Lexus Hybrids Hit 5.5 Billion Mile Mark - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 6, 2010
Automaker showcases full line of hybrid vehicles in new marketing campaign TORRANCE, Calif., March 5 -- When Lexus debuted its first hybrid in 2004 your status did not need to be "updated," more people had landlines than cell phones and Wi-Fi was hard to come by. Now Lexus has more than 190,000 hybrids on the road that ... Continue reading
February 2010 U.S. International Brand Sales Better than Predicted
Mar 5, 2010
Washington DC March 4, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that despite harsh weather conditions and safety concerns faced by Toyota, international nameplate brands saw a significant 8.7 percent sales increase in February 2010 from February 2009. In the wake of Congressional hearings and public concerns over its accele ... Continue reading
Saab North America Announces Pricing on 2010 Model Year 9-3 Vehicles
Mar 5, 2010
- Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices reduced on all 2010 model year 9-3 variants - 2010 model year vehicles to begin arriving in showrooms Mid-March DETROIT, March 5 -- Saab Cars North America today announced that manufacturer's suggested retail pricing will be reduced for all 2010 model year 9-3 vehicles. These ar ... Continue reading
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Review
Mar 5, 2010
2010 CAMARO SS A Retro Cool Raucous Brute By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We had to wait our turn for serious seat time in the new Camaro SS. The wait was worth it though. My turn came recently during a week of dismal winter weather here in Michigan, limiting my fun with this mighty muscle car. I got a ... Continue reading
Toyota Still in Demand, Reports Carmony.Co.Uk
Mar 5, 2010
Used car website Carmony.co.uk has reported an increase of almost 10% on searches for Toyota vehicles in February, despite the manufacturer issuing two recalls during January. Although searches dipped by 25% during the week of the first announcement, they rose steadily through February, with almost 40,000 consumers usi ... Continue reading
New Michelin Guide France 2010
Mar 5, 2010
The Michelin guide France 2010, available from 4 March, features a selection of the best restaurants and hotels in France. The new edition includes over 100 newly designated Bib Gourmand restaurants, exclusive offers in more than 1,000 restaurants during the Printemps du guide Michelin and a boxed set of regional guide ... Continue reading
Nissan Announce February Sales In Europe
Mar 5, 2010
Nissan in Europe has reported sales of 35,502 units in February, representing an increase of 4% year on year with a Market Share of 2.9% on a flat TIV versus February 2009. In general, Western European TIV's were higher than last year where scrap incentives were still having an affect, but Eastern Europe continues to b ... Continue reading
GQbyCITROEN - Designed by Citroen. Tailored by Savile Row. Made With GQ.
Mar 5, 2010
Citroen and GQ have revealed a unique and exciting automotive project - the GQbyCITROEN ... Continue reading
Volvo Car UK Drives Ahead In February
Mar 5, 2010
With 1,378 registrations and a 2.01 per cent market share, Volvo Car UK has experienced a very successful February 2010 and the good news doesn't stop there. All models in the Volvo range have performed significantly above last year's February results particularly the Volvo XC90 seven-seat SUV, S80 executive saloon and ... Continue reading
Europcar Orders its First 500 Electric Renault Z.E.
Mar 5, 2010
Following on from the Memorandum of Understanding on electric vehicles signed at the Frankfurt International Motor Show last September, Europcar and Renault have taken the next step, with Europcar pre-ordering 500 Renault electric vehicles for delivery in Europe's largest cities from the third quarter of 2011 ... Continue reading
Peugeot Races Ahead Of The Pack
Mar 5, 2010
After two months of its bicentenary year, the new look Peugeot Lion is charging forward, with February sales up a massive 70.8% on February 2009, easily outpacing a market on the rise, thanks to the extended scrappage scheme ... Continue reading
Heroes Of the Past Inspire Toyota's Future Sports Car Vision
Mar 5, 2010
Celica, MR2, Supra, Corolla AE86: Toyota's great driver-focused sports cars of the past have inspired its vision for a future-generation concept model that makes its European debut at the Geneva motor show ... Continue reading
Hyundai Fixes its 'i' on the Future
Mar 5, 2010
The 2010 Geneva Motor Show sees Hyundai Motor Company reveal its latest line up of Blue Drive models, led by the dramatic 'i-flow' concept vehicle which carries forward the company's evocative new design architecture language, 'fluidic sculptur' ... Continue reading
Audi Welcomes New Managing Director to Australia
Mar 5, 2010
Mr Uwe Hagen has joined Audi Australia Pty Ltd as Managing Director, effective 1 March 2010. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Australia Dealer of the Year
Mar 5, 2010
Chrysler Australia has awarded Victoria's Essendon Chrysler Jeep Dodge with the highest accolade - Dealer of the Year - at a gala dinner last month in Melbourne. ... Continue reading
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