Munich, Germany Parlays Reputation for Car Culture into Electric Vehicle Leadership
Nov 9, 2012
Munich, synonymous with German auto culture, races toward the future of electric cars Munich, Germany and luxury car culture are concepts so intertwined, it is difficult to imagine one without the other. With Munich as the capital of the Bavarian home of BMW and Audi, among many other automotive-sector leaders, it is n ... Continue reading
Did Hurricane Sandy Wreck Your Car?
Nov 9, 2012
You Can Still Get Mileage through a Charity Car Donation If your car spent last week under water, you can kiss its carpool days goodbye but it can still help drive life-saving efforts for families affected by kidney disease. Water damage won't affect vehicle donation to the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Cars Pr ... Continue reading
Young Drivers Admit to Nodding Off Behind the Wheel
Nov 9, 2012
16-24 year olds more likely to be involved in drowsy driving crashes finds AAA Foundation study Younger drivers are more likely to drive while drowsy according to new data presented by AAA. Based on a recent survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, one in seven licensed drivers ages 16-24 admitted to ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2012
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy last week, Ferrari will donate the proceeds from auctioning the first F12berlinetta in the U.S. market to the American Red Cross to support the organization's relief efforts in the affected area. The auction will take place on November 17th 8:00 p.m. CST at the F ... Continue reading
Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Awards Continental Automotive 2012 Business of the Year
Nov 9, 2012
Continental, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers, was yesterday presented with the 2012 Business of the Year Award by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce at its 98th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. The event included a keynote speech by Aneesh Chopra, Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Government, and wa ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2012
In October 2012, a fourth SAE International Cooperative Research Program (CRP) was launched by the automotive industry to further analyze the safety of the new mobile air conditioner refrigerant, R1234yf. The participants in the 2012 R1234yf CRP include Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai ... Continue reading
Mississippi Dealers Send Relief Supplies to Help Staten Island Residents in Time of Need
Nov 9, 2012
Ford dealers from the Hattiesburg, Miss. area are collecting 80 pallets full of canned goods, diapers, personal care items, blankets, batteries and bottled water to fill a semi-truck trailer bound for Dana Ford Lincoln in Staten Island, N.Y. Staten Island was hit particularly hard by Hurricane Sandy and these Mississip ... Continue reading
2013 Infiniti G37x S Coupe Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Nov 9, 2012
MORE INFO Infiniti Buyers Guide (1997-2013) Is The 2013 Infihniti G37x Your Perfect Coupe Match? By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel We recently had the chance to spend some time behind the wheel of the 2013 Infiniti G37x S Coupe. Introduced in its current configuration for the 2008 model year, the G37 ... Continue reading
Young People More Likely To Drive Drowsy
Nov 9, 2012
National Sleep Foundation's Drowsy Driving Prevention Week Provides Tips to Prevent One in Six Traffic Fatalities In recognition of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, (November 12-18), the National Sleep Foundation is joining with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to educate drivers about sleep safety. A recent survey ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota Avalon Launch Review By John Heilig
Nov 9, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor The Auto Channel 2013 Toyota Avalon Specifications Model: 2013 Toyota Avalon Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 268 hp @ 6,200 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 111.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 195.2 x 72.2 x 57.5 in. Tires: P225/45R ... Continue reading
Hurricane-Flooded Cars for Sale! Car Buyers Beware
Nov 9, 2012
Whether it's a Bentley, Aston Martin, or Harley Davidson, Hurricane Sandy didn't exclude anything. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles alike have been damaged by one of the biggest superstorms to hit the east coast. What happens to those cars? A lot of them may end up for sale in the used car market. ... Continue reading
The All-New Volvo V40 Range - Low-Emission Luxury Without Compromise
Nov 9, 2012
Volvo V40 range strengthened by arrival of new R-Design and Cross Country variants Unprecedented choice without compromise for premium hatchback customers D2 models feature sub-100g/km CO2 emissions across all trim levels and in three bodystyles The all-new Volvo V40 range has given its premium hatchback competition it ... Continue reading
Two Premieres Planned for 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 9, 2012
Porsche is continuing its sustained success in the U.S. with a world premiere and a North American premiere planned for the upcoming 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The U.S. continues to be Porsche's largest market, with more than 28,226 vehicles delivered in the first ten months of this year. This represents a gain of 13 ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2012
Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell plug-in electrified vehicles, including C-MAX Energi -- Ford's first-ever plug-in hybrid More than 900 dealers are either certified or enrolled for certification, far outpacing Ford's original estimates for 350 total, with 25 percent of buyers pl ... Continue reading
BMW Group Increases Sales by 13.2% in October
Nov 9, 2012
Best October ever with 157,618 BMW Group vehicles delivered - BMW brand sales volume up 15.4% - Robertson: We aim to continue the momentum The BMW Group's sales growth was once again in the double-digit range in October. A total of 157,618 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles were delivered to customers, an increase of 1 ... Continue reading
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