Chrysler and UAW Agree to Deal Before Federal Deadline
Apr 26, 2009
Following on the heels of CAW union ratification of new deal reports circulate that Chrysler and UAW also come to terms DETROIT - April 26, 2009: Chrysler and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative agreement that meets the federal governmentâs requirements for the automaker to receive more financin ... Continue reading
The Return of the Station Wagon - VIDEO STORY
Apr 24, 2009
DETROIT - April 24, 2009: Toyota, Ford and GM have all rolled out new models of the once-popular station wagon, and the wagon may be on the road to a stateside comeback. The re-vamped versions are a unique mix between a sedan and an SUV; combing functionality, utility and often better fuel economy. In addition, the woo ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2009
Statement attributed to Tim O'Connor, attorney for Environmental Defense Fund SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 24 Environmental Defense Fund commends the California Air Resources Board for today adopting the world's first Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) that, once implemented, can dramatically reduce the environmental impact ... Continue reading
Mazda Builds First RX-8 Hydrogen RE for Norway
Apr 24, 2009
HIROSHIMA - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has built the first Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle with Norwegian specifications, developed specifically for participation in HyNor, Norway's national hydrogen project. The first unit will take part in ceremonies marking the official opening of HyNorâs hy ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2009
LONDON - April 23, 2009: This morning Londonâs commuters were reeling from a ârudeâ wake-up call, as 308 naked figures joined in the morning rush hour, with only scarves to cover up their modesty. On first inspection, much of Londonâs commuters could have been excused for thinking a public exposure ... Continue reading
Jaguar Offers First Glimpse of New XJ at 2009 Shanghai Auto - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 20, 2009
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! FIRST SIGHT OF JAGUAR'S ALL-NEW XJ SHANGHAI - April 20, 2009: An all-new Jaguar XJ will make its public debut this July â and today saw the preview and release of first information on this breathtaking new Jaguar. Speaking at Auto Shanghai 2009, Jaguar Cars Managing Director, Mike O'Driscoll ... Continue reading
China-produced Kia Forte Sedan Premieres at Shanghai Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 20, 2009
Forte to play crucial role in Kia's fortunes in China New Sorento makes Chinese debut SEOUL - April 20, 2009: Kia Motors Corporation, along with its joint venture Donfeng Yueda Kia (DYK), has taken the wraps off its locally-produced Forte C-segment sedan (export model from Korea known as âall-new Ceratoâ in m ... Continue reading
Zero-Emissions are Up in The Air with MDI's Compressed Air-Power - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Apr 19, 2009
GENEVA - April 19, 2009: This odd-looking vehicle might struggle to meet crash testing rules – but it contains technology that could lead to a range of zero-emissions vehicles that don’t rely on electricity. How? The clue’s in the name. The Moteur Development International (MDI) AIRPod runs on compres ... Continue reading
SPECIAL REPORT: Iran-Israel Nuclear End Game Now Much Closer - Oil Supply At Risk
Apr 18, 2009
Israeli spokesperson tells BBC that they are ready to take out Iran's Nuke Facility Is this the tip off? Exclusive from Edwin Black TheCuttingEdgeNews.com In recent days, four key developments have clicked in to edge Iran and Israel much closer to a military denouement with profound consequences for American oil that t ... Continue reading
Apr 18, 2009
Government Intends to Add Tricycles to its Natural Gas Vehicle Program for Public Transport; Tricycles to be Powered by Natural Gas From the Large Malampaya Offshore NatGas Reserve Energtek Inc., a world leader in the development of Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG) technology, today announced that the Government of the Phili ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Response to Fiat's Comments Regarding: Unions - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 16, 2009
EDITOR'S NOTE: It looks increasingly like Chrysler is moving towards the end of their lifeline. It's especially a shame because of the announced intentions of the company, as voiced by Jim Press during his presentation at the Western Automotive Journalists meeting last September. It really sounded like Chrysler had a w ... Continue reading
Opel Insignia OPC: Hot Chili Premiere at the Barcelona Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 15, 2009
The high performance version of the Car of the Year 2009 will be unveiled on May 7, when the Opel Insignia OPC premieres at the Barcelona Motor Show, ten years after the launch of the first OPC model (Opel Performance Center). The heart of the Insignia OPC is its 2.8 V6 Turbo engine. Derived from the powerful gasoline ... Continue reading
Apr 14, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Spending, for the sake of spending will not make the depression go away. Giving money to Wall Street firms and banks that do nothing with it, other than the same things theyâve did to get themselves into trouble, is a waste of our tax dollars. The ... Continue reading
Many Questions Left Unanswered in General Motors Apparent Plans
Apr 13, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - April 13, 2009: In addition to the confusion over the recent GM announcement concerning their intention to âclearly focusâ on four core brands (when they then go on to enumerate five), or why they would embroil themselves in a whole new direction with Segway, there are several significant gaps ... Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS: Reason for GM Failure Discovered! - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 10, 2009
Recent New York Auto Show Video Pinpoints the Problem Behind GM's Malaise By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher There's a lot of theories and opinions as to why General Motors, the world's biggest automaker fell into hard times. And I have to admit, that some of the diverse opinions have originated right h ... Continue reading
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