Hundreds of Nissan Z Enthusiasts Descend on Nashville for 23rd Annual International Z Car Convention
Aug 1, 2010
FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 30 -- Hundreds of Nissan Z® enthusiasts are expected to descend on Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) headquarters this week for the 23rd Annual International Z® Car Convention in Nashville. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the original Datsun 240Z. One of the highlights of the convention, ... Continue reading
Pocono Raceway Activates World's Largest Solar-Powered Sports Facility
Jul 31, 2010
POCONO, Pa.--As the country begins to aggressively seek alternative energy sources, a significant new solar energy project is ready to flip the switch in what might be considered an unlikely place ââ¬â a NASCAR racetrack in Long Pond, PA. âWe are proud to partner with Pocono Raceway to develop the larg ... Continue reading
Chevrolet to Increase Volt Production Capacity by 50 Percent - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 31, 2010
President Tours Detroit-Hamtramck Plant, Home of the Chevrolet Volt DETROIT, July 30 -- General Motors today said that thanks to strong public interest in the Chevrolet Volt, the 340-mile extended range electric vehicle, it will increase U.S. production capacity of the groundbreaking new car by 50 percent, from 30,000 ... Continue reading
More Than 20 World Debuts Planned for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show
Jul 29, 2010
A Total of 40 Vehicle Debuts Already Anticipated at the Nov. 17 and 18 Press Days LOS ANGELES, July 29 -- Today, the Los Angeles Auto Show announced that more than 20 World Debuts are confirmed for the 2010 Press Days, Nov. 17 and 18. Many important North American premieres are also anticipated, bringing the total vehi ... Continue reading
Porsche Builds 25,000th Panamera Gran Turismo - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 29, 2010
Just short of one year after Porsche began selling its all-new sports car for four, the craftsmen who assemble the Panamera in Leipzig celebrate this significant manufacturing milestone ATLANTA, July 29 -- Porsche's approximately 640 employees at the company's state-of-the-art assembly plant in Leipzig, Germany, recent ... Continue reading
Nearly Two-Thirds of Equinox and Traverse Buyers New to Chevrolet
Jul 29, 2010
Brand Capturing Owners of Discontinued GM Marques and Non-GM Products DETROIT, July 29 -- Nearly two out of three buyers for the Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse have traded in non-Chevrolet vehicles so far this year. In addition, nearly half of buyers traded in a non-GM vehicle. Cadillac, Buick, and GMC trade-ins accoun ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Receives Unsolicited Offer from Avis Budget Group
Jul 29, 2010
TULSA, Okla.--Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today confirmed that it received a letter dated July 28, 2010, from Avis Budget Group outlining an unsolicited proposal to acquire all Dollar Thrifty common stock for consideration consisting of $39.25 in cash and 0.6543 share of Avis Budget stock per Dollar Thrifty s ... Continue reading
Jack Roush Hospitalized After WI Plane Crash
Jul 29, 2010
OSHKOSH, Wis. - (July 28, 2010) â Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing and chairman of ROUSH® Enterprises, has been hospitalized following a plane crash at Wittman Regional Airport in OshKosh, Wis. Roush, in town for the annual EAA AirVenture show, was landing his Hawker Beechcraft Premier jet when the a ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision 2010 Total Quality Report: It's About Love and Quality.
Jul 28, 2010
San Diego Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) announced results of their 2010 Total Quality Index® (TQI) today, showing how vehicles are judged when the complete experience is measured, using Strategic Visions Total Quality measure. Simply counting how many problems a vehicle has or design characteristics that buye ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch to Speak at American Coalition for Ethanol Conference
Jul 28, 2010
23rd Ethanol Conference and Tradeshow August 3-5, 2010 AUTO CENTRAL - July 18, 2010: Marc J. Rauch, The Auto Channel's executive vice president and co-publisher, will deliver the closing presentation at the American Coalition for Ethanol Conference on August 5th in Kansas City, Missouri. Marc's speech, ""Ethanol is the ... Continue reading
Saab Launches All-new 9-5 Sedan in New York - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jul 27, 2010
Live coverage and Q&A session of Press Conference from the Scandinavian House, Manhattan, NY NEW YORK, July 26 -- When: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Eastern Time (ET) 3:30-4:30PM Central European Time (CET) WHO: Victor Muller, Chairman, Saab Automobile AB & CEO Spyker Cars NV Jan Ake Jonsson, CEO Saab Autom ... Continue reading
On the Road to Excellence in a Maserati GranTurismo S Automatica - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 27, 2010
REIMS, Germany - July 27, 2010: In the automotive world there are a few steadfast dogmas. One of them states that a high-performance sports car should be broad, low and uncomfortable, therefore not suitable for long trips. With the GranTurismo, Maserati has opposed this belief and combined the two qualities all drivers ... Continue reading
Major SUV Fuel Economy Gains, Technology, Style Highlight Reinvention of Ford Explorer
Jul 26, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 26 -- -- Ford reinvents the Explorer SUV with best-in-class fuel economy, improved driving dynamics and terrain management system - all wrapped in a modern, weight-saving design -- Explorer raises the bar on safety with a class-leading array of airbags including industry-first inflatable rear seat ... Continue reading
Lincoln Makes History With Pricing for America's Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Sedan - 2011 MKZ Hybrid
Jul 22, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 22 -- --Lincoln is making automotive history with the launch of the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, offering luxury customers a premium hybrid sedan at the same base price as its conventional gas sibling, with an MSRP starting at $35,180. The new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid offers modern luxury car buyer ... Continue reading
Hyundai Unveils an Interior Shot of All-New Avante - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 21, 2010
Hyundai Motor Company unveils an interior shot of its all-new Avante (badged as Elantra in markets outside Korea), codenamed MD, ahead of the car's official launch in the Korea domestic market in August. ... Continue reading
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