BMW at NAIAS: Two World & Two North American Debuts
Dec 23, 2009
Below is the announcement about two World and two North American debuts for BMW at the North American International Auto Show. The BMW press conference will take place on Monday, January 11, 2010 from 11:50 am - 12:15 pm EST. Additional information can be found at www.bmwusanews.com<http://www.bmwusanews.com/> and www. ... Continue reading
Three Blinks and It's Off; New Ford Lane Change Technology Helps Ease Driver Pet Peeves
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- Ford's new three-blink lane change technology gives drivers a way to avoid an annoyance on the road with a simple flick of the indicator that turns off automatically -- A recent driving survey puts people who leave their turn signals on for miles in the "Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves" list -- ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Makes Appearance at San Diego International Auto Show Beginning December 30
Dec 23, 2009
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23 -- -- Unique indoor driving course will demonstrate capability of Jeep® vehicles -- Consumers can experience the Jeep product line in San Diego Dec. 30 - Jan. 3 -- Camp Jeep is proud to be a collection point for Operation Gratitude The Jeep® brand is bringing Camp Jeep®, a unique driving experienc ... Continue reading
Fusion Helps Ford Set New Record for Hybrid Sales, Bucking Industrywide Dip in HEV Demand
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- Ford Motor Company has already set a record for annual hybrid sales of 31,000 hybrids through November, eclipsing the previous high in 2007. Ford hybrid sales are up 67 percent this year while overall industry hybrid sales were down 11 percent through November -- Ford's hybrid sales were ... Continue reading
Dec 23, 2009
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 23 -- December new-vehicle retail sales are expected to increase substantially compared with one year ago, indicating the continuation of the industry's recovery, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 franchisees across the U ... Continue reading
Ford Flex and Ford Fusion Hybrid Named 2010 All-Stars by AUTOMOBILE Magazine
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- The 2010 Ford Flex and the award-winning 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid have been named 2010 All-Stars by AUTOMOBILE Magazine, one of America's leading automotive lifestyle publications -- This is the second consecutive All-Star win for the Ford Flex, which was described by AUTOMOBILE Magazine a ... Continue reading
LoJack Reveals 2009 Top Global Recoveries and Rescues
Dec 23, 2009
Stories Reflect How Global Network Continues to Combat Vehicle Theft; LoJack SCI InTransit Solution Fights Cargo Theft; New Tracking System Helps Rescue People with Cognitive Conditions Who Wander WESTWOOD, Mass., Dec. 23 -- LoJack Corporation , the company that invented the stolen vehicle recovery market and now offer ... Continue reading
Christmas-Laden Cars Can Take 25% Longer to Stop
Dec 23, 2009
Motorists travelling in fully laden cars this Christmas are being warned about the dangers of stopping distances. ... Continue reading
Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher Returns in 2010 With Silver Arrows Team
Dec 23, 2009
Press Information 23 December 2009 MICHAEL SCHUMACHER JOINS MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Stuttgart/Brackley - The MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One Team can confirm today that seven-times Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher will make his racing return in 2010 with the Silver Arrows team. With seven Drivers' World Cham ... Continue reading
Flagship art exhibition extended until New Year
Dec 23, 2009
An exhibition of leading Italian art, displayed at Fiat's London flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone, has been so successful that it is being extended into the New Year ... Continue reading
Geely Settles Commercial Terms for Acquisition Of Volvo Car Corporation
Dec 23, 2009
HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (ZGH), a privately-owned Chinese automotive group, today announced it has settled all substantive commercial terms with Ford Motor Company relating to the proposed acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation. Geely, one of the fastest-growing ... Continue reading
Ford Confirms Settlement of All Substantive Commercial Terms to Sell Volvo to Geely in 2010
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- Ford Motor Company confirmed today that all substantive commercial terms relating to the potential sale of Volvo Car Corporation have been settled between Ford and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. While some work still remains to be completed before signing - including final doc ... Continue reading
Lotus Appoints New Director Of Design
Dec 23, 2009
Group Lotus is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Donato Coco as Director of Design for Group Lotus starting January 4, 2010. In this newly created role, Donato will lead all Lotus Design activities for Lotus Cars and Lotus Engineering. ... Continue reading
Emissions Tumble to 99 Grams in New Audi A3 Tdi
Dec 23, 2009
A new, ultra-efficient version of the Audi A3 1.6 TDI - already the most economical premium sector car with the lowest CO2 output - is available to order from this week, extending the compact hatchback's lead by paring back CO2 output even further to just 99g/km and boosting combined economy to up to 74.3mpg. This exce ... Continue reading
The New Audi A8 - With Google at the Leading Edge of Connectivity
Dec 23, 2009
Vorsprung durch Technik will come to the fore yet again in 2010 as exciting new technological advances make their debut in the new Audi A8, not least of which being the option of Google information services channelled to the new luxury flagship via the internet ... Continue reading
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