West Coast Premiere of the Relaunch of Indian Motorcycle (Again)
Mar 29, 2010
America's Oldest Motorcycle Founded in 1901 GRAND OPENING APRIL 17 & 18 IN HARBOR CITY FREE CONCERTS BY LEE ROCKER & WILD CHILD HARBOR CITY, Calif., March 29 -- One hundred and nine years after it was founded in 1901, the classic Indian motorcycle is back and it's making its west coast premiere on Saturday and Sunday, ... Continue reading
NY Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz to Showcase the new 2011 R-Class
Mar 29, 2010
NEW YORK - March 29, 2010: One look is all it takes to see that the new MY2011 R-Class conveys a new level of assertiveness, underscoring the unique personality of this multi-talented vehicle. The completely redesigned front end completely transforms its overall appearance, taking its inspiration from Mercedes-Benz sed ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Show Car Debuts at the 2010 New York Auto Show
Mar 29, 2010
NEW YORK, March 29 -- -- V-Series performance combined with dramatic CTS Sport Wagon design -- 556-hp (415-kW) supercharged 6.2L V-8 -- Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with steering wheel shift controls -- Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires -- Limited availability beginning ... Continue reading
Geely Signs Definitive Stock Purchase Agreement with Ford to Acquire Volvo Car Corporation
Mar 28, 2010
HANGZHOU, China, GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 28 -- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. ("Zhejiang Geely Holding Group"), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced it has signed a definitive stock purchase agreement with Ford Motor Company to acquire 100 per cent of Volvo Car Corporation (" ... Continue reading
NADA Statement in Response to Chrysler's Announcement to Reinstate Dealerships
Mar 27, 2010
WASHINGTON, March 26 /-- The following is a statement by Ed Tonkin, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA): "The announcement by Chrysler today of its intent to reinstate 50 dealers is a move in the right direction. This, coupled with previous contracts or Letters of Intent awarded to 36 other c ... Continue reading
2010 NY Auto Show: BMW and Jeep to Stage Live Webcasts - WATCH THE VIDEO RIGHT HERE
Mar 27, 2010
Webcast and satellite Thursday, April 1, beginning at 7 a.m. EDT until contest ends. Five winners of Jeep 'Tweet-to-Win' contest dig in a giant sandbox for a golden Jeep Tiki Prize for contestant who finds golden Tiki is 2010 Jeep Wrangler Islander AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 26 -- On April 1, five contestants who corre ... Continue reading
Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally to Open 2010 New York International Auto Show
Mar 27, 2010
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- Since delivering his first ever auto show keynote at the 2007 New York International Auto Show's (NYIAS) Opening Press Breakfast to a packed crowd of uncertain media and industry executives, NYIAS is pleased to announce that Ford Motor Company's turnaround chief, Alan Mulally, is returning this spri ... Continue reading
NY Auto Show: Our Future Direction: The Science of Tomorrow's Cars
Mar 26, 2010
NEW TECHNOLOGIES MAKING VEHICLES SAFER, GREENER AND BETTER CONNECTED NEW YORK, March 26 -- Technology is transforming the cars and trucks that we depend on and enjoy, in ways that could never have been imagined even a decade ago. Today, from state-of-the-art electronics and safety systems to environmentally-friendly po ... Continue reading
Racers Get Revved-Up in Las Vegas for the Mint 400 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 26, 2010
LAS VEGAS - March 26, 2010: The rugged 400 mile race was started in 1978 as a promotion for the Mint Hotel in Las Vegas. Billed as the "Great American Desert Race," the brutal course quickly skyrocketed to fame as racers braved the rough roads of the Moapa Indian reservation and treacherous trails like the infamous Roc ... Continue reading
Ford SYNC Hits 2 Million Mark; Boosts Resale Value, Purchase Consideration and Customer Satisfaction
Mar 24, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., March 24 -- -- Ford SYNC® voice-controlled communications and infotainment system installed on 2-millionth vehicle less than a year after hitting the 1 million unit milestone -- Ford data show the system boosts resale value of SYNC-equipped vehicles by more than $200 over vehicles without the option - ... Continue reading
Ford Recognized as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
Mar 23, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., March 22 -- Ford Motor Company has been recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a leading business ethics think tank. Ford is among 100 global companies chosen for the designation from a field of thousands of companies in more than 100 countries and 36 indus ... Continue reading
Newly-independent Saab Resumes Car Production
Mar 23, 2010
TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, March 22 -- -- Production resumes at Saab Automobile's Trollhattan plant -- First cars manufactured by Saab as an independent company -- All-new Saab 9-5 sedan was first car down the line -- Saab CEO, Spyker CEO, and Trollhattan Plant Director in attendance The production lines at Saab Automobile's ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2010
- New WRX 4-Door and 5-Door Models Adopt Wide-Body Design - Wider Track and Tires Enhance Grip NEW YORK, March 22 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today introduced the new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX models, which now use a wide-body design like the brand's iconic WRX STI® performance flagship model. The wider body designs give ... Continue reading
French Fry-Fueled Van Breaking World Record TODAY
Mar 22, 2010
NEW YORK, March 22 -- Members of the media are invited TODAY for an interview and photo op as Cloe Whittaker (24) and Tyson Jerry (26) break the existing Guinness World Record for longest journey by car using alternative fuel in "The Veggie-Mobile," a van powered by the waste oil from French fries and other restaurant ... Continue reading
2010 NY Auto Show: Lexus Announces CT 200h Premium Compact Hybrid For U.S. Market
Mar 22, 2010
--Only Dedicated Hybrid Vehicle in the Premium Compact Segment --Expected to Lead the Class in Fuel Economy Numbers --Standard Safety Features Include Eight Airbags NEW YORK, March 22 -- Lexus announced today that the all-new CT 200h premium compact hybrid will go on sale in the U.S. in early 2011 as the first dedicate ... Continue reading
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