Detroit Area Company Creates 100 MPG Plug-In Hybrid Ahead Of Big Auto Companies
Aug 9, 2009
Enginer plug-in hybrid system improves hybrid mileage 40-100% Troy, MI â While the big auto companies are still trying to bring to market the high mileage vehicles that the public is clamoring for, a small Troy company, joint ventured with Australian-Chinese owned manufacturers has already achieved the holy grail ... Continue reading
Good Bye My Old Clunker And Old Friend - RIP
Aug 9, 2009
By Bob Gordon President and Co-publisher The Auto Channel SEE ALSO: Cash for Clunkers Consumer Guide Boy do I feel like a disloyal jerk...my 1992 Volvo with 210,000 miles will be turned in as a clunker against the purchase of a new hybrid SUV (improvement of 11 MPG thank-you). Yeah I know she isnât what she used t ... Continue reading
CAR Management Briefing Seminars-#2, Dumping Dealers, HUH?
Aug 9, 2009
One of my goals this week is to understand one of the issues surrounding the struggles of the Detroit Three automakers that have eluded me throughout this mess. That is: How do the manufacturers gain financially with the closing of all those hapless dealerships around the country? First, I asked the boss, our host, one ... Continue reading
CAR Management Briefing Seminar Report 1
Aug 9, 2009
CAR MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS Another Year of Analyzing Radical Change By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Here we are in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan again for the annual Management Briefing Seminars hosted by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). Over the years this has become one of the most ... Continue reading
As 'Cash for Clunkers' Ramps Up, New Cars Sell Out - TACH TOLD YOU IT WOULD HAPPEN!
Aug 8, 2009
As 'clunkers' program reaches new stage, dealers struggling to keep enough new cars on lots NEW YORK August 8, 2009; Chip Cutter writing for the AP reported that the nation's car dealers have a new worry: they're running out of vehicles. As the "cash-for-clunkers" program reaches its next chapter, and consumers pour in ... Continue reading
Audi Releases 2010 Model Year Pricing
Aug 8, 2009
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 7 -- -- Audi is the first car manufacturer in the U.S. to feature FSI direct injection technology in all of its gasoline engines. -- Innovative 3D navigation with SIRIUS traffic on all models (except A8). -- Two TDI clean diesel models launched within one calendar year in 2009. -- All Audi models hav ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Could Lead to Genital Herpes, Frog Infestation and Alien Invasion
Aug 7, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Since the Senate passed their portion of the new bill yesterday evening to extend the "Cash For Clunkers," we have received a slough of absurd stories and press releases from a variety ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - August 6, 2009: Shortly after the Senate's passage of the bill that will extend the Cash For Clunkers program by an additional $2 billion dollars, Edmunds.com' CEO Jeremy Anwyl issued a statement saying that he thinks that the ...... But, according to Marc J. Rauch, The Auto Channel's Co-Founder and Exec ... Continue reading
Additional $2 Billion for "Cash for Clunkers" Mistimed, Says Edmunds.com
Aug 7, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--The Senate today approved an additional $2 billion dollars to help fund the "Cash for Clunkers" program which allows consumers to scrap their older, less fuel-efficient vehicles and collect up to $4,500 toward the purchase of a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle. The Senate approved the vote 60-37. ... Continue reading
"Cash for Clunkers" Deal is Peanuts Compared to Good Ol' Vehicle Maintenance
Aug 7, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Routine vehicle maintenance for an entire year costs a consumer less than a single monthly new car payment and would be significantly more successful in reducing gasoline use and pollution than the "Cash for Clunkers" program, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Indu ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Attains Profitability Milestone
Aug 7, 2009
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Tesla Motors attained a significant milestone in July when it achieved overall corporate profitability with approximately $1 million of earnings on revenue of $20 million. Tesla reached overall corporate profitability while continuing to develop the all-electric Model S sedan and opening regional sa ... Continue reading
New Porsche 911 Turbo making its Debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show - GREAT VIDEO
Aug 7, 2009
STUTTGART - August 7, 2009: Porsche is proudly presenting a new top model at the pinnacle of its broad range of production sports cars: The new Porsche 911 Turbo combines far-reaching innovations in technology with fine tuning and su-preme refinement in design. All key features of this high-performance sports car have ... Continue reading
Unlimited Mileage Warranty Makes Crafter Tough to Beat
Aug 7, 2009
To offer fleet and high mileage customers even better support and value for money, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has enhanced the three year warranty for its Crafter, the biggest van in its range, to an unlimited mileage warranty as standard. ... Continue reading
Nissan Teams up With Sky Motoring as Qashqai+2 Helps to Find Britain's Coolest Dad
Aug 7, 2009
Nissan has today announced a partnership with Sky Motoring to create a bespoke microsite showcasing the Qashqai+2's search for Britain's Coolest Dad. With a top prize that will see the winning father taking his family on an adventure around Barcelona in a British built Qashqai+2, the competition will be launched on Mon ... Continue reading
Tata Motors July Sales at 48,054 nos., Growth of 18%
Aug 7, 2009
Tata Motors’ total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in July 2009 were 48,054 vehicles, a growth of 18% over 40,729 vehicles sold in July 2008. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for July 2009 were 45,599 nos., a 23% growth over 37,033 nos. sol ... Continue reading
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