Cash for Clunkers Could Lead to Government Bulldozing Homes
Aug 7, 2009
FORT LEE, N.J., Aug. 7 -- The National Inflation Association today released the following statement to its http://inflation.us/ members: "The United States government's "cash for clunkers" program, which was just expanded by $2 billion on Thursday, exemplifies the stupidity of politicians in Washington today. It's insa ... Continue reading
"Cash for Clunkers" Deal is Peanuts Compared to Good Ol' Vehicle Maintenance
Aug 7, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Routine vehicle maintenance for an entire year costs a consumer less than a single monthly new car payment and would be significantly more successful in reducing gasoline use and pollution than the "Cash for Clunkers" program, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Indu ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Attains Profitability Milestone
Aug 7, 2009
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Tesla Motors attained a significant milestone in July when it achieved overall corporate profitability with approximately $1 million of earnings on revenue of $20 million. Tesla reached overall corporate profitability while continuing to develop the all-electric Model S sedan and opening regional sa ... Continue reading
New Porsche 911 Turbo making its Debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show - GREAT VIDEO
Aug 7, 2009
STUTTGART - August 7, 2009: Porsche is proudly presenting a new top model at the pinnacle of its broad range of production sports cars: The new Porsche 911 Turbo combines far-reaching innovations in technology with fine tuning and su-preme refinement in design. All key features of this high-performance sports car have ... Continue reading
Ford Encourages Suppliers to Turn Industry Crisis Into an Opportunity for Restructuring
Aug 7, 2009
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 7 -- -- Ford urges suppliers to re-examine their product portfolios, financial structure and manufacturing operations to create a more healthy business model -- Ford is committed to supporting its long-term suppliers as they pursue restructuring actions -- Ford has accelerated its supplier co ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2009
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - August 5, 2009: Founded by self-described "everyday person" Diana Morgan, DMC Green unveiled their newest "green fuels" filling in conjunction with an existing gasoline station in West Sacramento. is in the business of the research, development and installation of proprietary alternative/renewable ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: 2010 BMW Z4 Roadster - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Aug 6, 2009
SEE ALSO: BMW BUYERS GUIDE Mark Fulmer and RoadTrip are back in Southern California for this latest episode. In this show, Mark attends the live Internet introduction of the new Z4 and then is joined by Nadya Arnaout, the vehicle's Interior Designer, and Martin Birkmann, Manager of Product Planning and Motorsports for ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Applaud $2B Congressional Funding of 'Cash for Clunkers'
Aug 6, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 Car shoppers and dealers across the country breathed a sigh of relief today when the Senate approved a House measure adding $2 billion to the wildly successful "cash for clunkers" initiative. The additional funds will allow dealers to continue offering consumers up to a $4,500 incentive to trade-in a ... Continue reading
Toyota Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Completes Government Field Evaluation - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 6, 2009
FCHV-adv achieves 431 mile estimated range TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 6 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) announced today the results of a recent collaborative fuel cell hybrid vehicle range and fuel economy field evaluation. The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle - Advanced (FCHV-adv) achieved an estimated ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
Aug 6, 2009
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
New Buick Crossover Will Feature Plug-In Hybrid System
Aug 6, 2009
-- Five-passenger crossover arrives in 2010 with family of fuel-efficient direct-injected gas engines -- Plug-in hybrid model debuts in 2011 -- Expected to be first commercially available plug-in hybrid SUV produced by a major automaker TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 6 -- General Motors' plug-in hybrid technology will be i ... Continue reading
Portland General Electric to Participate in Largest Electric Vehicle Project in U.S. History
Aug 6, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore.--Portland General Electric welcomed news today that PGE was named a strategic participant and the state of Oregon was named one of five test markets for the largest rollout of electric vehicles and an associated charging station network in United States history. PGE was selected by Electric Transportatio ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2009
NEW YORK, August 5 -- Bumpers on 2009 models of the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, and Nissan Maxima performed better than their 2007 predecessors in low-speed crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Bumpers on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion did worse than earlier mo ... Continue reading
Automotive News to Host Free Online Access Week - THE AUTO CHANNEL HAS ALWAYS HAD FREE ACCESS
Aug 5, 2009
DETROIT, Aug. 5 -- Executives with a professional interest in the automotive industry can electronically preview one of the premier sources for late-breaking news and information Aug. 10-16, 2009. Automotive News is hosting a complimentary one-week-only Free Access Week during which its subscriber-only content at www.a ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV, Inc. Launches New Consumer Website
Aug 4, 2009
DECATUR, Ind., Aug. 4 -- Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of high-quality Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, today announced the launch of its new consumer website: www.fleetwoodrv.com. "Our new website is an interactive platform created to help our customers make educated decisions about their future mot ... Continue reading
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