2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Launch Underway
Aug 10, 2008
First-Ever Hybrid on a Large Luxury SUV Begins U.S. Sales this Month DETROIT â August 10, 2008: The launch of the worldâs first hybrid applied to a large luxury SUV, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, begins this month. Achieving a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving, Escalade Hybrid arrive ... Continue reading
Miss the 2008 British Motor Show? The Auto Channel Didn't...Experience it Here - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Aug 9, 2008
Exclusive Press Pass Video Coverage As if you were in London as the UK's largest automotive exposition was happening, you can enjoy this great event with The Auto Channel's comprehensive video coverage. Click on the links below to learn about the vehicles and watch the videos. ... Continue reading
National Helps Scottish and Southern Energy Cut Its Carbon Footprint
Aug 7, 2008
National Car Rental has won a major new contract with Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) one of the UK's largest energy companies which includes the provision of a fleet of Toyota Prius to help the business reduce its carbon footprint. This new development builds on a successful 8 year relationship between National and ... Continue reading
T. Boone Pickens: The Man and The Plan with EXCLUSIVE TACH VIDEO
Aug 6, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL - August 6, 2008: The closer we get to the election the more the political talk turns to the need for a dynamic Federally mandated energy plan...a real plan, not just something that makes rich oil people richer. T. Boone Pickens has a good plan, one that relies heavily on wind, which the U.S. has plenty of ... Continue reading
Lotus introduces "Safe & Sound" Hybrid
Aug 6, 2008
External sound technology enhances pedestrian safety for quiet vehicles August 6, 2008: Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, has developed technologies to synthesise external sound on electric and hybrid vehicles to counteract the growing concern these âquietâ vehicl ... Continue reading
Chery Hybrid Vehicles Co-Developed with Ricardo Debut at Beijing Olympics
Aug 6, 2008
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Aug. 6 -- As part of the transportation arrangements for the Beijing Olympics, 50 hybrid vehicles co-developed with Ricardo are being provided by Chery Automobile Company Ltd. Known as the "Olympics Green Messengers," these vehicles are some of China's first hybrid vehicles and will go into full ... Continue reading
Honda Delivers FCX Clarity Hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Vehicle to Jamie Lee Curtis
Aug 5, 2008
Second FCX Clarity zero-emissions fuel cell vehicle now on the road TORRANCE, Calif., Aug 5 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that its second FCX Clarity customer, Jamie Lee Curtis, took delivery of the vehicle on July 31, 2008. Curtis and husband Christopher Guest are the second of approximately 200 c ... Continue reading
Barack Obama Calls for Sweeping Energy Overhaul, Perhaps Ensuring His Election - VIDEO
Aug 4, 2008
By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher (August 4, 2008) Hopeful Presidential candidate Barak Obama gave a half-hour midday speech in Lansing, Michigan today that, in my opinion, is the most important policy statement given by any 2008 candidate so far, and may very well put him in the White House for at le ... Continue reading
Moms Blog Their Way Across the U.S. in a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid - VIDEO STORY
Aug 1, 2008
DETROIT - August 1, 2008: A group of five mothers have completed a U.S. cross-country road trip in which they blogged about their experiences. Driving a hybrid Tahoe, the moms chronicled their experiences which included stops in Chicago; Omaha, NE; Denver; Salt Lake City and Reno, NV. While the moms were sans children, ... Continue reading
GM and Utility Companies to Prep for Electric Car Rollout - VIDEO STORY
Aug 1, 2008
Paves way for customers to realize the benefits of plug-in electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt and Saturn Vue Plug-in Hybrid Further progress on road to electrification of the automobile San Jose, CA - August 1, 2008: General Motors announced that it will collaborate with the nonprofit Electric Power Research ... Continue reading
Toyota May Raise Prius, Luxury Vehicle Prices in Japan
Jul 29, 2008
Nagoya, July 28, 2008; Jiji Press reported that Toyota Motor Corp. is considering raising prices in Japan of its Prius gasoline-electric hybrid car and luxury models, company officials said. The Japanese auto industry leader is expected to raise prices by one to 3 pct on average due to soaring costs of raw materials su ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 Ford Escape
Jul 27, 2008
SEE ALSO: Ford Prices, OPictures and Specs - Ford Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE ESCAPE The Escape definitely gained some muscle for 2008 and now better embodies Fordâs beefy truck image and genetics. The Escape made its public debut at the North American International Auto Show in 200 ... Continue reading
CarMax Says Online Searches Rise for Fuel-Efficient Cars
Jul 25, 2008
RICHMOND, Va., July 25 -- CarMax, Inc. the nation's largest retailer of used cars, reports that searches on carmax.com for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles increased in June. According to carmax.com, search frequency rankings for several vehicles with higher estimated miles per gallon (mpg) have increased. -- The ... Continue reading
Opinion: Gas Conservation Threatens Road Funding
Jul 24, 2008
Washington DC July 24, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the U.S. House passed legislation that would steer $8 billion to highway projects next year, in a prelude to a broader debate over how much to invest in roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure. The bill passed Wednesday is essentially a sto ... Continue reading
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