100% Electric Nissan LEAF is 2011 European Car of the Year - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 29, 2010
YOKOHAMA, Japan, November 29, 2010 -- - First Electric Vehicle to Win the Prestigious Award In a historic moment for Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and zero emission vehicles, the 100% electric Nissan LEAF was awarded 2011 European Car of the Year. The world's first mass-marketed, affordable, zero-emission vehicle for the globa ... Continue reading
Kia Soul and Venga Obtain International Environmental Certification
Nov 29, 2010
Kia Soul and Venga obtain international environmental certification - Environmental certification from Germany-based TÜV NORD - Two Kia model's show minimal environmental impact throughout life cycle from design to disposal (SEOUL) November 29, 2010 - Kia Motors Corp. announced today that its Soul urban crossover vehi ... Continue reading
Ford Questions Safety, Repair Costs of Aftermarket Copy Parts
Nov 29, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 29, 2010 -- Ford low-speed crash tests show that aftermarket copy structural parts absorb less crash energy than genuine Ford structural parts and can result in unintended airbag deployments Repair estimates show the use of one common aftermarket bumper beam can more than double the repair costs a ... Continue reading
Cars That Drive Themselves Can Be Reality in 10 Years - VIDEO FEATURE
Nov 27, 2010
A new EU project SARTRE is being launched to develop and test technology for vehicles that can drive themselves in long road trains on motorways. This technology has the potential to improve traffic flow and journey times, offer greater comfort to drivers, reduce accidents, and improve fuel consumption and hence lower ... Continue reading
Last Chance to Visit PSE's Renewable Energy Center Before Season Ends Nov. 30
Nov 27, 2010
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Looking for a fun and educational outing during the Thanksgiving holiday break? Consider a visit to Puget Sound Energy's Renewable Energy Center, set amid Central Washington's scenic shrub-steppe habitat, to see how giant wind turbines and the Northwest's largest solar-power array produce electricity. ... Continue reading
Green Hornet - The New BLACK BEAUTY, the Green Hornet's Car at the L.A. Auto Show - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Nov 26, 2010
SEE ALSO: Complete Press Pass Coverage of the LA Auto Show LOS ANGELES - November 26, 2010: The Auto Channel and Steve Ford - The Car Guy - are at the 2010 LA Auto Show and take a look at the new movie-comic book super car. The Black Beauty is based on the mid-1960's Chrysler Imperial Crown body style, and powered by a ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante Makes Worldwide Debut at Event in Los Angeles
Nov 26, 2010
Open Top Counterpart to Superleggera Brings Less Weight, More Driving Exhilaration SANT'AGATA, BOLOGNESE, ITALY - November 26, 2010: Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., manufacturer of the world's most exclusive super sports cars, unveiled the Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante at a private event in West Hollywood, Calif. ... Continue reading
Wheego Electric Cars Give LiFe to a new Electric Car - VIDEO STORY
Nov 24, 2010
LOS ANGELES - November 24, 2010: Wheego CEO Mike McQuary presented the new Wheego LiFe at a Los Angeles Auto Show press conference last Thursday and The Auto Channel - along with Steve Ford, the Cat Guy - were on hand to talk with Mike about his company and it's new electric vehicle. The full-speed Wheego LiFe travels ... Continue reading
Nov 23, 2010
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: RZTI), an energy technology company, announced today that it has finalized a transaction with a group of private investors lead by California investor Carl E. Berg to form a new electric automotive company focused initially on trucks and SUVs for fleet customers. âWe h ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Reviews the Jaguar C-X75 Concept - 4 VIDEOS
Nov 22, 2010
LOS ANGELES - November 21, 2010: No spotlights. No evocative music. No video walls playing carefully crafted videos. Unlike its world premiere on the stage at the Paris Motor Show, the first time Jaguarâs celebratory (75 years of heritage) and celebrated (the media and public reaction has been stupendous) C-X75 se ... Continue reading
New 2011 Camaro Convertible Blends Top-Down Driving Fun With Precise Engineering - 3 VIDEOS
Nov 21, 2010
LOS ANGELES - The segment-leading Chevrolet Camaro opens a new chapter as the 2011 Camaro convertible premieres at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The new convertible begins production in January and goes on sale in February. It includes an enhanced body structure and well-tailored top mechanism â a combi ... Continue reading
Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby Delivers Keynote Speech at LA Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 18, 2010
More focus on the driver will be the core of Volvo Cars unique Scandinavian profile LOS ANGELES - November 18, 2010: Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Cars, focused on Volvo's brand refinement and future in the U.S. when he kicked off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote a ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2010
Los Angeles gets North American auto show introduction of all-new Audi A7 5-door executive sports coupe Also appearing for the first time on the American stage is the redesigned Audi A8L, the German luxury brand's flagship model due in dealerships by late November Audi sports car spirit comes with U.S. unveiling of exc ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2010
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2010 -- Infiniti today unveiled its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the all-new 2012 Infiniti M35h, during a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Ã The new Infiniti Hybrid, which is set to launch at Infiniti retailers nationwide ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Hyundai Elantra: The New Standard for Compact Sedans - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 18, 2010
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2010 -- Hyundai today introduced another exciting model, its all-new 2011 Elantra at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This marks the world debut of the latest version of the popular compact sedan. The 2011 Elantra encompasses Hyundai's latest ambitions including "F ... Continue reading
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