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Hertz Launches Winter Global Sale for Customers in Europe

Hertz Launches Winter Global Sale for Customers in Europe

UXBRIDGE, England, January 7, 2011 -- - Hertz Offers Savings of up to 33 Per Cent on Selected Destinations Across 80 Countries for a Limited Period Hertz has launched a winter global sale for customers in Europe, offering discounts of up to 33 per cent for rental of vehicles from many major cities and tourist destinati ... Continue reading

Livio Radio Unveils Two New In-Vehicle Internet Radio Devices

Livio Radio Unveils Two New In-Vehicle Internet Radio Devices

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2011 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2011 -- Livio Radio, developers of innovative audio products for use in the home and on the go, showcased two new in-vehicle Internet radio devices at Pepcom's Digital Experience today. The New Carmen, Livio's new ultimate FM transmitter, offers auxiliary output capabilities f ... Continue reading

New MyFord Mobile App Keeps Focus Electric Owner Engaged and in Control of Electric Car Experience

New MyFord Mobile App Keeps Focus Electric Owner Engaged and in Control of Electric Car Experience

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7, 2011 -- Ford has developed the all-new MyFord Mobile app for North America, allowing Focus Electric drivers to remain engaged and in control even when away from the vehicle. It's part of a strategic approach to make Ford electric car ownership simpler and easier My ... Continue reading

GM, Argonne Sign Licensing Deal for Advanced Battery Chemistry - COMPLETE PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO

GM, Argonne Sign Licensing Deal for Advanced Battery Chemistry - COMPLETE PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO

DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2011 DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2011 -- General Motors Co. and the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory announced today they have reached a worldwide licensing agreement to use Argonne's patented composite cathode material to make advanced lithium-ion batteries that last longer between charges ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Entune Multimedia System at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Toyota Announces Entune Multimedia System at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2011 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A., Inc. today unveiled the Toyota Entune multimedia system at the Consumer Electronics Show. Toyota Entune leverages the customer's mobile phone to create a rich in-vehicle experience that offers fully integrated and upgradeable entertainm ... Continue reading

Audi Shatters All-Time U.S. Sales Record in 2010; Brand Expects Momentum to Continue Into 2011

Audi Shatters All-Time U.S. Sales Record in 2010; Brand Expects Momentum to Continue Into 2011

HERNDON, Va., Jan. 4, 2011 HERNDON, Va., Jan. 4, 2011 -- December 2010 marks the best fourth quarter in Audi of America history, leading to all-time U.S. sales record topping 100,000 vehicles for the first time Historic 2010 sales propelled by demand for TDI clean diesel vehicles, as the Audi Q7 TDI and Audi A3 TDI acc ... Continue reading

U.S. Oil Refineries Come Out in Favor of Terrorism and Against Energy Independence

U.S. Oil Refineries Come Out in Favor of Terrorism and Against Energy Independence

Oil refineries sue EPA over e15 ethanol plan AUTO CENTRAL – January 4, 2010: On Monday The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association joined the rest of the gasoline whores who oppose any attempt to end “gasoline addiction” and the economic depression by filing suit against the EPA’s decision t ... Continue reading

Ferrari 458 Italia Nominated the Daily Telegraph's Car of the Year - VIDEO ENHANCED

Ferrari 458 Italia Nominated the Daily Telegraph's Car of the Year - VIDEO ENHANCED

MARANELLO, Italy - January 2, 2011: The Ferrari 458 Italia has won a further coveted award, taking the Car of the Year title from a strong field of supercars in The Daily Telegraph's "Motoring" supplement, one of the UK's most respected automotive supplements. In declaring the 458 Italia the winner in the “Money N ... Continue reading

Ford Quick Lane Surpasses 1 Million Tire Sales in 2010; Remains Fastest-Growing Auto Service Brand

Ford Quick Lane Surpasses 1 Million Tire Sales in 2010; Remains Fastest-Growing Auto Service Brand

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 29, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 29, 2010 -- Ford Motor Company's Quick Lane tire sales have surpassed 1 million this year, the most ever in a calendar year for the brand Quick Lane's network of 585 stores is on track to surpass $550 million in sales in 2010, representing a year-over-year increase o ... Continue reading

Celebrate the Start of a New Year and Energy Independence with LIVE Fireworks VIDEO - Midnight Tonight EST

Celebrate the Start of a New Year and Energy Independence with LIVE Fireworks VIDEO - Midnight Tonight EST

Tonight, right here on TheAutoChannel.com we are presenting a fabulous HD video fireworks show. So whether you don't or won't get the chance to go out and make a lot of noise in person - or if you're just a fireworks junky and would like to see great fireworks, then you'll love our show. The show begins at Midnight EST ... Continue reading

McLaren Confirms GT3 Racing Programme for MP4-12C - VIDEO FEATURE

McLaren Confirms GT3 Racing Programme for MP4-12C - VIDEO FEATURE

- McLaren and CRS Racing in partnership to develop GT3 racing car based on new McLaren MP4-12C road car - First customer cars planned for 2012 season - 12C’s innovative carbon chassis, light weight and aerodynamics promise winning performance from race-bred road car WOKING, UK - December 30, 2010: McLaren has conf ... Continue reading

Ford's 10 New Year's Resolutions to Help You Drive Smarter, Safer in 2011

Ford's 10 New Year's Resolutions to Help You Drive Smarter, Safer in 2011

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 30, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 30, 2010 -- Ford is offering a list of 10 New Year's safety resolutions and tips so you are ready to start 2011 right where you want to be – safe and in control in the driver's seat Today's vehicles are filled with features and technologies to help kee ... Continue reading

IBM Reveals 5 Innovations That Will Change Lives in the Next 5 Years - VIDEO FEATURE

IBM Reveals 5 Innovations That Will Change Lives in the Next 5 Years - VIDEO FEATURE

ARMONK, NY - December 29, 2010: IBM has unveiled their latest list of fifth innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and play over the next five years: • You'll beam up your friends in 3-D • Batteries will breathe air to power our devices • You won’t need to be a scien ... Continue reading

2013 FORD C-MAX: A Fresh Take on the Minivan - VIDEO ENHANCED

2013 FORD C-MAX: A Fresh Take on the Minivan - VIDEO ENHANCED

By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Certain to cause a buzz at the upcoming North American International Auto Show is the new Ford C-Max, a 7-seat (or more accurately a “5+2” configuration given the limited size of the rear two seats) crossover, or minivan, or station wagon, or whatever other mon ... Continue reading

Ford Technology Allows New 2012 Ford Focus to Carve Through Turns Like a Downhill Skier - VIDEO ENHANCED

Ford Technology Allows New 2012 Ford Focus to Carve Through Turns Like a Downhill Skier - VIDEO ENHANCED

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28, 2010 -- The all-new 2012 Ford Focus features standard torque vectoring control to increase vehicle stability in turns by applying slight braking force to one side Torque vectoring control is a Focus class-exclusive feature that serves as a confidence-builder for ... Continue reading

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