced Battery Companies
Aug 13, 2009
New analytic tool from Lux Research provides guide to increasingly complex battery space Advanced battery technologies for electric vehicles, the power grid, and other applications provide a breakthrough opportunity, addressing an energy storage market that will grow to $60 billion in 2013. However, they also present a ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2009
Washington DC August 13, 2009; The NHTSA reported that they have heard that dealers are asking consumers to sign agreements with contingencies when they participate in the CARS program. CONSUMERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SIGN CONTINGENCY AGREEMENTS TO PAY BACK THE DEALER SHOULD THE CARS CREDIT BE REJECTED. Weâve also h ... Continue reading
Big Jump in New Car Fuel Efficiency
Aug 13, 2009
Washington DC August 13, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that cars and light trucks sold in July got more miles per gallon than those sold in previous months, say researchers, who credit the Cash for Clunkers program. According to MSNBC, the average mileage for new vehicles rose from 21.4 miles per gallon in June t ... Continue reading
Jaguar Kicks Off Pebble Beach Weekend With All-New Luxury Car Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 13, 2009
The all-new Jaguar XJ brings a bold new spirit to automotive luxury MAHWAH, N.J., Aug. 13 -- The all-new 2010 Jaguar XJ will make its North American debut at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Thursday Night Kick-Off Event, held today at Pebble Beach in Monterey, Calif. The debut will be the first shot in ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in charging station infrastructure, today announced that the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is the first municipality in the State of Tennessee to install and deploy ChargePoint⢠Networked Charging Stations for plug-in electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
Battery Manufacturer Electrovaya Gets Boost from Ontario, Canada
Aug 13, 2009
TORONTO--Ontario, Canada is helping to bring batteries to market for the next generation of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The Ontario government investment in Electrovaya, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, will help create 240 jobs and support 50 existing positions. The company's patented battery technolog ... Continue reading
Kia Soul awarded 'Top Safety Pick' from IIHS in the US
Aug 13, 2009
Kia Soul awarded 'Top Safety Pick' from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the US - Recognized for good performance in crash safety tests - Offering drivers the entire package with safety features, value, style and personalization options (Seoul) August 13, 2009 -- With less than a year on the global market, the ... Continue reading
IIHS 2009 Crash Ratings: 3 Small Cars Earn Top Safety Pick Award
Aug 13, 2009
The 2010 Honda Insight, 2010 Kia Soul, and 2010 Toyota Prius are the Institute's newest Top Safety Pick award winners. To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Criteria to win are toug ... Continue reading
12 Year After The Auto Channel's 4 Car Comparagraph; Honda Launches New Car Comparator
Aug 13, 2009
Honda (UK) has launched a brand new car comparison tool online, that enables any customer or potential customer to compare Honda cars against any other car in the market and calculate the potential savings on offer. ... Continue reading
New Opel Astra to offer Practical, Time-Saving FlexFix Bike Carrier
Aug 13, 2009
In line with Opel's philosophy of easy and comfortable flexibility, the new Astra hatchback will be available with the integrated FlexFix carrier system - the optimal transport solution for bicycles. Opel is the only manufacturer to offer the innovative FlexFix system which requires no installation or removal -- it sim ... Continue reading
Ford Ups Vehicle Production as Customers Demand More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
Aug 13, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 13 -- -- Ford is increasing North American production by another 10,000 units to 495,000 units in the third quarter as it builds more fuel-efficient vehicles to meet "Cash for Clunkers" demand. Ford's planned third quarter production now exceeds year-ago production levels by 18 percent -- Ford, th ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2009
CYPRESS, Calif. August 10, 2009; Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced pricing for its newest addition to the multiple award-winning Lancer lineup - the versatile five-door 2010 Lancer Sportback GTS and Ralliart. The Lancer Sportback carries with it similar distinctive and aggressive styling as the rally-ins ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2009
General Motors Company announced today that its SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture signed a framework agreement with GM's former Latin America, Africa and Middle East operations and distribution agreements with individual countries to export and distribute two of its most popular mini-commercial vehicles from China to market ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo Labor and Management Signed the Agreement on 2009 Wage Negotiation
Aug 13, 2009
GM Daewoo Labor and Management Signed the Agreement on 2009 Wage Negotiation ... Continue reading
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