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Automaker Group Strikes Blow Against Democracy and Energy Independence with New Legal Challenge to EPA's Partial Waiver for Ethanol (E-15) Fuel

Automaker Group Strikes Blow Against Democracy and Energy Independence with New Legal Challenge to EPA's Partial Waiver for Ethanol (E-15) Fuel

AUTO CENTRAL - The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG) comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM), the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) filed a petition toda ... Continue reading

New Ford C-Max: Clever, Compact Vehicle To Move Young Families With Flexibility, Fuel Efficiency - VIDEO ENHANCED

New Ford C-Max: Clever, Compact Vehicle To Move Young Families With Flexibility, Fuel Efficiency - VIDEO ENHANCED

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 20, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 20, 2010 -- New Ford C-MAX combines a fresh new design, flexible seating configuration for seven, outstanding craftsmanship and occupant safety and advances in driving dynamics Ford C-MAX offers life-enhancing technologies such as SYNC® connectivity, MyFord To ... Continue reading

New Mini Paceman Concept to Debut at 2011 Detroit (NAIAS) Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

New Mini Paceman Concept to Debut at 2011 Detroit (NAIAS) Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mini Paceman Concept debuts in Detroit By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE, November 18, 2010. Soon after production of the classic Mini came to a halt in 2000, BMW, the new owner of the Mini brand announced a successor. It was a brand new model that had been under development by Rover and BMW jointly, aft ... Continue reading

More than 1.4 Million Stranded Holiday Drivers Expected by AAA

More than 1.4 Million Stranded Holiday Drivers Expected by AAA

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 16, 2010 Nation's largest motor club offers ways to avoid holiday season breakdowns ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA anticipates it will come to the rescue of more than 1.4 million stranded motorists during the Christmas and New Year's holiday peak driving period, December ... Continue reading

Cars of the Year 2011 Featured in Playboy's January Issue

Cars of the Year 2011 Featured in Playboy's January Issue

December 17, 2010), with the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG taking the top spot. Fans and car aficionados can vote for their favorite car on Playboy's list, which includes pictures and descriptions of each, here (SFW): http://www.playboy.com/cars2011 A press release is below that contains the full list of the winners in their r ... Continue reading

Lotus Director of Design Donato Coco awarded Trophee du Design - 6 GREAT VIDEOS

Lotus Director of Design Donato Coco awarded Trophee du Design - 6 GREAT VIDEOS

PARIS - December 16, 2010: We could talk for days about the sublime talents of our design guru but instead, we're going to quote the people who recognized his talent today in Paris - the iconic French l’Automobile magazine. Here’s what they said (translated into English)……Donato Coco, ex-Ferrari and ... Continue reading

Car Care: A New Year's Resolution That Pays Off

Car Care: A New Year's Resolution That Pays Off

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 16, 2010 BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the New Year, why not resolve to perform regular vehicle maintenance? By spending a little time now on preventive maintenance, drivers can save a lot of headaches in the long run and make for a great year on the road in 2011, accord ... Continue reading

Rick Hendrick Buys First Volt Offered for Public Sale for $225,000

Rick Hendrick Buys First Volt Offered for Public Sale for $225,000

DETROIT, Dec. 16, 2010 DETROIT, Dec. 16, 2010 -- Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group, has purchased the first Chevrolet Volt offered for sale. Proceeds will benefit science, math, engineering, and technology education initiatives through the Detroit Public Schools Foun ... Continue reading

On With the Show! Auto Industry's Main Event on Deck: The 2011 North American International Auto Show

On With the Show! Auto Industry's Main Event on Deck: The 2011 North American International Auto Show

TROY, Mich., Dec. 16, 2010 TROY, Mich., Dec. 16, 2010 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today released its initial press conference schedule for the 2011 world-premier event to be held at Detroit's Cobo Center Jan. 10-23. The 2011 NAIAS will feature press events by more than 15 manufacturers as more ... Continue reading

Hyundai Announces Pricing for All-New Sonata Hybrid - Delivers 40-mpg, the Best Highway Fuel Economy of Any Mid-Size Sedan - VIDEO ENHANCED

Hyundai Announces Pricing for All-New Sonata Hybrid - Delivers 40-mpg, the Best Highway Fuel Economy of Any Mid-Size Sedan - VIDEO ENHANCED

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 16, 2010 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 16, 2010 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for its all-new Sonata Hybrid, featuring Hybrid Blue Drive technology and lithium-polymer batteries. In keeping with Hyundai's simplified approach to product packaging, the Sonata Hybrid comes in ... Continue reading

2011 Jaguar XJ Named Executive Sedan of the Year by Bloomberg News - 4 GREAT VIDEOS

2011 Jaguar XJ Named Executive Sedan of the Year by Bloomberg News - 4 GREAT VIDEOS

MAHWAH, N.J., Dec. 16, 2010 MAHWAH, N.J., Dec. 16, 2010 -- The all-new 2011 Jaguar XJ has been named the 2010 Executive Sedan of the Year by Bloomberg News' automotive columnist for its unique and sleek design. The award is one of seven annual automotive awards bestowed this year by Bloomberg News. "This is a great win ... Continue reading

Fisker Automotive and China Grand Automotive Group to Bring Premium Electric Vehicles to China

Fisker Automotive and China Grand Automotive Group to Bring Premium Electric Vehicles to China

LONDON & SHANGHAI--Fisker Automotive, the California manufacturer of premium electric vehicles with extended range, has partnered with the China Grand Automotive Group, the number one passenger car trader in China, to have its vehicles distributed, marketed and serviced in the region. “We are extremely proud to be ... Continue reading

Green Automotive CEO Discusses the Zotye All-Electric SUV Compared to a Traditional SUV

Green Automotive CEO Discusses the Zotye All-Electric SUV Compared to a Traditional SUV

DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (Pink Sheets:GACR) announces CEO Dan Elliott's recent radio interview for the Tampa and Little Rock markets will be aired Thursday, December 16. Elliott compares the new Zotye all-electric SUV with traditional gas-guzzling SUVs and explains how any driver can easily charge u ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Delivers First Customer Zero-Emission F-CELL Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mercedes-Benz USA Delivers First Customer Zero-Emission F-CELL Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2010 -- The first new Mercedes-Benz F-CELL hydrogen-powered B-Class vehicles are now available to California residents, making emission-free driving a reality. Mr. Vance Van Petten took the keys to the very first Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL vehicle available to U.S. cus ... Continue reading

Lexus Pulls an 'All-Nighter' with Xbox LIVE for CT 200h - VIDEO ENHANCED

Lexus Pulls an 'All-Nighter' with Xbox LIVE for CT 200h - VIDEO ENHANCED

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2010 TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2010 -- In support of its all-new CT 200h hybrid, Lexus has forged its first partnership with Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network "All-Nighter." On Saturday, December 18, Lexus will spon ... Continue reading

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