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AAA Celebrates 12 Days of Discounts

AAA Celebrates 12 Days of Discounts

PHOENIX--Whether looking to save on five golden rings or a partridge in a pear tree, consumers are looking to stretch their gift giving budgets this holiday season. One way many consumers can make their dollars go further this year is by taking advantage of savings, such as those available through AAA's Member Discount ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America to Offer Introductory Trial of Sirius on Sirius-equipped Kia Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

Kia Motors America to Offer Introductory Trial of Sirius on Sirius-equipped Kia Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2010 NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2010 -- SIRIUS XM Radio and Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced that customers who purchase SIRIUS-equipped Kia Certified Pre-Owned vehicles will receive an introductory three-month subscription of the "SIRIUS Everything" package. "Kia has offered SIRIUS as standard equipme ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks President and CEO Leif Johansson to Resign in the Summer of 2011

Volvo Trucks President and CEO Leif Johansson to Resign in the Summer of 2011

STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: “Leif Johansson has done an impressive job during his years at Volvo and although I regret his decision I have full respect for it given his many years of hard work” After almost 14 years as President and CEO of Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB), Leif Johansson has informed the Board of ... Continue reading

Hawaii Hydrogen Infrastructure Gets Boost in GM Initiative

Hawaii Hydrogen Infrastructure Gets Boost in GM Initiative

PR Newswire HONOLULU, Dec. 8, 2010 HONOLULU, Dec. 8, 2010 -- Ten companies, agencies and universities have joined an initiative between The Gas Company (TGC), and General Motors to make hydrogen-powered vehicles and a fueling infrastructure a reality in Hawaii by 2015. The plan, called the Hawaii Hydrogen Initiative (H ... Continue reading

Motor Press Guild Announces 2010 Dean Batchelor Award Winners

Motor Press Guild Announces 2010 Dean Batchelor Award Winners

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2010 -- The Los Angeles-based Motor Press Guild (MPG) announced its 2010 Dean Batchelor Award and Best of the Year winners today. Established in 1995, the Dean Batchelor Award recognizes excellence in automotive journalism. Each year MPG presents the Dean Batchelor Award t ... Continue reading

Oil Prices Hit $90, again - A Commitment to Eliminate Gasoline Can End This Nonsense

Oil Prices Hit $90, again - A Commitment to Eliminate Gasoline Can End This Nonsense

High oil prices is good news if you're a fan of global terrorism and evil dictators NEW YORK - December 7, 2010: For the first time in two years oil prices moved above $90 a barrel. Wall Street 'analysts' say tightening supplies will eventually send prices above the $100 mark next year. The recent surge in oil pushed g ... Continue reading

Nissan LEAF Power System Named to Ward's '10 Best Engines'

Nissan LEAF Power System Named to Ward's '10 Best Engines'

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 -- Ward's today announced that Nissan LEAF's 100-percent electric, zero-emission drive system is included on its prestigious '10 Best Engines' list for 2011. It is the first time in the 17-year history of the magazine's '10 Best Engines' that the selection ... Continue reading

New Chrysler Pentastar V-6 Engine Earns 'Ten Best' Kudos from Ward's Automotive

New Chrysler Pentastar V-6 Engine Earns 'Ten Best' Kudos from Ward's Automotive

PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 -- Newest Chrysler engine recognized by the Editors of Ward's Automotive as one of the "Ten Best" for 2010 Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 cited for exceptional fuel economy, emissions and power New engine destined to be workhorse in many Jeep, Chr ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Volt Propulsion System Named a 'Ward's 10 Best Engine'

Chevrolet Volt Propulsion System Named a 'Ward's 10 Best Engine'

PONTIAC, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 PONTIAC, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 -- The propulsion system on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the industry's only electric vehicle with extended-range capability, is among the winners of the automotive industry's "10 Best Engines" for 2011 in North America as determined by Ward's AutoWorld magazine. Wa ... Continue reading

Pioneer Goes "On the Road Again" with Road Trip Songs Poll

Pioneer Goes "On the Road Again" with Road Trip Songs Poll

LONG BEACH, Calif.--Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., today announced the results of their first-ever “Favorite Road Trips Songs" poll. Conducted in partnership with Harris Interactive, the survey asked nearly 3,000 Americans “what are your favorite road trip songs of all time? Willie Nelson's “On the Road Again" topp ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz B-Class: First Fuel Cell Electric Car on US Roads - VIDEO FEATURE

Mercedes-Benz B-Class: First Fuel Cell Electric Car on US Roads - VIDEO FEATURE

Mercedes Benz: New B-Class F-CELL: First Manufacturer to Bring a Fuel Cell Powered **Zero Emission Vehicle onto US Roads * * * As California is renown for its high environmental standards for automotive transportation, Mercedes-Benz presented the new B-Class F-CELL as the first fuel cell-powered electric car produced u ... Continue reading

Kia Motors to Invite Winners of Global Online Contest to Australian Open - VIDEO ENHANCED

Kia Motors to Invite Winners of Global Online Contest to Australian Open - VIDEO ENHANCED

- Kia Smile contest allows Facebook fans to share their memories involving an automobile - Fans upload their stories, photos and/or videos for their chance to win a trip to the Australian Open 2011 - 2011 marks Kia Motors' 10th sponsorship year of Australian Open (SEOUL) December 6, 2010 - Kia Motors Corporation introd ... Continue reading

New Alliance AutoGas Partner to Jumpstart AutoGas (Propane) Vehicle Conversions on West Coast

New Alliance AutoGas Partner to Jumpstart AutoGas (Propane) Vehicle Conversions on West Coast

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 6, 2010 ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 6, 2010 -- The national propane vehicle conversion and fueling network Alliance AutoGas, together with West Coast regional partner, Blue Star Gas, is pleased to announce the addition of John's Auto Care of Medford, OR to its roster of certified conversion centers. Â ... Continue reading

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Lands Top Product Design Award From Global Green USA

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Lands Top Product Design Award From Global Green USA

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 -- New Lincoln MKZ Hybrid honored with prestigious design award from Global Green USA Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America with an EPA-certified rating of 41 mpg city, stands apart for its quality driving experience, smaller envi ... Continue reading

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