GM and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement
Sep 17, 2011
General Motors and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative four-year agreement at approximately 11 p.m. EDT Friday. "We used a creative problem solving approach to reach an agreement that addresses the needs of employees and positions our business for long-term success," said Cathy Clegg, GM vice president, Labor R ... Continue reading
Watch More Than 2,200 Automotive Videos FREE on Your iPad and Any Smart Phone
Sep 16, 2011
Hundreds of hours of auto-related videos No Fees No App required No Flash needed AUTO CENTRAL - June 8, 2011: One of the big draw backs about Apple's mobile devices (iPad and iPhone) is that it can't play flash videos. Because of this, an enormous amount of video content is lost to users of these devices. But TheAutoCh ... Continue reading
Ferrari 458 Retractable Hardtop Spider Debuts at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 16, 2011
New exclusive "Bespoke" program also showcased FRANKFURT - September 16, 2011: Ferrari's exclusive new 8-cylinder, the 458 Spider has finally was unveiled to the public at the 64th Frankfurt International Motor Show. The latest addition to the Ferrari range is a mid-rear-engined two-seater featuring a fully retractable ... Continue reading
Berwyn Route 66 Car Show 21st Annual Historic Car Show
Sep 16, 2011
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel BERWYN, IL - September 16, 2011: The Biggest and Best Car show on Route 66 happens just outside Chicago in Berwyn. Chicagoâs Buckingham Fountain located near the corners of Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue serves as the traditional starting point ... Continue reading
2011 Dodge Caliber Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Sep 16, 2011
Much improved inside - tepid overall By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I'll never forget my first encounter with the new Dodge Caliber in late 2005. It was a regional press preview at a restaurant right next to the then-new Tiger Stadium in downtown Detroit. The concept version of the car was revealed at ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Sep 16, 2011
Extended Electric Range Selectable EV Mode Expected 87 MPGe Quick Home Charging Toyota, the world leader in hybrid passenger cars and SUVs, introduced the Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the annual Green Drive Expo here today, as the newest member of the Prius Family. Joining the popular third-generation Prius Liftback and the ... Continue reading
Merkel: Innovation is Visible Here at the IAA 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 16, 2011
German Chancellor Opens World's Most Important Trade Fair for Mobility - Comprehensive Walking Tour "Innovation - it is visible here at the IAA. The National Platform for Electric Mobility has done a good job. We have also provided incentives that we hope will get electric mobility in Germany moving, without creating a ... Continue reading
Copart to Webcast Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results
Sep 16, 2011
Copart, Inc. announced today that it will release earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 after the close of market on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. On Wednesday, September 21, 2011 a conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Pacific) to discuss the results and answer questions regarding the ... Continue reading
The Business of Plugging In 2011 Announces Key Speakers and Sessions
Sep 16, 2011
The Business of Plugging In(SM) 2011, a Center for Automotive Research conference, returns to metro Detroit on October 11-13, and will feature a unique blend of global experts who will provide insight into the evolving plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) landscape from the role of big box stores like Best Buy to Portland's ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2011
Engineering students from eight colleges from across the nation, including The University of Akron, will compete in a battle of speed, endurance and design in the 2011 Goodyear Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Shootout competition. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company supports young engineers and uses this e ... Continue reading
AeroVironment Completes First Electric Vehicle Commercial Charging Station Installations in Hawaii
Sep 16, 2011
AeroVironment today announced that it has installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Marriott Waikiki to serve hotel guests and respond to increased demand for sustainable practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. The new chargers are part of Hawaii's growing charging infrastructure currently b ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2011
Dynegy Inc. announced today that it has commenced offers to exchange (the Exchange Offers) up to $1,250,000,000 principal amount of the outstanding notes, debentures and capital income securities (the Old Notes) of Dynegy Holdings, LLC (DH), its direct, wholly-owned subsidiary, for Dynegy's new 10% Senior Secured Notes ... Continue reading
Tupelo to Benefit From Toyota Volunteer Work on National Public Lands Day
Sep 16, 2011
More than 400 Toyota team members will celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on September 17, by working together to clean and protect three public areas in Tupelo; the Natchez Trace Parkway, Carver Elementary School and Tupelo High School. At Natchez Trace Parkway, volunteers will remove invasive weeds to preserv ... Continue reading
Kretschmann and Hermann Visit the IAA
Sep 16, 2011
FRANKFURT AM MAIN and BERLIN, Germany, September 16, 2011 -- Baden-Wuerttemberg's Top Politicians are Guests in Frankfurt Today the state premier of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Winfried Kretschmann, and his transport minister Winfried Hermann, visited the IAA Cars 2011 and obtained information about the innovations and technol ... Continue reading
Algal Biomass Organization Announces Support for Renewable Fuel Parity Act of 2011
Sep 16, 2011
The Algal Biomass Organization (ABO) today announced its strong support for the Renewable Fuel Parity Act of 2011, formally introduced yesterday by US Senators Tom Udall (D-NM) and Mike Crapo (R-ID). The bill would give algae-based biofuels tax parity while leveling the playing field for all advanced biofuels by expand ... Continue reading
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