Vision Industries is Exhibiting its Zero Emission Tyrano Truck at the Santa Monica Alt Car Expo.
Sep 29, 2009
LOS ANGELES--Vision Industries Corp. (OTCBB: VIIC), is exhibiting its zero emission plug-in electric/hydrogen fuel cell hybrid Tyrano⢠truck at the 4th annual Santa Monica Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo on Friday Oct. 2 & Saturday Oct. 3 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM daily. Location: Santa Monica Civic A ... Continue reading
Automakers to Unveil Significant World and North American Debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Sep 29, 2009
A cautiously optimistic automotive industry will kick off the North American auto show season by launching all-new vehicles and featuring ground-breaking technology at the Los Angeles Auto Show's press days Dec. 2-3. The show will open to the public Dec. 4-13. Approximately 30 vehicles will make their World and North A ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2009
Mazda Kiyora concept car, which achieves 32 kilometers per liter fuel economy, to make its Japan debut HIROSHIMA, JapanâMazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of its next-generation engine lineup and automatic transmissions at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show, to be held from Saturday, October 24 throug ... Continue reading
Miss the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show? The Auto Channel Didn't; Experience It Here!
Sep 29, 2009
Exclusive Press Pass Coverage As if you were in Frankfurt, Germany to take part in the world's largest automotive exposition, you can enjoy this great event with The Auto Channel's comprehensive Press Pass coverage. We have more than 150 relevant text stories and over three dozen videos for you to enjoy. CLICK HERE to ... Continue reading
Peterbilt to Permanently Close Tennessee Truck Assembly Plant
Sep 28, 2009
DENTON, Texas--Peterbilt Motors Company announced today it is realigning its North American manufacturing operations which will result in the permanent closure of its Madison, Tennessee truck assembly plant, effective December 1, 2009. Production of Peterbilt vehicles will continue at other facilities. The Madison plan ... Continue reading
Deer-Vehicle Collision Frequency Jumps 18 Percent in Five Years
Sep 28, 2009
WEST VIRGINIA CONTINUES TO LEAD COLLISION LIKELIHOOD LIST BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Sept. 28 -- The number of vehicles on U.S. roadways has grown by 7 percent over the last five years. But the number of times those vehicles have collided with deer has swelled by much more than that. Using its claims data, State Farm®, the na ... Continue reading
Audi R15 TDI Wins Efficiency Trophy in the U.S.
Sep 28, 2009
INGOLSTADT, Germany and ATLANTA, Sept. 28 -- -- Rain brings "Petit Le Mans" race to an early end -- Classification after less than five of the scheduled 10 hours -- Audi R15 TDI winner of the "Michelin GreenX Challenge" Audi Sport Team Joest's test entry in the 1000-mile "Petit Le Mans" race at Road Atlanta (U.S. state ... Continue reading
Vectrix Electric Scooters Enters Into Asset Purchase Agreement
Sep 28, 2009
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Sept. 28 -- Vectrix Corporation (AIM: VRX) (www.vectrix.com), a leader in Personal Electric Vehicles, announced today that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell most of the assets of the Company to New Vectrix LLC ("New Vectrix"), a Delaware limited liability company sponsored by GH ... Continue reading
Parent - Teen Interactions May Cut Teen Crash Risk In Half - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 28, 2009
Two new studies confirm fewer crashes among teens with supportive parents and clear rules PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 28 -- Two new studies reveal that teen crashes and risky driving behaviors such as cell phone use, failure to wear seat belts, and drinking and driving are strongly linked with the way teens and parents communi ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2009
Trash Compactor to be Driven by Electricity TOKYO, September 28, 2009 â Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), will supply battery*1 systems from its new-generation electric vehicle (EV) i-MiEV to Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co., Ltd. Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co., Ltd. now introduces eco-friendly garbage collection with it ... Continue reading
2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: Highlights of the BMW Exhibit - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 26, 2009
Frankfurt - September 26, 2009: BMW's new, enlarged presence at this year's IAA show was a resounding success. Here's a two-part look at the exhibit highlights: For comprehensive Press Pass Coverage of the entire Frankfurt Motor Show CLICK HERE. ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: 2010 Lincoln MKS and MKT - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Sep 26, 2009
Join The Auto Channel for an in-depth look at Lincoln's new MKS and MKT, and some of the exciting new technologies that both vehicles use. Just click PLAY to ride along. ECOBOOST DEBUT: FUEL-EFFICIENT NEW V-6 ENGINE GIVES FLAGSHIP LINCOLN MKS THE POWER OF A V-8 The 3.5-liter EcoBoost⢠V-6 engine, the first V-6 dir ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2009
The 63rd IAA Cars has greatly exceeded all our expectations. The worldâs most important trade show for mobility has proved to be a crowd-puller even under very difficult circumstances. We will have around 850,000 visitors at the IAA, far exceeding our own target of 750,000,â stressed Matthias Wissmann, Presid ... Continue reading
Hyundai Officially Opens 1 Billion Manufacturing Plant in Noovice, Czech Republic - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 24, 2009
1 billion investment ⢠300,000 units per year and 11,000 jobs by 2011 NoÅ¡ovice, Czech Republic - September 24, 2009: Hyundai Motor Co., South Koreaâs largest automaker, officially opened its 1 billion manufacturing plant in Noovice, Czech Republic, today. With mass production having started in Novemb ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Wins at Towcar of the Year Awards - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 24, 2009
LONDON - September 24, 2009: The Kia Soul has made it into winning ways once more â this time taking a class victory in the 2010 Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards, announced today. The Soul was victorious in the highly competitive under £16,000 category. Entrants to Towcar of the Year awards are tested at ... Continue reading
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