SPECIAL EVENT: Chevrolet Unveils Two Unique '08 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Cars - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 3, 2008
Two-time Indy 500 Champion Emerson Fittipaldi to Drive Corvette Z06 E85 Concept Pace Car at 92nd Indianapolis 500 INDIANAPOLIS â January 3, 2008: Known for their charismatic designs and superior performance, the pack-leading pace cars share a special place in Indianapolis 500 lore. History will be made at the 2008 ... Continue reading
World's Funniest Car Commercials (Pt 2) - More Holiday Cheer From The Auto Channel - VIDEO
Dec 31, 2007
Tis the season to be jolly, right? So we've put together some of the world's funniest car and auto-related television commercials from a variety of sources, including www.funnyplace.org and www.viralx.com. We hope you enjoy them. Cheers. ... Continue reading
Successful European Start for the New Audi A4 -VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 28, 2007
Successor to the bestseller now at European dealerships ⢠Already 33,000 customer orders placed in Europe ⢠Market launch in seven European countries ⢠German readers and experts crown the A4 best midsize sedan INGOLSTADT - December 28, 2007: The new Audi A4 sedan has been available for test driving at A ... Continue reading
Automobile Magazine Names the Audi R8 Automobile of the Year - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 27, 2007
ANN ARBOR, Mich.December 26, 2007; Automobile Magazine, Americaâs leading automotive lifestyle publication (www.automobilemag.com) and part of SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA, today announced that the Audi R8 is its 2008 Automobile of the Year. The magazine also named the R8 Design of the Year and GMâs Two-Mode Hybrid ... Continue reading
Virtual Airbag Technology Can Eliminate Crash Fatalities - VIDEO STORY
Dec 21, 2007
GOTHENBURG - December 21, 2007: Volvo Group invests in technology that increases driversâ attention on the road Studies show that lack of attention is the single largest cause of traffic accidents. As part of the Volvo Groupâs comprehensive safety efforts, Volvo Technology Transfer is now investing in Seeing ... Continue reading
New Renault Modus, Grand Modus and Clio Sport Tourer to Go on Sale December 21st - 2 VIDEOS
Dec 20, 2007
PARIS - December 20, 2007: Having sold more than 395,000 units of its Modus since its launch in 2004, Renault invested â¬110 million in Grand Modus and New Modus, the two new complementary models of Renaultâs B-segment. Based on the Renault- and Nissan-shared B platform, the two models will be produced in Vall ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2007
GOTHENBURG - December 19, 2007: Travel and Recreational journalists from all over Europe have been invited to the world famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi by Ispo, the worldâs biggest sport, recreation and leisure Trade Fair in Germany. Here in Jukkasjärvi, quite some distance north of the Arctic Circle, the id ... Continue reading
2008 NAIAS: World Debut of the BMW X6 SAV Coupe - FIRST LOOK VIDEO
Dec 18, 2007
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - December 18, 2007: The world debut of the First Sports Activity Coupé will be on January 13, 2008 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The BMW X6 will be built at the BMW plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with a U.S. market launch on April 19, followed by its European la ... Continue reading
Rollover Risk Higher in 15-Passenger Vans, Says U.S. NHTSA - VIDEO STORY
Dec 13, 2007
DETROIT - December 13, 2007: The risk of a rollover crash is increased when 10 or more individuals ride in a 15-passenger van, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, automaker General Motors indicates recent technology additions mean these risks can be reduced. By install ... Continue reading
Dec 12, 2007
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Dec. 12 -- Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premieres of the Mazda Furai concept vehicle and the heavily revised 2009 Mazda RX-8 sports car at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), to be held in Detroit from Sunday, January 13 through Sunday, January 27, 2008. On the ... Continue reading
Clubman Sales Kick-Start a Record November for MINI UK - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 9, 2007
LONDON - December 9, 2007: MINI Clubman has been on sale for less than a month and is proving a huge hit with the British public, contributing to a record November total of 4,104 new MINI registrations. In many UK dealerships MINI Clubman allocations were quickly snapped up, leaving the car sold out into 2008. Bumper s ... Continue reading
GM's Bob Lutz Soars With Western Auto Journalists - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PRESENTATION
Dec 8, 2007
From the desk of WAJ President Ron Harrison: Congratulations and thank you to the Western Automotive Journalists, treasurer Ron Posey, secretary Jon Rosner, my right-hand guy Monty Wolf, Marsha Hall-Jenkins of General Motors and especially vice president of speaker acquisition Martin Swig, for successfully staging an e ... Continue reading
Road Trip Special Edition: AutoSock® Makes Winter Driving Easy - VIDEO STORY
Dec 6, 2007
Recently, The Auto Channel's Mark Fulmer had the opportunity to travel to Lake Tahoe to test out AutoSock®, an innovative automotive accessory that provides cars and trucks with the traction needed for sudden and unexpected winter driving conditions such as snow and ice. Ably assisted by his lovely wife, Susan, Mark ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Speaks Out On behalf of BMW's Hydrogen Initiative - VIDEO STORY
Dec 6, 2007
LOS ANGELES - December 6, 2007: Jay Leno, Bob Geldof and Anna Netrebko are supporting BMWâs alternative fuel vehicle, the BMW Hydrogen 7, as the car combines both luxury and environmental protection. BMW Hydrogen 7, the first hydrogen-powered luxury car, comes equipped with an internal combustion dual power 260hp ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 Sequoia - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 6, 2007
Sequoia Adds 105 More Horsepower With Nearly 12 Percent Better Fuel Economy and Lower Emissions TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 6 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new second-generation 2008 Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), ranging ... Continue reading
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