Toyota Introduces Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Dec 15, 2009
Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan has today confirmed the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, a plug-in version of the third-generation Prius petrol-electric hybrid vehicle. ... Continue reading
Ford Leads The Way in Body Repair Standards
Dec 15, 2009
Ford is leading the automotive industry in securing BSI Kitemark certification for its network of approved repair centres. ... Continue reading
BMW Introduces New 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35is - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 15, 2009
December 15, 2009: The new BMW Z4 sDrive35is features a modified straight-six power unit with BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection, as well as BMW's seven-speed Sport Automatic with double clutch operation and the M Sports Package including the adaptive M Suspension likewise featured as standard. Road ... Continue reading
Narva's 'Quickfit' Trailer Connectors Make Fitting Quick and Easy
Dec 15, 2009
A re-design of the popular Narva flat 7 pin trailer plug and socket is a major step forward in simplifying trailer wiring and assembly. ... Continue reading
Awesome Audi TT RS Arrives Down Under
Dec 15, 2009
Audi's first-ever RS model for the TT range has been launched in Australia. ... Continue reading
BMW Confirms Local Arrival for New Z4 sDrive35is in Australia
Dec 15, 2009
BMW has confirmed its new high-performance Z4 Roadster, which will officially debut at next month's Detroit auto show, will join the line-up in Australia. ... Continue reading
Audi S5 Cabriolet Lands in Australia
Dec 15, 2009
Audi's new S5 Cabriolet has been launched in Australia ... Continue reading
Attention Bargain Hunters: Edmunds.com Lists Cars and Trucks with Lowest Ownership Costs
Dec 15, 2009
SANTA MONICA, CA December 14, 2009; As bargain hunters scour auto dealerships for the best year-end deals, Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information, reminds them to consider the ownership costs of new cars and trucks, not just purchase prices. âBig discounts are tempting, but buyers should neve ... Continue reading
Call for Serious Consideration of DME as Attractive Low-Carbon Biofuel for North America
Dec 15, 2009
Chemrec's LeBlanc Promotes This Clean Fuel at Methanol Conference DEERFIELD, IL December 14, 2009; Speaking at the 2009 World Methanol Conference in Miami, Richard J. LeBlanc, CEO of Chemrec, strongly advocated increased efforts to promote the benefits of dimethyl ether (DME) throughout North America. As an alternative ... Continue reading
SAE International's Automotive Engineering International Offers 'Smokin'' 2010 Concept Car Calendar
Dec 14, 2009
WARRENDALE, Pa., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- From the hazy smoke accenting the cover photo of the 50th Anniversary Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to the smoke-colored, 592-horsepower Infiniti Essence, the Automotive Engineering International 2010 Concept Car Calendar is, in a word, "smokin'." The calendar is produc ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Bloomberg's Best Executive Sedan of The Year
Dec 14, 2009
Says Bloomberg's Jason Harper MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 14 -- As the year comes to a close, Bloomberg's Jason Harper sizes up the vehicles he's driven in the past 12 months and chose Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG as Best Executive Sedan in his first ever Car of the Year Awards selection. As Bloomberg's weekly auto columnist, Harper ... Continue reading
Congressional Support for Right to Repair Reaches 51
Dec 14, 2009
Reps. Bilbray, Christensen, Cummings, Doggett, Napolitano, Peterson, Richardson Support HR 2057 BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressional support of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) has reached 51, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automoti ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Expands into Canada with First Electric Vehicle Networked Charging Stations
Dec 14, 2009
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure, today announced the first networked charging stations for electric vehicles are now available in Canada. The ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations available for consumer and fleet use are now install ... Continue reading
Allstate to Auction Recovered 1965 Volkswagen Bus, Donate Proceeds to Charity
Dec 14, 2009
Unique Auction Will Be Open to the Public BOTHELL, Wash., Dec. 14 -- Allstate announced today that it will sell a recovered 1965 Volkswagen bus at auction and donate the proceeds to Lydia Place, a nonprofit organization in Washington state serving homeless women and children impacted by domestic violence. "Allstate has ... Continue reading
Toyota to Debut Dedicated Hybrid Concept at 2010 North American International Auto Show
Dec 14, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 14 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will stage the world debut of a new dedicated hybrid concept vehicle during the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle will be revealed during a news conference held on Monday, January 11th in the Riverview Ballroom at COBO Hall. Ne ... Continue reading
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