First U.S. Demonstration of Honda U3-X Personal Mobility Prototype in New York - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 6, 2010
NEW YORK--Honda today held the first U.S. demonstration of the company's U3-X personal mobility prototype, first introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in October of last year. The three-day debut event will run through April 8 at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square. A second demonstration will be held Apri ... Continue reading
Create A Custom 'Billboard On Wheels' With New Ford Transit Connect Graphics
Apr 5, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., April 5 -- Ford is taking the "wraps" off an innovative new program designed to help business owners customize the vinyl graphics on their Ford Transit Connects. -- Ford is launching a new program designed to help business owners customize the graphic wrap on their Ford Transit Connects; vehicle owners ... Continue reading
Aging Motorcyclists Hit the Road, But at Greater Risk of Injury, Death
Apr 5, 2010
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 5 Motorcycle riders across the country are growing older, and the impact of this trend is evident in emergency rooms daily. Doctors are finding that these aging road warriors are more likely to be injured or die as a result of a motorcycle mishap compared to their younger counterparts. While the ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2010
ARLINGTON, Va., April 5 Antilock brakes for motorcycles significantly reduce crashes, removing some of the risk that comes with riding on 2 wheels. A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that motorcycles with antilocks versus without are 37 percent less likely to be in fatal crashes per 10, ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2010
Chapter 3 How Rebates and Rental Cars Cost You Money . . . More Than You Could Ever Imagine "There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all." -Peter F. Drucker Writer (1909-2005) Some vehicles today have but $600 in factory-to-dealer markup. Kia's new Forte model, built as a repla ... Continue reading
Divergent Opinions Abound Over New Fuel Economy Rules - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 3, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - April 3, 2010: Will it be good for consumers and car makers or will it be bad? How will it affect the struggling U.S. car makers? Is this simply another charade at addressing our gasoline problems? These are just a few of the many questions surrounding the new mandated fuel economy rules. Here's two diff ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2010
Don't Settle for Wimpy Coverage of Major Auto Shows, Go for MAN SIZE! Let's say you missed something that took place during this year's Detroit Auto Show, or perhaps you're researching a vehicle that was introduced at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Where can you go for extensive coverage of those shows, you know, cove ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2010
Equus will Showcase Hyundai's Approach toward Intelligent Luxury NEW YORK, April 1 -- Hyundai aims to break down the barriers of owning a luxury car with the introduction of its all-new flagship, the 2011 Equus. Equus will compete with the best luxury sedans in the world on all levels including amenities, performance, ... Continue reading
Apr 1, 2010
BREA, CA - April 1, 2010: To further gain familiarity with car buyers across the U.S., American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today announced its intent to establish and run a stock car racing team in North America. Suzukiâs first contender in the 2011 season will be a modified version of its 2011 Kizashi Sport, which ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports Its Best-Ever First Quarter and Best-Ever March
Apr 1, 2010
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced an all-time sales record for both the first quarter of the year and for the month of March as the company's all-new Sonata and Tucson clearly connected with new-car buyers across the country. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091001/HY ... Continue reading
Ford's U.S. Sales Up 43 Percent in March
Apr 1, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., April 1 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury March sales totaled 178,546, up 43 percent versus year ago -- Ford brand sales up 46 percent versus year ago, Lincoln up 19 percent and Mercury up 26 percent -- Cars up 53 percent versus year ago, utilities up 46 percent and trucks up 30 percent; March retail sal ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports U.S. Sales for March - Up 9% Y2Y
Apr 1, 2010
NEW YORK--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 March sales in the U.S. of 1,905 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,749, up 9 percent. This marks the seventh time ... Continue reading
Jeep Announces National Treasure Hunt for Three Jeep Wrangler Islanders - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 1, 2010
Consumers who solve on-line clues and find Jeep Tikis to win all-new 2010 Jeep Wrangler Islander NEW YORK, April 1 -- -- Jeep® Wrangler Islander Tiki Hunt national contest launched on Jeep.com, with supporting information available via Facebook and Twitter -- Consumers who solve the clues and find "Jeep Tiki Steel," " ... Continue reading
MINI Countryman Makes its First U.S. Appearance at NY Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 1, 2010
NEW YORK - April 1, 2010: The all new MINI Countryman, MINI's biggest and boldest model, will make its U.S. debut during the New York International Auto Show. Equipped with four doors, four individual seats and a four-wheel-drive system known as MINI ALL4, the MINI Countryman will be hitting the U.S. city streets and s ... Continue reading
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