Predicted Sizzling Summer Will Be Bad News for Cars
Jun 30, 2009
Motorists are being urged to prepare their cars for what is predicted to be a hotter-than-average summer in 2009. Autoglym warns that extended periods of intense heat and high levels of the sun&'s harmful UV light can do more damage than freezing winter conditions - fading paint, causing rubber and plastics to degrade, ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2009
With Assurance Gas Lock and One of the Most Fuel-Efficient Lineups in the Industry, Hyundai Welcomes Owners Trading Out of Older Gas-Guzzlers FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 30 -- With gas prices expected to push over $3 per gallon during peak summer travel months, Hyundai Assurance Gas Lock guarantees a year's worth of ... Continue reading
Ford Increases Production on Share Gains and Optimism
Jun 30, 2009
Ford sees market share gains, increases production On Monday June 29, 2009, 6:11 pm EDT Buzz up! 2 Print Companies:Ford motor co.General motors corporation By David Bailey Reuters - A man walks past a Ford sign at the 2009 New York International Auto Show April 9, 2009. ... Related Quotes Symbol Price Change F 5.78 +0. ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision 2009 Total Quality Index Ranks Dodge Ram 1500 Top of its Class
Jun 30, 2009
- Innovations designed into the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 score high with owners - Chrysler Group improves Total Quality score by 15 points AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 29 -- The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 ranks at the top of the full-size truck segment in Strategic Vision Inc.'s (SVI) 2009 Total Quality Index(TM) (TQI ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2009
CR's engineers say Insight's 38 mpg overall fuel economy is one of its few highs YONKERS, N.Y., June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new Honda Insight posted a lackluster "Good" overall road-test score in Consumer Reports' testing for the August issue. The Insight achieved an excellent 38 mpg overall in CR's tests bu ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis and Elantra Named AutoPacific 2009 Ideal Vehicle Award Winners - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 30, 2009
Hyundai Models Top Audi and Ford Competitors in Respective Categories FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 29 -- Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific named the Hyundai Genesis and Hyundai Elantra 2009 Ideal Vehicles in their respective categories. In the Aspirational Luxury Car category, the Hyundai Genesis bea ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2009
SAN DIEGO--Volkswagen of America and Ford Motor Corporation were announced today as full-line corporate leaders in Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) Total Quality Index (TQI). Across their various brands, both corporations are consistently producing vehicles judged high in perceived quality and emotional delight, resulting i ... Continue reading
Delphi Broadens Its Air Conditioning Product Portfolio With New Aftermarket Parts
Jun 29, 2009
Delphi is introducing 195 new part numbers for air conditioning systems to meet rising demand for its OE-quality replacement components. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Named "Advertiser of the year" in Cannes
Jun 29, 2009
At the 56th International Advertising Festival "Cannes Lions 2009", Europe's largest automaker was presented Saturday with its first Lion in the "Advertiser of the year" discipline - thus receiving the highest accolade in the advertising industry. Volkswagen has been presented with around 150 "advertising Oscars" in Ca ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto Starts Producing a Modernised Three-Cylinder 1.2l Engine
Jun 29, 2009
Skoda Auto has started producing a modernised 1.2 HTP engine in its engine manufacturing plant in Mladá Boleslav, the place of the car manufacturer's head office. Extensive adaptations made to this economical three-cylinder petrol unit have been devised by the Department of Technological Development. ... Continue reading
'Paper Chase' in the Porsche Museum
Jun 29, 2009
Offering an even wider range of activities for children than before, the new Museum of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is responding appropriately to the growing number of young and very young visitors: Starting immediately, motorists of tomorrow and the day after are able to join in a 'paper chase' through the ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces an All-New XF Supercharged Model for the North American Market - 4 VIDEOS
Jun 29, 2009
June 29 -- Jaguar today announced the introduction of the 2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged, the fourth and newest member of its acclaimed XF lineup. The vehicle, a mid-year release, is powered by a 470 hp version of the 5.0-liter supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine that debuted at this year's Detroit Auto Show. The XF Superch ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2010
Jun 29, 2009
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2010, which takes place July 1 to 4, 2009, is breaking all existing records. For the first time, more than 30 labels are showing their collections. Among the new participants are Anja Gockel, BOSS Orange, CUSTO Barcelona, Deanoor, Escada Vintage, GANT, Lena Hoschek and Pa ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2009
New 2010 Ford Taurus SHO, THINK OF IT AS THE REGULAR TAURUS SEDAN ON STERIODS by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel This photo is obviously the profile from the rear deck of the new 2010 Taurus SHO ⦠which is the view most people will see as they follow this performance sedan down the ro ... Continue reading
More J.D. Power Success For Nissan As Qashqai Chalks Up Another Class Win
Jun 29, 2009
The class leading quality of Nissan's British built models has once again been recognised by the car buying public in the J.D. Power Vehicle Owners Satisfaction Study. ... Continue reading
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