Insight Becomes First Hybrid Vehicle to Rank as Best-Selling Vehicle in Japan
May 12, 2009
TOKYO - May 12, 2009: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that Insight ranked as the industry's best-selling car among new vehicle registrations* in Japan for the month of April 2009, with sales of 10,481 units (source: Japan Automobile Dealers Association). It is the first time in history for a hybrid model to be the indu ... Continue reading
May 8, 2009
Consumer Reports magazine has informed Toyota of an error in their June Issue, which includes a road test of the Toyota Venza. In the story, the magazine incorrectly lists Venzaâs all-wheel-drive system as a âlow.â Consumer Reports says this ââ¦was clearly uncalled forâ and will run a corre ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for 2010 Sienna - Big MiniVan
May 8, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., May 8 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2010 Sienna van will remain unchanged from 2009 model year prices. Sienna carries over unchanged for 2010 and will arrive at dealerships later this month. The Sienna is available in f ... Continue reading
In First Month on AutoTrader.com, New Chevy Camaro Zooms to Top 5
May 6, 2009
In Spite of U.S. Auto Industry Woes, US Brands Hold Majority of New and Used Spots on AutoTrader.com's Monthly Trend Engine Report; Chrysler Brands Dodge & Jeep Hold Strong ATLANTA, May 6 -- In its first month available for searching on AutoTrader.com, the new 2010 Chevy Camaro burned rubber into the top 5 new automobi ... Continue reading
Kia Soul recognized by Texas Auto Writers Association as "Best Value" - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 5, 2009
Soul named to annual awards list chosen specifically by journalists Latest award adds to growing praise for Kia's funky urban crossover SEOUL - May 4, 2009 â Kia Motors America (KMA) announced yesterday that the 2010 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle has been named âBest Valueâ in the Writerâs Choice ... Continue reading
Rolls Royce Ghost Debuts on Premises of Historic Villa d'Este
May 4, 2009
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel CERNOBBIO, Italy, May 4. On the occasion of the Concorso dâEleganza Villa dâEste, Rolls-Royce brought its brand new Ghost to Italy for its first live performance. The new car, of which the name had been announced a week earlier at the Shanghai motor show ... Continue reading
May 3, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS Model: 2010 Toyota Prius Engine: 1.8-liter Atkinson cycle I4plus 27 kw electric motor Horsepower/Torque: 98 hp @ 5200 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm (134 total h orsepower) Transmission: Electronic CVT Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 175.6 x 68.7 x 58 ... Continue reading
May 1, 2009
2009 Rolls Royce By Carey Russ Never a dull moment in this business. I got an email a week ago asking if I would care to drive to Los Gatos, California, in order to drive some Rolls Royces and see a presentation of a future Rolls product. It was about an hour's drive from home, and I needed to put miles on the week's t ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing on All-New 2010 Outback
Apr 30, 2009
- Pricing starts at $22,995 - Roomiest Outback Ever with New Levels of Comfort, Quietness and Refinement - New 6-speed Manual and CVT Transmissions for Outback 2.5i Models - New Outback 3.6R Model Features More Powerful 6-Cylinder Engine CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 29 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing for ... Continue reading
2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID AVERAGES 81.5 MPG, SETS WORLD RECORD WITH 1,445 MILES ON SINGLE TANK OF GAS
Apr 28, 2009
The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 1,000 Mile Challenge Car Login to download images. Drivers trained in mileage-maximizing techniques achieve 1,445 miles on a single tank of gas in a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid â averaging 81.5 mpg in Washington, D.C. â and set world record for gasoline-powered, midsize sedan The Fusio ... Continue reading
2010 BMW X5 M and X6 M Pricing
Apr 27, 2009
The latest models from BMWâs M Division arrive in U.S. Dealers this Fall. Woodcliff Lake, NJ April 27, 2009; On the occasion of the world debut of the BMW X5 M at the Shanghai International Auto Show, BMW today announced U.S. retail pricing for both the X5 M and the X6 M. The X6 M was unveiled for the first time a ... Continue reading
"Ghost" Is New Name For Rolls-Royce RR4
Apr 24, 2009
by Marty Bernstein The Auto Channel Senior Editor Detroit Bureau Tom Purves, president and CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced the return of a historic name to what has been officially called, in ascending order the 200EX, then RR 4 and now the Rolls-Royce Ghost at the beginning of the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show. With ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2010 RX 450h and 2010 IS Convertible
Apr 24, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif. April 23, 2009; Lexus today announced the Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2010 RX 450h hybrid luxury utility vehicle and the 2010 IS 250C and IS 350C retractable hardtop convertibles. The original RX 400h was the worldâs first luxury hybrid vehicle when it debuted ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2009
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel You only discover the advantages of a solid automobile when you get hit. Luckily it took me a long time to find out the hard way and even more fortunately I was in BMWâs 2009 X3. The lady behind me was obviously distracted-and was the first to ... Continue reading
2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Review
Apr 17, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Engine: 3.7-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 325 hp @ 7,000 rpm/267 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual/7-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 183.3 x 72.9 x 55.1 in. Tires: P225/50R18 (F)/P245/45R18 (R) C ... Continue reading
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