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Nissan Stars at the Commercial Vehicle Operator Show

Nissan Stars at the Commercial Vehicle Operator Show

Anyone who's anyone in the world of commercial vehicles will be heading to the CV Operator Show next month - and Nissan looks set to be the star attraction. ... Continue reading

Smart Fortwo Owners To Be 'Stuck' on New Accessories

Smart Fortwo Owners To Be 'Stuck' on New Accessories

Smart fortwo enthusiasts can now put the power into flower power, fly the flag for the iconic brand and even give their car wings with the new smart art stickers. ... Continue reading

Test Drive Alternative Fuel Vehicles at First So Cal Green Solutions Expo

Test Drive Alternative Fuel Vehicles at First So Cal Green Solutions Expo

IRVINE, Calif.--Orange County’s Great Park will host the first So Cal Green Solutions Expo June 5-6, 2010. The nation’s premier green expo for all-things green including transportation selected the Great Park based on its sustainable design, expansive area and the diversity of the communit ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Ghost Receives Prestigious Design Award

Rolls-Royce Ghost Receives Prestigious Design Award

The new Rolls-Royce Ghost has received the prestigious "red dot: best of the best: award for the very highest level of design. ... Continue reading

Kia Debuts Forte Five-Door in New York

Kia Debuts Forte Five-Door in New York

Also making its world premiere in New York is the Forte ('Cerato' in some markets) five-door. Keeping in line with the stylish and practical Forte compact sedan and first-for-Kia Forte Koup, the Forte five-door adds another attractive option to the Forte family. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Polo Named the 2010 World Car of the Year

Volkswagen Polo Named the 2010 World Car of the Year

Volkswagen Earns Top Title For the Second Year in a Row NEW YORK, April 1 -- Volkswagen AG and Volkswagen of America, Inc. are proud to announce that the Polo has been honored as the 2010 World Car of the Year. With 59 of the top automotive journalists from around the globe judging, the Polo surpassed a total of 29 oth ... Continue reading

Figo Drives New Sales Records for Ford in India

Figo Drives New Sales Records for Ford in India

NEW DELHI, April 1 -- -- Ford India sales for the month of March more than tripled year-over-year, rising 203 percent, and nearly tripled from the previous month -- Overwhelming popularity of Figo helps set company sales records in first month of availability, with over 10,000 orders booked -- Robust customer demand an ... Continue reading

NUMMI Completes Final Vehicle Production at Fremont Plant

NUMMI Completes Final Vehicle Production at Fremont Plant

FREMONT, Calif.--The NUMMI auto plant completed build-out of its last car today before shutting down manufacturing at the 25-year-old assembly site. “We want to thank generations of NUMMI team members whose skill and pride in their work contributed to numerous innovations in automotive assembly here in Fremont†... Continue reading

EV Pricing Demonstrates Viability of Electrification

EV Pricing Demonstrates Viability of Electrification

WASHINGTON, April 1 - Nissan North America announced yesterday the pricing on its 2011 all-electric LEAF. Once federal tax rebates are taken into account, the LEAF will cost approximately $25,000; with some states offering additional rebates, some consumers will be able to purchase Nissan's electric vehicle for only $2 ... Continue reading

National Clean Car Standards Rev Up State Programs

National Clean Car Standards Rev Up State Programs

New Yorkers will save thousands of dollars at the pump NEW YORK, April 1 The Obama administration today announced new fuel economy benchmarks for automobiles and the first national standards for greenhouse gas emissions in U.S. history that will save New York car owners approximately $3,000 in fuel costs over the life ... Continue reading

New Fuel Economy Standards to Bring More Clean Diesel Cars to Americans, Use Less Petroleum and Have Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions

New Fuel Economy Standards to Bring More Clean Diesel Cars to Americans, Use Less Petroleum and Have Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions

WASHINGTON--The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement today on the occasion of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of 2016 new light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards. “Today’ ;s announcement ... Continue reading

Volkswagen of America Announces 41 Percent Increase for March 2010 Sales

Volkswagen of America Announces 41 Percent Increase for March 2010 Sales

TDI® Clean Diesel, Tiguan and Routan Models Drive the Brand HERNDON, Va., April 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported March 2010 sales of 22,148 total units, for a 40.9% increase over March 2009, and its ninth consecutive month of sales growth. For the year-to-date, Volkswagen's sales have risen 38.4% versus ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports Increased Sales for March 2010

Mazda Reports Increased Sales for March 2010

IRVINE, Calif., April 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported March 2010 sales of 23,193, an increase of 5.5 percent versus March 2009, good for its fifth straight month of sales increases. As Mazda continues to focus on the long-term strength of the brand, its MAZDA3, winner of ALG's Residual Value ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Reports Another Strong Month With March Sales of 20,023

Mercedes-Benz Reports Another Strong Month With March Sales of 20,023

Sales Up 28.3 % for the Month and 25.7% Year-to-Date MONTVALE, N.J., April 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 20,023 vehicles, up 28.3%, propelling the company to a 25.7% increase for the first quarter. Healthy demand in both the Mercedes passenger car and light-truck categories fueled the inc ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Reports Sales Increase of More Than 17 Percent

Mitsubishi Motors Reports Sales Increase of More Than 17 Percent

CYPRESS, Calif., April 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced its highest monthly sales total since August. March 2010 sales of 5,434, were a 17.6 percent increase over March 2009, and Mitsubishi's second highest monthly total since October 2008. "The increases spread across virtually our entire pr ... Continue reading

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