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Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Transit Win the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year Award - COMPLETE VIDEO

Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Transit Win the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year Award - COMPLETE VIDEO

DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- -- Ford swept the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), winning both prestigious awards for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, respectively -- It is the third time in 17 years that one manufacturer has ... Continue reading

Buick and GMC Press Conference at 2010 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO

Buick and GMC Press Conference at 2010 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO

Buick and GMC hold live Internet video press conference at the Detroit Auto Show. The Auto Channel will carry the broadcast live onTheAutoChannel.com. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Unveils Small Car Lineup Featuring Cruze and Aveo RS Showcar - COMPLETE VIDEO

Chevrolet Unveils Small Car Lineup Featuring Cruze and Aveo RS Showcar - COMPLETE VIDEO

The Live broadcast will begin at 3:55PM EST DETROIT - January 11, 2010: This afternoon General Motors' Chevrolet division will be staging its new product introduction. Among other news, Chevy will be presenting their small-Car lineup, featuring the Cruze, the Aveo RS and the Spark. Chevy will also provide additional up ... Continue reading

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Set to Debut at Detroit Auto Show

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Set to Debut at Detroit Auto Show

Four seasons, four personalities Comfortable: AIRCAP® automatic draft-stop plus AIRSCARF® Quiet: sound-dampening soft top as standard Safe: robust roll-over protection and new headbags DETROIT - January 11, 2010: The all new E-Class Cabriolet is the latest addition to the successful Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Cruze Brings Midsize Car Presence to the Compact Car Segment

Chevrolet Cruze Brings Midsize Car Presence to the Compact Car Segment

DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- -- Spaciousness and amenities of a midsize car with the fuel economy of a compact -- New Ecotec 1.4 turbo engine delivers up to 40 miles per gallon on the highway -- Segment-leading safety including 10 standard airbags The U.S. production version of the Chevrolet Cruze, unveiled at the 2009 L.A. Aut ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Unveils New 2011 SL550 Night Edition - COMPLETE VIDEO

Mercedes-Benz Unveils New 2011 SL550 Night Edition - COMPLETE VIDEO

MONTVAL, NJ - January 11, 2010: Mercedes-Benz USA announced today the limited-edition 2011 SL550 Night Edition. Based on the iconic SL-Class coupe/roadster, the highlight of the SL550 Night Edition is its matte-finish designo magno night black paint and Black premium leather interior. Limited to just 100 units, this ex ... Continue reading

2010 NAIAS: Dynamic Next-Generation Ford Focus Debuts in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO

2010 NAIAS: Dynamic Next-Generation Ford Focus Debuts in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO

DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- -- Next-generation Ford Focus spearheads new range of global C-cars based on a common platform underpinning up to 10 vehicles and 2 million units of annual production by 2012 -- Stylish new range offers class-leading technologies, features and craftsmanship. It targets exceptional fuel economy and a ... Continue reading

2010 Detroit Auto Show: Industrial-Inspired GMC Granite Concept Makes a Solid Statement About Style and Function

2010 Detroit Auto Show: Industrial-Inspired GMC Granite Concept Makes a Solid Statement About Style and Function

DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Combining a decidedly urban-industrial design aesthetic with functionality aimed at young professionals, the GMC Granite concept takes the brand's trademark capability in a new, more progressive direction. It was introduced at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. If brought to ... Continue reading

2010 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Presents Big Steps for Its Small-Car Lineup

2010 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Presents Big Steps for Its Small-Car Lineup

DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- -- Aveo RS show car features European-inspired hot hatch design -- Cruze delivers spaciousness and amenities of a midsize car with the fuel economy of a compact -- Spark mini-car offers style, roominess and fuel efficiency -- Chevrolet announces another launch market and utility partnership for Volt ... Continue reading

The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars

The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars

Correction/additions are in RED. Yes, on reviewing the new book. The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher This past week Ford Motor Company's president and CEO Alan Mulally gave the opening keynote speech at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The p ... Continue reading

Audi To Advertise During Super Bowl for the Third Consecutive Year

Audi To Advertise During Super Bowl for the Third Consecutive Year

HERNDON, Va., Jan. 8 -- -- Spot to focus on Audi A3 TDI, the 2010 "Green Car of the Year" -- 70's icons Cheap Trick will reinterpret one of their classic songs for the ad -- Spot will air in the 4th quarter of the game Audi of America today announced that it will advertise during Super Bowl XLIV, the brand's third cons ... Continue reading

DMC Green Launches First Alternative Fuel Dealers' Group - VIDEO ENHANCED

DMC Green Launches First Alternative Fuel Dealers' Group - VIDEO ENHANCED

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--DMC Green, Inc. announced today that they have organized their first alternative/renewable fuel dealers’ group to support the growing number of DMC Green fuel program dealers now in operation in California. Under the DMC Green brand, these dealers currently offer ethanol, biodiesel and electric ... Continue reading

TomTom Products Now Available in Mexico

TomTom Products Now Available in Mexico

MEXICO CITY--TomTom, the world's leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps, today announces the availability of the TomTom GO 630, XL 330S and ONE 130 in Mexico. With this extensive product offering, consumers in Mexico can now benefit from TomTom’s unique features, acclaimed ease-of-use and superi ... Continue reading

Ford Reveals Biggest, Most Experiential Display at 2010 North American International Auto Show

Ford Reveals Biggest, Most Experiential Display at 2010 North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- -- The Ford display at the 2010 North American International Auto Show is more than 54,000 square feet, 48 percent bigger than last year, making it the largest Ford stand ever -- Additional space will be used to showcase 24 interactive displays, engaging consumers in experiential and educational exer ... Continue reading

10 Las Vegas Men Indicted for Falsifying Vehicle Emissions Tests

10 Las Vegas Men Indicted for Falsifying Vehicle Emissions Tests

Nevada DMV Computerized Database Led to Discovery of Falsifications WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A federal grand jury in Las Vegas today returned indictments against 10 Nevada-certified emissions testers for falsifying vehicle emissions test reports, the Justice Department announced. Each defendant fac ... Continue reading

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