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This is National Stop on Red Week - CRASH VIDEO

This is National Stop on Red Week - CRASH VIDEO

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--August 2-8, 2009 is National Stop on Red Week, created by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to educate the public about the dangers of red-light running and to promote safe driving habits. To assist in your coverage of this important, week-long campaign, traffic safety and enforcement innovat ... Continue reading

Subaru of America Anticipates July Sales Record

Subaru of America Anticipates July Sales Record

- July 2009 Sales Expected To Be Up 30-Percent from July 2008 and the Best Sales Month in Company History - - Automaker Cites New Product as Key Factor - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 1 -- Following a record-setting June, Subaru of America, Inc. is predicting it will announce a 30-percent increase in sales over its July 2008 ... Continue reading

Don’t Let the Heat Drain the Power From Your Summer Travels

Don’t Let the Heat Drain the Power From Your Summer Travels

When you're suffering on those hot, sweltering days there’s nothing quite as wonderful as driving out to the beach to enjoy the cool ocean water and sea breezes. Or you might seek relief from the muggy haze of the city by cruising along a beautiful mountain road in the crisp, clear air. It’s so delicious, you ... Continue reading

Supercharged Audi S5 Breezes In

Supercharged Audi S5 Breezes In

Cabriolet lovers hopeful of an Indian summer will welcome the new Audi S5 Cabriolet, which becomes available to order in the UK this month priced at £42,245 OTR and will touch down here in October. The latest A5 range flagship is powered by the same all-new supercharged six-cylinder engine that enables the previousl ... Continue reading

NGVi Celebrates 20 years Advancing Use of NGVs and Natural Gas Fueling

NGVi Celebrates 20 years Advancing Use of NGVs and Natural Gas Fueling

NATURAL GAS VEHICLE INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS Las Vegas, NV - Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi), North America's leading provider of training and consulting services related to natural gas as a transportation fuel, is beginning its 21st year of working with fleet managers and technicians to advance t ... Continue reading

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Sends 'Cash For Clunkers' Extension Letter to Senate

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Sends 'Cash For Clunkers' Extension Letter to Senate

WASHINGTON - July 31, 2009: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports H.R. 3435, to extend the cash for clunkers program, which has exceeded expectations for success, and has stimulated the purchase of automobiles. The “cash for clunkers” program can provide an ... Continue reading

While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved

While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved

AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading

Suzuki Reveals New 2010 Kizashi Sedan - COMPLETE VIDEO

Suzuki Reveals New 2010 Kizashi Sedan - COMPLETE VIDEO

• Kizashi concept series culminates with world introduction of all-new Suzuki sport sedan. • Chic Kizashi production model to deliver Japanese quality and European flair. • North American Car of the Year contender to serve as halo vehicle for maturing Suzuki lineup. • Kizashi’s exhilarating per ... Continue reading

Audi Group Announces Operating Profit of €823 Million for First Six Months 2009

Audi Group Announces Operating Profit of €823 Million for First Six Months 2009

INGOLSTADT, Germany--In the first six months of the current year the Audi Group succeeded in avoiding the effects of the negative overall market trend, and recorded a significant operating profit of €823 million (2008: €1.3 billion). The Audi brand is also hitting its sales targets: in the first six months, approxima ... Continue reading

Government to Suspend 'Cash for Clunkers' Program ...WHAT?

Government to Suspend 'Cash for Clunkers' Program ...WHAT?

This seemingly riduculous story was just filed by the AP. The reason for the suspension of the program appears to be the concern that the program will actually be successful and the funds alotted to it will get used up. WASHINGTON (AP) - July 30, 2009: The government plans to suspend its popular "cash for clunkers" pro ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks Launches New Unique Stability Systems - VIDEO ENHANCED

Volvo Trucks Launches New Unique Stability Systems - VIDEO ENHANCED

STOCKHOLM - July 30, 2009: In 2008, Volvo Trucks was the first manufacturer in the world to present a further-enhanced ESP (Electronic Stability Program) system that stabilises both rigid trucks and trailers. Now a new version is being launched which can also handle 6x2 and 4x2 rigid trucks with one or more trailers. V ... Continue reading

BMW to Exit Formula One at End of 2009 Season - VIDEO ENHANCED

BMW to Exit Formula One at End of 2009 Season - VIDEO ENHANCED

The BMW Group will not continue its Formula One campaign after the end of the 2009 season. Resources freed up as a result are to be dedicated to the development of new drive technologies and projects in the field of sustainability. BMW will continue to be actively involved in other motor sports series. The landmark dec ... Continue reading

Cadillac Launches Two New Vehicles This Summer: SRX Crossover and CTS Sport Wagon - COMPLETE VIDEO

Cadillac Launches Two New Vehicles This Summer: SRX Crossover and CTS Sport Wagon - COMPLETE VIDEO

• All-new SRX Crossover starts at $34,155 • CTS Sport Wagon strengthens CTS model lineup DETROIT – Cadillac’s model lineup expands with two dramatically-designed new luxury vehicles that also bring new dimensions of versatility and efficiency to the marketplace. Cadillac announced today that the 201 ... Continue reading

Luxury Crossover Vehicles Gain Momentum in Growing Automotive Segment - VIDEO STORY

Luxury Crossover Vehicles Gain Momentum in Growing Automotive Segment - VIDEO STORY

DETROIT - July 30, 2009: As consumers start heading back into showrooms, automakers continue to introduce new crossover models. To compete with overseas competition, General Motors has unveiled the Cadillac SRX. The new SRX will go head to head with crossovers from BMW, Mercedes Benz and Audi. Industry experts expect t ... Continue reading

Beijing Gives Geely Go-Ahead to Buy Volvo Cars

Beijing Gives Geely Go-Ahead to Buy Volvo Cars

Beijing gives Geely go-ahead to buy Volvo Car unit Geely Holding Group has been given the go-ahead by China's main economic planning agency on its bid for Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit, the Shanghai Securities Journal reports Wednesday. The report said Geely has received the confirmation letter from the National Developm ... Continue reading

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