Skoda Launches Summer Accessories Collection
Jul 29, 2009
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, Skoda is helping customers cover all eventualities with its summer accessories collection. ... Continue reading
BMW M Sports Package to Feature on 7 Series
Jul 29, 2009
The BMW 7 Series is characterised not only by its powerful design, supreme comfort and innovative features, but also by dynamic engines, superior suspension technology and unrivalled sporting performance. Indeed, no other sedan in the luxury segment offers such a dynamic driving experience of this calibre and quality. ... Continue reading
Clunker Consumers Get a 69% MPG Improvement and an Average Savings of $750 in Gas Bills per Year
Jul 29, 2009
NEW YORK, July 28 -- Early statistics from automotive dealers on the CARS Program, commonly known as Cash for Clunkers, show clunker consumers getting a 69% mile-per-gallon (mpg) improvement which saves them an average of $750 in gas bills a year by replacing their clunker with a new fuel efficient vehicle. "After gas ... Continue reading
Navistar Announces 2010 Emissions Pricing on International® Trucks
Jul 29, 2009
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar has announced 2010-compliant MaxxForce® Advanced EGR engine technology will increase International® truck prices $6,000-$8,000, depending on engine model. Vehicles with mid-range diesel engines, including the MaxxForce® 7, MaxxForce® DT, MaxxForce® 9 and MaxxForce® 10, will ... Continue reading
Public Invited to See Plug-In Vehicles Firsthand at Plug-In 2009 Public Night in Long Beach
Jul 28, 2009
One-Night Event (Aug. 11) Offers Insider's Look at a Plugged-In Transportation Future LONG BEACH, Calif., July 28 -- Interested in driving a cleaner, quieter car that averages 100 miles per gallon? Like the idea of plugging in your car at home to get local all-electric driving range? Eager to lower your fuel costs and ... Continue reading
Want Cash for That Clunker? Be Sure It Had Insurance
Jul 28, 2009
LOS ANGELES--With government incentives in mind, many motorists may be readying to dump their gas-guzzlers for new cars. But few may know theyâll have to prove itâs been insured for a full year before it qualifies for the âCash For Clunkersâ trade-in. The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program k ... Continue reading
Match Model Brings Added Spark to Volkswagen Touran Range
Jul 28, 2009
With the launch of the new Match model, which opens for ordering today, Volkswagen is offering customers more equipment and value for money on its popular and versatile seven-seat compact MPV. Pricing for the Touran Match starts at £19,515 (RRP OTR). ... Continue reading
AT&T Accepts Keys to Smith Newton Next Generation All-Electric Cargo Truck
Jul 28, 2009
Purchase Follows AT&T 10-Year Commitment to Spend up to $565 Million on Alternative-Fuel Vehicles WASHINGTON, July 28 -- AT&T* today accepted the keys to its new all-electric cargo truck. AT&T, along with three other companies, received one of six trucks delivered by Smith Electric on Capitol Hill today - the first in ... Continue reading
Europe's Hybrid and Electric Passenger Vehicles
Jul 28, 2009
July 27, 2009; Reuters reported that Europe is gearing up for the arrival en masse of electric cars in the coming years, but they won't be the only solution -- hybrid vehicles will also be a weapon in the fight to meet tough emissions reduction targets. Nissan is due to unveil its first electric car model in Yokohama o ... Continue reading
Daimler's Businesses Continue to Grow in China
Jul 28, 2009
Daimler's businesses continue to grow in China. The company's regional headquarters, Daimler Northeast Asia (DNEA) is managing record passenger car sales and vehicle financing, while continuing to expand joint venture activities. ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2009
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Staples, Frito-Lay, AT&T, and Kansas City Power & Light receive keys to new Smith Newton WASHINGTON, July 28 Four Fortune 500 companies and two utility companies took delivery of the first in a series of next generation all-electric commercial vehicles in an auto ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Successfully Launched
Jul 28, 2009
The new E-Class has gotten off to a very successful start, with more than 40,000 units delivered to customers since the market introduction in spring 2009. Mercedes-Benz expects sales of the new E-Class to receive a further boost in the coming months from the vehicle's introduction in key markets including the U.S. and ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Increases Global Market Share in First Half Year
Jul 28, 2009
The Volkswagen Group extended its global market share in the first six months of 2009. In a difficult economic environment, Europe's largest automaker increased its share of the world passenger car market from January to June to 12.0 (1st half year 2008: 9.9) per cent. ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2009
BSM and Italian car giant Fiat have today announced their partnership which will see Fiat as the new fleet provider for BSM (the British School of Motoring), the UK's most popular driving school. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Appoints Dealership in Yokohama
Jul 28, 2009
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole MotorCars Co., Ltd, as its authorised dealer in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. ... Continue reading
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