Quality - The Core Competence of the Audi Brand
Jun 26, 2009
Uncompromising quality in every detail is a solemn obligation at Audi. This standard shapes the thinking of the entire company - the customer is the measure of all things. Audi's quality has long been legendary; it sets standards throughout the automobile industry. And it must be achieved anew every day through hard wo ... Continue reading
Carillion Calls in the Frying Squad For Biofuel Vehicle Trial at Catterick Garrison
Jun 26, 2009
Carillion has launched an innovative six-month trial to recycle waste cooking oil into vehicle fuel at its Regional Prime Contract on Catterick Garrison. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Selects Salon Prive For Uk Public Debut of 200EX
Jun 26, 2009
The latest of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' "Experimental Vehicles" - the breathtaking 200EX - will make its UK public debut at Salon Prive, the ultimate luxury and super car show that runs from 22-24 July, at London's Hurlingham Club. ... Continue reading
Three UK Debuts For Ferrari at The Goodwood Festival of Speed
Jun 26, 2009
Ferrari will be showcasing three exciting new models during the Sunday Times Supercar Run at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed: the California, the Scuderia Spider 16M and the 599 GTB Fiorano with HGTE package. ... Continue reading
Diesel Power Accounts for One Third of All New BMW Sales
Jun 26, 2009
BMW's decision earlier this decade to begin offering diesel engines in Australia has been well received by luxury buyers. ... Continue reading
Speed Limit Display Undergoes Australian Real-World Testing
Jun 26, 2009
BMW's innovative speed limit display, which can read speed limit signposts and variable speed limit signs and show the limit in the instrument cluster, is one step closer to Australian introduction. ... Continue reading
Report: Says China Likely to Reject Hummer Acquisition
Jun 26, 2009
BEIJING June 26, 2009; Joe McDonald writing for the AP reported that China's planning agency is likely to reject a Chinese company's bid to acquire General Motors Corp.'s Hummer unit, in part because its gas-guzzling vehicles conflict with Beijing's conservation goals, state radio reported. The National Development and ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2009
The drivers' organisation Automobilclub Kraftfahrer-Schutz e.V. has given the prize to the Stuttgart-based car manufacturer in recognition of its lithium-ion battery, which has been integrated in a series-production hybrid vehicle - the Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID - for the first time anywhere in the world. ... Continue reading
New York Auto Dealers Expect New Car Sales Boost from Cash for Clunkers Program
Jun 26, 2009
Greater New York Automobile Dealers Support Cash for Clunkers; Expect Rise in Sales to Follow New York, NY - (June 26, 2009): "This is a tremendous incentive to encourage people to trade-in their old vehicles for newer, safer, more fuel efficient and less polluting vehicles," said Mark Schienberg, president of the Grea ... Continue reading
U.S. to Invest $3.9 Billion on "Smart" Power Grid
Jun 26, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2009; Braden Reddall writing for Reuters reported that U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced on Thursday $3.9 billion in "smart grid" funding aimed at making power transmission around the country more flexible. Addressing utility executives at an industry meeting, Chu said the funds would h ... Continue reading
California Mandates Reflecting Windows
Jun 26, 2009
SACRAMENTO June 25, 2009; Samantha Young writing for the AP reported that California air regulators voted unanimously Thursday for a mandate requiring auto manufacturers to include sun-reflecting glass on all vehicles sold within the state by 2014. The move by the California Air Resources Board was intended to keep car ... Continue reading
Here They Come! - smart USA Customizes Offer for Car Allowance Rebate System
Jun 26, 2009
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--smart USA applauds President Obamaâs signing of the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) Bill, also known as âCash for Clunkersâ. In fact, smart is the âNumber 1â U.S. brand in fuel efficiency and is the only car company that already exceeds the new fuel efficiency requir ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: New Muscle Cars - Chevy Camaro and Dodge Charger - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Jun 25, 2009
The Auto Channel's RoadTrip takes an exclusive in-depth look at two of today'shot muscle cars, the Dodge Charger and the Chevrolet Camaro. This episode was videotaped in Monterey, California and at the Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca. ... Continue reading
WARNING! Cash for Clunkers Registration Websites Are BOGUS
Jun 25, 2009
Have the ambulance chasers found a new gimmick or is this a new breed of scam artists? AUTO CENTRAL - June 24, 2009: There's a new scam permeating the Internet and other media outlets, websites claiming that they can help you figure out the Cash for Clunkers puzzle, and requiring that you register with them The Cash fo ... Continue reading
In All the Commotion, Everyone Has Forgotten to Ask About GM "Down-Under" - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 25, 2009
What's to become of Australia's famed Holden? It's biz as usual, mate. Holden Operations Unchanged by Parent Company Announcements in the US · Holden to be part of New GM; · Holden not included in US filing under chapter 11; · No direct impact on local design, engineering and manufacturing operations; · Tec ... Continue reading
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