Toughened-Up Fiorino Gets Improved Traction Option
Jul 28, 2009
Fiat Professional's versatile Fiorino van is set to offer even greater capability with the option of a new electronic differential lock system for improved grip and control. ... Continue reading
Continued Scrappage Scheme Success For Suzuki
Jul 28, 2009
Suzuki GB is pleased to announce the continued success of their participation in the government's scrappage scheme. To date Suzuki has taken over 4,900 scrappage orders since the scheme started back in May 2009 with over 3,000 already delivered to customers. The most successful model in the Suzuki line-up benefiting fr ... Continue reading
Put Toyota to the Test: New On-Line Calculator Maps the Benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive
Jul 28, 2009
Lies, damn lies and statistics: everyone knows that you should take figures with a pinch of salt, particularly when it comes to playing up the virtues of product A compared to product B. So, when it comes to demonstrating the hard facts about the gains in ownership costs that are being delivered by Toyota Optimal Drive ... Continue reading
Italia - Ferrari's Innovative New V8
Jul 28, 2009
While it's true that every Ferrari is innovative by definition, it's equally true that in the course of the Prancing Horse's history, certain cars have marked a genuine departure from the current range. This is very much the case with the Ferrari 458 Italia, which is a massive leap forward from the company's previous m ... Continue reading
Complete One-Stop Cash for Clunkers Resource: TheAutoChannel.com
Jul 28, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2009: The government sponsored program known as CASH FOR CLUNKERS is the hottest news in the auto world. While it probably won't have any great long-lasting effect of the industry or the economy in general, at least it's stimulating interest in something other than looking for tall buildings wit ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2009
The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) will be administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which will issue credits through NHTSA registered car dealers of $3,500 or $4,500 to buyers of fuel-efficient cars who turn in older, gas-guzzling vehicles to be scrapped. âBased on the guidelines of ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Tops J.D. Power Survey for Third Year Running
Jul 28, 2009
The benchmark luxury car was awarded the highest number of overall points in the latest J. D. Power APEAL survey about the best vehicle concept. Its score in this exhaustive customer survey makes the luxury leader not only the best car in its segment, but at the same time also in the entire US market. ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Limited Edition Navara Titanium Edition
Jul 28, 2009
Nissan will add a stylish limited edition to its strong selling Navara range with the addition of a high feature, high value, Navara Titanium Edition. ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2009
First Integrated Platform of Its Kind Offers Quick, Cost-Effective Solution Scalable to Suit Wide Range of Vehicle Applications NEW YORK, July 27 -- A new, fully integrated electric drive train developed by electric vehicle pioneer, Think, and powered by a lithium-ion battery system made by U.S.-based EnerDel (subsidia ... Continue reading
Visteon Launches 'Virtual' Instrument Cluster on 2010 Range Rover
Jul 28, 2009
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 27, 2009 -- Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation has launched a reconfigurable cluster platform on Jaguar Land Rover's new Range Rover - available as a standard fit on all derivatives in Land Rover's global markets. Replacing the conventional instrument cluster design, the reco ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2009
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has completed an agreement with Coda Automotive, a California-based electric car and battery company, to supply UQM®PowerPhase® 100 electric propulsion systems to Coda Automotive for ... Continue reading
NADA: 'Clunkers' Program Exactly What Consumers, Economy and Auto Industry Needs
Jul 27, 2009
Dealers Expect Program to Be Successful WASHINGTON, July 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With interest running high on day one of the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program, also known as "cash for clunkers," the chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association said he expects the program to succeed in boostin ... Continue reading
Tips for Registering for the Cash for Clunkers Program
Jul 27, 2009
Washington DC July 27, 2009; the AIADA newsletter reported that according to the Wall Street Journal, auto dealers said they saw a surge in showroom traffic and an uptick in sales Friday, the first day of the federal government's "cash for clunkers" program. To help dealers navigate and speed up the registration proces ... Continue reading
Customers in the UK Can Track New Skoda Yeti from Today
Jul 27, 2009
Skoda retailers all over the UK are offering customers a unique opportunity to preview Skoda's new Yeti ahead of its official UK launch in September. ... Continue reading
The Largest Gathering of Smart Fans Worldwide: Smart Times 2009 - The Smart Community Comes Together
Jul 27, 2009
A car convoy, concerts, creative competitions, fun and joy of life: From 21 - 23 August 2009 the largest gathering of smart enthusiasts worldwide will take place. Over three days smart times attendees can look forward to a varied programme with events focusing on the old airport site in Zell am See/Kaprun, Austria. In ... Continue reading
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