Feb 11, 2010
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- The 2010 Volvo XC70 will be shown at the Chicago Auto Show on February 11, 2010 with the industry's first Internet connected Rear Seat Entertainment System with Windows XP, WiFi and a 500G hard drive. This innovative product will allow customers to surf the Internet, download applications to persona ... Continue reading
Top Score for Reactive Head Restraint in the new Opel Astra
Feb 10, 2010
BURSCHEID, Germany, February 10 -- - Johnson Controls Sets New Interior Standards in the Compact Segment The Opel Astra is positioned to rank top in the compact segment as indicated by a review of experts. The independent testing authority Euro NCAP and Germany's largest automobile club, the ADAC (Allgemeine Deutsche A ... Continue reading
Harsh Weather Doesn't Have to Defeat Your Vehicle
Feb 10, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With one of the harshest winters in recent memory, many Americans are worried about the abuse their vehicles have been taking and are wondering how much longer their vehicle will be able to last before they have to buy a new one. The Engine Repower Council reminds consu ... Continue reading
Feb 10, 2010
Consumers opting to hold and repair, rather than purchase anew, with 56% planning to drive until vehicle dies CARSON, Calif., Feb. 10 -- AutoMD(TM) (www.automd.com), the most comprehensive and unbiased free online auto repair resource, today released the results of a survey revealing that car owners are putting many mo ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Announces a Name Change for North and South America Operations
Feb 10, 2010
FORT MILL, S.C., Feb. 9 -- Continental Tire North America today announced a name change that better reflects the growth of the tire maker in both North and South America. Previously known as Continental Tire North America, the new name for the Passenger and Light Truck and Commercial Vehicle Tire divisions in the regio ... Continue reading
Statement by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Regarding Expansion of Driver's Airbag Inflator Recall
Feb 9, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 9 -- Honda has expanded a previously announced recall of certain 2001 and 2002 model-year vehicles to replace the driver's airbag inflator in an additional 378,758 vehicles in the U.S. The driver's airbag inflators in these vehicles may deploy with too much pressure, which can cause the inflator ... Continue reading
European Union Approves Patent on Cyclone Power Technologies Green Engine
Feb 9, 2010
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced today that the European Patent Office has issued a notice to grant the company a patent on its award-winning, heat regenerative external combustion engine. âEurope presents enormous commercial possibilities for our environmentally friend ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC to Showcase Live, Mobile TV at Chicago Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 9, 2010
Company is First Automaker in the United States to Offer Live, Mobile TV CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- -- Company now offers live, mobile TV in eight 2010 model-year vehicles: Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro, Ram 1500 and Ram 2500/3500 -- Watch live spo ... Continue reading
Toyota Resumes Sales of Recalled Models
Feb 5, 2010
Washington DC February 5, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to the LA Times, Toyota dealers resumed selling vehicles Thursday that were pulled from the sales lot to address sudden-acceleration problems. Toyota stopped sales of eight models â including its top-selling Camry and Corolla â on Ja ... Continue reading
Goodyear's Newest Eagle Flies on 2011 Corvette
Feb 5, 2010
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is announcing its newest ultra-high performance tire, the Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2, and its arrival is boosted by the achievement of an original equipment position on the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The n ... Continue reading
Toyota Statement on Comments by Transportation Secretary LaHood on Feb. 3, 2010
Feb 3, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- We appreciate Secretary LaHood's clarification of his remarks today about Toyota's recall for sticking accelerator pedals. We want to make sure our customers understand that this situation is rare and generally does not occur suddenly. In the rare instances where it does occur, the vehicle c ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Reveals What Your Car is Telling You When it Whines, Creaks, or Squeals
Feb 3, 2010
Consumer Reports has identified what noises drivers should turn down the radio for. The full report appears in the March issue of Consumer Reports, available wherever magazines are sold. The reports are also available to subscribers of www.ConsumerReports.org. Updated daily, ConsumerReports.org is the go-to site for th ... Continue reading
Alkane's Monster Diesel Packs in Energy and Creates Positive Environmental Impact
Feb 3, 2010
BALTIMORE--Alkane, Inc.âs (ALKN.PK) flagship product, Monster Dieselâ¢, was featured in the January 28 episode of TLCâs American Chopperâ¢, which will re-air Thursday, February 4, on TLC at 8pm ET/PT. âYou could really feel the difference when you put in the Monster Diesel additiveâ Paul Teu ... Continue reading
ARA Successful to Secure Additional Cash for Clunkers Processing Time for Automotive Recyclers
Feb 2, 2010
NHTSA Approves 90 Day Crushing Extension -- a Win-Win for Consumers MANASSAS, Va., Feb. 2 -- The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its final ruling which allows automotive recyclers an additional 90 days, for a total of 270 days, to crush or shred vehicles traded in under the Consume ... Continue reading
Partnership Allows Vehicle Electrical Systems and Heaters to Operate Without Use of Engine
Feb 1, 2010
AUSTIN, Texas--Energy Xtreme and Espar Heater Systems have partnered on a one-of-a-kind idle-reduction system that can operate both electrical and heating equipment in vehicles. âThis partnership combines two very important technologiesâ The unique system combines Energy Xtremeâs idle-reduction technolog ... Continue reading
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