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Intelligence Breeds Efficiency: The BMW ActiveHybrid 5

Intelligence Breeds Efficiency: The BMW ActiveHybrid 5

BMW takes the development of intelligent hybrid drive systems to the next level with the introduction of the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 - another series-produced model in which a combustion engine and electric motor join forces to enhance both efficiency and the brand's hallmark driving pleasure. ... Continue reading

Gran Torino Back in Lights at Shannons Sydney Sale

Gran Torino Back in Lights at Shannons Sydney Sale

'alt Kowalski', would probably die for it, but it's not a GT sedan like Clint Eastwood's crusty lead character owned in the film Gran Torino, but a much rarer GT Convertible that's being sold with no reserve at Shannons Sydney Spring Auction on Monday October 10. ... Continue reading

Audi Launches New Mobile Experiences for U.S. Luxury Performance Car Shoppers

Audi Launches New Mobile Experiences for U.S. Luxury Performance Car Shoppers

Audi of America launched a new mobile marketing experience aimed at delivering information on the brand's products whenever and wherever premium car buyers demand it. The strategy began with the recent re-launch of m.audiusa.com powered by the latest HTML5 technology optimized for all mobile devices. It also features a ... Continue reading

Project Ignition Students Explain What Works in Teen Driver Safety

Project Ignition Students Explain What Works in Teen Driver Safety

Grants Available for High Schools to Implement these Effective Strategies ST. PAUL, Minn. Sept. ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils Tacoma TRD T|X Baja Series Limited Edition Pickup at 2011 Texas State Fair

Toyota Unveils Tacoma TRD T|X Baja Series Limited Edition Pickup at 2011 Texas State Fair

Toyota, the U.S. sales leader in compact pickups, introduced a pre-production Tacoma Toyota Racing Development (TRD) T|X (Tacoma Extreme) limited edition pickup truck here today at the 2011 Texas State Fair. Inspired by Toyota's Baja racing heritage, the truck reveals bold graphics with its concept name "Baja Series." ... Continue reading

ARK Performance to Unveil Rally-Ready Hyundai Veloster at SEMA Show 2011

ARK Performance to Unveil Rally-Ready Hyundai Veloster at SEMA Show 2011

To showcase the performance capabilities and aftermarket potential of its innovative three-door coupe, Hyundai has teamed up with ARK Performance to transform Veloster into a sleek and sporty rally car. The ARK Performance Veloster will be unveiled at the 2011 SEMA Show with a custom twin-scroll turbocharger increasing ... Continue reading

Hugo Chavez: "America Caused My Cancer"

Hugo Chavez: "America Caused My Cancer"

Waiting for the other shoe to drop from the Venezuelan Oil Dictator By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL As far as I know, Hugo Chavez has not yet spoken the words that I used in the headline, but I don't understand why not. Considering how much Chavez hates us, and all the other things h ... Continue reading

NADAguides Discusses Emerging Pricing Trend for 2011 New and 2011 Used Models

NADAguides Discusses Emerging Pricing Trend for 2011 New and 2011 Used Models

News Highlights NADAguides, the leading provider of new and used vehicle pricing and information on the Internet today, has noticed an unusual trend for 2011 MSRP and 2011 used retail prices. More than 100 used 2011 models on the market today have a clean retail value that surpasses the current 2011 MSRP price -- some ... Continue reading

GEICO contributes $100,000 to National Rehabilitation Hospital to continue good works through its Driver Training Program

GEICO contributes $100,000 to National Rehabilitation Hospital to continue good works through its Driver Training Program

After seeing how much the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) has accomplished with its GEICO Driver Training Program for the past 24 years, GEICO pledged an additional $100,000 to the program to continue its life-affirming work. "We have witnessed the hospital's efforts in teaching patients with mobility, cognitive ... Continue reading

Nissan Launches All-Electric LEAF in New U.S. Markets +VIDEO

Nissan Launches All-Electric LEAF in New U.S. Markets +VIDEO

On the heels of the 7,000th delivery in the United States, Nissan North America Inc. is expanding availability of Nissan LEAF, the world's first and only all-electric car for the mass market. Orders for the 2012 Nissan LEAF begin today in Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York. Del ... Continue reading

Ram Unveils New, Longer RamBox

Ram Unveils New, Longer RamBox

Ram expands innovative RamBox system to accommodate 6-foot-4-inch bed lengths RamBox now available in all trim levels and Ram HD models The Ram Truck brand has developed a new version of the unique RamBox cargo management system to fit Ram pickup trucks with 6-foot-4-inch bed lengths. The addition of a 6-foot-4-inch Ra ... Continue reading

Luxoft Honored with the Frost & Sullivan 2011 European Telematics and Infotainment Competitive Strategy Innovation Award

Luxoft Honored with the Frost & Sullivan 2011 European Telematics and Infotainment Competitive Strategy Innovation Award

Luxoft, a member of IBS Group and a leading global provider of advanced application and product development services, today announced that it has been honored with the Frost & Sullivan 2011 European Telematics and Infotainment Competitive Strategy Innovation Award. The automotive industry is fast-approaching a critical ... Continue reading

Chrysler Providing Central Hudson Gas & Electric and the National Grid New York With Test Fleet of PHEV Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks

Chrysler Providing Central Hudson Gas & Electric and the National Grid New York With Test Fleet of PHEV Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will be supplied to Central Hudson Gas & Electric and the National Grid New York as part of a demonstration project by Chrysler Group LLC Real world city miles to be accumulated on demonstration vehicles over the next three years Fleet of vehicles developed in partnership with U. ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: Redesigned Chrysler 300 now Ranks Among the Better Upscale Sedans

Consumer Reports: Redesigned Chrysler 300 now Ranks Among the Better Upscale Sedans

Hyundai Genesis tops competitive test group in November issue; Nissan Leaf & Hyundai Sonata Hybrid also tested Revamped for 2011, the Chrysler 300C scored an "Excellent" overall road test score of 80 in Consumer Reports' latest tests of four upscale sedans, up from 64 for the previous model. The 300C now ranks midpack ... Continue reading

Ram Extends 1500 Express Model Availability

Ram Extends 1500 Express Model Availability

Ram Express popularity leads to expansion of the model to Crew Cab and Quad Cab The 2012 Ram Express lineup targets first-time buyers by delivering great looks and HEMI V-8 performance The Ram Truck brand today announced that it would expand Ram 1500 Express model availability to include Crew Cab and Quad Cab models, g ... Continue reading

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