Kia Motors America Announces April Sales
May 3, 2010
Sales Led by All-New 2011 Sorento CUV as Kia Brand Continues to Rise IRVINE, Calif., May 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced April sales of 30,036 units sold, a 17.3-percent increase over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales are up 12.9-percent with the all-new Sorento CUV topping the list as Kia's b ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports April Sales in the U.S.
May 3, 2010
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo in the United States, today announced April sales in the U.S. of 1,747 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,853, a decrease of 6 percent. Despite the overal ... Continue reading
Will the Merger of United and Continental Airline be Named FUBAR AIR?
May 3, 2010
HOUSTON & CHICAGO--Continental and United today announced a definitive merger agreement, creating the worldââ¬â¢s leading airline with superior service to customers, expanded access to an unparalleled global network serving 370 destinations around the world, enhanced long-term career prospects for employees, ... Continue reading
CNG: The Clean Little Secret That Detroit and the U.S. Media Want To Ignore
May 2, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President THE AUTO CHANNEL Several days ago, Italian automaker Fiat issued a rather remarkable video news release in which they extolled the benefits of methane fuel (compressed natural gas). Not only did they proclaim CNG as the most appropriate and readily-available technology for resolvin ... Continue reading
United Airlines Conducts First Commercial Flight in U.S. Using Synthetic Jet Fuel
May 1, 2010
CHICAGO--United Airlines today completed the first flight by a U.S. commercial airline using natural gas synthetic jet fuel, demonstrating United's commitment to the advancement of alternative fuels in commercial aviation using fuel that is safe and approved for use in commercial aircraft. âWe are proud to collabo ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2010
BOSTON, April 30 -- -- The city of Boston says Ford Transit Connect Taxi "fits the bill" as a taxicab, becoming the nation's first municipality to green-light the new taxis -- Boston paves the way for its taxi owners and operators to put the purpose-built Transit Connect Taxi on its streets later this year -- Transit C ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2010
-- The all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta will star in an episode of Celebrity Customizer Funkmaster Flex's new TV show 'Funk Flex Full Throttle' which premiers on May 2 on MTV2 -- As part of the show, one viewer to win the keys to a tricked out 2011 Ford Fiesta, customized by Funkmaster Flex -- Filmed in Flex's car shop, viewer ... Continue reading
Neste Oil to Trial 100% Biofuel - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 30, 2010
April 30, 2010: Neste Oil has begun trials of Neste Green 100 diesel produced from 100% renewable raw materials and free of any fossil oil components in cars in Finland. "This is the first time anywhere that a premium renewable diesel fuel will be tested across a range of different cars," says Neste Oil's Executive Vic ... Continue reading
Trofeo Maserati GranTurismo MC Testing Behind-the-Scenes - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 30, 2010
TURIN - April 30, 2010: The Maserati Championship is once again the star of the race circuit thanks to the Trofeo Maserati GranTurismo MC; an eight-races championship for gentleman drivers throughout Europe, run alongside the World Touring Car Championship. Using the GranTurismo MC Trofeo, the racing version of the Gra ... Continue reading
Hyundai Unveils All-New Avante at Busan Motor Show - EXCITING VIDEO
Apr 29, 2010
World-premier of new Avante compact, Hyundaiâs global best-seller Featuring 1.6L Gamma GDI engine, 6-speed automatic BUSAN, Korea - April 29, 2010: Hyundai Motor Co. had its world-premier of the all-new Avante compact sedan, the companyâs best-selling model worldwide, at the Busan International Motor Show 201 ... Continue reading
Honda Insight with Eco Assist Driver Coaching System - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 29, 2010
⢠5-door family hatchback with Hondaâs petrol-electric IMA system ⢠Combines practicality and flexibility in an affordable package ⢠Low emissions and great fuel economy based on real world driving conditions ⢠Unique Eco Assist driver coaching system that can help any driver maximise fuel econ ... Continue reading
Honda Presents the 2010 CR-V with Revised Styling and First-Time Diesel Automatic - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 29, 2010
2010 HONDA CR-V WITH REVISED STYLING AND DIESEL AUTOMATIC FOR THE FIRST TIME LONDON - April 29, 2010: The 2010 year model CR-V has received an interior and exterior facelift with a host of upgrades and enhancements in all areas, including the combination of a diesel engine and automatic transmission. Overview of Change ... Continue reading
FINALLY...Cape Wind, First U.S. Offshore Wind Farm, Approved - MUST SEE VIDEO
Apr 28, 2010
SEE ALSO: WASHINGTON - April 28, 2010: After years of opposition, most notably from the Kennedy family (typically "supporters" of environmentally conscious projects), U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar finally signed off on the 130-turbine, 420-megawatt Cape Wind project in Horseshoe Shoal, Nantucket Sound. Supporters ... Continue reading
Dacia Duster, The Affordable Off-Roader - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 28, 2010
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Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi Begin Production at Jointly Owned Russian Plant
Apr 26, 2010
LONDON - April 26, 2010: Philippe Varin, Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Peugeot Citroën, and Takashi Nishioka, Chairman of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, have officially started vehicle production at PCMA Rus, their joint plant in Russia. The plant, which is owned 70% by PSA Peugeot Citroën and 30% by Mitsubis ... Continue reading
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