New York Auto Dealers Expect New Car Sales Boost from Cash for Clunkers Program
Jun 26, 2009
Greater New York Automobile Dealers Support Cash for Clunkers; Expect Rise in Sales to Follow New York, NY - (June 26, 2009): "This is a tremendous incentive to encourage people to trade-in their old vehicles for newer, safer, more fuel efficient and less polluting vehicles," said Mark Schienberg, president of the Grea ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: New Muscle Cars - Chevy Camaro and Dodge Charger - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Jun 25, 2009
The Auto Channel's RoadTrip takes an exclusive in-depth look at two of today'shot muscle cars, the Dodge Charger and the Chevrolet Camaro. This episode was videotaped in Monterey, California and at the Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca. ... Continue reading
WARNING! Cash for Clunkers Registration Websites Are BOGUS
Jun 25, 2009
Have the ambulance chasers found a new gimmick or is this a new breed of scam artists? AUTO CENTRAL - June 24, 2009: There's a new scam permeating the Internet and other media outlets, websites claiming that they can help you figure out the Cash for Clunkers puzzle, and requiring that you register with them The Cash fo ... Continue reading
In All the Commotion, Everyone Has Forgotten to Ask About GM "Down-Under" - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 25, 2009
What's to become of Australia's famed Holden? It's biz as usual, mate. Holden Operations Unchanged by Parent Company Announcements in the US · Holden to be part of New GM; · Holden not included in US filing under chapter 11; · No direct impact on local design, engineering and manufacturing operations; · Tec ... Continue reading
GM Asks Beijing Auto for Enhanced Offer for Opel... What Happened to That Other Guy, Magna?
Jun 25, 2009
GM asks Beijing Auto for enhanced offer for Opel June 25 (Gasgoo.com) Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. (BAIC) discussed this week with General Motors Corp. about the possibility of buying GM's Opel unit, and was asked, among other investors, to hand in an improved offer for Opel, media reported. GM executives in ... Continue reading
General Motors Begins Pre-Production of the Chevy Volt - VIDEO STORY
Jun 25, 2009
DETROIT - June 25, 2009: Originally unveiled as a "concept" car at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, the first pre-production Volts have rolled off the line. Most of these vehicles will be used for the testing and validation of production and design. They will also be used to develop the final software a ... Continue reading
Tengzhong, GM to Seal Hummer Deal June 28th ...Although Reuters Says Otherwise - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 25, 2009
Shanghai, June 25 Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. will sign a formal deal with General Motors Corp on June 28 in the U.S. to acquire GM's Hummer brand, sina.com said yesterday. Insider sources told the Chinese web portal that China's top economy planner and commerce ministry are very likely to approve ... Continue reading
Test Demonstrates Texting While Behind The Wheel Can Be Even More Dangerous Than Impaired Driving
Jun 25, 2009
Road Test Comparing Driver Reaction Times Indicates Potential Deadly Scenario ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 25 -- Text messaging is on the rise, and undoubtedly, some "texters" or "tweeters" are sending and receiving messages while driving. In December 2008, more than 110 billion messages were being sent each month, up from l ... Continue reading
PRI Trade Show Ramps up for 22nd Event This December
Jun 25, 2009
Special Events & 1200+ Exhibiting Companies Make PRI Trade Show This December 'The Three Biggest Business Days in Racing' Vast Array of New Racing Components & Machining Equipment Promise Profit Opportunities + Competitive Advantages to Buyers at 22nd Annual PRI Trade Show LAGUNA BEACH, CA â Racing industry profes ... Continue reading
Freshened Mazda Biante on Sale in Japan
Jun 25, 2009
HIROSHIMA - June 25, 2009: Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced sales of the freshened Mazda Biante range for the Japanese market. Mazda's updated, mid-sized tall âhigh-roofâ minivan goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Autozam and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan. Manufacturerâs suggested re ... Continue reading
New MINI Owners Soon Find Their Wheels Are a Passport to Fun - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 24, 2009
The Mini has reclaimed its title as 'the King of cool cars' with its reinvention as the new style Mini Cooper and mini owners soon discover there's a world of fun to be enjoyed with their new set of wheels. New mini owners soon find their wheels are a passport to fun The Mini has reclaimed its title as 'the King of coo ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2009
Fisker Karma Sunset recognized over major manufacturer entries IRVINE, Calif., June 23 -- The Fisker Karma Sunset PHEV hardtop convertible coupe has been named 2009 Production Preview Concept of the Year, part of the North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards. Henrik Fisker, CEO of California-based Fisker Automo ... Continue reading
Volvo: Heavy Trucks of the Future Will Be Super-Light - VIDEO STORY
Jun 24, 2009
The Volvo Group's engineers have created a method for constructing trucks that weigh less while carrying the same loads. Lighter vehicles would entail a significant reduction in fuel consumption and thus carbon dioxide emissions. To date, lightweight technology has mainly been used in Volvo Aeroâs aircraft engine ... Continue reading
Kia Soul'ster Awarded 2009 Concept Truck of the Year
Jun 24, 2009
Kia Soul'ster awarded 2009 Concept Truck of the Year - Open-air variation of popular Soul urban passenger vehicle recognized for pioneering design - Kia Design Center America team lauded for high-style, beach-ready concept - Soul'ster is first Kia Motors concept vehicle to be recognized for one of the Concept Vehicle o ... Continue reading
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