Mercedes-Benz Puts New Driving Simulator into Gear - VIDEO FEATURE
Nov 8, 2010
Mercedes-Benz puts into gear a state of the art driving simulator CCM-News, New York. With its 360° screen, fast electric power system and a twelve-meter long rail for transverse movements, the dynamic driving simulator that Mercedes- Benz has just put into gear, is the most advanced in the automobile industry. Driv ... Continue reading
Nissan's New Electric Leaf Leads New York City Marathon
Nov 8, 2010
By Marty Bernstein Millenniums ago when historians say Pheidippides ran 26+ miles from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce the Persians had been defeated in an epic battle, would be the precursor of a business model marathon metaphor to be the winner of the alternate fuels automobile race. Who knew? But S ... Continue reading
Nov 8, 2010
BIRMINGHAM, England, November 8, 2010 -- Since the 1950s, the automotive industry has dabbled with gas turbine engines for vehicles because the technology is simpler, requires fewer parts, can run on a variety of fuels - including natural gas and bio-fuels - and, most importantly, is a low emission power source. Howeve ... Continue reading
Cars You Can't Get in the U.S.
Nov 8, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - November 8, 2010: America's love affair with the automobileâ¦it's a statement and declaration of affection that as true today as it ever was. But, the same thing can be said for Brits and Frenchmen and Germans and Italians, and virtually every other country in the world: Britain's love affair with th ... Continue reading
Two Out of Five Drivers Admit to Falling Asleep at the Wheel, Finds AAA Foundation Study
Nov 8, 2010
Nov. 8, 2010 AURORA, Ill., Nov. 8, 2010 -- Two out of every five drivers (41 percent) admit to having fallen asleep at the wheel at some point, with one in ten saying they've done so in the past year, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study. More than a quarter of those surveyed admitted they drove d ... Continue reading
Chrysler News of the Week VIDEO Wrap-Up
Nov 7, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, MI - November 7, 2010: This week's Under the Pentastar focuses on Mopar's major presence at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, unveiling the Charger Redline, Rich Evans Challenger, Dodge Durango Citadel Black and Tan Edition and a host of Moparized Jeeps. We also recap Chrysler Group LLC's hot October sales resu ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2010
LEHI, Utah--The NASCAR Car Wash Company (NCW), exclusive developer of NASCAR themed car washes emerging in North America and the U.S. territories, has entered into an agreement with Richard Miller of Sierra Car Wash, a Northern California and Nevada enterprise, to reflag, build and operate car wash locations under the ... Continue reading
Got iPhone or Droid? Watch Over 1,700 of Our Automotive Videos for FREE
Nov 7, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - September 7, 2009: Okay, so you loves cars, trucks, motorcycles, engines, planes, boats and motorsports, but you're tired of playing Grand Theft Auto on your iPhone, so whatta ya' gonna do? You could go over to YouTube on your iPhone and watch some TACH videos. As of right now, we have 1,100 videos capab ... Continue reading
Nov 6, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2010 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2010 -- CODA Holdings, a leading developer of Lithium-ion advanced battery systems and all-electric vehicles, today announced the resignation by mutual consent of Kevin Czinger as Chief Executive Officer, the designation of Steven "Mac" Heller as Interim ... Continue reading
Pity the Poor OPEC Members; at $47 a Barrel They Barely Make a 5,000 Percent Profit
Nov 6, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - December 2, 2008: Early Tuesday morning news was released that oil has dropped to a 3-year low of just $47 per barrel. So what does that mean, say for example, the Saudis: Well, it cost the Saudis a bit less than one dollar to suck a barrel's worth of oil from the ground. So, at $47 they make a profit of ... Continue reading
Nov 5, 2010
AutoGas is the European term for 'propane engine fuel' - yes, the same propane that is widely used in American homes and backyard bargeques Propane is environmentally friendly, safe, and DOMESTICALLY PRODUCED SANTA ROSA, Calif. - November 5, 2010:As the West Coast arm of Alliance AutoGas, California-based Blue Star Gas ... Continue reading
Nov 5, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 5, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 5, 2010 -- The new ad campaign for the 2011 Ford F-150 launches Nov. 6 and builds on the success of the "rant" style campaign first introduced on F-150 in 2008 Ads focus on F-Series powertrain leadership with four new engines in the F-150 that offer  class-leading p ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD Stars in 'Max and Al' Advertising Campaign - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 5, 2010
DETROIT, Nov. 5, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 5, 2010 -- Chevrolet introduced a new marketing campaign today that focuses on the heart of the Silverado HD pickup line, the Duramax Diesel and Allison transmission. The "Max and Al" campaign contrasts the proven durability and performance of the powertrain ââ¬â which be ... Continue reading
Move Over Brazil, U.S. to Develop More Sugarcane Ethanol, Says Clean Energy Capital
Nov 5, 2010
TUCSON, Ariz.--The first major sugarcane ethanol refinery in the continental United States will be built in the Imperial Valley of California, one of the best locations for growing sugarcane in the world. The ethanol will meet California's low carbon fuel standard, which mandates greenhouse gas reduction. The standard ... Continue reading
ZAP and Remy Electric Motors Sign Strategic Development and Supply Agreement - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 5, 2010
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 4, 2010 SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 4, 2010 -- Remy Electric Motors, LLC, has been named the new electric motor supplier to ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP). Today ZAP Founder Gary Starr and Remy Electric Motors General Manager Kevin Quinn told an audience of exhibitors and participants at this year's Wor ... Continue reading
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