McLaren Unveils the MP4-12C Supercar - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 18, 2010
LONDON - March 18, 2010: McLaren Automotive hosted a LIVE 70-minute press conference this morning that was seen right here on The Auto Channel. The press conference, 'Inside McLaren - The Launch of a New Car Company', was streamed from the McLaren Technology Centre. Chairman Ron Dennis, Managing Director Anthony Sherif ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2010
Japanese Models Capture Nine Segment Awards, While Domestic Models Garner Seven and European Models Earn Three; For the First Time in More than A Decade, A Domestic Model Achieves Lowest Incidence of Problems WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 18 -- Twenty-five of 36 vehicle brands have improved in long-term dependability ... Continue reading
Filters: Your Vehicle's First Line of Defense
Mar 18, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Filters are your vehicle's first line of defense to ensure performance, longevity and interior comfort, according to the Car Care Council. The oil filter traps contaminants, allowing the oil to flow through the engine unrestricted. The fuel filter separates harmful con ... Continue reading
GM Reimagines Head-Up Display Technology - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 18, 2010
GM's next-generation head-up technology will make driving safer. Research conducted in conjunction with leading universities. WARREN, MI - March 18, 2010: Imagine a fog-shrouded morning when you cannot see the end of your driveway let alone the road youâre about to drive. Wouldnât it be great if the sides of ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2010
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a great story and it helps to prove the viability of CNG (compressed natural gas) as an excellent substitute for gasoline. CNG is cheaper, it's cleaner, and we have an abundant supply right here in North America. There's just one thing that puzzles us about this story: The vehicle being driven is ... Continue reading
Happy 60th Birthday To The World's Most Popular Van - The Volkswagen Transporter
Mar 17, 2010
Production of the Volkswagen Transporter van officially started in March 1950 and during the 60 years since then it has become one of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' best-selling models globally, the number one imported van in the UK as well as one of the most iconic and popular vans in the world. Date of issue: ... Continue reading
High Museum of Art Features Two Mercedes-Benz in The Allure of the Automobile Special Exhibit
Mar 17, 2010
MONTVALE, N.J. and ATLANTA, March 17 -- A Mercedes-Benz 1937 540 K Special Roadster and a 1955 300 SLR are among 18 of the world's rarest and most brilliantly conceived cars from the 1930s to the mid-1960s on display at "The Allure of the Automobile" exhibition at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta from March 21-June 20 ... Continue reading
Mar 17, 2010
Zero S and DS eligible for $1,500 rebate through California Clean Vehicle Rebate Program SANTA CRUZ, Calif., March 17 -- Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, today announced its plans for an upcoming "Discover the Experience Tour" across California as its newest state incentive progr ... Continue reading
Oil Addiction: Gas Price Spikes Threaten Americans' Wallets
Mar 17, 2010
New Analysis Shows States Most Dependent Upon Oil for Transportation Would Be Hardest Hit by Price Shocks 10 most vulnerable states: Mississippi, Montana, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Maine, Georgia and Idaho; 10 least vulnerable states: Florida, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Colorado, ... Continue reading
New 2011 Ford Super Duty Power Stroke Diesel Offers Customers More Fueling Choices
Mar 17, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., March 17 -- -- The all-new Ford-engineered and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine available in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty is B20 biodiesel compatible. This increased biodiesel compatibility gives customers more fueling choices -- Diesel engines account for 65 perc ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta, Top 12 'American Idols' Get Personal
Mar 17, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., March 17 -- -- Ford is adding an exciting new element to its sponsorship of "American Idol" by giving each of the top 12 contestants a unique opportunity to work with Ford designers and create their own customized 2011 Ford Fiesta graphics -- This new element will be featured in a video segment in toni ... Continue reading
Mar 17, 2010
PARIS, March 16 -- Tires and tire-related operations represent around 99% of the Michelin Group's business. Consequently, only approximately 1% is generated by maps and guides, digital content provided by ViaMichelin, and licensed products managed by the Group's worldwide Michelin Lifestyle subsidiary. (Logo: http://ww ... Continue reading
Saab Cars North America Announces New Headquarters
Mar 17, 2010
DETROIT, March 16 -- -- Saab Cars North America to reside in Royal Oak, Michigan -- Company to invest $2.4 million to enhance North American Sales and Marketing Operations -- Over 2000 jobs to be retained or created over the next few years Saab Cars North America today announced that its headquarters will reside in Roy ... Continue reading
Mar 16, 2010
- Improved Performance and a New Look Among Enhancements for 2010 - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., March 16 -- After a breakthrough year in which it became the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, Zero Motorcycles announced today the highly anticipated launch of its 2010 product line, including the Zero S, DS, X, an ... Continue reading
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