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Ducati Multistrada 1200 and Falcon Motorcycles' Kestrel to Be Unveiled at Second Quail Motorcycle Gathering

Ducati Multistrada 1200 and Falcon Motorcycles' Kestrel to Be Unveiled at Second Quail Motorcycle Gathering

Two of the World's Most Anticipated Motorbikes Will Make Their Debut on May 8, 2010 at Quail Lodge Golf Club in Carmel, Calif. CARMEL, Calif., April 20 -- The Quail Motorcycle Gathering (www.quaillodgeevents.com) today announced that the technologically-advanced four-in-one Ducati Multistrada 1200 and the custom Kestre ... Continue reading

Stylish Ford Fiesta is Europe's Top-Seller in March and 1st Quarter 2010 - MULTIPLE VIDEOS

Stylish Ford Fiesta is Europe's Top-Seller in March and 1st Quarter 2010 - MULTIPLE VIDEOS

COLOGNE, Germany, April 19 -- -- Fiesta sold 68,630 units in Europe last month, a 25.8 percent increase from March 2009 and almost 11,800 units ahead of its nearest rival -- Fiesta sales in March were the highest for any Ford model on record in a single month in Europe -- Since the latest-generation Ford Fiesta went on ... Continue reading

European Wind Energy Conference Opens Tomorrow - VIDEO ENHANCED

European Wind Energy Conference Opens Tomorrow - VIDEO ENHANCED

WARSAW, Poland - April 19, 2010: The 2010 European Wind Energy Conference begins on Tuesday, April 20th in Warsaw. The four-day event is organized by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). EWEC 2010 is Europe's largest combined wind energy conference and exhibition, bringing together business leaders, policy make ... Continue reading

Right to Repair Act Bipartisan Co-Sponsor List Grows as Safety Concerns Become Top Priority

Right to Repair Act Bipartisan Co-Sponsor List Grows as Safety Concerns Become Top Priority

Support for HR 2057 Reaches 60 Co-Sponsors BETHESDA, Md., April 19 - The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) has gained more bipartisan support with the addition of nine members of Congress to the growing co-sponsor list. Reps. Michael Arcuri (D-NY), Anh "Joseph" Cao (R-LA), Barney Frank (D-MA), Loretta ... Continue reading

Clean Energy Contracts to Expand Its New York City Network of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Stations to Serve Growing CNG Taxi, Limo, & Paratransit Fleets

Clean Energy Contracts to Expand Its New York City Network of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Stations to Serve Growing CNG Taxi, Limo, & Paratransit Fleets

SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Moving to expand its New York City network of CNG fueling facilities, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has contracted to build and operate two new CNG stations in the area. The first station will be located in Queens, and the second CNG station will open adjacent to Newark’s Liberty Internati ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Luxury Sedan Setting New Eco-Chic Standards in Hollywood - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Luxury Sedan Setting New Eco-Chic Standards in Hollywood - VIDEO ENHANCED

BlueTEC Clean Diesel, S400 HYBRID luxury sedan & ML450 HYBRID SUV make it Earth Day every day for Hollywood's elite LOS ANGELES, April 19 -- Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC clean diesel technology, a Hollywood veteran for luxury eco-chic transportation, is getting support from a cast of new environmentally friendly vehicles incl ... Continue reading

Bentley Mulsanne - Creating the New Flagship: Final Assembly - VIDEO FEATURE

Bentley Mulsanne - Creating the New Flagship: Final Assembly - VIDEO FEATURE

CREWE, England - April 19, 2010: Bentley’s unique ability to combine hand craftsmanship with new technology and modern, precision manufacturing techniques permeates every aspect of the build process for the new Mulsanne which enters full production this summer. The 98-strong team of Bentley manufacturing specialis ... Continue reading

Market for Plug-in Vehicle Chargers to reach $11.75 Billion by 2015, According to ABI Research

Market for Plug-in Vehicle Chargers to reach $11.75 Billion by 2015, According to ABI Research

NEW YORK--Plug-in vehicles are set to hit the consumer market at the end of 2010, and will achieve widespread distribution in 2011. But will drivers of these vehicles, which need to be plugged into the electrical grid to recharge, find themselves running on empty when it comes to finding a robust charging infrastructur ... Continue reading

Nissan LEAF Reservations Begin April 20 - MULTIPLE VIDEOS

Nissan LEAF Reservations Begin April 20 - MULTIPLE VIDEOS

- Pool of 115,000 registrants gains first priority - FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 19 -- In response to strong consumer demand, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) will begin taking reservations for the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric vehicle on April 20. The reservation process is a first step in securing a place on the ... Continue reading

Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #2

Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #2

Dear Tom, I own a 2005 GMC Envoy with 54,000 miles. It has a big engine and only gets 15.5 MPG. Although I love my Envoy, I did consider getting a new SUV (maybe a 4 cylinder) to get better mileage and performance, but I can’t afford to do that right now. I heard that there’s a special air filter that increas ... Continue reading

Statement from U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Toyota's Agreement to Pay Maximum Civil Penalty

Statement from U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Toyota's Agreement to Pay Maximum Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, D.C. Apil 19, 2010; U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today made the following statement after Toyota Motor Corporation agreed to pay a $16.375 million fine - the largest fine permitted by law - for failing to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a dangerous pedal defe ... Continue reading

Ford Focus RS Upgrade Kit Launched As RS500 Sells Out

Ford Focus RS Upgrade Kit Launched As RS500 Sells Out

With all 101 Ford Focus RS500 models snapped up by UK fast Ford fans within days of launch, Ford is responding to the intense customer demand with an officially-approved Focus RS performance upgrade kit. ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago: April Gas Prices Rise Considerably in Past Month

AAA Chicago: April Gas Prices Rise Considerably in Past Month

AURORA, Ill., April 19 -- Fuel prices have increased considerably in Illinois and northern Indiana over the past month. This is attributed to continued high oil prices, which set an 18-month high of $87 per barrel over the past month, as well as uncertainty in the U.S. economy and high demand for oil in China. AAA Chic ... Continue reading

Eastern Promise Citroen Reveals Luxury New Metropolis Concept

Eastern Promise Citroen Reveals Luxury New Metropolis Concept

Citroen has revealed the spectacular new Metropolis - a sleek and muscular concept car that pays homage to China's extraordinary development. Created by Citroen's international design team - based in Shanghai since 2008 - Metropolis will be on show in the French Pavilion at the Shanghai World Fair from 1st May to 31st ... Continue reading

Nissan Drives Major Commercial Partnership With The O2

Nissan Drives Major Commercial Partnership With The O2

Nissan Motor GB Ltd, today announced that is has become the Official Automotive Partner for The O2, the world's most popular entertainment venue. ... Continue reading

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