Chevrolet Volt Plant Prepares for Production Boost, Exports
May 18, 2011
Planned Four-week shutdown to prepare for 2012 Volt and Opel Ampera2012 production rate to increase significantly for additional U.S. and global markets Exports of Volt and Ampera to Canada, China and Europe begin later this year General Motors' Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, home of the Chevrolet Volt, ... Continue reading
Autoliv Awarded Safety Business for new 2012 Fiat 500
May 16, 2011
passive safety system for the New 2012 Fiat 500 produced for sale in North and South America. Historically, Autoliv has been a major supplier of safety systems to both Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A., however thanks to our strong global presence and technology leadership, particularly in small car safety restraint syste ... Continue reading
May 16, 2011
BMW 1 Series M Coupé heralds the introduction of a high performance sports car into a compact design that extends the BMW M portfolio and paves the way for a wider audience to appreciate M car ownership. Its stunning performance is derived from the race-bred powertrain, controllable, agile and exploitable chassis of t ... Continue reading
J.D. Power Wrong on Electrics?
May 2, 2011
Both J.D. Power and Associates and the media have totally mischaracterized the data from the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Green Automotive Study on the adoption of innovative technologies like electric vehicles. Despite the news headlines, J.D. Power's own data actually indicates electric vehicles are poised to ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Soul (34MPG) Debuts at the New York International Auto Show
Apr 21, 2011
2012 Kia Soul - Kia Motors America (KMA) today pulled the cover off the mid-cycle update to its iconic Soul urban passenger vehicle at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The wildly successful Soul is fine-tuned for 2012 with a significant number of technology and powertrain enhancements with an emphasis on d ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Civic Pricing Starts $15,605
Apr 20, 2011
2012 Honda Civic went on sale today with manufacturer's suggested retail pricing(1) (MSRP) ranging from $15,605 for the value-oriented Civic DX Coupe to $26,750 for the luxuriously equipped Civic Hybrid with leather-trimmed seating surfaces, the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System and XM Radio ... Continue reading
Going Topless This Summer? (Enhanced With DEEP-LINKS)
Apr 14, 2011
New York International Automobile Show has more new convertibles than ever before in all shapes and sizes, with seating for two, four or five, and offering buyers a choice between models with conventional rag tops or retractable hardtops. "Convertibles make every journey a special one, and over the last few years the w ... Continue reading
New 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio - Video Enhanced
Apr 14, 2011
2012 Fiat 500c features a premium dual-layer power-operated cloth top that is designed to deliver all-season driving pleasure with the top up or down. With just the push of a button, the Fiat 500c's power-operated cloth top retracts up to the rear spoiler during speeds up to 60 mph. The Fiat 500c offers comfort for fou ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Silverado Goes Head-to-Head with Ford and Ram Trucks - 7 VIDEOS
Apr 7, 2011
Real-world evaluations vs. Ford and Dodge heavy-duty diesel pickups DETROIT - April 7, 2011: Chevrolet takes the heavy-duty pickup battle to the test track - and the mountain roads - in "HD to HD," a video series that pits 2011 Silverado HD pickups against the competition in real-world tests of capabilities that matter ... Continue reading
New 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Set for Global Unveiling in Shanghai - VIDEO ENAHNCED
Mar 31, 2011
The Web reveal will also be streamed live on iPad and iPhone mobile devices. Consumers are encouraged to post questions during the reveal on Twitter using #MalibuReveal or on Chevrolet's Facebook page in the Malibu tab. ... Continue reading
Non-Hybrid Vehicles That Earn 40 Miles Per Gallon (Gasoline)
Mar 25, 2011
Non-Hybrid Vehicles That Earn 40 Miles Per Gallon; With the recent spike in gas prices, fuel economy has become a top priority for consumers who are in the market for a new car. The five new vehicles from the 2011 and 2012 model years that achieve 40 miles per gallon on the highway include: 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco The Cru ... Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500: A First Impression - Life is Better When Driven
Feb 22, 2011
Fiat 500: A First Impression,Life is Better When Driven By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (IMG_0988) The Auto Channel Chicago, February 2011 - âItâs not how big your car is. Itâs how big your life is.â This statement is written on a wall in the Fiat Design Studio in Turin, Italy. Laura S ... Continue reading
Cadillac All-Wheel-Drive Models Gaining Traction
Feb 16, 2011
AWD models account for almost half of CTS retail sales SRX AWD system also improves passing acceleration in normal conditions CTS AWD system helps correct over-steer during aggressive cornering Kenneth Carter, owner of Carter and Carter Realty Inc., lives on the north side of Colorado Springs, Colo., near Monument Hill ... Continue reading
CARS Report - State by State Deployment of Electric Vehicles - 2011-2015
Feb 14, 2011
Washington DC February 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Detroit News said that California is likely to become the biggest U.S. market for new plug-in and electric cars, accounting for more sales of these high-tech, clean vehicles than the five next largest states combined. The Center for Automotive Rese ... Continue reading
TACH's 2011 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-Up
Feb 13, 2011
2011 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-Up The Auto Channel Press Pass Coverage By Steve Purdy, Thom Cannell and Larry Nutson [0787] Chicago February 12, 2011; Having just come off our high from the intense press days at the Detroit North American International Auto Show last month itâs a relaxing job to cover the February Ch ... Continue reading
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