Market for Plug-in Vehicle Chargers to reach $11.75 Billion by 2015, According to ABI Research
Apr 19, 2010
NEW YORK--Plug-in vehicles are set to hit the consumer market at the end of 2010, and will achieve widespread distribution in 2011. But will drivers of these vehicles, which need to be plugged into the electrical grid to recharge, find themselves running on empty when it comes to finding a robust charging infrastructur ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Reservations Begin April 20 - MULTIPLE VIDEOS
Apr 19, 2010
- Pool of 115,000 registrants gains first priority - FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 19 -- In response to strong consumer demand, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) will begin taking reservations for the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric vehicle on April 20. The reservation process is a first step in securing a place on the ... Continue reading
Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #2
Apr 19, 2010
Dear Tom, I own a 2005 GMC Envoy with 54,000 miles. It has a big engine and only gets 15.5 MPG. Although I love my Envoy, I did consider getting a new SUV (maybe a 4 cylinder) to get better mileage and performance, but I canât afford to do that right now. I heard that thereâs a special air filter that increas ... Continue reading
'Indestructible' Toyota Conquers the Volcano That Emptied the Skies
Apr 19, 2010
Hilux drives to the heart of Iceland's devastating eruption LONDON - April 19, 2010: A new chapter has been written in the world-conquering history of Toyota's mighty Hilux as it took on the ice and fire of Iceland's Eyjafallajökull volcano, just hours before its eruption brought chaos to the skies of Europe. The lege ... Continue reading
Ford Now Has Industry's Highest Customer Satisfaction With Quality, New Survey Shows
Apr 19, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., April 19 -- Ford Motor Company now has the highest customer satisfaction with vehicle quality among all major automakers, a new consumer research study shows. Eighty-four percent of customers who purchased 2010 model-year Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars and trucks are satisfied with the quality of their ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Hits the Test Track - VIDEO FEATURE
Apr 17, 2010
DETROIT - April 17, 2010: video that highlights the Cruzeââ¬â¢s impressive performance capabilities as it zips around traffic cones on the test track. Vehicle Line Director, Chuck Russel, explains how this vehicle demonstrates enhanced reliability and durability, as well as European-influenced suspension and ... Continue reading
Toyota to Recall 600,000 Siennas for Potential Corrosion on Spare Tire Cable
Apr 16, 2010
First and Second-Generation Siennas In Cold Climate Areas with High Road Salt Use May Exhibit Condition TORRANCE, CA - April 16, 2010: Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it will launch a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 600,000 first- and second-generation Sienna 2WD minivans sold in t ... Continue reading
Saab to Continue to Offer OnStar Hardware and Service to Customers
Apr 16, 2010
DETROIT, April 16 -- Saab Cars North America has reached an agreement with OnStar to continue to offer OnStar subscription service to Saab customers under the automaker's new owner, Spyker Cars NV. The agreement begins with model year 2010 vehicles and applies to Saab vehicles sold in the United States. As a standard f ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo Presents the Giulietta - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 16, 2010
Having made its world preview at the recent Geneva International Motor Show, the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta makes its debut today and, from May this year, will be marketed progressively on all the major markets, thus relaunching the brand in one of the most important segments in Europe. In Alfa Romeoâs Centenary yea ... Continue reading
Edge Products and Go Natural CNG Announce Joint Development Project
Apr 15, 2010
Edge Products and Go Natural CNG Announce Joint Development Project Edge Products and Go Natural CNG recently formalized a joint development agreement. The two companies are collaborating on the creation of vehicle programming, electronics, sensors, monitors and controls for dedicated compressed natural gas vehicles an ... Continue reading
New MyFord Touch 'Coaches' Drivers to Improve Fuel Efficiency; Navigation Adds Eco-Route Feature
Apr 15, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., April 15 -- -- New MyFord Touch driver connect technology provides an array of real-time feedback on fuel efficiency performance that helps coach drivers to optimize their miles per gallon -- MyFord Touch map-based navigation offers an Eco-Route option, which instantly calculates the most fuel-efficien ... Continue reading
Subaru Legacy Named Official Vehicle of StreetSafe Driving Academy
Apr 15, 2010
- StreetSafe Aims to Teach New Drivers Necessary Skills to Drive Safely - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will sponsor StreetSafe Driving Academy by becoming its official training vehicle provider. The Academy, with locations in Bryn Mawr and Blue Bell, PA, is taking a unique approach to driver training ... Continue reading
Exclusive Interview with the Boss of BMW DesignWorks USA - VIDEO FEATURE
Apr 15, 2010
BMW DesignworksUSA: The world's most innovative design company LONDON - April 15, 2010: The art of innovation is key for every business savvy company in the world, but it seems that few can claim to be quite so innovative as BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Last month crowned as the "#1 Most Innovative Company in Design" by ... Continue reading
Finalists Unveiled In Ward's Auto Interiors Student Design Competition
Apr 15, 2010
Young Designers Foresee Dramatically Different Vehicle Interiors DETROIT, April 15 -- If you think the interiors of tomorrow's family cars will be boring, think again. Future car and truck interiors will look and be used much differently than they are now if today's young designers have their way. During the SAE World ... Continue reading
Things You Can Do with a Cadillac CTS-V - GREAT VIDEO
Apr 15, 2010
SHANGHAI - April 15, 2010: Last May thousands of spectators gathered at Shanghai's Formula 1 Circuit to watch a team of professional stunt drivers perform daring maneuvers with Cadillac CTS-Vs in celebration of the car's introduction to China. Be sure to watch John Heinricy and the Cadillac CTS-V set the production sed ... Continue reading
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